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Freelance CONSULTANT DESIGN ENGINEER Nuneaton, Warwickshire, UK

Certified, result-driven Designer / Project Manager, with solid background in Automotive, Aerospace. Using Catia V5, Ideas NX, UG NX, Team center, Smart Team, Metaphase to meet customer’s requirement.

Rating:Unrated (New)
Hourly Rate / Cost:£30.00 per hour
Daily Rate / Cost:£225.00 per day
Available From:Now
Seller ID:253490

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CV (Curriculum Vitae) / Résumé

A Certified, result-driven Designer / Project Manager, with over 12 years solid background in Automotive, Aerospace, IT Change Management, and Database Management. Master of Collaborative Enterprise Sourcing, Concurrent Engineering Principles and Configuration Management. Using Catia V5, Ideas NX, UG NX, Team center, Smart Team, Metaphase, Primavera 6.2 for Project Planning, to meet and exceed customer’s requirement.

Employment History

(Jun 2009 to Oct 2009)

SENIOR CONSULTANT PACKAGING DESIGN ENGINEER

Warwickshier UK.

• Design and development of in-car reminder system. Conceptual styling surface and concept evaluation. Using Team Center Engineering P2 for Product Information Management. Packaging Analysis to validate Design intent, feasibility and reporting findings. Generation of CAD parts for prototype assembly to prove design feasibility. Carried out market research to evaluate product requirement and understand customer acceptance of product.
• Assess supplier’s capabilities for supplier selection and obtaining quotations for work packages, circuit Boards, Programming and plastic injection molds. Worked out injection molds for exterior casing and obtain quotations for parts. Working all the time with Chinese suppliers.
• Working across functional system to resolve design issues and optimize functionality. Stress Analysis on component parts to determine CAE requirements on parts.
• Coordination of prototype assembly and resolution of issues based on testing and validation of functions, including the software embedded in the product.
• Working with funding partners to justify development cost and product viability in the market.
• Planning of product complete life cycle (design through to marketing and sales) with primavera P6
• Project is worth £2 Million.


(Oct 2008 to Jun 2009)

CONSULTANT DESIGN ENGINEER, Engine Design and Development

Coventry

• Design and development of JLR Console for new products. Using Team Center Engineering and Primavera 6.2 Planning tool, For concurrent Design and Product Development. Packaging Analysis to prove or disprove Design intent feasibility, Report generation on findings.
• Working across functional system to resolve design issues. Modeling of parts that is fit and functional to deliver design intent form conceptual ideas using Catia V5 R16. Highlight critical design issues and working out solution to resolve issues working with surrounding system owners. Holding net meeting on line with relevant parties and deliberating on solutions to capture best solution to design issues and working in a systematic way to achieve design intent.


(Dec 2007 to Oct 2008)

CONSULTANT DESIGN ENGINEER, Engine Design and Development

FORD MOTOR COMPANY'S DIESEL CENTRE, Dagenham.

• Design and development of Gasoline engine in line with the Dassault Systems Power Train Design methodology. Using Relational Design Methods. Using Team center Engineering to manage Design date and reports generated on project.
• Working across functional system to resolve design issues. Modeling of parts that is fit and functional to deliver design intent. Highlight critical design issues and working out solution to resolve issues working with surrounding system owners.
• Working with Dassault in house specialist to establish best practice and turn lessons learn to working practice.
• Packaging of Engine cross carline and resolving issues arising from tight design requirements.
• Producing design reports, requirements and coordination design solution between UK and Germany.
• Attending Design reviews to communicate solutions and report new requirements back to Germany.


(Aug 2007 to Nov 2007)

Consultant Design Engineer

• Catia V5 using parametric modeling
• Seat design and functional definition to establish optimum operation and packaging of seats. Define Zones and relationship between Manikins and seat reference points. Establish requirements for optimum seating position. Comfort analysis. Modeling of parts and zones on V5 R16 and 17. Liaising with other members of the team to attain optimum solution for occupant package.
• HVAC UNIT Packaging in line with current unit. Provision of Packaging zones for optimum solution to attain design requirement.
• Use of Unigraphics NX4 General Packaging tool set to provide H-point Design, 2D manikin, Seat Lines, Belt Anchorage, Eyellipse, Interior Panels study, Mirror Certification Vision Zones, Hand reach zones Engine Roll and Tire Envelopes. Use of knowledge base tool sets to achieve predictive results to guide design progression.
• Packaging of Hi.Fi Unit, to establish package possibilities and workout harness routing for new DVD and amplifier units.


