Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

• May 2022 - Present

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

• Jan 2021 - May 2022

Mechanical Design Engineer

• Jan 2019 - Jan 2021

• Designing bespoke process machinery and equipment for the pharmaceutical and life sciences sector• Project managing and taking ownership of design projects for new generation freeze dryers and the integrated systems including automated loading front pusher mechanism• Conducting the structural design calculations for the chamber condenser and subsystem components• Producing mechanical designs using first principles, hand calculations and sketches, and conduct stress analysis• Performing FEA of the chamber shell under an internal design pressure and produce suitable reinforcement to ensure structural integrity• Calculating and providing the specifications for all electro-mechanical and structural commercial components according to working parameters and load requirements (servo motors, frequency drive motors, friction bushing, bearings sprockets and flat belt)• Responsibility for designing the vials conveying system for the loading system of the freeze dryer• Liaising with partners in Europe to communicate project updates and implement design changes as requested• Utilising 3D CAD, SolidWorks to create preproduction engineering prototypes • Preparing engineering reports, technical files and project documentation• Reviewing all tender documentation and User Requirements Specification and providing technical support to the sales teams in relation to concept, layout drawings and cost estimates • Maintaining updated knowledge of design standards and regulations for the food and pharmaceutical industry including ASME-BPE, BS-ISO, DIN and EN

Student Advocate

• May 2014 - Jul 2018

• Supporting young people to aim higher and learn about opportunities in higher education by sharing own experiences and insights • Attending visit days to lead campus tours for prospective students • Designing and delivering engaging engineering taster sessions for Year 10 to 12 pupils on Focus Days • Coaching and motivating University Summer School students into pursuing an engineering career through classroom-based events and activities • Supporting young people to aim higher and learn about opportunities in higher education by sharing own experiences and insights • Attending visit days to lead campus tours for prospective students • Designing and delivering engaging engineering taster sessions for Year 10 to 12 pupils on Focus Days • Coaching and motivating University Summer School students into pursuing an engineering career through classroom-based events and activities