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Kevin Hammond
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Overseal, United Kingdom
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I have a very strong background in the design of large and complex mechanical systems and for many years I have managed design teams across various industries - Nuclear, Construction Equipment & Military. I have been responsible for both the technical (delivery, as the design lead/authority, through gated processes) and the program delivery (responsible for generation, reporting and delivery of engineering requirements plans) for the teams I have managed. I have, within these roles, been the direct customer interface for my clients to their customers, including Sellafield and the MoD. These roles have allowed me to develop a sharp focus on the importance of a harmonised technical and program delivery. I enjoy managing design teams and never fail to get ‘a kick’ out of delivering a project for and with the team.
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2019 - 2020
freelance
Integration (Project) Engineer
Rolls-Royce Submarines.
Reported to Neptune Engineering Manager.
System Integration (Project) Engineer working on the Neptune modification and refurbishment project. Primarily the roll is focused on delivery of various Civils programmes that are required to complete the refurbishment. I am responsible for planning all Civils deliverable activities within the internal Civils business unit and with external Civils sub-suppliers to the programme. The roll requires that I co-ordinate the delivery of all works at a released for manufacture staging.
Due to the nature of the contract specific details cannot be divulged.
System Integration (Project) Engineer working on the Neptune modification and refurbishment project. Primarily the roll is focused on delivery of various Civils programmes that are required to complete the refurbishment. I am responsible for planning all Civils deliverable activities within the internal Civils business unit and with external Civils sub-suppliers to the programme. The roll requires that I co-ordinate the delivery of all works at a released for manufacture staging.
Due to the nature of the contract specific details cannot be divulged.
System Integration, Integration, Planning, Project coordination
2018 - 2019
freelance
Engineering Project Engineer/Responsible Engineer
Ansaldo Nuclear Ltd.
Reported to the Head of Engineering.
While retaining my Responsible Engineer role on some of the systems listed previously, I now also provide a Project Engineering service to Ansaldo to co-ordinate the Engineering activities (across the Mechanical, CE&I and Analysis teams) and ensure delivery of the technical project objectives in an efficient and effective manner. I am responsible for definition, maintenance and delivery of the system level Engineering plans thereby ensuring that both the Engineering budget is controlled and schedule deliveries are reported, monitored and maintained. I provide assurance that all close-out and design requirements are controlled throughout the design process. I am the primary Engineering liaison with the client ensuring that all client requirements are incorporated into the Engineering design delivery.
While retaining my Responsible Engineer role on some of the systems listed previously, I now also provide a Project Engineering service to Ansaldo to co-ordinate the Engineering activities (across the Mechanical, CE&I and Analysis teams) and ensure delivery of the technical project objectives in an efficient and effective manner. I am responsible for definition, maintenance and delivery of the system level Engineering plans thereby ensuring that both the Engineering budget is controlled and schedule deliveries are reported, monitored and maintained. I provide assurance that all close-out and design requirements are controlled throughout the design process. I am the primary Engineering liaison with the client ensuring that all client requirements are incorporated into the Engineering design delivery.
Design, Budget, Service, Engineering, Design process
2015 - 2018
freelance
Responsible Engineer
Ansaldo Nuclear Ltd.
Ansaldo Nuclear Ltd.
Reporting to the Engineering Manager.
Main responsibilities were to deliver the technical engineering programme requirements (overall design lead; delivery of RFM drawings and post RFM support/change control; customer design liaison through standard design gate milestones; EHSR/Harmonised Standards compliance delivery) and the engineering schedule/budget control to deliver various sub-systems on the SEP cave. The sub-systems I was responsible for were the Tunnel & Retrieval Housing structure, all Access Platforms, the Posting Port, the Mechanical Trunking and Routed systems, the FSD Maintenance Crane, and the Installation/Lifting Equipment for all in-house and onsite requirements. In conjunction with delivery of the above systems to final (Manufacturing) design release, I have also managed (design approval) for all on-the-floor modifications/design changes.