(May 2007 to Aug 2007)

Consultant UN NX4 Design Engineer

• Engine Design and development of Component parts, Jigs and fixtures. All parts involved construction of solids and surface parts in Unigraphics NX4 using parametric modeling free form surfaces to represent design intent. Kinematics and schematics of engine to predict performance and characteristics
• Use of SAP to drive Product Design and Development data management. Use of SAP to drive engineering change and financial calculation of cost time to delivery and monitor product design and development progress.
• Use of SAP to migrate Engineering Data base from Unigraphics NX2 to Unigraphics NX4. Engineering Drawing release and Approval process. Concurrent Engineering Design process to promote flexible team working. Detailing of parts and production of 3D CAD models from legacy Drawing sheets


(Jan 2007 to May 2007)

Consultant V5 Design Engineer

Coventry

• Production of Jigs and fixtures for testing purpose. All parts involved construction of solids and surface parts in Catia V5 and using parametric modeling.
• Production of parts required by tool makes to produce machined parts for testing, involves extensive surfacing.
• Production of weather strips or seals for doors to stop water egress on development cars.
• Production of section books for later translation to AutoCAD.
• Assisting with data management and data transfer Team Centre Engineering and FTP.
• Experience of CATIA Version 5 R14.


(Jul 2006 to Dec 2006)

Consultant Vehicle Integration Engineer

Leamington Spa

• Production of Vehicle package analysis drawing, design analysis with interpretation of product information in line with Global design standards of Information exchange.
• This involves implementing and overseeing appropriate methodology, liaising with relevant Departments and external stakeholders, periodic evaluation on Design status.
• Subject matter expert in systems integration and design. Assisting in the introduction of new PDM System, best working practice in the Vehicle design team. Setting standards and assisting in identifying better working methods and Practice in line with business methods. Training other team members.
• Assisting with data migration of Catia V5 R14 design data from existing data base to Team Centre Engineering.
• Working out parts releasing methods using Team Centre Engineering.
• Experience of CATIA Version 5 R14.


(Jan 2006 to Jul 2006)

Consultant Aerospace Design Engineer

Cheltenham Gloucestershire

• Design and Development of Aero Engine Monitoring System on Unigraphics NX3.
• Production of Detail Drawing to specified standard.
• Subject matter expert in systems integration and design Ideas and Smart-Team. Assisting in the introduction of new PDM System (Smart-Team), best working practice in Aero Engine design. Setting standards and assisting in identifying better working methods and Practice in line with business methods.
• Liaising with customers and suppliers to resolve design issues
• Assisting with data migration from V4 to UG NX base on Smart-Team.
• Working out parts releasing methods using Smart-Team.


(Jan 2002 to Dec 2005)

Consultant Engineer-Chassis Engineering

Jaguar Cars Limited, Whitley X400, X350, X202, X150 Program

programs. Using Rapid Prototypes to communicate design ideas and promote concurrent engineering in a rapid Design and Development Environment. Also testing of systems solutions.
• Management of Design issues with the use of Aims and Issue tracking log.
• Subject matter expert in systems integration and design, in line with C3P methods. Assisting to mentor and impact best working practice in the design team. Setting standards and assisting in identifying better working methods and Practice in line with business methods. Training other team members.
• Presentation of design solutions and methods in meetings and between design sites using data conferencing and PowerPoint slides between remote workstations with suppliers and team members.
• Negotiating with other design modules or integral systems teams to produce design solutions, justifying design decisions and making and requesting concessions to get best design solution.
• Ownership and resolution of design issues.
• Ensuring adherence to the design process whilst meeting timescale requirements.
• Construction of Solid Model parts using Catia V5, Team Centre Engineering, Ideas NX, and Metaphase.
• Release of parts through the part releasing system (PPM Audit Metaphase and Team Centre Engineering).
• Production of Master Assemblies and Animation of Assemblies using Assembly constraints and Harness Design.
• Organising and running of meetings with the aid of Visualisation tool (Visplus) to report design status and production of Reports on Design Status.
• Liaison with visiting Suppliers, Product Engineers and other members of the team to achieve on time product delivery.
• Other duties include Master Package Championship for foundation Brakes components, Booster System, Pipe and Hose Routing including Wheels and Tires.
• Resolving Metaphase conflict issues while uploading data in line with C3P methods, attending design reviews and reporting findings. Packaging issues resolution using Digital Buck for clash detection, issue rectification with IDEAS 10NX and Catia V5. Use of Knowledge base analysis tools to optimize design.


