About
I am a motivated aerospace engineer with experience in a variety of engineering and technical roles. I have worked in the aerospace sector for over 10 years, and have a proven track record of leadership, analysis quality and delivering on time.
I am able to work effectively both independently and part of a team of any size. Flexible and adaptable in relation to customer requirements and commercially aware of the wider industry.
In my spare time, I enjoy writing music, watchmaking and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
Experience
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Stress Engineering Focal Point
Heroux Devtek · Part-time
Apr 2017 –
Present
7 yrs 7 mos
Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Coordination and technical leadership for stress analysis tasks on fighter aircraft Main and Nose Landing Gear.
Sole point of contact in customer facing and offshoring activities.
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Research and Technology Systems Engineer
Airbus · Full-time
Aug 2015 –
Present
9 yrs 3 mos
Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Technical leader for research into next generation electric landing gear systems. Coordination and technical leadership of several research projects encompassing aircraft
electromechanical braking and hydro-electric steering systems.
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Additive Manufacturing Technical Focal Point
Expleo · Full-time
Jul 2014 –
Present
10 yrs 4 mos
Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Winner of the 2015 Airbus Innovation Award for work on Value Engineering by topology optimisation.
Led a team which successfully delivered an optimised 3D printed component for Airbus A320.
Led a consortium of UK businesses to take part in the Innovate UK Connected Digital Additive Manufacturing competition for a prize of £1.5million of funding.
Co-developed a TRL3 level algorithm to model and predict build stresses in Additive Manufacturing powder beds.
3D structural optimisation of Trailing Edge Riblets using Hyperworks OptiStruct (Inspire).
Advanced PolyNurb organic topology modelling using Hyperworks Evolve.
Developing new business models around emerging Additive Manufacturing technology.
Delivering concise technical presentations to high level engineers and non-technical managers.
Education
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University of Liverpool
Master of Engineering (MEng), Aerospace Engineering, 2:1
2006 – 2010
Other experience
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Splash Technology Workshops - Children's Robotics Teacher
Teaching children from eclectic and disadvantaged backgrounds to design and construct automated robots.
Delivering quality, enthusiastic sessions aimed at inspiring an interest in science and engineering. Effective working, both individually and as leader of a small team of student engineers. Developing clear, engaging presentation techniques for children of all ages.
Licenses & Certifications
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Airbus A320 Familiarisation Accreditation
Airbus
Jul 2017 –
Present
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