I led a team of 3 Mechanical Lead and 11 Design Engineers and reported directly to the SEP3 Principal Engineer. I provided fully checked and approved final design delivery to the client (through management and adherence to the Ansaldo standard Design procedures and gates). I ensured delivery of Statements of Work & Engineering Project schedules to both the Ansaldo and client programme management teams. I ensured that the sub-systems were delivered (complaint) to the required EHSR and harmonised EU standards such that Ansaldo could CE mark the cave upon final delivery.
Main responsibilities were to deliver the technical engineering programme requirements (overall design lead; delivery of RFM drawings and post RFM support/change control; customer design liaison through standard design gate milestones; EHSR/Harmonised Standards compliance delivery) and the engineering schedule/budget control to deliver various sub-systems on the SEP cave. The sub-systems I was responsible for were the Tunnel & Retrieval Housing structure, all Access Platforms, the Posting Port, the Mechanical Trunking and Routed systems, the FSD Maintenance Crane, and the Installation/Lifting Equipment for all in-house and onsite requirements. In conjunction with delivery of the above systems to final (Manufacturing) design release, I have also managed (design approval) for all on-the-floor modifications/design changes.
I led a team of 3 Mechanical Lead and 11 Design Engineers and reported directly to the SEP3 Principal Engineer. I provided fully checked and approved final design delivery to the client (through management and adherence to the Ansaldo standard Design procedures and gates). I ensured delivery of Statements of Work & Engineering Project schedules to both the Ansaldo and client programme management teams. I ensured that the sub-systems were delivered (complaint) to the required EHSR and harmonised EU standards such that Ansaldo could CE mark the cave upon final delivery.
Design Management, Project Management, Mechanical design, 3D modelling
2013 - 2015
freelance
Lead Principal Design Engineer
DDC Precision Ltd.
Reported to Chief Engineer.
Lead Principal Design Engineer responsible for the delivery of various design requirements related to DDC's JLG projects. Seconded to JLG, at their Bruntingthorpe Design centre, and embedded into their 'Forward' NPI programme as a Senior Team Lead Engineer. The 'Forward' programme delivered a suite of Tier 4 complaint mobile construction telehandler platforms.
Main responsibilities were to provide technical engineering expertise/design leadership to the Integration team (design control of all integrated routed systems - hydraulic, A/C, fuel, cooling lines systems) and delivery to the programme schedule.
I led a team of 9 Mechanical Design and Lead Engineers (during peak delivery) and reported directly to the Chief Design Engineer. I provided lead design control of the concept to pilot (through and inclusive of the prototype build phase) designs for the routed systems, resource management and workload allocation for the team, control of main structure BoM's and synthetic BoM's, compliancy reporting for DVP&R (Design Verification Plan & Report) and co-ordination of related effort and requirement for pre-prototype mule and buck activities for the team.
Lead Principal Design Engineer responsible for the delivery of various design requirements related to DDC's JLG projects. Seconded to JLG, at their Bruntingthorpe Design centre, and embedded into their 'Forward' NPI programme as a Senior Team Lead Engineer. The 'Forward' programme delivered a suite of Tier 4 complaint mobile construction telehandler platforms.
Main responsibilities were to provide technical engineering expertise/design leadership to the Integration team (design control of all integrated routed systems - hydraulic, A/C, fuel, cooling lines systems) and delivery to the programme schedule.
I led a team of 9 Mechanical Design and Lead Engineers (during peak delivery) and reported directly to the Chief Design Engineer. I provided lead design control of the concept to pilot (through and inclusive of the prototype build phase) designs for the routed systems, resource management and workload allocation for the team, control of main structure BoM's and synthetic BoM's, compliancy reporting for DVP&R (Design Verification Plan & Report) and co-ordination of related effort and requirement for pre-prototype mule and buck activities for the team.
Design, Leadership, Management, Integration, Mechanical design, Engineering, Resource management, Npi, Design control
2013 - 2013
freelance
Interim Design Manager (VSS)
Morgan Advanced Materials Ltd / NP Aerospace Ltd.
Reported to Engineering Director.
Interim Design Manager (VSS) tasked with control and delivery of all vehicle and vehicle systems design projects (including maintenance of the design requirements for the MoD spares contract) at Morgan Advanced Materials / NP Aerospace.
Main responsibilities were to provide the overall design approval and control for ongoing integrated systems, to provide resource management for ongoing programmes and to provide Engineering input/support to contract bidding.
