Experience

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  Morson Projects

  • Manchester, England, United Kingdom

  • Principal Mechanical Engineer

    • Sep 2023 - Present
    • Manchester, England, United Kingdom

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  Cavendish Nuclear

  • Risley, England, United Kingdom

  • Senior Mechanical Engineer

    • Mar 2023 - Sep 2023
    • Risley, England, United Kingdom

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  BAE Systems, Inc.

  • Barrow-in-Furness

  • Principal Engineer

    • Apr 2017 - Dec 2022
    • Barrow-in-Furness

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  Torotrak

  • Leyland

  • Contract Mechanical Engineer

    • Sep 2015 - Feb 2017
    • Leyland

    Working on projects in automotive drivelines, from continuously variable toroidal transmissions driving superchargers to kinetic energy recovery systems that reduce the carbon footprint of construction equipment.Working under contract as limited company. http://nchdesign.co.uk/

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  Technomot Ltd

  • Warrington, United Kingdom

  • Principal Design Engineer

    • Feb 2007 - Sep 2015
    • Warrington, United Kingdom

    A consultancy designing diesel and gas engines up to 17MW output for marine propulsion & power generation. As Principal Design Engineer, I was hired by the same Chief Engineer as at MAN.* Pioneered many innovative ideas in engine design including twopatents pending* Guided several engines from concept to production* Took responsibility for all marketing materials and website creation* Project-managed first job to receive 100/100 customer feedback

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  MAN Diesel & Turbo

  • Principal Design Engineer

    • Aug 2002 - Feb 2007

    A £100m turnover company manufacturing diesel engines up to 15MW output for marine propulsion & power generation. I was Principal Design Engineer, reporting to the Chief Engineer.Achievements* Designed outline of radical new lightweight 200 mm bore engine* Advanced MAN’s understanding of Torsional Vibration, wear & cams.* Guided RK280 engine from prototype to production.

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  Unit Press Ltd (later Simclar Seating Solutions)

  • Preston, United Kingdom

  • Product Design Manager

    • Sep 2000 - Jul 2002
    • Preston, United Kingdom

    Unit Press Ltd, A £15m turnover company, making premium office chair mechanisms. As Product Design Manager, I was responsible for new product introduction & 70% of turnover.Achievements* Designed and prototyped radical new mechanism on tight budget.* Increased longevity of core product fivefold.* Introduced cost savings amounting to £100,000 p.a.

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  JCB Earthmovers Ltd

  • Senior Design Engineer

    • Oct 1996 - Sep 2000

    I held the position of Senior Design Engineer, reporting to the Chief Engineer. I ran many projects for Wheeled Loadersand Dump Trucks.; Designed, patented, built & tested mono-boom loading shovel.* Designed and built evaluation machine for Ministry of Defence* Designed radical 10 tonne dumptruck on nonexistent budget* Developed new 14 tonne loader that contributed 30% of turnover.

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  Huwood International Ltd

  • Engineering Mathematician

    • Sep 1990 - Oct 1996

    A manufacturer of belt conveyors. As Engineering Mathematician, I reported to the Engineering Manager.Achievements* Introduced new range of lightweight conveyor rollers.* Co-patented an Angle Station, a device to turn corners with a belt conveyor.* Justified, specified, installed & ran an 11-seat Unix/NT CAD network.