Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline

Phil Miller

Bolton,Lancashire

Summary

Accomplished Project Engineer with expertise in AutoCAD 2025 LT, Microsoft Excel/Word, and advanced CNC programming using WoodWOP 7, Xilog Plus, and AlphaCAM 25. Committed to leveraging technical skills to drive innovation and efficiency in engineering projects.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Project Design Engineer

APMG Ltd
01.1999 - 12.2025

Manufacture of Science Laboratory Furniture

  • Execution of a project from design/detailing through to completion.
  • Attending site meetings & carrying out site surveys.
  • Purchasing all materials & goods relevant to specific contract.
  • Generating all work instructions utilising Microsoft Excel, Word, and Access.
  • Submitting furniture layout drawings for client review.
  • Creating detailed manufacturing drawings through AutoCAD.
  • Relevant production of furniture component drawings & CNC programmes.
  • Producing programmes for HOMAG, SCM & Morbidelli CNC Routers
  • Creation of loading lists incorporating all necessary fixtures and fittings.
  • Compilation of all pertinent Method Statements and Risk Assessments.
  • Entering job figures to ensure job is kept within budget.
  • Liaise with client/sub-contractors through to completion.
  • Design any relevant bespoke furniture requirements following a brief by the client.


Recent Projects Include:

  • Thomas College, Richmond: £500K
  • Henry Beaufort School (Greendale Construction): £100K
  • The Hamble School, Southampton £40K
  • Horndean Technology College: £40K
  • Brockwell Primary School: £20K
  • Sole contact responsible for all projects received through an Irish agent from 2006-Present. Contracts total £1.4 million over previous 4 years involving hundreds of individual school/college/university furniture refurbishments.

Junior Draughtsman

Associated Plastics Ltd
05.1997 - 01.1999

Manufacture of Air Pollution Control Equipment

Associated Plastics merged to become APMG Ltd in 1999

  • Production of general arrangement drawings for industrial extraction fans.
  • Production of manufacturing drawings for industrial extraction fan components.
  • Issuing works instructions to the fabrication department.
  • Tracking and recording stock usage and replacing when applicable

Education

BTEC Higher National Certificate - Mechanical Engineering

Wigan And Leigh College / Part Time
09.1998 - 06.2001
  • Advanced Computer Aided Design Techniques - Distinction
  • Engineering Science - Distinction
  • Engineering Design - Merit
  • Project - Merit
  • Mechanical Principles - Merit
  • Materials Engineering - Merit
  • Business Management Techniques - Merit
  • Instrumentation & Control Principals - Merit
  • Programming & Communication - Merit
  • Plant and Process Principles - Pass
  • Analytical Methods For Engineers - Pass

BTEC National Certificate - Engineering (Mechanical/Manufacture)

Wigan and Leigh College
09.1996 - 06.1997

10 GCSE Grade A-C -

Bedford High School, Leigh, Wigan
  • Information Systems - Grade A
  • Design & Communication - Grade A

Skills

  • AutoCAD 2025 LT - Expert
  • Microsoft Excel/Word - Expert
  • WoodWOP 7 (CNC) - Expert
  • Xilog Plus (CNC) - Expert
  • AlphaCAM 25 (CNC) - Expert
  • 3D Studio Max - Novice
  • Solid Works - Novice

Certification

BTEC Higher National Certificate - Mechanical Engineering

BTEC National Certificate - Engineering (Mechanical/Manufacturing)

WoodWOP 7 Software Training

Timeline

Project Design Engineer - APMG Ltd
01.1999 - 12.2025
Wigan And Leigh College / Part Time - BTEC Higher National Certificate, Mechanical Engineering
09.1998 - 06.2001
Junior Draughtsman - Associated Plastics Ltd
05.1997 - 01.1999
Wigan and Leigh College - BTEC National Certificate, Engineering (Mechanical/Manufacture)
09.1996 - 06.1997
Bedford High School - 10 GCSE Grade A-C,
Phil Miller