Paul Moreton

Achievements:

• Successfully led a major project to transfer all injection moulded tools from one supplier to another in China, resulting in a cost savings of £480,000 for the company in the first year.

Duties:

• Created innovative designs and concepts, driving them from conception to market.
• Managed the company's entire mechanical design workload, ensuring efficient project execution.
• Collaborated with the CEO to brainstorm and explore new concepts, leveraging their expertise for product development.
• Worked closely with electronic engineers to identify and resolve common issues and source connectors.
• Implemented design improvements to optimize efficiency and ease of assembly based on production challenges.
• Demonstrated proficiency in designing injection-molded parts, considering feasibility and cost reduction strategies.
• Developed and maintained a portfolio of concepts using 3D and 2D drawings to lower manufacturing costs.
• Ensured accurate and up-to-date documentation, adhering to BSI standards.
• Conducted in-house product testing and arranged off-site testing for quality assurance and compliance.
• Fostered strong relationships with injection moulders and electronic component suppliers in China, facilitating effective communication and collaboration.
• Built functional prototypes to validate design concepts and ensure feasibility.
• Oversaw the maintenance and operation of the 3D printer to ensure optimal functionality.
• Designed innovative concepts for sales meetings, creating visually compelling materials.
• Actively participated in product building and testing, maintaining high standards of quality and performance.
• Obtained competitive quotes for manufacturing processes, enabling cost-effective production.
• Generated accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) for streamlined manufacturing operations.
• Stayed up-to-date with the latest advancements in manufacturing technology and designs, remaining informed about industry trends.

• Creating new designs and concepts and seeing them through to the final product
• Designing cast and injection moulded parts whilst understanding what is feasible and how to reduce cost within the design
• Designing sheet metal parts such as geartrays for use within lighting products
• Managing and updating 3D and 2D drawings
• Designing lighting modules to customers' needs in Solidworks
• Creating installation instructions
• Developing existing designs
• Liaising with injection moulders, casters and metal fabricators
• Changing designs to lower the manufacturing costs
• Updating my skills in Solidworks
• Coordinating with the electronic engineers to develop Mackwell lighting products
• Ordering and making prototypes to prove the design
• Product building and testing
• Obtaining quotes for manufacturing processes
• Visiting suppliers
• Generating BOM's

• Creating new designs and concepts and seeing them through to the final product

• Designing cast and injection moulded parts whilst understanding what is feasible and how to reduce cost within the design.

• Designing sheet metal parts such as geartrays for use within lighting products

• Managing and updating 3D and 2D drawings

• Designing lighting modules to customers’ needs in Solidworks

• Creating installation instructions

• Developing existing designs

• Liaising with injection moulders, casters and metal fabricators.

• Changing designs to lower the manufacturing costs.

• Updating my skills in Solidworks

• Coordinating with the electronic engineers to develop Mackwell lighting products

• Ordering and making prototypes to prove the design

• Product building and testing

• Obtaining quotes for manufacturing processes

• Visiting suppliers

• Generating BOM’s