Connar Mackay is a 5th year Product Design Engineering student at the University of Strathclyde who has gained extensive industrial experience through two internships at Procter & Gamble. He has passed his fourth year with Distinction and achieved 93% in a challenging team assignment. Through his internships and other roles, Connar has developed skills in project management, process improvement, and Lean manufacturing principles. He has experience working with CAD software and technical drawings. Connar is an enthusiastic learner with a strong interest in engineering design and environmental sustainability in manufacturing.

1. Connar Mackay
Contact Address: Flat 2/2, 168 Cumberland Street, Glasgow, G5 0SH
Mobile: 07446 957 351
Email: Connar.mackay.93@gmail.com
PROFILE
I am currently completing my 5th
year of Meng Product Design Engineering at the University
of Strathclyde. The operational management aspect of the course has led me into gaining
industrial experience with two different Procter & Gamble internships. The two internships,
one as a start-up leader and one as a process engineer have given me confidence in industry
and developed a passion for continued learning and development.
KEYACHIEVEMENTS
 Passed fourth year with Distinction in Engineering
 Gained 93% in a challenging integrating studies team-based assignment
 Gaining level 8 in ski training (instructor level)
EMPLOYMENTEXPERIENCE
Process Engineer for Procter & Gamble, Newcastle, England June-September 2015
 Successfully introducing new machinery into a pre-running production line operating
at 90bpm
 Reducing the operating requirements of machinery by 40% in effort (No. of touches)
and 50% in time through the use of LEAN production principles, set up from scratch
change over calculations and improved machinery design
 Continued development of management skills working with a team of three
 Overcoming and thriving on challenges associated with a high level of responsibility
 Development of skills and improvement of processes achieved through working
between roles within the same overall company structure
Process Engineer at Procter & Gamble, Nenagh, Ireland June-September 2014
 Working abroad for 3 months, making strong relationships with colleagues
 Successfully completing all IQOQPQ documentation for the testing and validation of
laser coding equipment
 Implementation of 5S principles onto a production line reducing CIL time by an
average of 6 minutes per day, saving over €10,000 per year
Technical Department Teachers Assistant, Lochaber High School September 2013
 Gained experience working with a range of age groups and personalities
 Gained confidence giving presentations and teaching students
 Implemented Health & Safety when supervising a large number of individuals in a
dangerous environment
Butchers Assistant, Ian Wynne & Sons 2008 – 2013
 Gained customer experience working directly with the public
 Reorganised stock control working with 5S system
 Played important role in improving and implementing Health & Safety

2. EDUCATION
University of Strathclyde – Product Design Engineering, 2011 – Present
 2nd
Year, Passed With Merit
o Engineering Materials, Electrical Machines & Control, Design 2, Design and
Manufacturing Management, Integrated Studies 2, Production Techniques 1,
Electrical Circuits, Heat and Flow 1
 3rd
Year, Passed With Merit
o Engineering Design, Integrating Studies 3, Innovation Management, Product
Development, Production Techniques 2, Mechatronics Design and
Applications
 4th
Year, Passed with Distinction
o Individual Design Project, Industrial Group Design Project, Advanced
Design Methods, Industrial Placement 1
 5th
Year, Current Year – on track for Distinction
o Meng Individual Project, Industrial Group Project 2, Industrial Placement 2,
STEM High School Engagement Elective, Strategic Technology
Management and Research Studies in High Value Manufacturing
Lochaber High School (Highers) 2005 – 2011
 Product Design (A),English (A),Mathematics (B),Physics (B),Physical Education
(B),Chemistry (B),History (C), Business Management (C)
CORE SKILLS
 Experience working with a range of CAD software including Pro Engineer,
AutoCAD Inventor and SolidWorks, as well as working with 3D printing, laser
cutting and vacuum forming machinery
 Extensive knowledge working with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
 Knowledge and experience of Technical and Engineering drawings
 Thrive working as part of a team as well as showing strong initiative working on
individual projects
 Strong motivation to complete tasks and work hard on achieving goals
 Continuously developing skills in graphic design (through both professional work and
personal interest – working with in-design, adobe Photoshop, CAD animation
software)
 Strong understanding of high speed bottling processes and associated machinery
working on both cream and fragrance bottling lines at speed of up to 90bpm
INTERESTS
I am an enthusiastic and outgoing character enjoying a range of different interests. These
include being an avid skier having gained an instructor level badge and travelling abroad in
pursuit of the sport. I also have a number of Scottish swimming medals from various
competitions throughout the country. I am interested in engineering design and have a strong
passion for the entire design process – from problem identification through to functioning
manufacture and branded products. I have a particularly strong interest in the environmental
impact of manufacturing and hope to pursue projects associated with this throughout my
career.