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Design Engineer specializing in mechanical structures
John Haythorne
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Scarborough, United Kingdom
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Experienced Design Engineer, capable of working either as part of a team or equally in an individual capacity.
Friendly outgoing nature, interested in exploring a new venture.
Friendly outgoing nature, interested in exploring a new venture.
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United Kingdom
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Language
English
Fluently
Ready for
Larger project
Full time contractor
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My experience
2016 - ?
job
Design Engineer
Mellor Bus.
working on Low Floor vehicles for the UK domestic and European
Bus markets, specializing in body structure (3CR12 steel and aluminum), customer options and new product
integration.
More recently involved with Low Floor Ambulance structural design, and M1 classification Low Floor Taxi product.
Main responsibilities include:- Planning and introduction of new projects, scheduling of customer specific features,
BOM creation, issuing of Engineering drawings to suppliers, Production Support folders, costings & prototype build
support.
CAD Draughting facilities: Catia V5
Key Projects Undertaken: -
Development of an M1 classification Low Floor Taxi vehicle to suit 'hail & ride' City Centre use.
Structural project to launch a Low Floor Ambulance vehicle for an Inter-Group Division.
Left hand drive Bus vehicle conversion for the Scandinavian market.
Development of Covid Screening for vehicle interiors.
Bus markets, specializing in body structure (3CR12 steel and aluminum), customer options and new product
integration.
More recently involved with Low Floor Ambulance structural design, and M1 classification Low Floor Taxi product.
Main responsibilities include:- Planning and introduction of new projects, scheduling of customer specific features,
BOM creation, issuing of Engineering drawings to suppliers, Production Support folders, costings & prototype build
support.
CAD Draughting facilities: Catia V5
Key Projects Undertaken: -
Development of an M1 classification Low Floor Taxi vehicle to suit 'hail & ride' City Centre use.
Structural project to launch a Low Floor Ambulance vehicle for an Inter-Group Division.
Left hand drive Bus vehicle conversion for the Scandinavian market.
Development of Covid Screening for vehicle interiors.
Design, CAD, Integration, Engineering, Support, Development, Production, Customer
2012 - 2016
job
Mechanical Engineer II
Commscope Design & Integration UK Ltd.
working on equipment and hardware interfaces for the UK Mobile
Telecommunications sector, key EU and North American projects.
Part of an R&D department tasked with the design and integration of Cabinets and Ancillary equipment for use in the mobile and fixed line phone networks (British Telecom/Vodafone/O2/EE/T-Mobile etc).
CAD Draughting Facilities: Autodesk Inventor / AutoCad.
Main responsibilities include:- Designing, planning and introduction of new Cabinet designs, through customer
liaison, production planning and prototype build. Release of engineering data through ISO approved internal
systems.
Key Projects Undertaken:-
Development of a climate controlled Cabinet system to house sensitive trading equipment for the Canadian Stock
Exchange & subsequent North American rollout (Vigilant Global)
Upgrading of the Roof-top communications system for Scotland Yard (Metropolitan Police HQ, London).
New generation of 4G compatible roadside cabinets & masts for UK market.
Telecommunications sector, key EU and North American projects.
Part of an R&D department tasked with the design and integration of Cabinets and Ancillary equipment for use in the mobile and fixed line phone networks (British Telecom/Vodafone/O2/EE/T-Mobile etc).
CAD Draughting Facilities: Autodesk Inventor / AutoCad.
Main responsibilities include:- Designing, planning and introduction of new Cabinet designs, through customer
liaison, production planning and prototype build. Release of engineering data through ISO approved internal
systems.
Key Projects Undertaken:-
Development of a climate controlled Cabinet system to house sensitive trading equipment for the Canadian Stock
Exchange & subsequent North American rollout (Vigilant Global)
Upgrading of the Roof-top communications system for Scotland Yard (Metropolitan Police HQ, London).
New generation of 4G compatible roadside cabinets & masts for UK market.
Design, Autocad, Exchange, R, CAD, Autodesk Inventor, Integration, Engineering, Telecom, Hardware, Development, Inventor, Production, Customer, Autocad
2007 - 2012
temp
Senior Contract Engineer on Bus Products
Optare Group Plc.
