Mechanical Designer

• Jun 2021 - Present

DCC Manager

• Jun 2016 - Jun 2021

Senior CAD Draftsman

• Nov 2006 - Dec 2015

Responsibilities: • Disseminate information about EPSA engines, generator sets and ancillary equipment to customers in the most efficient, timely manner possible • Review all CAD drafting procedures and develop the best system incorporating both CAD and CAT software • Evaluate software packages for its suitability for various tasks and projects • Train CAD and other personnel in CAD and CAT software Achievements: • Liaised with workshop staff performing equipment build-ups and modifications documenting their procedures for future use. • Developed sheet metal guarding and brackets, garnering close working relationships with parts suppliers. This increased quality, reliability and usability and decreased manufacturing times and rework, resulting in considerable cost savings. • Developed a system for providing customers with 2D drawings generated from 3D models thereby increasing accuracy and decreasing drafting times by a very considerable margin, especially in revisions. • Supported 5 dedicated drafters and 15 engineers with drafting duties, on procedures, standards and methodology. • Developed a document control process incorporating CAT software systems that stopped the duplication of information. • Developed a library of simplified generators and engines in Revit to help customers populate their 3D models with the smallest footprint possible. • Standardised drawing templates and procedures across the company. • Initiated and completed a pilot program for Autodesk Vault and compared it to SharePoint. • Part of the team responsible for the successful design and commissioning of diesel fuel system, radiator cooling and exhaust systems for the Telstra TDCC Project utilizing Revit, Plant 3D, Navisworks and Inventor. • Use of Adobe captivate and other Adobe software to produce cross platform presentations for Marketing, OH & S and technical training purposes. Show less

Senior Cad Draftsman – Product Developement

• Jun 1995 - Dec 2006

Responsibilities: • Ensured that the productivity of the office was streamlined and at an optimum level • The communication of all information required to manufacture new and revised products to Production, Planning, Supply and Costing staff. • Optimisation of the BOM system Achievements: • Between 6/95 and 8/98 P.I. increased productivity by 525% • Trained other draftsmen in drafting procedures (AutoCAD), BOM file maintenance, digitising and conversion processes, CorelDraw, Photo Paint, Word, excel and Lectra Systems Formaris and Diamino software. • Assisted with Supply, Production and Costing queries. • Contributed to the physical design and development of P.I. generated models. • Reviewed all software updates and/or improvements and office procedures • Helped the Sales & Marketing team during “Leather & Fabric” Promotions. Liaising with both store employees and the public and helping them with their enquiries, and educating them in Moran standards • Research of furniture stores, trends and manufacturers • Helping in the physical manufacture of prototypes • Aiding the contract division by putting their existing models onto the Lectra system, therefore making the recovery process more streamlined and efficient • Used macromedia Captivate to capture techniques and procedures which are then utilized to facilitate the training of others in software flow, standard operating procedures etc Show less