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Design Engineer at Optima Design Services Ltd

Owen Jackson

Nottingham, United Kingdom
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    A hard working and highly motivated individual looking to establish myself within a leading company where my skills will be developed and challenged.

    My ability to work alone and within a team is effectively seen throughout my employment and work experience. I am a diligent worker, welcoming new challenges and building good working relationships.

  • Education
    • Bachelor's degree Industrial Design and Technology
      Loughborough University
      2004 - 2008
    • Trinity School and 6th Form
      1998 - 2004
  • Experience
    • Design Engineer
      Optima Design Services Ltd
      Apr 2011 - Present (15 years 2 months)
      •Flexibility - Full product development and additional expertise during the customer’s design cycle.
      •Styling - Updating a best-seller for an educational toy manufacturer, balancing form and function.
      •Engineering Analysis - Thorough processing of parts, subsequent modelling and eng. drawings.
      •Sub-contracting - Working with a German engineering company for an extended time-period.
      •Project Management - Communicating with manufacturers in China to apply strict quality control.
      •Graphic design and Illustration - Creating technical assembly manuals and leaflets.
    • Technical Advisor
      Decathlon
      Aug 2008 - Apr 2011 (2 years 8 months)
      •Technical Trainer - Detailed tuition to colleagues on aspects of skis and associated products.
      •Delivery Manager - Coordinating ten members of staff; accurate logging and processing of products.
      •Prize Winner - Turnover growth increased by 146% due to a revised creative layout.
      •Team Leader - Organising up to eight staff, implementing seasonal display changes within tight time constraints often working through the night.
    • Research and Development Project Engineer
      Gunnebo Troax AB
      Jun 2006 - Jul 2007 (1 year 1 month)
      •Development - New and experimental approaches to traditional product solutions.
      •Liaison - With suppliers on sourcing components, specifications of products and price negotiations.
      •Cost saving - Accurate time calculations regarding processes and labour elements.
      •Corporate Image - Detailed involvement in marketing, product leaflets and installation instructions.
  • Awards

    Diploma of Professional Study

  • Skills
    • Design Management
    • Graphic Design
    • Industrial Design
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