William Wood
Ellesmere Port,Cheshire
Summary
Ambitious mechanical engineer with a passion for design and development of innovative solutions to both new and recurring issues. Demonstrates proficiency in GD&T technical drawings, engineering calculations, and stress analysis. Skilled in the creation and implementation of a bill of materials (BOM) and adept at managing ERP systems. Experienced in design for manufacture and assembly (DFMA), quality inspections, and conducting FMEA & risk assessments. Strong capabilities in root cause analysis, preventive maintenance, and mechanical prototyping. Proficient in technical report writing and testing to enhance project outcomes while pursuing opportunities for innovation in engineering solutions.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Mechanical engineer
LWF UK Ltd
Liverpool, Merseyside
2024.05 - Current
- Utilised 3D CAD software (SolidWorks) and rapid prototyping techniques to develop and validate innovative design concepts and efficiently create working solutions for proof of concept sites, ensuring timely delivery.
- Produced complete sets of engineering drawings, ensuring smooth transitions from concept to production.
- Designed robust mechanical systems, ensuring reliability in harsh environments.
- Spearheaded multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to budget constraints and deadlines.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments and FMEA on designs, ensuring robust mitigation strategies.
- Reviewed and updated technical documentation and change control, maintaining traceability and transparency throughout.
- Delivered presentations explaining technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
- Initiated regular design reviews, ensuring continuous improvement in all projects undertaken.
- Calculated tolerances, tolerance stacks and loads to optimise mechanical designs for both operation and manufacture.
- Presented designs and progress updates to stakeholders.
- Employed FEA and CFD software to validate designs and calculations, ensuring compliance with engineering standards and specifications.
- Optimised product lifespan through strategic material selection to meet application needs.
- Developed comprehensive design office procedures and structured, company-wide part numbering system.
- Maintained accurate inventory records using industry-leading ERP software to ensure tracking and allocation of material resources and BOMs.
- Oversaw whole life-cycle of projects from concept through to production.
- Implemented design solutions adhering to DFMA best practices.
- Compiled comprehensive technical reports summarising findings, then implemented design changes to suit.
Fixture Design Engineer
Forwessun UK Ltd
Liverpool, Merseyside
2023.10 - 2024.05
- Design of bespoke printed circuit board (PCB) test fixtures for various testing programs, particularly HP3070.
- Designing for manufacture with high accuracy in mind.
- Produced CNC programming in Seib and Meyer 3000 and 5000 format (GCode).
- Project management for each fixture.
- Consulting with customer or sales rep for each fixture.
- FEA on assemblies with large quantities of components.
- Regularly taking on multiple projects simultaneously and keeping organised records for each one.
- Delivered company-first modular fixture in first 6 months.
- Producing clear and concise notes for production team.
Vehicle Mechanic
VOI Technology AB
Liverpool, Merseyside
2021.09 - 2023.10
- Simplified mechanical jargon to effectively communicate problems during training others.
- Routinely maintained repair quality rating of 90%, best in Liverpool branch.
- Performed accurate electrical testing, enabling safe system fault repairs.
- Performed targeted troubleshooting and diagnostics, quickly remedying electrical and mechanical issues.
- Assembled mechanical components following specifications.
Education
Master's degree - Mechanical Engineering
Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool, LIV 2017.09 - 2021.06
Skills
- 2D & 3D CAD design (AutoCAD &SolidWorks)
- Proficient in GD&T technical drawings
- Creation and implementation of a bill of materials (BOM)
- Proficient in handling CAD data
- Management of ERP system
- Engineering calculations
- Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA)
- Stress & flow analysis
- Fabrication and assembly skills
- Root cause analysis
- Quality inspections
- FMEA & Risk assessment
- Materials selection and handling
- Mechanical prototyping
Affiliations
- Music and Guitars - anything from classic rock and metal to current Indie and alternative
- Huge fan of history and the fantasy genre (think Lord of the Rings and similar)
- Avid football fan
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Mechanical engineer
LWF UK Ltd
2024.05 - Current
Fixture Design Engineer
Forwessun UK Ltd
2023.10 - 2024.05
Vehicle Mechanic
VOI Technology AB
2021.09 - 2023.10
Master's degree - Mechanical Engineering
Liverpool John Moores University
2017.09 - 2021.06