Michael David Watts
Coleorton
Summary
An aspiring engineer who can adapt quickly to changing situations, evolving as necessary to meet the exacting standards and demands and strives to deliver high quality results. A reliable and thorough individual that is extremely inquisitive and adept at problem solving and is now willing to take on responsibility and further skills in the Engineering sector by advancing their knowledge of Engineering with higher learning. Currently looking to put their skills into practice within an Engineering firm or a company with innovative technologies and to develop a wider understanding of multiple Engineering industries.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Junior Project Engineer
Crane Electronics Ltd
03.2022 - 09.2023
- Maintained records for each project and engineering discipline, including hardware, software and mechanical.
- Identified, documented and escalated technical risks within managed projects.
- Facilitated Scrum framework – sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily scrums, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives.
- Determined and scheduled priorities as required to progress engineering work to meet shareholders' needs.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams o to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
Courier Driver
Steve Marsh Couriers
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Drove vehicles on scheduled routes to pick up and log biohazard samples for UK Government issued COVID studies and research.
- Maintained a safe and organised workflow and environment in order to deliver the packages on schedule whilst minimizing risk of contact from COVID, including the usage of sterilization, masks and gloves.
- Drove safely whilst obeying all traffic laws and regulations and reported delays, accidents and other traffic situations to managers safely.
- Capable of operating quickly and efficiently, even in high-pressure situations or poor weather conditions whilst maintaining a positive attitude and providing friendly and professional service.
Trainee Project Engineer
EnginSoft UK
11.2020 - 06.2021
- Utilized specialized online collaboration platforms and tools such as Slack, Teams, Miro and others to communicate and work effectively whilst working remotely from home.
- Trained in a variety of specialised engineering analysis software including CETOL 6 Sigma (a 3D model-based tolerance analysis solution) and Particleworks (an advanced mesh-free CFD software solution).
- Aided in the creation of training material and courses that accompanied products that EnginSoft licenses to its customers and clients, notably CETOL and Particleworks software.
Inspection Technician
Marks And Spencer
02.2016 - 01.2019
- Carried out pre-planned and reactive maintenance effectively and efficiently through planned preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance.
- Dismantled defective machines and equipment and installed new or repaired parts.
- Diagnosed and resolved system operation variations and equipment problems, including SSI Schafer carousel picking systems, Dϋrkopp Fördertechnik hanging garment systems and PSB stacker cranes.
- Worked methodically and meticulously to consistently meet demands of fast-paced retail operations whilst ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations.
- Visually inspected and tested machinery and equipment, performing routine preventive maintenance, including working at height.
- Utilised practical mechanical engineering knowledge to fault find through Root Cause Analysis and service machinery and tools.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
University of Derby
Derby07.2020
Skills
- Project Planning
- Project Management
- Agile Methodology
- FEA and Failure Analysis
- 2D and 3D Modelling, including AutoCAD and Solidworks
- Fluid Dynamics and CFD Knowledge
- Technical Problem Solving
- Root Cause Analysis
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Communication and Collaboration Tools
Hobbies and Interests
- Computers - From a young age, I have always had a fond interest and skill in computers and I thoroughly enjoy working with them, as they are core to several of my hobbies and interests. I also enjoying the puzzle solving associated with IT issues, and take every opportunity to familiarise myself and learn solutions to existing problems whilst expanding my knowledge of new technologies. I have been involved in managing online communities of over 200 people, organising weekly events for members of those communities and I have also closely managed a small team of people whilst captaining a university eSports team.
- Solving Puzzles - In my spare time I enjoy testing and challenging myself with puzzles such as crosswords, chess and logic games as it caters towards my strengths of problem solving and analytical thinking, whilst also keeping my mind sharp and strengthening my strategic thinking.
Additional Information
Holds a full UK Driving License with a car.
Timeline
Junior Project Engineer
Crane Electronics Ltd
03.2022 - 09.2023
Courier Driver
Steve Marsh Couriers
08.2021 - 03.2022
Trainee Project Engineer
EnginSoft UK
11.2020 - 06.2021
Inspection Technician
Marks And Spencer
02.2016 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
University of Derby
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