SAMSON TAIWO
Bridgnorth,Shropshire
Summary
Accomplished Design Engineer experienced in workshop machinery usage and technical drawing. Delivered innovative solutions and enhanced product performance through expertise in SolidWorks, reverse engineering, and collaborative design strategies. Committed to driving creative advancements in a team-oriented environment, leveraging strong communication skills and resourcefulness.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Design engineer
Freelance
Remote, Africa
2020.01 - Current
- Drafted technical drawings, improving manufacturing processes.
- Identified potential risks in design plans, reducing future complications.
- Ensured high quality of final products with rigorous testing protocols.
- Enhanced product functionality by creating detailed design specifications.
- Utilised CAD software to create innovative designs.
Drone Pilot
Freelance
Remote, Africa
2016.01 - Current
- Utilised advanced software to process and analyse collected data.
- Conducted over 200+ successful drone flights with a 100% safety compliance record
- Improved flight accuracy by regularly calibrating drone instruments.
- Completed missions across diverse environments while maintaining zero reportable incidents.
- Achieved clear aerial footage by expertly navigating drone cameras.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of drone regulations, ensuring full compliance at all times.
Maintenance engineer
Cakasa Maintainance Services Company
Port Harcourt, Africa
2022.12 - 2023.12
- Ensured optimal machine performance with regular maintenance and calibration.
- Reduced manufacturing costs by 20% through material optimization and design-for-manufacturing (DFM) principles.
- Installed new equipment, improved overall plant productivity levels.
- Liaised with suppliers for procurement of high-quality replacement parts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Uyo
Uyo, Nigeria. 2018.01 - 2023.06
Skills
- SolidWorks proficiency
- Technical drawing and drafting
- Prototyping techniques
- Product development
- Reverse engineering expertise
- Assembly techniques
- Design strategy
- Collaborative design
- Maintenance and repair
- Resourcefulness
- Communication skills
Timeline
Maintenance engineer
Cakasa Maintainance Services Company
2022.12 - 2023.12
Design engineer
Freelance
2020.01 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Uyo
2018.01 - 2023.06
Drone Pilot
Freelance
2016.01 - Current