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Nick Griffiths

Nick Griffiths

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Engineering Design Contractor at Cygnet Texkimp

  • Education

    • The University of Huddersfield

      2007 - 2011
      Bachelor of Science (BSc) Motorsport Technology 1st Class with Honours

      Activities and Societies: Formula Student Team, Rugby League Team, Student Representative Undergraduate Dissertation: Design, analysis and manufacture of Formula Student vehicle centre locking wheel hubsActions:- Researched and designed centre locking wheel hubs for the 2011 Formula Student vehicle- Analysed and optimised the design using FEA- Created manufacturing drawingsResults:- The hubs provided an un-sprung mass saving of 1.6kg against the previous years design- The hubs were used for test work and all competition entries- Project mark… Show more Undergraduate Dissertation: Design, analysis and manufacture of Formula Student vehicle centre locking wheel hubsActions:- Researched and designed centre locking wheel hubs for the 2011 Formula Student vehicle- Analysed and optimised the design using FEA- Created manufacturing drawingsResults:- The hubs provided an un-sprung mass saving of 1.6kg against the previous years design- The hubs were used for test work and all competition entries- Project mark of 83%- Presented with 'Best Student' award.Course Modules: - Fundamentals of Science and technology - 78% - Analytical Skills & Mathematics for Technology - 79% - Manufacturing Technologies & Materials - 79% - Race Vehicle Dynamics & Control Systems - 85% - Automotive Power Train - 86%- Structured Innovation & Creativity - 86% Show less

    • The University of Huddersfield

      2011 - 2012
      Master of Science (MSc) Automotive Systems Design & Analysis Distinction

      Activities and Societies: Formula Student Team Leader Masters Thesis: Design, analysis & manufacture of a Formula Student space-frameActions:- Led the chassis design team, including undergraduate students - Designed a Formula Student vehicle space-frame, and optimised using FEA.- Performed physical test work to correlate the FEA model- Created manufacturing drawings for the space-frame to be fabricatedResults:- Space-frame provided a 72% increase in torsional stiffness/kg against the previous years design-… Show more Masters Thesis: Design, analysis & manufacture of a Formula Student space-frameActions:- Led the chassis design team, including undergraduate students - Designed a Formula Student vehicle space-frame, and optimised using FEA.- Performed physical test work to correlate the FEA model- Created manufacturing drawings for the space-frame to be fabricatedResults:- Space-frame provided a 72% increase in torsional stiffness/kg against the previous years design- Completed the project on time, allowing entry to the UK and Hungary competitions- Successfully presented the design overview and business case to competition judges- Project mark of 78%Course Modules:- Total Quality Engineering - 89%- Professional Development & Research Methods - 67%- Advanced Automotive Chassis Systems - 72%- Vehicle Dynamic Performance Evaluation - 93%- Vehicle Aerodynamics & Air Management - 65%- Applied Computer Aided Design - 89%- Advanced Static Analysis - 58%- Advanced Dynamic Analysis - 57% Show less

  • Experience

    • DePuy Spine

      Aug 2009 - Sept 2010
      Design Engineer

      Special Request Team - Placement Student Design EngineerResponsibilities:- Interpret customer brief and create technical specification- Design custom and prototype medical instruments for specific surgeons requirements- Produce rapid prototype mock-up's of instruments for customer evaluation- Produce technical drawings for component manufactureAchievements:- Designed, prototyped, and produced a revolutionary slim line spinal screw insertion instrument- Conceptually designed and manufactured prototypes of a new twin outlet spinal cement device, which resulted in shorter fill time and easier mechanical actuation of the instrument Show less

    • Husco

      Sept 2012 - May 2015
      Design Engineer

      Responsibilities:- Research, design, and develop hydraulic and electro-hydraulic valves and valve control systems for mobile applications.- Prepare calculations, layouts, bills of materials and reports for new and existing product lines.- Coordinate and direct production of hydraulic and electro-hydraulic valves and control systems- Research and analyse data and use CAD to customise products for specific applications.- Monitor the performance of products or operations. - Analyse data and recommend changes to improve quality, reliability or efficiency.- Assists in implementing long-range improvement plans.- Coordinate and direct preparation of prototypes and designs.- Supervise and coordinate the installation, quality control and maintenance of product at customer sites.- Evaluate installations and recommends design modifications. - Provide written and oral communication to facilitate and support manufacturing and quality assurance participation during initiation and production of products.Achievements:- Designed, prototyped, installed and tested a new valve on a military machine- Conceptually designed a valve sub-system which reduced production costs by 13%- Successfully determined the root cause of a production issue causing a large number of ‘first time through’ failures, and altered the test specification to alleviate the problem whilst maintaining part quality- Bench-marked multiple valves and machines Show less

    • JLR

      May 2015 - Oct 2016
      Project Engineer

      Responsibilities:- Engineering delivery of suspension dampers for Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles- Lead technical issue resolutions- Liaise with suppliers to ensure component/system attribute and quality specification are achieved- Release engineering drawings and manage new and revised part introductions- Conduct DFMEA and PFMEA reviews- Evaluate, organise, and prioritise workload within a given scheduleAchievements:- Successfully achieved sign off criteria for the Jaguar F-Pace, on time - Completed design verification plans in time for project gateways- Lead and resolved numerous technical issues throughout program development phases Show less

    • SOVEX Limited

      Oct 2016 - Jun 2017
      Design Engineer

      Responsibilities:- Design conveying booms and equipment based on customer brief- Create technical drawings for components, assemblies and layouts- Create and release production BOMs- Liaise with manufacturing and procurement to ensure smooth project deliveryAchievements:- Successfully designed a conveyor boom chassis to a tight deadline, which was delivered to the customer on time, and to specification.- Liaised with European customers to define a product brief then designed prototype equipment to meet the requirements Show less

    • Cygnet Texkimp

      Jun 2017 - now
      Engineering Design Contractor

      Responsibilities:- Design automated material and fibre handling equipment to suit customer specifications- Produce and present system layouts for design reviews and customer proposals- Produce technical drawings for components, assemblies and layouts- Create and release bills of materials (BOMs) for purchase and manufacture- Generate and verify design documentsAchievements:- Designed numerous fibre handling modules for a large manufacturing line- Designed and specified systems to allow integration of equipment into production lines- Produced detailed drawings to enable components manufacture, assembly and on site installation Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • CETOP/BFPA Level 3 Mobile Hydraulics

      CETOP/BFPA