Principal Engineer

• Oct 2021 - Present

Lead Product Development Engineer

• Jan 2017 - Oct 2021

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

• Jul 1989 - Nov 2016

o All aspects of new product introduction process. o Identifying customer needs & value potential through ‘voice of the customer’ & QFD techniques. o Evaluating design & performance of competing products. o Negotiation & creation of technical specifications. o Concept/ideas generation & selection. o Detailed design of complex parts and their finishes including plastic mouldings, machined parts, pressings, die & investment castings and MIM. o Creation of miniature mechanical & electromechanical mechanisms & assemblies. o Design analysis requiring FMEA, DFMA, mathematical modelling & FEA. o Developing test and validation methodologies and equipment. o Provision of project plans & documentation including financial justifications. o Coordination & supervision of concurrent project activities & teams across multiple time zones to ensure project targets & goals are met on time & within budget. o Scoping investment & timings for new business opportunities & strategic plans. o Generating forecasts on emerging & competitive technologies. o Providing technical & quality support for major customers. o Supporting and mentoring quality and process improvements and teams.