Simon O'Horo
Senior Design Engineer at CREACTIVE DESIGN (ENGINEERING) LIMITED- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Certified Solidworks Associate
Dassault SystèmesApr, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
London Underground Combined Access System
Transport for LondonApr, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
NPLQ
Royal Life Saving SocietyJun, 2006- Nov, 2024
Experience
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CREACTIVE DESIGN (ENGINEERING) LIMITED
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United Kingdom
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Design Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Design Engineer
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Aug 2013 - Present
- Reverse Engineering multi disciplinary components consisting of small/large safety critical components/assemblies for rolling stock- Team leader- Project management of multi-job project delivering technicals and assurance documentation to clients- Currently working towards CEng IMechE accreditation- CFD Analysis- Finite Element Analysis of designs including static, fatigue and frequency analysis.
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Director
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Feb 2015 - Present
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Transport for London
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Rolling Stock Engineer
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Apr 2014 - Aug 2015
- Producing technical maintenance documents for the upcoming 2015 Heavy Overhaul on the 92TS for Central Line and Waterloo & City. - Generating Single Source Specifications for supplier tenders. - Responsible for creating and maintaining the project Bill of Materials and liaising with procurement to ensure an accurate database is available for reference.- Project management- Reviewing documentation and completing 'on-train' trials for various equipment- Assisting procurement team to determine correct materials for project- Carrying out 'on-train' inspection or resilient rubber mounts to determine fleet condition
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Chairman
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Sep 2009 - Jun 2013
While at university, I was part of the Brunel Swimming team for which I was Chairman for 4 consecutive years and helped develop the club to gain an additional training session without overspending our budget. I also linked the club with 2 local teams to which we gained additional training, free coaching and the opportunity to compete for.Responsibilities Included: - Safety of 30-40 members - Chairing executive meetings - Planning trips and competitions - Communicating with the Union of Brunel Students staff and team - Delegating jobs to committee members
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Stanhope-Seta
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United Kingdom
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Oil and Gas
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1 - 100 Employee
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Student Engineer
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Jul 2010 - Aug 2011
In my role as a student engineer during my placement year, I was part of the production drawing office with the main tasks involving the design of new instrument accessories and finding solutions to design problems. This was done by following an ECN procedure which ensured that the correct implementation of a product was carried out as well and its documentation. Other tasks included the updating of CAD data from feedback from the production department and liaison with external suppliers.Skills: - Advanced experience in Solidworks modelling and technical drawing (2d & 3D) - Liasing with internal & external suppliers and customers - Communication with other departments
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Lifeguard
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Jul 2005 - Dec 2009
Main duty was to lifeguard both fitness and leisure pool, dealing with customers and setting up/setting down sports equipment. To perform lifeguard duties I was required to be NPLQ qualified including Health and Safety and CPR. During this job the key sills I gained were: - NPLQ qualified, including Health and Safety and CPR - Teamwork – Working as a team to supervise the pool on a day-to-day basis to maintain customer safety - Communication – main point of contact for customer concerns and enquires. - Leadership – Taking control of the team during a rescue to quickly and safely rescue swimmers
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IDC (Industrial Design Consultancy)
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United Kingdom
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Design Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Junior Model Maker
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Jun 2008 - Sep 2008
During my summer placement at IDC Models the, main focus was on manufacturing techniques and the importance of attention to detail through work on various projects.This was a unique opportunity to learn skills such as CNC machining, Vacuum casting, Vacuum forming, and Stereolithography.
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Education
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Brunel University
Mechanical Engineering with Professional Development (MEng), Mechanical Engineering -
Brunel University
Foundations of Engineering, 1st -
St. Bernards Catholic Grammar School