Andy Thirgood

Senior Mechanical Engineer at bennu.ai
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom, UK

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Experience

    • United Kingdom
    • Information Technology & Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Senior Mechanical Engineer
      • Apr 2022 - Present

      Edinburgh City, Scotland, United Kingdom

    • United Kingdom
    • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Principal Mechanical Engineer
      • Sep 2007 - Apr 2022

      London, United Kingdom Summary Lead engineer with over 14 years experience within the Research and Development. Responsible for the design and development of diverse projects including: Air cooled RF equipment back packs Water cooled High Brightness monitors with compact water cooling systems On-board cameras on racing formula cars Bespoke design air freight containers Bespoke Technical containers with integrated A.V mounted 19” racks Responsible with designing and implementing product… Show more Summary Lead engineer with over 14 years experience within the Research and Development. Responsible for the design and development of diverse projects including: Air cooled RF equipment back packs Water cooled High Brightness monitors with compact water cooling systems On-board cameras on racing formula cars Bespoke design air freight containers Bespoke Technical containers with integrated A.V mounted 19” racks Responsible with designing and implementing product development programmes which would include: Product design Project management Budget control Build schedules Full manufacturing drawings Full assembly drawings Bill of materials Design processes Load testing Environmental testing Report creation Research and development Incorporation of lightweight materials Updating and enhancing existing products Key skills An honest, dependable and hard working individual with the ability to prioritise and coordinate within a fast moving and flexible working environment, whilst maintaining attention to detail. Strong organisational skills and time management to meet deadlines and budgets. Ability to work efficiently and accurately whilst under pressure. A willingness to succeed and contribute positively to the success of the business and to meet or exceed customer expectations. Interpersonal abilities and effective written and verbal communication with both customer and co-workers. Strong technical competency regarding engineering processes and production of manufacturing and assembly drawings. Excellent computer literacy and proficient in numerous packages and operating systems including Microsoft Outlook, word, Excel, Access etc. Autocad, Creo, Simulate, Solidworks. Show less

    • Design Engineer
      • Mar 1989 - Aug 2007

      Hastings, England, United Kingdom This was a contractor position within the company and was not continual employment. The total time spent at this company was approximately 7 years. During this period of time I had several long term contracts. My role at the company was to support the main engineering department. The main products were the developments of military aerospace on-board electronics.

    • United States
    • Computer and Network Security
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Design Drafter
      • Sep 1980 - Mar 1987

      Rochester, England, United Kingdom Joined as a Mechanical apprentice. Gained experience in all aspects of mechanical fabrication and machining. Gained experience in a drawing office for 4 years, starting with manual draughting and then progressing to 2D CAD systems.

Education

  • The Open University
    Diploma in Mathematics in Computing
    1994 - 1996
  • Medway Technical college
    HND in Mechanical and Production engineering, Distinction
    1980 - 1984
  • Sir Joseph Williamsons Mathematical Grammer school for Boys
    8 O levels
    1975 - 1980

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