Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

• Aug 2022 - Present

- Proficiently conduct comprehensive calculations for mechanical systems that underpin submarine battery functionality. - Facilitating the manufacturing process and overseeing the prototype build phase of the project. - Contributing to project management by aiding in schedule development, resource allocation, and budgetary considerations. - Proficiently conducting 3D CAD modelling and drafting for the envisioned mechanical framework of the essential system. - Thoroughly analysing specifications and standards to derive technical requisites for diverse components of the system. - Utilizing Pugh matrix to perform a comprehensive trade study of specific designs, carefully evaluating various options for optimal decision-making. - Actively participating as a member of the technical team involved in design reviews and safety risk assessments of the system. Show less

Design Engineer

• Mar 2022 - Aug 2022

- Accountable for delivering cutting-edge and economically viable designs for novel products to meet customer requirements. - Proficiently led the design and development of innovative projects, employing lean design concepts to conceptualize novel ideas. - Effectively managed design resources, timelines, and costs to ensure project success. - Ensured all designs were optimized for high-volume manufacturing, demonstrating keen attention to detail and efficiency. - Accountable for delivering cutting-edge and economically viable designs for novel products to meet customer requirements. - Proficiently led the design and development of innovative projects, employing lean design concepts to conceptualize novel ideas. - Effectively managed design resources, timelines, and costs to ensure project success. - Ensured all designs were optimized for high-volume manufacturing, demonstrating keen attention to detail and efficiency.

Mechanical Design Engineer

• Feb 2021 - Feb 2022

- Actively engaged in the development of design concepts for designated projects within the mechanical domain, fostering effective collaboration and technical contributions. - Conducting meticulous mechanical requirement reviews alongside Product Engineering Management (PEM) and system engineers to identify potential project risks and collaboratively devising effective solutions to mitigate them. - Generating and reviewing valid design concepts on a weekly basis with a team, including PEM and system engineers. - Conducting thorough research on available materials for the intended purpose, initiating sample requests, and executing essential tests to assess material suitability. - Facilitating the prototyping process of newly designed components to assess functionality and optimize the assembly procedures. - Collaborate with purchasing and manufacturing departments to finalize suitable suppliers while optimizing the design for Design for Manufacturability (DFM). - Participate in monthly project risk reviews conducted by system engineers. - Engage in addressing field issues for current market products (Action requests), providing support to sales and marketing departments. - Perform part evaluation, testing, and generate reports for recently modified or new components related to existing market products. Show less

Design Engineer _ New Product Development

• Feb 2017 - Feb 2021

Key responsibilities: - Design and develop new products as directed by the Project/Platform Leader according to the requirements of the Generation Plan. - Design, develop and modify components and finished assemblies - Construct 3D CAD models and create detailed drawings using CATIA software - Coordinate the prototyping, performance and quality verification, tooling quotation, part cost quotation, sourcing, production trialing and approval of components and finished assemblies - Liaise with appropriate departments including Quality, Purchasing, Production, Logistics, Manufacturing Engineering and Tooling Engineering - Construct and update BOM’s (Bill of Materials) and ECN’s (Engineering Change Notices) - Coordinate and assist in the introduction of components and assemblies into production Cost Reduction: - Investigate and implement projects to reduce DM (Direct Material) and DL (Direct Labour) costs. Quality Improvement - Investigate and implement projects to improve the quality of the manufactured products to reduce the warranty SCR (Service Call Rate). - Follow up and rectify problems found with components and assemblies - Participate in Project Teams - Participate in FMEA’s (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) - Prepare timing plans and risk assessments - Support the introduction and ramp-up of new models into production . Skills / Experience  - Use of CATIA CAD software  - Good judgement, problem solving and decision making skills  - Knowledge of ECR (Engineering Change Request) and ECN (Engineering Change Notice) systems  - Able to prioritise projects and self-manage own workload  - Able to work with and build relationships with people at all levels within the organisation  - Able to work in a cross-functional matrix organisation  - Able to work in a team environment and contribute to team and project meetings  - Able to work in an open plan office  - Good written, verbal communication and presentation skills  - Results orientated Show less

Business Owner

• Apr 2016 - Sep 2019

Mechanical Engineer

• Sep 2014 - Dec 2014

• Conducted research on production optimisation methods, focused on safe environment according to Australian standards and regulatory requirements. • Help with assessment and maintaining the company's' Quality Systems • Performed quality control of products • Ensure all processes comply with both national and international industry standards • Regular checking of mechanical equipment to identify the failures, root causes analysis and provided practical and technical solutions • Provide project management scheme and schedule to monitor the company’s outcomes • Collect, analyse and summarise information relating to failed processes, recalls etc. • Assist the Operations Manager to conduct, host and manage internal and external audits of company operations whilst maintaining all data records Achievements • Documented designs and solutions has been improved compare to previous years • Engaged well with the workers of the company and increase the manufacturing rate by 10% • Set the safety procedure in the company based on OH&S regulations and codes of practice Show less

Mechanical Engineer

• Apr 2010 - Jul 2012

•Design new jig, gauges and fixtures to increase the rate of machining process for required spare parts •Created technical drawings for the components using 3D modelling software (Catia/AutoCAD) considering drawing standards and geometric tolerances (GD&T) •Handled the project management of the designed hydraulic lubrication system •Conducted research for optimisation of maintenance activities during the shutdown of production line •Provided technical assistance in order to achieve high quality products in design and manufacturing areas •Communicate with suppliers and cost reduction for the quoted required materials (E.g. Pipes, connectors, valves, etc.) •Using ANSYS (FEA) to simulate the behaviour of the furnace and lubrication system in order to optimise their efficiency. •Researched and validated data, then, developed proposals on new ideas in a design team environment for new products and production systems. •Coordinated with other departments of the company in order to enhance the efficiency of the production line. •Liaised with sub-contractors and clients to attain the best possible short-term and long-term results to cover the project’s scopes. •Conducted design analysis on the mechanical system design and supported the conventional approaches by using the company's computing facilities Achievements Proficiency in using 3D modelling software (Solidworks) and technical drawing creation improved by working on designed mechanical systems and the relevant components Faster turn-around time due to increased communications with other divisions of the company (Handled assigned jobs quicker than normal time E.g. In 4 days rather than 7 days) By using a specific design and excellent coordination of resources, the main part of automatic lubrication line was installed 4 days earlier than scheduled (Completed within 16 days compared against the original 20-day schedule). Project management skills improved by involving with several projects using Ms-project software Show less

Mechanical Design Engineer (On site)

• Aug 2007 - Mar 2010

• Technical drawing creation by use of Catia and AutoCAD software • Designed and manufactured innovated jig, fixtures and gauges to improve the productivity of the machining processes • Hands on manufacturing job to find out relevant issues and their root solutions • Set the fabrication specification and guidelines by clarifying the processes, settling priorities and related estimated time • Collaborated with the quality control department to identify and minimise the manufacturing issues • Project management of the orders by considering requirements, resources, time frames and the budget of each project • Communicated with the clients and stakeholders to satisfy their requirements and objectives of each order • Maintained safety, company’s regulations and statutory to achieve the set goals of the company • Provided support and collaborate with team members Achievements • Awarded in cash prize by the managing director of the company due to increased clients and stakeholders satisfaction with the results • Provided excellent cost-effective solutions that were 30 percent below the estimated budget • Increased the production rate in several projects by 20 to 30% by designing innovative jig and fixtures Show less