Aaron M.

Experience

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  A-SAFE UK

  Apr 2011 - Dec 2019

  Design, research, development and testing of new products to add to the companies range of safety system products.𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀:• Generating, researching & developing ideas for new products.• Designing new fabricated, extruded and injection molded products and components.• Using DFMEA techniques to analyse the failure modes of concept designs.• Liaising with tool makers to discuss the DFM’s for new components and products.• Sourcing 3D printed and machined concept prototypes.• Assisting with the in-house 3D printing capabilities for concept development.• Managing up to 5 projects at a time with Microsoft projects using the waterfall methodology.• Preparing physical and simulated test plans to identify required resources and equipment for product testing.• Using FEA software to assess the viability of new product concepts.• Using Autodesk Vault to document and revision control product data.• Assisting in setting up and performing physical impact tests.• Using CAD / CAM programming methods to manufacture concept designs and components.• Preparing and presenting concept review documentation for the wider business.𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:• Collaborated with the technologies team to design and deliver the injection molded casing for a multi-connection gateway device which involved myself travelling to China to sign off the tooling alongside a production engineer.• Collaborated with the production team to design a new product feature into an existing IOT product with minimum changes to the current injection molding tooling.• Designed and implemented a gantry system to work with the impact testing vehicle, rigged with a PLC unit and sensors to determine the kinetic energy of vehicle prior to impact.• Designed and managed the Autodesk Inventor drawing templates and design standards.• Delivered the final concept for the rotational molded FlexiShield Corner Protector and assisted in the DFM process. Show less Design, research, development and testing of new products to add to the companies range of safety system products and designing bespoke product variations to meet the specific customer needs.𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀:• Generating, researching & developing ideas for new products• Designing new fabricated, extruded and injection molded products and components.• Designing variations of standard products to meet customer needs.• Using DFMEA techniques to analyse the failure modes of concept designs.• Liaising with tool makers to discuss the DFM’s for new components and products.• Sourcing 3D printed and machined concept prototypes.• Assisting in setting up and performing physical impact tests.• Preparing and presenting concept review documentation for the wider business.• Using NAV ERP system to create and manage BoM’s for new and existing products.• Designing small jigs and fixtures to aid the manufacturing of products.• Designing small test apparatus and accessories to aid in product testing.𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:• Designed and implemented my first range of injection molded components that comprised of a few hollow section caps and gate stops.• Assisted in the design of the iFlex RackGuard and designed the RackGuard applicator tool.• Designed and implemented the Dock Roller loading dock protection device.• Designed and implemented a testing vehicle with interchangeable strikers and adjustable mass to release down an inclined plane and impact into safety barriers to determine ultimate product loading's. Show less Providing technical product information to customers, re-sellers and subsidiary companies when inquired for, and designing bespoke product variations to meet the specific customer needs.𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀:• Providing technical product information when inquired.• Designing variations of standard products to meet customer needs.• Converting all 2D product information into 3D models with engineering drawings.• Using NAV ERP system to create and manage BoM’s for new and existing products.• Designing small jigs and fixtures to aid the manufacturing of products.𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:• Implementing the Pro-Engineer 3D modelling software and managed, creating all drawing templates and standards.• Created a range of dynamic AutoCAD blocks of products to assist the sales support team. Show less Taking sales inquiries and converting them into accurate quotations based on the information gathered from the sales representative and details specified by the customer.𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀:• Producing quotes for customers based on information obtained from the sales team.• Converting sketches provided by sales into technical drawings.• Compiling detailed installation packages for the in-house installation team.• Assisted in the creation of marketing and technical literature.𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:• Self-taught how-to 3D model through AutoCAD, rendered the 3D models of products and used them for technical and marketing literature. Show less

  • Mechanical Design Engineer

    Feb 2017 - Dec 2019

  • Design Engineer

    Apr 2013 - Feb 2017

  • Technical Support Engineer

    May 2012 - Apr 2013

  • Sales Support

    Apr 2011 - May 2012
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  Equitus Design Engineering and Innovations Limited

  Jun 2019 - now

  Design Engineer

  Working with Equitus Engineering within my free time to help design, develop and implement unique innovative solutions for multiple engineering sectors.𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬:• In collaboration with an FEA engineer within Equitus, we successfully completed a generative design project, reducing the mass of a bicycle rear drop out component by up to 73% while maintaining a safety factor of above 2.• In collaboration with an FEA and Design engineer within Equitus, we successfully designed a new medical breathing device in conjunction with ISO:13485 for Interreg’s Boost4Health programme. Show less

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  Contact Fabrications

  Feb 2020 - Mar 2020

  Design Engineer

  Implementing 2D and 3D CAD for Contact fabrications moving from chalk drawings and fag packet sketches.Designing steelworks in-line with quotations and purchase orders including balustrades, handrails, gates with electronic opening, bespoke furniture and displays.

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  Halifax Fan Group

  Mar 2020 - Oct 2021

  Working with our external Responsible Welding Co-Ordinator (RWC), we are working to try and implement ISO 3834-3:2021: Quality requirements for fusion welding of metallic materials to improve the quality of our welding operations and documentation.𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀:• Organizing and managing our current Weld procedures.• Identifying required procedures for new materials / material groups.• Updating out of date procedures.• Writing new procedures from Weld procedure qualification records (WPQR’s)• Identifying individuals requiring sign-off or re-validation for their Welder qualification test certificates (WQTC’s). Show less Design Fans as per customer requirements, following any / all technical documentation specific to the application.𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀:• Designing Centrifugal Fans to comply with project specifications and BS.• Collaborate with the production team to ensure manufacturability of designs.• Produce work packages for in-house and sub-contractors to manufacture products.• Run calculations to determine the integrity of components and systems.• Use FEA software to determine product suitability.• Use SAP by design to order all component parts and equipment required. Show less

  • Design - Gatekeeper

    Feb 2021 - Oct 2021

  • Internal Welding Co-ordinator

    Jul 2020 - Oct 2021

  • Project Engineer

    Mar 2020 - Oct 2021
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  Bowers Group

  Oct 2021 - now

  • Design & Development Manager

    Mar 2022 - now

  • Design Engineer

    Oct 2021 - Mar 2022