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Kellie Judd

Bedford,Bedford

Summary

Innovative Design Engineer with strong background in creating advanced engineering solutions for complex projects. Specialises in developing and optimising design processes to enhance product performance and reliability. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving skills and proactive approach to project management, consistently delivering high-quality results. Brings collaborative spirit and drive for continuous improvement, ensuring designs meet both client and industry standards.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Design manager

MCR Property
Bedford, Bedfordshire
06.2025 - Current
  • Assisted in developing design concepts with fire-related products.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and understand project goals.
  • Organised project documentation and maintained design files for easy access and collaboration.
  • Orchestrated collaborative meetings to ensure alignment of design vision.
  • Streamlined workflow processes, boosted productivity within the design team.
  • Coordinated with clients to understand design requirements and objectives for various projects.
  • Managed design projects from conception to completion with adherence to timelines and quality standards.
  • Supported project management by tracking timelines and ensuring deliverables met quality standards.

Design Engineer

Kier Group
Rushden, Northamptonshire
10.2016 - 06.2025
  • Documented design processes and modifications, maintaining accurate records for future reference.
  • Managed project timelines and resources efficiently, delivering projects within allocated budgets and deadlines.
  • Designed innovative product solutions, meeting client specifications and industry standards for quality and safety.
  • Led design review meetings, presenting concepts and progress to clients, and incorporating feedback into designs.
  • Optimised existing product designs for manufacture, enhancing production efficiency and reducing costs.
  • Designed detailed drawings for clients using CAD software, ensuring accuracy, quality and timely delivery.

Senior design engineer

GE Transportation
Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
06.2011 - 10.2016
  • Oversaw deadlines to ensure timely delivery of finalised functional materials.
  • Managed multiple design projects simultaneously, prioritising tasks to meet tight deadlines.
  • Prepared and shared design drafts, sketches and layouts to communicate initial progress.
  • Provided additional information to support production of designs.
  • Consulted with clients to understand project limitations and constraints.
  • Led design projects from concept through to completion, overseeing all stages of the creative process.
  • Self-managed design projects through entire lifecycles and collaborated with producers and project mangers to meet timelines.
  • Directed design and product streams to set clear expectations and directions, guaranteeing project completion by client deadline.
  • Liaised and communicated with co-designers, product owners and engineers to avoid miscommunications on changes to design budget or timelines.
  • Compiled comprehensive design documentation, ensuring clarity and consistency across project deliverables.

Design engineer

Thales Rail Signalling Solutions
St. Katherine's Dock, London
05.2006 - 06.2011
  • Recorded design processes, ensuring precise documentation for future reference.
  • Managed project timelines and resources efficiently, delivering projects within allocated budgets and deadlines.
  • Designed innovative product solutions, meeting client specifications and industry standards for quality and safety.
  • Adapted designs to meet changing market demands and technological advancements.

Assistant design engineer

Alstom Transport Information Solutions
Borehamwood, Hertfordshire
02.2001 - 04.2006
  • Documented design processes and modifications, maintaining accurate records for future reference.
  • Tested equipment and machinery to assess proper functioning.
  • Adapted designs to meet changing market demands and technological advancements, maintaining competitive edge.
  • Implemented continuous improvement initiatives in design practices, contributing to enhanced performance and reliability of products.
  • Participated in industry conferences and workshops, staying abreast of emerging and technologies in design engineering products, focusing on innovation and efficiency.
  • Collaborated with senior engineers to refine design processes, enhancing project timelines and quality.
  • Coordinated with clients to gather requirements, ensuring designs met or exceeded expectations.

Education

Certificate of Higher Education - Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Oaklands College
Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
09.2004 - 06.2006

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Design innovation
  • Technical drawing and drafting
  • Compliance standards
  • Team leadership
  • Continuous improvement
  • Process documentation
  • Creative problem solving
  • Client relations
  • Process Improvement
  • Continuous improvement drive
  • Procedure development
  • Decision making
  • Effective time management
  • CAD software proficiency

Certification

  • IRSE Designer Licence - 1.1.510

Affiliations

  • I am a keen runner, who has ran 38 marathons.
  • I love to help charity, and have raised over £10k for cancer charities.
  • I have organised pamper and wellness events within the borough of Bedfordshire.

Career Goals

I'm motivated by challenges, and work well under pressure. As an Engineer of 25 years, I believe it is now time to expand my career and work for a company that contributes to work that matters to me. I am passionate in making a change.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Design manager

MCR Property
06.2025 - Current

Design Engineer

Kier Group
10.2016 - 06.2025

Senior design engineer

GE Transportation
06.2011 - 10.2016

Design engineer

Thales Rail Signalling Solutions
05.2006 - 06.2011

Certificate of Higher Education - Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Oaklands College
09.2004 - 06.2006

Assistant design engineer

Alstom Transport Information Solutions
02.2001 - 04.2006

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