I led a team of 13 Mechanical & 2 Electrical Design Engineers and reported directly to the Engineer Director. I was also tasked with continued improvement of the Windchill workflow process to support the Engineering Change Control process, co-ordination of Design support for the Mastiff platform Spares support programmes and formulation and continued definition & documentation of standard Design Department procedures (in line with ISO9001 procedures).
Interim Design Manager (VSS) tasked with control and delivery of all vehicle and vehicle systems design projects (including maintenance of the design requirements for the MoD spares contract) at Morgan Advanced Materials / NP Aerospace.
Main responsibilities were to provide the overall design approval and control for ongoing integrated systems, to provide resource management for ongoing programmes and to provide Engineering input/support to contract bidding.
I led a team of 13 Mechanical & 2 Electrical Design Engineers and reported directly to the Engineer Director. I was also tasked with continued improvement of the Windchill workflow process to support the Engineering Change Control process, co-ordination of Design support for the Mastiff platform Spares support programmes and formulation and continued definition & documentation of standard Design Department procedures (in line with ISO9001 procedures).
Design, Management, Engineering, Workflow, Resource management, Manager
2012 - 2013
freelance
Senior Design Engineer
DDC PRECISION LTD.
Responsible for the delivery of various design requirements related to DDC’s JLG projects. Seconded to JLG, at their Bruntingthorpe Design centre, working on the concept systems and design modifications to the Roadrunner platform boom structures Lead Design Engineer (after an initial 12 month Design Engineer position– reporting to the Senior Project Manager.
Main tasks were to provide a concept design of Hydrostatic axle and gearbox system to expand the present production product range (Lincoln) and concept design of frame and chassis layouts for new product range (Xenon), including an assessment package to allow a ‘mule’ platform to be built and functionally tested. Other duties/tasks were primarily completion of modifications and upgrades to other JLG present production platforms. These include working on systems for Tier 4 engine installations, hydraulic fan valve installations and hydraulic hose routing systems.
Main tasks were to provide a concept design of Hydrostatic axle and gearbox system to expand the present production product range (Lincoln) and concept design of frame and chassis layouts for new product range (Xenon), including an assessment package to allow a ‘mule’ platform to be built and functionally tested. Other duties/tasks were primarily completion of modifications and upgrades to other JLG present production platforms. These include working on systems for Tier 4 engine installations, hydraulic fan valve installations and hydraulic hose routing systems.
Design, Project Manager, Assessment, Production, Manager
2010 - 2012
freelance
Design Office Manager (Site 3)
NP Aerospace Ltd.
Reported to Engineering & Operations Directors.
Design Office Manager (Site 3) tasked with control and delivery of all vehicle and vehicle systems design projects at NP Aerospace to their client, the MoD Lead Design Engineer (after an initial 12 month Design Engineer position- reporting to the Vehicles Delivery Director and Engineering Director.
Main responsibilities were to insure final delivery of vehicle integration design programmes (Ridgback, Mastiff, Wolfhound and Man Truck). I led a team of 19 Mechanical & 3 Electrical Design Engineers. I was also responsible for co-ordination of Design support for the Cougar platform Spares support programmes, formulation and documentation of standard Design Department procedures (in line with ISO9001 procedures), company-wide integration of Engineering Change Release procedures (for both prototype and production drawings), resource management and planning and co-ordination/implementation of the Windchill data storage system.
Design Office Manager (Site 3) tasked with control and delivery of all vehicle and vehicle systems design projects at NP Aerospace to their client, the MoD Lead Design Engineer (after an initial 12 month Design Engineer position- reporting to the Vehicles Delivery Director and Engineering Director.
Main responsibilities were to insure final delivery of vehicle integration design programmes (Ridgback, Mastiff, Wolfhound and Man Truck). I led a team of 19 Mechanical & 3 Electrical Design Engineers. I was also responsible for co-ordination of Design support for the Cougar platform Spares support programmes, formulation and documentation of standard Design Department procedures (in line with ISO9001 procedures), company-wide integration of Engineering Change Release procedures (for both prototype and production drawings), resource management and planning and co-ordination/implementation of the Windchill data storage system.
