MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
University of Canterbury
Design Projects
OVERVIEW:
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I developed a strong technical background in the fundamentals of mechanical. The course at UC had a design rich instructional philosophy, enabling me to develop strong conceptualisation problem solving skills using deep analysis and critical thinking.
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MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DESIGN
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KEY SKILLS:
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• Concept through detail design, analysis and construction of complex mechanical items
• Mechanical Engineering Design Prize – Playground Drumkit Concept
• Wind turbine design
• 3D printer design
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PRODUCT DESIGN & ANALYSIS
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KEY SKILLS:
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• Solid Works 3D design & RhinoCAD
• Finite Element Analysis using ANSYS software
ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT
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OVERVIEW:
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Business case development of an on-farm biogas to methanol system for Methanex New Zealand Limited to develop an environmental and economic solution for the largest greenhouse gas emitter in New Zealand, agriculture.
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TECHNICAL SKILLS:
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• Business case development, concept generation and ideation
• Risk assessment & project planning including patent literature review for intellectual property approach development
• Financial modelling and feasibility analysis to enable route to market and competitive advantage strategy development
• Human resource, stakeholder engagement and communication planning for project execution
SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
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• Design and Risk Management – Root Cause Analysis, Defect Reduction and Failure Analysis
• Triple bottom line analysis – Economic Value, Environmental Integrity and Benefit to Society
