Accomplished and proactive professional with proven expertise in the design and creation of systems and components, managing projects from initial conception through to manufacture. Extensive experience in collaborating with a variety of stakeholders including directors, colleagues, external architects, and designers to deliver detailed design briefs and generate concept ideas into technical schemes.
An inspiring leader and influencer, chairing design team meetings with project owners, and working in conjunction with commercial and production roles to manage cohesive design development for major projects. Possess strong technical and analytical skills, utilising systems engineering, robust design, optimisation, integration and innovation tools and processes to achieve design solutions. Demonstrated strong communication and leadership skills, providing coaching, training, and mentorship to improve team performance.
Highlights of Expertise
Engineering Design Solutions
Drawings / Technical Documentation
Project Management Procedures
Prototype Test Processes
Teamwork and Capability Building
Structural Analysis Review
Client Relationship Management
Product Design
Cost-effectiveness / Manufacturability
People Leadership and Development
Career Experience
Ultraframe, Clitheroe, Lancashire
Responsible for the design and development of systems and components, managing design projects from initial conception through to manufacture.
DESIGN ENGINEER (September 2016 to Present)
Coordinated with engineering staff to maintain correctness and accuracy in form, fit, and function of designs, analysing and verifying design drawings and other technical documentation.
Led the maintenance of cost-effectiveness and manufacturability of designs in collaboration with Fabrication Managers.
Oversaw the accurate and timely incorporation of welding symbols and tolerances into design drawings.
Managed the production of BOMs and project management procedures, conducting a review of structural analyses, prototype test processes, operations procedures, and reports.
Outlined design sketches and drawings following applicable standards, cooperating effectively with engineering staff.
Designed as well as engineered a construction product that reduced cost by £1million on the project.
Redesigned an old ancillary product, saving £40k per annum as well as reducing the time spent on installing the product.
Successfully controlled a project turning a roofing manufacturer into a full modular building manufacturer.
Luke Johnson Design, Rochdale, Lancashire
Provided services as a Freelance Design Engineer, managing projects related to temporary access platforms, staging design, and exhibition stands including work on mechanical and product design.
DESIGN ENGINEER (January 2012 to July 2015)
Built and maintained effective relationships with potential clients, fulfilling the requirements of customers for an experienced Designer on short notice.
SM Concepts, Manchester
Founded SM Concepts as an engineering design company, directing all aspects of the business including finance, HR, and project management.
DESIGN DIRECTOR (January 2011 to January 2012)
EDSI Ltd – Rochdale
Managed scaffold design projects from the initial meeting with the clients through the design, drawing, calculations, and checking procedures, as a Design Engineer and Design Office Manager.
DESIGN ENGINEER & DESIGN OFFICE MANAGER (2005 to 2011)
Worked on various redevelopment projects including Kings Cross Station and Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, facilitating workmen to achieve tasks within time and budget.
Spearheaded a team of eight Design Engineers and trained four Apprentice Design Engineers to the high company standards.
Education & Credentials
MSc Design & Transport (2016)
Coventry University. Graduated 2016
BSc (Hons) Automotive Design Technology (2015)
University of Bradford. Graduated 2015
Professional Development
Project Management − EDSI Ltd – Rochdale
Client Management − EDSI Ltd – Rochdale
People Management − EDSI Ltd – Rochdale
IT Skills
SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Autodesk Alias
Inventor, Solidedge, Keyshot
Photoshop, Vred
Microsoft Word, Excel, Excel
Research Work
Designed a bandstand for the War Memorial Park
Published ‘How can changing the dining practice onboard passenger airliners improve the overall user experience?’
Developed a new transport product for inner-city London and a future transport scenario based on a developing mega-city region of China
Awards
Designer of the Year - University of Bradford - 2015
Winner - Bandstand Design Contest - 2016
Winner - Rotomoulded Planter Design – 2013
Winner - Best Solid Conservatory Roof System – 2019
Winner - Technical Innovation – C&O Awards - 2019