Experience

Memjet Technology

• Printing Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Aug 2015 - Present



IDE Group

• Australia
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Product Developer

  • Nov 2013 - Aug 2015



Precision Mechatronics

• North Ryde

• Senior Design Engineer

  • Apr 2008 - Nov 2013

  Although predominantly a design based role, other duties performed include project engineering and technical lead responsibilities, assembly, commissioning and testing of machines. Design performed ranges from small assembly jigs and fixtures through to complex, production automation, and product for Precision Mechatronics and external customers. Achievement highlights include: - Design of a high speed digital printing system for Memjet, marketed through OEM's such as Colordyne - Design of the Standalone Plasma Machine, part of the Precision Mechatronics product range. - Design of the Ink Fill Machine used to test, fill and program inkjet cartridges in production. Show less



Bishop Technology Group

• North Ryde

• Senior Design Engineer

  • 1997 - 2008

  10 years of involvement as a senior member of a small and dynamic team, focussed on a revolutionary development aimed at the pinnacle of the automotive racing world. The Bishop Rotary Valve (BRV) was successfully developed for Formula 1 ultimately failing to debut due to unforseen political issues. Project involvement includes: - Development of the BRV for Formula 1 - Development of the BRV for a single cylinder motorcycle - Design of equipment for the Bishop D-rack forge cell Duties performed include: - Design, research and development of engine components and test systems - Design, commissioning and operation of test rigs for specific research streams - Design, installation, commissioning and operation of a comprehensive engine test cell - Maintenance of mechanical and electrical systems associated with the engine test cell - Design of a machine capable of changing a 10 tonne warm-forge die - Co-design of a die-spray machine to apply notoriously difficult-to-handle colloidal graphite - Research and formulation of alternative solutions for BRV sub-systems - Design of a complete set of tooling to assemble the Mercedes Ilmor BRV V10 cylinder heads I consistently achieved maximum ratings in performance reviews at Bishop. Show less



Holden Special Vehicles

• Clayton

• Project Engineer

  • 1995 - 1997

  Hired to oversee the installation of three engine test cells in an empty factory to be shared between the Holden Racing Team and Holden Special Vehicles. This role was expanded to include coordinating the factory fitout and move of the Holden Racing Team to their new headquarters, and running the engine blueprint program for HSV. Project involvement included: - Design and fitout of three engine test cells - Coordinate and oversee endurance testing program for HSV V8s - Setup and oversee engine blueprinting program for HSV - Coordinate factory fitout for the Holden Racing Team Show less



Scalzo Automotive Research Ltd

• Box Hill

• Project Engineer

  • 1986 - 1995

  Nine years were devoted to research and development of several radical automotive projects in a lean, close-knit team environment, encompassing a diverse range of duties. Project involvement included: - The Continually Variable Stroke engine - The Cracked Fuel Induction system - The Scalzo two-stroke engine development Regular duties performed include: - Design and analysis of engine components including Finite Element Analysis - Ordering of components, machining and fabrication, and liason with subcontractors - Planning and implementation of test programs and procedures - Analysis of test results - Testing and mapping of engines - Development of in-house test equipment and rigs - Design and assembly of simple electronic circuitry - Set-up and programming of data acquisition systems - Dynamometer commissioning and maintenance Show less



Robert Bosch Australia

• Clayton

• Production Engineer

  • 1986 - 1986

  Primarily involved in the establishment of a pilot production line for the (then) new potted ignition coil. Regular duties included liason with R&D and design departments on production redesign of the coil components; specification, ordering and commissioning of new equipment; time and motion analysis of production line steps. Achievements included commissioning and programming of a new CNC coil winder. Primarily involved in the establishment of a pilot production line for the (then) new potted ignition coil. Regular duties included liason with R&D and design departments on production redesign of the coil components; specification, ordering and commissioning of new equipment; time and motion analysis of production line steps. Achievements included commissioning and programming of a new CNC coil winder.