James Millar

• Test and calibrate smart security system hardware
• Manage hardware Inventory, showing organisational and management skills
• Communicate with sales to distrubute correct hardware to the correct installer/site
• Dispalyed problem solving skills by repairing broken smart security systems

Analytical Methods for Engineers

• Interpret mathematical language, statements and notation.
• Formulate, manipulate and solve algebraic expressions.
• Express simple problems in mathematical symbolism, and construct simple mathematical statements.

Engineering Fundamentals

• Apply mathematical and physical concepts to electrical and mechanical aspects of modern technology.
• Apply appropriate methods for solving Mechanical Science problems.
• Demonstrate and explain electrical and mechanical engineering concepts as applied to the design and analysis of electrical and mechanical systems.

Manufacturing Processes

• Explain the main characteristics of selected common production methods.
• Identify the main safety requirements applicable in workshop practice.
• Describe the primary conventional and non-conventional manufacturing processes, productivity and costs.

CAE Software

• Ability to use CAE softwares such as SolidEdge and SolidWorks.
• Used CAE software to develop dynamic 2D and 3D designs.
• Ability to use ABAQUS CAE to model and simulate 3D Dynamic Explicit FE Models and ANSYS FEA to perform 2D and 3D static structural analysis
• Have experience with using excel and C++

Finite Element Modelling

• Developed Finite Element Modelling (FEM) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) skills using ABAQUS/CAE.
• Applied Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to predict how composite structures behave under stress
• Developed FEA & FEM skills such as composite modelling, virtual testing simulation and application of continuum damage mechanics
• Learned how to post process, extract and analyse data from FE models

Material Mechanics

• Gained knowledge on composites, in particular composite design, testing and damage mechanics (damage initiation and propagation)
• Taken knowledge from composites gained from physical tests and applied this knowledge to virtual test simulations

• Supervised and managed track team members on each shift.
• Maintained and repaired karts, holding them to a standard produced by the NKA (National Karting Association)
• Ensuring the safety of customers by ensuring each racing session was conducted properly, in line with the NKA rules and guidelines.
• Managed booking and reception while holding a high level of customer service and communication

• Learned and followed correct processes and procedures for each task.
• Carried out repair tasks such as replacing a master cylinder, a thermostat and a catalytic converter.
• Prepared vehicles for MOT, which included; aligning headlights, testing brakes, checking brakes hoses and inspecting tyres.
• Performed annual services on vehicles, which included; changing air filter, replacing oil and replacing oil filter.

• Arranged shelves to display promotions, sales and deals in the optimum placement to increase purchases.
  
• Maintained excellent customer satisfaction by providing helpful, friendly and attentive customer service.
  
• Assisted with store closing and opening duties, completing tasks such as stock counts, visual merchandising and cleaning.
  
• Till operations, order processing and bag packing during busy shopping periods.
  

• Work experience placement during Sixth Form.
• Gave me an excellent insight into the Engineering element of the Aerospace Industry.
• Experimented with designing small fittings on CAD system.
• Overview of Non-conformance dispositioning.
• Understanding of physical and mechanical properties of carbon fibre and metallics in test facility.