Joshua Clayton
Northampton, Northamptonshire,Northamptonshire
Summary
Accomplished Mechanical Technician with extensive expertise in technical assembly and disassembly, mechanical design engineering, and the restoration of motorcycles, cars, and aircraft. Proficient in CAD using Siemens NX with Teamcentre and skilled in interpreting mechanical drawings to ensure precision in design and maintenance. Demonstrates critical thinking in high-pressure environments and excels in issue management by effectively raising faults and implementing solutions. Committed to promoting workplace well-being as a certified Mental Health First Aider.
Overview
10
10
years of post-secondary education
11
11
years of professional experience
Work history
Junior Mechanical Design Engineer
Red Bull Technology
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
2024.08 - Current
Designed high-end mechanical components for RB17 Hypercar project, including ECU cooling system, brake system routing, and powertrain systems routing and integration. Rapidly prototyped components to ensure fitment and functionality.
Satellite Assembly Technician
Airbus Defence and Space
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
2019.09 - 2021.09
Assembled satellite components across various departments, including antenna drive mechanisms, uni-directional carbon panels, and metallic panels, ensuring adherence to clean room protocols.
Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic
Royal Air Force
Marham, Norfolk
2017.11 - 2019.08
Maintained front line fast jets, specifically F-35C Lightning 2 platform, ensuring operational readiness and safety standards. Selected as one of the first three aircraft maintenance mechanics to work on the new F-35. Completed training on Panavia Tornado and Sepecat Jaguar, achieving second highest score in class.
Aircraft Restoration
Imperial War Museums
Duxford, Cambridgeshire
2016.01 - 2017.10
Restoration of various aircraft, including removal of components from airframes and restoring sub-systems then re-fit of components. Research of components and work manuals to ensure work carried out accurately. Mainly working on the Handley Page Victor, but also other aircraft types.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Aerospace Engineering
University of Sheffield
Sheffield 2021.09 - 2024.06
NVQ Level 3 - Engineering
Oakland's College
Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire 2019.09 - 2021.09
A-Levels - Mathematics
Oakland's College
Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire 2019.09 - 2021.09
NVQ Level 2 - Aircraft Maintenance Mechanics
Defence School of Aeronautical Engineering
Cosford, Shropshire 2018.04 - 2018.09
GCSEs - Mathematics, English, Science, Engineering, Design Technology, Music, Drama, Physical Education
Samuel Whitbread Academy
Clifton, Central Bedfordshire 2012.09 - 2015.08
Skills
- Technical Assembly and Disassembly
- Mechanical Design Engineering
- Motorcycle / Car Mechanics and Restoration
- Aircraft Maintenance / Restoration
- Issue / Fault Management (Fault raising and implementation of fixes)
- Interpretation of Mechanical Drawings
- CAD (Siemens NX with teamcentre)
- Microsoft Office (Word, Publisher, Excel and PowerPoint)
- Critical Thinking in High Pressure Environments
- Mental Health First Aider
Affiliations
- Motorcycle Riding / Racing
- Car / Motorcycle Restoration
- Watching Racing (Motorcycle, Motocross and Car)
- Visiting Museums / Historical Landmarks
- Fitness
- Travelling
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Junior Mechanical Design Engineer
Red Bull Technology
2024.08 - Current
Bachelor of Engineering - Aerospace Engineering
University of Sheffield
2021.09 - 2024.06
Satellite Assembly Technician
Airbus Defence and Space
2019.09 - 2021.09
NVQ Level 3 - Engineering
Oakland's College
2019.09 - 2021.09
A-Levels - Mathematics
Oakland's College
2019.09 - 2021.09
NVQ Level 2 - Aircraft Maintenance Mechanics
Defence School of Aeronautical Engineering
2018.04 - 2018.09
Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic
Royal Air Force
2017.11 - 2019.08
Aircraft Restoration
Imperial War Museums
2016.01 - 2017.10
GCSEs - Mathematics, English, Science, Engineering, Design Technology, Music, Drama, Physical Education
Samuel Whitbread Academy
2012.09 - 2015.08