Jack McKaig
Carrickfergus,CO. Antrim
Summary
Experienced CAD Designer specialising in solid modelling, surfacing, sheet metal, and weldments. Holds seven Dassault Systèmes certifications, including CSWA and CSWP-Advanced. Led quality improvement initiatives that reduced casting scrap rates and directed a privateer Green power racing team, designing an electric race vehicle for prominent competitions. Skilled in communication and collaboration, enhancing project outcomes and resolving engineering challenges.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Quality Engineer
Linamar Light Metals Belfast
2022.10 - 2026.02
- Liaise with automotive customer contacts on quality concerns and conduct 8D projects to resolve quality issues affecting the supply chain
- Use of Microsoft excel to analyse internal defect data and inform quality improvement actions
- Conduct internal quality system audits against the quality standard IATF 16949
- Lead weekly quality review meetings for planning and reviewing of quality improvement actions with a diverse team of engineers and managers
- Control and modification of quality system documentation including control plan, Process Failure Mode Effect analysis (PFMEA) and work instructions
- Communication with casting operatives on performance and modifications to the quality system
Die Cast Engineer (Industrial Placement)
Ryobi Aluminium Casting
2019.01 - 2020.01
- Analysed of X-Ray images to assess internal quality of cast parts and visually detect problems with cast metal quality
- Conducted analysis of thermal images of dies to monitor performance and to diagnose and address issues with the die coolers
- Operated dunk and bubble testing equipment to verify data on machine parts which had been rejected due to leakage
Education
MEng Mechanical Engineering - Diploma in Professional Practice
Ulster University
Jordanstown 2017.01 - 2022.01
GCE A2 level - Electronics (B) Maths (C) Physics (E)
Belfast High School
Belfast 2010.01 - 2017.01
Skills
- CAD design
- Achieved 7 Dassault Systemés certificates; CSWA, CSWP and CSWP-Advanced in Weldments, Surfacing, Drawing Tools, Sheet Metal and Mould Making
- Experienced in all essential modelling techniques including solid modelling, surfacing, sheet metal and weldments
- Practical advanced assembly experience gained through modelling an electric powered race vehicle as part of a privateer motorsport team
- Use of drafting to create detailed dimension drawings and bills of materials
- Communication
- Hold weekly information briefs with casting operatives on relevant quality issues and to present operational performance data
- Written communication with Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) engineers to provide milestone updates on projects to resolve quality issues affecting the diesel Range Rover cylinder head
- Won the Northern Ireland heat of the 2019 Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) Present Around the World competition with a presentation on project management and leadership
- Team working
- Work as a constructive member of the JLR business unit at Linamar to continually improve the cast quality of the Range rover cylinder head
- Reduced the casting scrap rate of the JLR cylinder head from 15% to 10% through quality improvement projects
- Director of a privateer Greenpower racing team which designed and built from scratch, an electric powered race vehicle to compete at events at circuits including Goodwood and Silverstone
- Problem Solving
- Use of Kaizen projects to plan and conduct continuous improvement projects for cylinder head casting quality at Linamar
- Root cause analysis using tools such as 5why and cause and effect diagrams to inform and plan quality improvement and corrective action activities
Interests and Achievements
Achieved 9 race starts and 1 podium finish in the Greenpower Formula 24+ racing series, Active ambassador for the Greenpower racing series and assist in the setup and running of local race events for schools, I have a keen interest in motorsport and indoor climbing
Timeline
Quality Engineer
Linamar Light Metals Belfast
2022.10 - 2026.02
Die Cast Engineer (Industrial Placement)
Ryobi Aluminium Casting
2019.01 - 2020.01
MEng Mechanical Engineering - Diploma in Professional Practice
Ulster University
2017.01 - 2022.01
GCE A2 level - Electronics (B) Maths (C) Physics (E)
Belfast High School
2010.01 - 2017.01