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I am a passionate and creative engineer with hands-on experience in innovative and leading-edge design across a broad spectrum of products. I enjoy translating ideas into practical, reliable solutions that improve people’s lives. I thrive on new challenges and excel in teams that share my commitment to delivering life-changing and beneficial products. I am motivated to push boundaries and continuously learn.
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Work Experience
Senior Mechanical Engineer at FTN Motion
January 1, 2021 - PresentRedesigned the Streetdog Electric Bike for mass production; established engineering systems and processes; prepared manufacturing data for component suppliers; collaborated with industrial designer, electronics team and suppliers mainly in Asia to transition from prototype to production-ready bikes.
Senior Mechanical Product Development Engineer at Manta5
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021Assisted the Chief Designer to transition the hydro-foil bicycle from prototype to production; produced 3D models and drawings, selected materials, and collaborated with offshore manufacturers; established part numbering and helped implement PLM; contributed to next-generation bike development including IPX-8 battery.
Senior Mechanical Engineer at Invenco Group Ltd
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017Led design and development of secure payment system products; resolved design and production issues; worked with electrical, optical and software teams; used SolidWorks for mechanical design; implemented rapid prototyping and validation methods; used ARAS for data control and PDMWorks for drawings/models.
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer at Smart Technologies Ltd (previously NextWindow Ltd), Auckland
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2013Led design of optical touch products; contributed as Team Lead for the Mechanical Design team in NZ; collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver market-leading products; utilized SolidWorks and rapid prototyping; supported Agile processes and data control.
Mechanical Design Draftsman – Engineering Services Group at Stratex Networks (previously MAS Technology)
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2004From concept to production, designed metal enclosures for state-of-the-art electronics; worked with RF, Electrical and Software teams; delivered a 19” 1U rack unit with 60% weight reduction and other innovative enclosures; used SolidWorks and rapid prototyping.
Mechanical Design Draftsman at Kenson Industries, Wainuiomata
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1997Designed metal enclosures for electronic products; addressed considerations such as handling, temperature, corrosion, noise and emissions; collaborated with multiple disciplines to deliver robust enclosures.
Senior Draftsman at National Can (NZ), Petone
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1990Draftsman supporting can manufacturing and packaging processes.
Draftsman at Simon Metal Products, Lower Hutt
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 1986Draftsman involved in metal product design and manufacturing drawings.
Apprentice Toolmaker
January 1, 1980 - January 1, 1984Early hands-on tooling experience in toolmaking disciplines.
Senior Mechanical Engineer at Invenco Group Ltd
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017Resoled issues with existing products and contributed to the design/development of the next generation of secure payment systems; used SolidWorks, ARAS, and PDMWorks; prototyping, testing, and supplier liaison.
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer at Smart Technologies Ltd (previously NextWindow Ltd)
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2013Led mechanical design for optical touch products; coordinated with Electrical and Software teams; delivered components for major customers and later led NZ mechanical design team; improved assembly tooling and certification processes.
Mechanical Design Draftsman – Engineering Services Group at Stratex Networks (MAS Technology)
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2004Designed metal enclosures for state-of-the-art electronics; collaborated with RF, Electrical, and Software teams; delivered enclosure designs including 19” 1U and hot-swappable 2U rack units; used SolidWorks.
Mechanical Design Draftsman at Kenson Industries
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1997Mechanical design drafting for a range of products; supported cross-functional teams to drive manufacturing-ready designs.
Senior Draftsman at National Can (NZ)
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1990Senior drafting role supporting packaging equipment design and documentation.
Draftsman at Simon Metal Products
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 1986Drafting support for metal products; early career in mechanical design.
Education
NZCE (Mechanical) Stage 3 studies completed at New Zealand
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1995Advanced Trade Certificate at New Zealand
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1982Trade Certificate in Tool Making at New Zealand
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1981Qualifications
NZCE (Mechanical)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1995Advanced Trade Certificate
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1982Trade Certificate in Tool Making
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1981Onshape Cloud Based Modelling Software
January 1, 2024 - March 8, 2026AutoCad Inventor Solid Modelling Training
January 1, 2020 - March 8, 2026SolidWorks Simulation
January 1, 2011 - March 8, 2026Advanced Assembly and Sheet Metal Modelling
January 1, 2009 - March 8, 2026The New Dale Carnegie Course – WD03
January 1, 2003 - March 8, 2026SolidWorks Advanced Modelling
January 1, 2001 - March 8, 2026Level One Modelling
January 1, 1998 - March 8, 2026Level Two Modelling
January 1, 2000 - March 8, 2026Onshape Cloud Based Modelling Software
January 1, 2024 - March 8, 2026AutoCad Inventor Solid Modelling Training
January 1, 2020 - March 8, 2026SolidWorks Simulation
January 1, 2011 - March 8, 2026Advanced Assembly and Sheet Metal Modelling
January 1, 2009 - March 8, 2026The New Dale Carnegie Course – WD03
January 1, 2003 - March 8, 2026SolidWorks Advanced Modelling
January 1, 2001 - March 8, 2026Level Two Modelling
January 1, 2000 - March 8, 2026Level One Modelling
January 1, 1998 - March 8, 2026Mastercam Basic and Mastercam Advanced
January 1, 1995 - March 8, 2026Venture Team Management
January 1, 1995 - March 8, 2026Time Management
January 1, 1992 - March 8, 2026Autocad Advanced Training Course (3D Module)
January 1, 1992 - March 8, 2026Basic People Skills
January 1, 1990 - March 8, 2026Industry Experience
Manufacturing, Computers & Electronics, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other, Media & Entertainment
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