(Apr 2000 to Dec 2001)

Consultant Engineer-Vehicle Integration

ASTON MARTIN LAGONDA LTD, Gaydon Engineering Center, Lighthorne, Warwick.

• Responsibility includes assisting in the introduction of C3P methods as a design tool during the transformation of Aston Martin Design methods.
• Subject Mater expert responsible for Package delivery of the power-train and interior packaging assessment and providing leadership in design verification.
• Construction of Solid Model parts, and production of design drafting for Production, Master Assemblies and Animation of Assemblies using Assembly constraints and Mech. Designs in accordance with the C3P Design Methodology.
• Liaison with CAE engineers to predict Gear failure and calculate gear life span. Reduction of Vibrations and other noise factor through design modification.
• Other duties include Master Package Championship for Gearbox Design, Electrical components, Fuse Boxes and instrument panels. Gearbox design and configuration. Providing updates on design issues and liaising with Engine and power-train department to evaluate conformity to engine stuff up design rules.
• Use of Cooperate Product Knowledge Base Systems and Packaging analysis tools to verify design conformity to design requirements.
• Production of Vehicle initial architectural requirement using knowledge base tools to define design parameters like vehicle ground clearance, occupant seating position and vision zones, Pedestrian impact zones head clearance and other zones crucial for the successful delivery of the program to design specification.
• Development and implementation of Design methodology and Design aids. Product Data Coordination for complete Car.

Professional Qualifications

Certified APMG Project Manager - Prince2 - 2006
Certification in Information Systems (ISEB) - 2006
Certification in Information Business Technology (1BT2) - 2002
Certification in Computer Literate and Information Technology (CLAIT) - 2001

TRAINING AND OTHER SKILLS
APPLIED PRODUCT INNOVATION AND LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS.
September 2006
CATIA V5 R16 ADMINISTRATIVE TRAINING.

3rd of October 2005 to 16th of October 2005
EDS Training Center
UNIGRAPHICS NX.

4th of August 2003 to 15th of August 2003
IBM PLM SOLUTIONS WARWICK.
CATTIA V5 R11.

January 2002 to Date
JAGUAR CARS LTD.
Jag. Approved Training At Whitley.
SMART CHASSIS (1 DAY)
WERS. ENGINEERING RELEASING TRAINING. (1 DAY)
HARNESS DESIGN FOR C3P ENGINEERS. (0.5DAY)
SHEET METAL DESIGN.(0.5)
April 2000 to December 2001

ASTON MARTIN LTD.
Jag. Approved Training At Whitley.
DATA COORDINATORS TRAINING (1DAY)
June to July 1998
LEAR CORPORATION.
Ford Approved Training At CARDS Brentwood.
C3P I-DEAS VERSION 6 (15 DAYS)
B/E AEROSPACE LEIGHTON BUZZARD.
April 1995
MRP II Training. 6 Days Training.
May 1996
FMEA Training. 1 Day Training.
December 1997
UG. Training. 5 Days At EDS Unigraphics.

Education

( 1993 to 1994)

South Bank University

MSC. ENGINEERING PRODUCTS DESIGN.


( 1990 to 1991)

Willesden College of Technology

C & G 230. COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN.


( 1986 to 1988)

Yaba College of Technology.

H.N.D. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (PRODUCTION OPTION).

Additional Information

PROFESSIONAL SKILL SET: Excellent Analyst, Focused Leader, Enjoy Solving Problem, Experienced Team Builder, Brilliant Negotiator and Experienced People Manager, Scope Writer, Top Planner and Risk Manager. Prince 2 Certified and Ready to Deliver.