Design, Management, Integration, Engineering, Resource management, Planning, Manager
2008 - 2010
freelance
Lead Design Engineer (after an initial 12 month Design Engineer)
NP Aerospace Ltd..
As both Design and Lead Design Engineer (led a team of 3 Mechanical and 1 Electrical Engineers) delivered the Ridgback TCV Powered Weapon System armoured vehicle from early concepts to final production configuration (vehicles saw active duty in theatre). As Lead Design Engineer, led the delivery of the Ridgback vehicle variants project (Remote Weapon System, Command Post and Battle Field Ambulance (also saw active duty in theatre). Further duties included Engineering management of the Ridgback BoM configuration, vetting of all manuals for theatre inclusion, R&D for future Ridgback projects and completion of all requirements for MoD acceptance of all vehicle variants (final drawing release, Certificates of Design and general compliance approval).
Mechanical engineering, Design Management, PROJECT PLANNING
2006 - 2008
freelance
Design Engineer
Terex Pegson Ltd.
Reported to Engineering Manager
Product improvement of various component systems for Terex Pegson XA400/XR400 rock crushing mobile platform. Initial concept design of various mechanical systems (mainly conveying systems) for Terex Pegson for both Jaw and Cone plants next generation rock crushing equipment (based on cost/technical opportunities realised during product improvement of present model).
Product improvement of various component systems for Terex Pegson XA400/XR400 rock crushing mobile platform. Initial concept design of various mechanical systems (mainly conveying systems) for Terex Pegson for both Jaw and Cone plants next generation rock crushing equipment (based on cost/technical opportunities realised during product improvement of present model).
Design, Engineering, 3D CAD design, 3D modelling
2006 - 2006
freelance
Design Engineer
Buck Systems Ltd.
Reporting to the Engineering Manager
Design of containment handling systems for the pharmaceutical process industry. Primarily design/designed discharge stations based on GEA's bespoke Buck Valve containment system.
Design of containment handling systems for the pharmaceutical process industry. Primarily design/designed discharge stations based on GEA's bespoke Buck Valve containment system.
Design, Engineering, Pharmaceutical, Manager
2005 - 2006
temp
Design Engineer
Sandiacre Packaging Machinery.
Reporting to the Engineering Team Leader
Value engineering/cost-down design of vertical packaging machines (concept and detailed design of component systems for production trials) for food packaging industry. Joined the project towards the middle of the early concept design phase, subsequently completed both the design and pre-production phases on these mechanisms.
Value engineering/cost-down design of vertical packaging machines (concept and detailed design of component systems for production trials) for food packaging industry. Joined the project towards the middle of the early concept design phase, subsequently completed both the design and pre-production phases on these mechanisms.
Design, Packaging, Engineering, Production
2004 - 2005
temp
Contract Basis
Caterpillar UK Ltd.
LE9 9JT.
Design Engineer - reporting to the Hydraulics Design Team Leader
Contracted to Hydraulic Design Department. Primarily involved in the design of new hydraulic systems (from concept to pre-production stage) for mobile machinery (Compact Wheel Loader). Majority of the contract was spent working on the new generation Compact Wheel Loaders (906/908). Joined project at the early concept stage and completed initial design and pre-pilot builds for both 906/908, and was involved in the early phase of the pilot builds. Also involved in some tests of the pre-pilot machine.
Design Engineer - reporting to the Hydraulics Design Team Leader
Contracted to Hydraulic Design Department. Primarily involved in the design of new hydraulic systems (from concept to pre-production stage) for mobile machinery (Compact Wheel Loader). Majority of the contract was spent working on the new generation Compact Wheel Loaders (906/908). Joined project at the early concept stage and completed initial design and pre-pilot builds for both 906/908, and was involved in the early phase of the pilot builds. Also involved in some tests of the pre-pilot machine.
Design, SoMe, Production, Hydraulics
2003 - 2004
temp
Contract Basis
Sortex Ltd.
Design Engineer - reporting to the Engineering Manager
Design of new mechanical systems (from concept to pre-production stage) for food sorting (using vision inspection) machinery. Primary project involved design of a linearly actuated, rapid response, belt tightening system.
