Experience

PMB Defence Pty Ltd

• Australia
• Defense & Space
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager

  • Sep 2019 - Present

• Senior Engineer

  • Jun 2016 - Present

• Lead Project Engineer

  • Sep 2013 - Jun 2016

  As a Lead Mechanical Engineer I have been responsible for the management of technical teams and the delivery of key products and programs including:Modification and update to Battery Cooling and Agitation Skid: - Project and Technical management of the job, and delivery ahead of schedule - Re-design of steel frame-work for easy assembly in confined spaces - Design for shock and vibration including hand calculations, FE modelling and vibration testing - Selection of compressors, pumps, motors and sensors IAW naval requirements - Selection and adherence to manufacturing standards, including welding and painting - Manufacture, assembly and Set to work of the new productEngineering Management of In-Service Support and Technical Support Services Contracts including delivery of : - New equipment designs for reduction of on-board spare kits - Updates to crew manuals - New products to improve monitoring and in-service maintenance - Obsolescence and ILS team management Change Management: - Approval for mechanical drawings and changes to production processes - Review of HRAs and level of significance of changes - Preparation of key company processes including, Systems Engineering Management Plan, System Safety Program Plan, Configuration Management Plan, Technical Data pack, Technical Documentation Plan and Safety Case ReportsLead-acid Development Program - Project Manager: - Delivery of project to scope on time and budget above customer expectations - Management of Project schedule (Microsoft Project), Project budget, risk, configuration and security requirements - management of a technically diverse team, including production engineers, metallurgists, mechanical, mechatronic and electrical engineers.I am also proud to be responsible for the personal development of a small team of technicians and engineering staff.

• Product Design Engineer

  • Nov 2007 - Sep 2013

  During this period I worked as a mechanical engineer across various areas of the company covering: Research and Development, Product Design, Production Improvement, Quality, In-service Support, Product Delivery and Project Management. Research and Development:- Setup and running of battery test facilities including data management practices- Thermal, Electromagnetic and Performance Modelling of battery systems using programs such as CST Studio and MatlabProduct Design: - Design, Manufacture and Test of safety critical components for submarine battery systems, including extensive shock testing- Development of design data packs for large prototype batteries, working with mechanical draftsman using Autodesk InventorProduction Improvement:- Test/trials and modification of a new injection casting machine for introduction into service- Introduced improvements to manufacturing processes with a focus on reducing manufacturing tolerances and increasing product quality Quality:- Review and remedial recommendations for process deviations for mechanical components- Review and sign-off of Factory Acceptance Testing- Working within an Integrated Management System (IMS) in the areas of Quality, Environment and OH&S accredited to ISO9001, ISO14001 and AS4801 respectivelyIn-service Support- Review and recommendations for in-service product provided direct to Navy representatives- Developing Hazard Risk Assessments and working within the Naval Technical Regulations Framework (ABR 6492)Product Delivery/Project Management:- Management of a new team in the delivery of the companies end product- Delivery to a compressed schedule with no in-service defects - Co-ordination of full time and casual staff across engineering, production, quality and procurement