Member of a Contract Engineering Team responsible for planning and introduction of Contract Specific vehicle body
features, internal and external, for Bus Products (Midi and Full Size).
Key areas of speciality: Interior & Drivers Cab layout, including ergonomic concepts. Vehicle shell welded steel
structures. Pneumatic Door systems.
CAD Draughting Facilities: Autodesk Inventor, Solid Works.
Main responsibilities included:- Planning and introduction of new projects, Production Liaison, Customer Interface & Support, ensuring products and models comply with safety, legislation and type approval requirements.
Key Projects Undertaken:-
Introduction of Powered Door Ramp to vehicle range.
Development of a 'fully enclosed' Cab Environment to London Bus specification.
features, internal and external, for Bus Products (Midi and Full Size).
Key areas of speciality: Interior & Drivers Cab layout, including ergonomic concepts. Vehicle shell welded steel
structures. Pneumatic Door systems.
CAD Draughting Facilities: Autodesk Inventor, Solid Works.
Main responsibilities included:- Planning and introduction of new projects, Production Liaison, Customer Interface & Support, ensuring products and models comply with safety, legislation and type approval requirements.
Key Projects Undertaken:-
Introduction of Powered Door Ramp to vehicle range.
Development of a 'fully enclosed' Cab Environment to London Bus specification.
Layout, CAD, Autodesk Inventor, Engineering, Safety, Support, SOLID, Development, Interior, Inventor, Production, Customer
2003 - 2005
job
Senior Design Engineer on new Coach Products
Plaxton Ltd.
Primarily tasked with Body and Structures interfaces on full size and midi-coach, specialising in conversion of build to 'Disabled Discriminatory Act' requirements to facilitate front wheelchair loading. Interior fittings & Ergonomics
layouts, Customer Specifications, systems design/testing and commissioning. Stress & load testing, material
selection and general design work.
Main responsibilities included:- Planning and introduction of new projects, developing and assisting Trainees and less experienced Engineers, Production liaison, Chassis Manufacturer partnership. Representing the Engineering
Department and Company both internally and externally. General Project Management implementation.
CAD Draughting Facilities: Catia V5
Key Projects Undertaken:-
Front Wheelchair Lift for all full size Coach vehicles.
Feasibility study into Aluminium structure Double Decker Coach.
Load and Impact testing on Coach seating range at IDIADA Test Centre (Pamplona, Spain).
Design and introduction of a 10M length Coach on Dennis Javelin chassis.
12M Iveco and Volvo new chassis variants, Mercedes 811 & 814 Vario Cheetah Midi Coach updates.
layouts, Customer Specifications, systems design/testing and commissioning. Stress & load testing, material
selection and general design work.
Main responsibilities included:- Planning and introduction of new projects, developing and assisting Trainees and less experienced Engineers, Production liaison, Chassis Manufacturer partnership. Representing the Engineering
Department and Company both internally and externally. General Project Management implementation.
CAD Draughting Facilities: Catia V5
Key Projects Undertaken:-
Front Wheelchair Lift for all full size Coach vehicles.
Feasibility study into Aluminium structure Double Decker Coach.
Load and Impact testing on Coach seating range at IDIADA Test Centre (Pamplona, Spain).
Design and introduction of a 10M length Coach on Dennis Javelin chassis.
12M Iveco and Volvo new chassis variants, Mercedes 811 & 814 Vario Cheetah Midi Coach updates.
Design, Project Management, CAD, Management, Test, Less, Engineering, Implementation, Testing, Interior, Coach, Production, Load testing, Customer
2001 - 2003
job
Design Engineer
Bluebird UK.
Part of a Body and Structures team targeted with developing Low Floor European style Commercial buses for the North American Transit and Shuttle markets. Design and specification of Interior and Exterior body features,
specifically Cab and Saloon mechanical equipment, basic vehicle structures, Steel and Aluminium body shell
components.
Main responsibilities included:- Design and introduction of Body features modified to relevant North American ANSI
& FMVSS standards. Transfer of Engineering data to the USA via electronic link in phased release. Liaison with US
Engineering / Manufacturing, Bluebird Fort Valley (Georgia) to ensure smooth Production input, whilst supporting
Pre-Production build locally.
CAD Draughting Facilities: Catia V4.
specifically Cab and Saloon mechanical equipment, basic vehicle structures, Steel and Aluminium body shell
components.
