Experience

Kinneir Dufort

• United Kingdom
• Design Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Human Factors Consultant

  • Mar 2022 - Present

  Bristol, England, United Kingdom

• Human Factors Consultant

  • Mar 2021 - Feb 2022



Olympus Surgical Technologies Europe

• United Kingdom
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Product Development / Usability Engineer

  • Aug 2019 - Feb 2021

  Responsible for all Human Factors documentation of electrosurgery devices for Olympus (OSTE - UK). - Applying knowledge on ISO 62366, HE75 and ISO 14971 to ensure safe and effectiveness of medical devices for the user and customer by appropriate risk mitigation strategies. - Planning, executing and moderating usability evaluations with health care professionals. - Providing guidance, mentoring and feedback for Engineers to ensure usability risks in new products are understood and… Show more Responsible for all Human Factors documentation of electrosurgery devices for Olympus (OSTE - UK). - Applying knowledge on ISO 62366, HE75 and ISO 14971 to ensure safe and effectiveness of medical devices for the user and customer by appropriate risk mitigation strategies. - Planning, executing and moderating usability evaluations with health care professionals. - Providing guidance, mentoring and feedback for Engineers to ensure usability risks in new products are understood and managed correctly by design. - Engagement in further development of usability procedures and tailored staff training using user centred design and usability tools.

• CAD Engineer

  • Jun 2017 - Jul 2019

  Design and development of laparoscopic electrosurgery devices for Olympus (OSTE - UK). - Using SolidWorks and rapid prototype technologies, developing and presenting concepts for new products, including proof of concepts, click dummy prototypes and electronics. - Evaluating medical device user interface concepts using several usability evaluating techniques, including FMEA’s, applying task and risk analysis according to appropriate IEC/ISO standards where appropriate.



Tramshed Tech

• United Kingdom
• Technology, Information and Media
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Coordinator

  • Feb 2017 - Apr 2017

  Cardiff, United Kingdom Co-ordinating new projects and business development in the coworking space Tramshed Tech. –Initiating and developing Tramshed Tech Business Academy which enables businesses to further evolve and grow within the umbrella of Tramshed Tech. –Developing and running staff upskilling courses, specially designed for Big Learning Company. –Project leader for Big Learning Company, delivering bespoke projects to introduce technology in schools.



Cardiff Metropolitan University

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Design Manager

  • Jun 2014 - Jan 2017

  Cardiff, United Kingdom Managing FabLab inside Cardiff School of Art and Design, focusing on research, enterprise and curriculum engagement within the school and small to medium enterprises in South Wales. –Set-up and established digital manufacturing workshop with 3D printers, laser cutters and CNC-machines. –Advising clients and students on CAD design and manufacturing methods to ensure production viability. –Managing several staff, budgets and stakeholder partnerships within a University environment.



Securus Medical Solutions Ltd.

• Medical Design Engineer

  • Sep 2013 - Aug 2015

  Cardiff Lead design engineer on designing and developing an oxygen mask for convenient and accurate respiratory monitoring in a small start-up company, lead by two renowned anaesthesiologists. –New product development using user centered design and research as a basis to design, prototype and conceptualise an oxygen masks, specifically for emergency situations. –Prototyping and testing concepts using various techniques, including additive and subtractive digital manufacturing processes. –Using… Show more Lead design engineer on designing and developing an oxygen mask for convenient and accurate respiratory monitoring in a small start-up company, lead by two renowned anaesthesiologists. –New product development using user centered design and research as a basis to design, prototype and conceptualise an oxygen masks, specifically for emergency situations. –Prototyping and testing concepts using various techniques, including additive and subtractive digital manufacturing processes. –Using surface and solid modelling in SolidWorks to design a production ready injection moulded parts. Show less



Melon Graphic Design

• Freelance Designer

  • Sep 2011 - Sep 2013

  Enschede Area, Netherlands Product and graphic designer, delivering marketing and promotional materials across a wide range of organisations, including Nedap Healthcare. –Planning and delivery of design projects within tight deadlines. –Using user centered design to ensure product engagement according to targets. –Ensuring product quality in accordance to both the client’s and manufacturer’s requirements.



Velda B.V.

• Netherlands
• Wholesale
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graduate Designer

  • Jun 2011 - Sep 2011

  Enschede Area, Netherlands Product designer for Velda, researching and designing a new range of pond products. –Analysis of existing pond products including water purifiers and pond protectors, as well as user analysis. –Design and developing new products in the found market gap. –New product development of injection moulded parts, including FEA analysis and rapid prototyping.