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Hi, I'm Benjamin Michael Hunter, a mechanical design engineer based in the United Kingdom with over seven years of experience across design and manufacturing environments. I completed a degree apprenticeship, blending academic study with full-time industry practice to develop practical, system-based approaches to solving real-world problems. Most recently, I worked in rapid prototyping for the R&D department, bringing projects from concepts, to 3D prints and to final manufacturable products. In my next role, I want to apply my CAD, prototyping and fabrication know-how to deliver robust, scalable solutions.…Hi, I'm Benjamin Michael Hunter, a mechanical design engineer based in the United Kingdom with over seven years of experience across design and manufacturing environments. I completed a degree apprenticeship, blending academic study with full-time industry practice to develop practical, system-based approaches to solving real-world problems. Most recently, I worked in rapid prototyping for the R&D department, bringing projects from concepts, to 3D prints and to final manufacturable products. In my next role, I want to apply my CAD, prototyping and fabrication know-how to deliver robust, scalable solutions.

Benjamin Hunter

Designer, Product Designer, 3D Designer, +1

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Hi, I'm Benjamin Michael Hunter, a mechanical design engineer based in the United Kingdom with over seven years of experience across design and manufacturing environments. I completed a degree apprenticeship, blending academic study with full-time industry practice to develop practical, system-based approaches to solving real-world problems. Most recently, I worked in rapid prototyping for the R&D department, bringing projects from concepts, to 3D prints and to final manufacturable products. In my next role, I want to apply my CAD, prototyping and fabrication know-how to deliver robust, scalable solutions.…Hi, I'm Benjamin Michael Hunter, a mechanical design engineer based in the United Kingdom with over seven years of experience across design and manufacturing environments. I completed a degree apprenticeship, blending academic study with full-time industry practice to develop practical, system-based approaches to solving real-world problems. Most recently, I worked in rapid prototyping for the R&D department, bringing projects from concepts, to 3D prints and to final manufacturable products. In my next role, I want to apply my CAD, prototyping and fabrication know-how to deliver robust, scalable solutions.

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Hi, I’m Benjamin Michael Hunter, a mechanical design engineer based in the United Kingdom with over seven years of experience across design and manufacturing environments. I completed a degree apprenticeship, blending academic study with full-time industry practice to develop practical, system-based approaches to solving real-world problems. Most recently, I worked in rapid prototyping for the R&D department, bringing projects from concepts, to 3D prints and to final manufacturable products.
In my next role, I want to apply my CAD, prototyping and fabrication know-how to deliver robust, scalable solutions.

Skills

Experience Level

3D Design

Expert

Product Design

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Junior Design Engineer at Charles Austen Pumps Ltd

March 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025

Led technical development of pump concepts from early-stage prototyping through to injection-moulded production releases. Performed flow analysis to predict mould filling behaviour and reduce defect risk prior to steel tool manufacture. Utilised micro-injection moulding and 3D printed tooling to accelerate rapid prototyping and structural validation, designing the parts, moulds, ejector systems and inserts. Produced detailed technical drawings using GD&T, limits & fits and precision callouts to support Ol make rs and machinists.

Design Engineer Consultant at Impress Precision Ltd

January 1, 2023 - March 31, 2024

Led structural redesign of medical sharps bins and mounting systems to improve manufacturing and assembly costs. Designed components to reduce tooling complexity, including avoidance of side actions and the use of interchangeable inserts. Maintained structured communication and project delivery while working internationally across time zones. Modified customer designs to allow for injection moulding and reduce the risk of cosmetic defects or structural failure.

Selected Structural Project – Medical Sharps Bin Mounting Adaptor at Impress Precision Ltd

March 1, 2022 - January 31, 2023

Designed a load-bearing plastic adaptor supporting a cantilevered medical bin, accounting for increased bending moment due to offset geometry. Engineered the component to comply with BS EN ISO 23907-1:2019 load performance requirements. Interpreted regulatory criteria (e.g., 150% allowable gross mass for one hour) and validated the design at 200% load to provide a trusted safety margin. Considered load paths, stress concentration and long-term deformation behavior when refining structural geometry. Used rapid in-house prototyping to experimentally assess sustained-load deformation and high-stress regions, controlling deflection and ensuring structural reliability prior to release.

Manufacturing / Design Engineer - Degree Apprenticeship at Impress Precision Ltd

September 1, 2018 - January 1, 2023

Designed and detailed injection-moulded plastic components and assemblies using SolidWorks for manufacturing. Collaborated with mould tooling engineers on tool construction and structural integration. Designed corrective jigs to mitigate post-mould warpage and maintain dimensional stability. Managed CNC programming and machining operations for prototype and production components. Monitored production lines to identify early-stage dimensional deviations and maintain quality consistency.

Manufacturing / Design Engineer Degree Apprentice at Impress Precision Ltd

September 1, 2018 - January 31, 2023

Designed and detailed injection-moulded plastic components and assemblies using SolidWorks for manufacture. Collaborated with mould tooling engineers on tool construction and structural integration. Designed corrective jigs to mitigate post-mould warp and maintain dimensional stability. Managed CNC programming and machining operations for prototype and production components. Monitored production lines to identify early-stage dimensional deviations and maintain quality consistency.