Main responsibilities included:- Design and introduction of Body features modified to relevant North American ANSI
& FMVSS standards. Transfer of Engineering data to the USA via electronic link in phased release. Liaison with US
Engineering / Manufacturing, Bluebird Fort Valley (Georgia) to ensure smooth Production input, whilst supporting
Pre-Production build locally.
CAD Draughting Facilities: Catia V4.
Design, CAD, Engineering, Interior, Production, USA, Basic
2000 - 2000
job
Product Engineer
Swift Group Ltd.
Specialising in:- Chassis and Body interfaces, primarily on Motorhome products, within an NPI (New Product Design) Department.
Main responsibilities included:- Designing and testing new vehicle concepts, value analysing proposals, and recommending cost targets to Purchasing. Ensuring products and models complied with safety, legislation and type
approval requirements.
Key projects undertaken at this time: Development and introduction of a Low Floor Fiat Ducato chassis across the Motorhome base range.
Update of the Sundance range of Motorhome products.
Main responsibilities included:- Designing and testing new vehicle concepts, value analysing proposals, and recommending cost targets to Purchasing. Ensuring products and models complied with safety, legislation and type
approval requirements.
Key projects undertaken at this time: Development and introduction of a Low Floor Fiat Ducato chassis across the Motorhome base range.
Update of the Sundance range of Motorhome products.
Design, Product Design, Safety, Testing, Development, Npi
2000 - 2000
job
Versa and Solo SR
Cape Town MyCiTi.
Project to design a 2-Door Solo vehicle for the South African market (Busmark 2000 - Cape Town MyCiTi).
Packaging of Plug sliding Door to Tempo & Versa products.
Packaging of Plug sliding Door to Tempo & Versa products.
Design, Packaging
1997 - 2000
job
Member of a Sales Order Engineering
unknown.
cell, specialising in medium volume Contract Engineering
processing. Customer, Supplier and Inter-Departmental liaison.
processing. Customer, Supplier and Inter-Departmental liaison.
Sales, Engineering, Processing, Customer
1988 - 2000
job
Plaxton Coach and Bus, Eastfield
unknown.
Initially employed as a Technical Clerk, progressed through training to the level of Design Engineer.
Main responsibilities: Member of a New Product Introduction team working on a 'Low Floor' concept City Bus.
Design and detailing of Chassis/Body interface, interior layouts, and vehicle structures using CAD draughting
facilities (Catia 3D & Microstation 2D packages).
Main responsibilities: Member of a New Product Introduction team working on a 'Low Floor' concept City Bus.
Design and detailing of Chassis/Body interface, interior layouts, and vehicle structures using CAD draughting
facilities (Catia 3D & Microstation 2D packages).
Design, Training, CAD, 3D, Interior, Coach, 2D
1983 - 1987
internship
Trainee Telecommunications Operator (Morse Code Qualified)
H.M. Royal Air Force.
Attained the rank of Senior
Aircraftsman in 1983.
Main responsibilities included:- Processing and distribution of Signals, Transmissions and Transcript of Morse Code
traffic. General Telecommunications responsibilities.
Served a 4 year posting to Headquarters Strike Command, which included a detachment to the Falkland Islands.
Character on Discharge:- Exemplary.
Vocational Courses attended:-
Aircraftsman in 1983.
Main responsibilities included:- Processing and distribution of Signals, Transmissions and Transcript of Morse Code
traffic. General Telecommunications responsibilities.
Served a 4 year posting to Headquarters Strike Command, which included a detachment to the Falkland Islands.
Character on Discharge:- Exemplary.
Vocational Courses attended:-
Processing
My education
1992
-
1994
York College of Higher Education
Hndhncorequivalent, Mechanical and Production Engineering
Hndhncorequivalent, Mechanical and Production Engineering
1990
-
1992
Scarborough Technical College
BTEC, Ordinary National Certificate
BTEC, Ordinary National Certificate
1980
-
1985
Scarborough Technical College
Secondary, English Literature
Secondary, English Literature
1977
-
1980
Woodhouse Grove Public School
Unspecified, General Art & Design
Unspecified, General Art & Design
1975
-
1977
Benoni High School
HighSchoolOrEquivalent, English Language
HighSchoolOrEquivalent, English Language
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