IT Skills: Computer Hardware/Network Engineer, Database Administration (Oracle) Metaphase, Software Tester, Excellent Web Developer, Good HTML, PHP, VB, Dream Weaver, Unix and Suse Linux 10.1 Skills. Excellent User of Microsoft Office Suit, 3D Studio Max, and Adobe Acrobat.

Engineering Skills: Analyst Designer of Interior Trim, Seats, Vehicle Packaging Engineering with Knowledge Base Tools, Chassis Design, Vehicle Architectural Design with Full Product Life Cycle Support, Brakes Design, Engine / Power Train Design and Suspension Design.
Expert user of the following: Ideas 11NX, Catia V5 R14, Unigraphics NX, Vis Mockup 4.1.

Dedication: My dedication and enthusiasm to project success is supported by my after-hours participation in project-related activities, speaking at user group meetings and at conferences. A friendly and hard working person who can be trusted to handle difficult situations. Well organised (expert user of personal organiser), dedicated, accurate, thorough, and punctual, with meticulous attention to detail and follow-through; Personal commitment to professional development and life-long learning.

Key Achievements:

• Standardisation of the Temperature and Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) between Jaguar and Land rover to achieve standardized system with Design verification process.
• Implementation of Vehicle Architecture layout using PAS Tools at Aston Martin to produce design guide in line with the Ford C3p process.
• Key Player in the successful implementation of Digital Mock Up and review process at Nissan NEC. Coordination of Alpha Cad II data conversion to Ideas and maintenance of Parts/data link between both CAD packages for concurrent updates and data readiness for review process. Process currently used to Validate Design solution and promote Engineering Design concurrency.
• Successful Coordination and Implementation of solution to Noise, Vibration and Wear Issue on Electric Park Brakes System at Jag. Design and Testing of various solutions and final selection of best solution. Solution still been used on New Products.
• Successful Coordination of the Fold Flat Seat on the C212 Project with Training and Support of new colleague on the Project.
• Successful Transfer of a Major Aerospace Business Class Seat Project (United Air Line) with In-flight Entertainment System from Litchfield, Connecticut, USA to UK, Leighton Buzzard.
• Successful implementation of MRP II on AS400 at BE Aerospace for Materials, Resources, Production, and Order Processing. The Project took 8months while the project Plan was for 5 Years. Achieved through Multi tasking of Delivery and Proactive thinking.
• Design and Construction of a Car Adaptable Wheelchair for Paraplegic Patients as Final Year Project in Completion of my M.Sc degree in Engineer Products Design.
• Design and Construction of a Palm Kernel Oil Expeller as Final Year Project in Completion of my HND Program in Mechanical Engineering.
Availability: Immediately.

Assignment History

(This Seller has recently been shortlisted or contracted for the following people4 assignments)

  • Project Engineer: We are looking for a freelance project engineer for temporary to possibly permanent, for a rapidly expanding tesco material handling supplier.
  • Structural FEA Design Engineers: This is an offer to contract workload to structural FEA design engineers with experience in Catia. The projects vary in size from a few hours upto ongoing monthly projects. These projects are within the shipping industry to transport large physical cargo's. Each assignment is provided with a deadline, workload, work rate, and "expected" hours for completion. Details of teh project will be forwarded via CAD or PDF.
  • Mechanical Design: We are looking for someone to assist us in the design of a rotating platform that is used in a mobility vehicle. There are various mechanical functions that need to integrated inside the platform including a ramp system.
  • Automotive Stylists/Designers - ICEM-Surf - STRAK: Stylist/Designers with strong experience in ICEM-Surf and STRAK for Automotive BodyWide (panel) Surface Designer Interiors. Team based in Frankfurt
  • CATIA V5 Designers: Concept Designers in Catia V5 and V4 for Automotive delivery of Interior CAD design within team based Frankfurt. Also looking for ICEM - surf experienced designers for work in Germany.

Freelancers, Contractors & Consultants that have been shortlisted with this Seller:

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  • Seller 268184, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, UK [£27.78 per hr]

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