Sean Carnell
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About
Executive Director | Environmental Engineer | Sustainable Product Innovator
With 25+ years in environmental engineering for the dairy and processing industry, I lead the development of award-winning, sustainable product designs and industrial solutions. My work blends technical innovation with environmental responsibility—specializing in energy-efficient systems, wastewater treatment, and sustainable packaging.
As a strategic leader, I drive cross-functional teams to deliver impactful results that reduce carbon footprints, optimize resources, and enhance profitability. Recognized for my ability to visualize and implement forward-thinking designs, I’m passionate about pushing the boundaries of what's possible in sustainable industrial engineering. -
Education
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NZCE Mech Mechanical EngineeringManukau Institute of Technology1983 - 1986
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UE BursaryHowick College1980 - 1983
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O Level A LevelIsland School1974 - 1980
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Experience
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Technical DirectorCADBIZAuckland, New ZealandJan 2018 - Present (8 years 5 months)Design Director – CAD Biz New Zealand
Leading innovative product development through advanced CAD/CAM, 3D scanning, and digital fabrication. I oversee end-to-end design—from concept to production—delivering scalable, sustainable solutions for engineering and manufacturing clients. With a strong focus on DfM, reverse engineering, and prototyping, I guide multidisciplinary teams to solve complex challenges with precision and creativity. Passionate about integrating new technologies to keep our clients ahead in a competitive industrial landscape. -
Design DirectorSCHA LimitedAug 2009 - Present (16 years 10 months)Focused on environmental engineering solutions.
Executive Director with experience in product design and development with over 25 years working in industry. Multiple iconic designs and award for product visualization and industrial design -
Technical DirectorMETT Group LtdJan 2005 - Present (21 years 5 months)Technical Director for METT Group Ltd. Process Design and development working on design for environmental engineering solutions for zero landfill waste solutions.
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Design EngineerGEA Process Engineering S.A.May 2012 - Jan 2014 (1 year 8 months)Contract Senior Mechanical Design Dairy Industry
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Design EngineerSPX Corporation2011 - 2012 (1 year)
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Technical Design DirectorJWB GroupJan 2005 - Aug 2009 (4 years 7 months)Group Technical Director (CEO) Responsible for the overall operation of the business from design to manufacture.
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Technical DirectorJasan Technical Services Limited1989 - 2004 (15 years)Design Director JTS offered a diverse range of services and maintained it’s leadership in the market place by adoption and application of new technology. JTS had a equally diverse range of customer over a wide range of industries. It supplies services to local and international markets. JTS expanded to a turnkey provider for complete design to manufacture.
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Design EngineerVickers SystemsJan 1988 - Jan 1989 (1 year)Design engineer
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Production ManagerNeo NeonJan 1987 - Jan 1988 (1 year)Production Manager
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Development Design EngineerPhilips Lighting New ZealandJan 1984 - 1987 (3 years 5 months)Development Design Engineer
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Awards
Winner 2012 Lightwork Design Rendering 2012
Winner of 2000 Calendar contest CAE 2000
Winner best Technical Rendering CAE 1999
Winner of UG/Calendar Five Times 1995-96-97-98-99
Featured article in Unigraphics Magazine 1997-98
Best Design Award for Plastic Leg Brace 1998 -
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Elsewhere on the Web
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On Coroflot@seancarnelldesign, member since 2010
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