Oliver Cash
Dudley,West Midlands
Summary
Mechanical engineer with experience in inspection and mechanical compliance, supported by a First-Class Honours Degree in Physics and an HNC in Mechanical Engineering. Recognised nationally as Apprentice Engineer Surveyor of the Year (2024). Possess foundational experience in CAD design and FEA through the creation and development of an industry-implemented tensile testing machine rig. Currently seeking to progress into a design engineering role.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
2030
2030
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Multi-Skilled Engineer - Inspection
Lloyds British
2023.09 - Current
Responsible for thorough examinations and mechanical compliance of manufactured components, working with design and production teams to ensure performance and safety standards are met.
- Interpreted engineering drawings and CAD models to develop inspection and testing scenarios for mechanical components.
- Identified defects to customers, recognising non-conformances to safety standards.
- Conducted risk assessments and on-site inspections to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.
- Performed mechanical and material testing to verify strength, ductility, and performance of equipment against specifications.
- Maintained detailed inspection and examination reports to support regular audits and reviews.
- Advised customers on proper usage of equipment thus preventing accidents at the workplace.
Education
HNC - Mechanical Engineering
Engineers Academy
11/2023 - 2024.08
Bachelor of Science - Physics
University of Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton 2020.10 - 2023.08
A-Levels -
Dudley Sixth
Dudley 2018.09 - 2020.09
Skills
- Excellent problem solving skills
- Good verbal communication
- Attention to detail
- Able to work in a team or independently
- Capable of adhering to deadlines
- Mechanical Engineering
- Product design
- Materials engineering knowledge
- CAD drawing interpretation
Accomplishments
- Apprentice Engineer Surveyor of the Year (2024).
References
References available upon request.
Objectives
To grow as a design engineer through industry experience, with future plans to pursue an engineering Master's, working towards professional chartership status and a long term progressional goal of engineering management.
Design Projects
Engineering Design Project - Tensile Testing Machine Rig
- Designed a new fully functional tensile testing machine rig using CAD and finite element analysis (FEA) to validate structural integrity and performance.
- Created engineering drawings for manufacture and assembly.
- Built and tested a working prototype to validate expected load capacity and measurement accuracy.
- Completed a final design now in current active use in an industrial workplace environment.
- Completed during HNC.
Timeline
Multi-Skilled Engineer - Inspection
Lloyds British
2023.09 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Physics
University of Wolverhampton
2020.10 - 2023.08
A-Levels -
Dudley Sixth
2018.09 - 2020.09
HNC - Mechanical Engineering
Engineers Academy
11/2023 - 2024.08