Stephen Kiernan

Experience

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  University College Dublin (UCD)

  Nov 2005 - Apr 2010

  Phd researcher

  My thesis was concerned with the development of new constitutive models, describing novel energy absorbing cellular materials. These models are implemented using the finite element method.

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  University College Dubin

  Nov 2007 - Apr 2009

  Teaching Assistant

  I have presented revision lecture material focused on engineering mechanics to 1st year undergraduate engineers in preparation for their course examinations. In addition I was heavily involved in the design, preparation, and delivery of laboratory practicals for 1st year engineers. Other responsibilities included assigning marks to the work carried out by the students during these practicals.

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  LEO Pharma

  Jan 2011 - Jun 2011

  CAD Engineer

  • Work as part of a process improvement engineering team.• Identify deficiencies on packaging lines and recommend / implement lean manufacturing techniques in the spirit of continuous improvement.• Establish contact and engage with vendors, with the aim of procuring project equipment. • Manage and work on multiple projects concurrently.• Regularly create 3D models and drawings of machine parts as required using SolidWorks.

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  Japan Exchange and Teaching Program(me) (JET)

  Jul 2011 - Jul 2014

  English Language Teacher

  • Part of the Japanese government's international initiative to promote cultural understanding between Japan and the participant's home country.• Create, design, and deliver engaging English teaching plans, which are both challenging and motivating for hundreds of students.• Communicate and coordinate with faculty members to ensure these teaching plans align with related English curriculums.• Quickly adapt to Japanese customs, language, and etiquettes.• Assume a de-facto ambassadorial role both within and outside working hours, representing Ireland in the best possible manner at all times. Show less

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  MACFAB

  Dec 2014 - Dec 2015

  Junior Design Engineer
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  Moovmor Engineering Ltd

  Jan 2016 - Oct 2016

  Design Engineer
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  Prodieco

  Oct 2016 - now

  Guiding a team of driven designers to deliver world class Feeder tools in an ever more competitive industry.Continual innovation - Specialising in the Feeder Design of difficult product shapes, requiring bespoke solutions that go beyond traditional feeding approaches.Working cross-departmentally during early project phases to scope manage incoming projects, ensuring all customer requirements are understood and achievable.Quality control - ensuring each feeder design adheres to comprehensive feeding standards and at a minimum meet all customer expectations.Risk management - identifying and eliminating feeding failure modes within each Feeder Design through critical design analysis and risk assessment.Technical point of contact - providing technical advice and insight on an as-needed basis. Training - Support and inspire junior designers in the methodologies and thinking behaviours required to deliver world leading feeder designs. Show less

  • Design Technical Lead

    Nov 2019 - now

  • Design Team Lead

    Apr 2019 - Nov 2019

  • Design Engineer

    Oct 2016 - Mar 2019