Design of new mechanical systems (from concept to pre-production stage) for food sorting (using vision inspection) machinery. Primary project involved design of a linearly actuated, rapid response, belt tightening system.
Design, Engineering, Production, Manager
2003 - 2003
temp
Contract Basis
Bronway Ltd.
Design of new mechanical systems (from concept to manufacturing stages) for DVD pneumatic/mechanical handling machinery. Concept design for various new products that were being developed.
Fabricated Products. (Project Basis)
Smithstown Industrial Estate, Shannon, Co. Clare.
Concept design for conversion of plastic moulded parts to sheet metal structures for truck mounted cooling units.
Vigitek Ltd. (Project Basis)
Holland Rd., Plassey Technological Park, Castletroy, Limerick.
Design of Vision Inspection equipment systems for previous employer, after termination of permanent contract. BOM detailing of the inspection system.
Fabricated Products. (Project Basis)
Smithstown Industrial Estate, Shannon, Co. Clare.
Concept design for conversion of plastic moulded parts to sheet metal structures for truck mounted cooling units.
Vigitek Ltd. (Project Basis)
Holland Rd., Plassey Technological Park, Castletroy, Limerick.
Design of Vision Inspection equipment systems for previous employer, after termination of permanent contract. BOM detailing of the inspection system.
Design
2000 - 2002
job
Mechanical Design Engineer
Vigitek Ltd.
(Permanent Employment)
Mechanical Design Engineer - reporting to both the Engineering Manager & Production Manager
Vigitek Ltd. main products were vision inspection systems that were primarily used in the print industry (printed webs, ceramic substrates and pharmaceutical applications). The design that I was involved in centered around the ceramic substrate and pharmaceutical products, designing pneumatic handling systems for presentation of the substrates to the vision systems, and design of product units for presentation of pharmaceutical applications to the vision systems.
Mechanical Design Engineer - reporting to both the Engineering Manager & Production Manager
Vigitek Ltd. main products were vision inspection systems that were primarily used in the print industry (printed webs, ceramic substrates and pharmaceutical applications). The design that I was involved in centered around the ceramic substrate and pharmaceutical products, designing pneumatic handling systems for presentation of the substrates to the vision systems, and design of product units for presentation of pharmaceutical applications to the vision systems.
Design, Print, Mechanical design, Engineering, Pharmaceutical, Production, Manager
1999 - 2000
job
Mechanical Design Engineer
Conor Engineering (Permanent Employment).
Reporting to the General Manager
Conor Engineering's main product is balewrapping machinery for farming applications. While there I was involved in designing systems for their existing range and was also involved in some new product design.
Conor Engineering's main product is balewrapping machinery for farming applications. While there I was involved in designing systems for their existing range and was also involved in some new product design.
Design, Product Design, SoMe, Mechanical design, Engineering, Manager
1997 - 1999
job
Mechanical Design Engineer
Snap-On Equipment Ltd.
reporting to the Engineering Manager & Project Manager
Snap-On Equipment's main foci at the Shannon site were wheel balancing and wheel alignment equipment for the automotive industry. My primary design focus was on new product development and localisation projects for Snap-On's many product streams.
Snap-On Equipment's main foci at the Shannon site were wheel balancing and wheel alignment equipment for the automotive industry. My primary design focus was on new product development and localisation projects for Snap-On's many product streams.
Design, Project Manager, Product development, Mechanical design, Engineering, Development, Manager
1995 - 1997
job
Design Engineer/Engineering Network Supervisor
Simon Aerials Ltd.
(Permanent Employment)
Design Engineer/Engineering Network Supervisor - reporting to the Engineering Manager
Simon Aerials main products (while very customer specific) were access platforms for the construction/building services, storage and maintenance industries. I was involved in design of new systems for present products and also customisation of products as per specific requests.
Design Engineer/Engineering Network Supervisor - reporting to the Engineering Manager
Simon Aerials main products (while very customer specific) were access platforms for the construction/building services, storage and maintenance industries. I was involved in design of new systems for present products and also customisation of products as per specific requests.
Design, Engineering, Network, Storage, Manager
My education
1986
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1992
University of Limerick
N/a, Mechanical Engineering
N/a, Mechanical Engineering
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