1. Jonathan Whittle
MEng Mechanical Engineering Student with Industry Experience
Address: 19 Daresbury Road, Eccleston, St. Helens, Merseyside, UK, WA10 5DR
Mobile: +447983 512842 Email: jon_wit@hotmail.co.uk
I am a diligent and committed individual seeking graduate opportunities to gain experience and develop my skills
as an Engineer within the Healthcare sector. I have proven myself to be a quick, versatile learner, working equally
proficiently as either part of a team or independently, helping to create and deliver innovative solutions to
problems. I aspire to use my engineering ability to further improve the quality and welfare of those dependent
upon this sector. Healthcare is constantly evolving, pushing the boundaries of engineering, I want to be a part of
and contribute to that development.
Academic Qualifications
Loughborough University (completed third year and placement year, working at a 2:1 level)
Masters of Mechanical Engineering (due to graduate 2015)
Major Individual project – ‘Tissue Vibration’, bespoke project focusing on the design of an experimental system
which is capable of examining the effects of different frequencies of mechanical vibration on bone tissue samples.
Major Group Project – ‘Portable Heater-Cooler Unit for Medical Applications’, team development project for
which I have taken a lead role within the group due to my previous experience.
Relevant modules – Digital Image Processing, Materials in Service, Fracture and Failure, Finite Element Analysis,
Computer Control and Instrumentation, Healthcare Engineering.
Carmel Sixth Form College, Merseyside
A-levels - Maths (A), Physics (B), Chemistry (B)
St. Helens Technical College, Merseyside
NVQ Level 2 (Motor Vehicle Service and Repair)
De La Salle High School, Merseyside
GCSE: 5A’s, 4B’s, 1C (including: Maths A, Science A, English Language B, English Literature B)
Key Skills
 Confident in preparing and conducting presentations.
 Project management and team leadership experience.
 I enjoy challenges and pushing myself out of my comfort zone in order to develop and perform to a high level.
 Proficient in creating Engineering drawings to BS8888:2011.
I am competent in the use of the following computer programs:
 PTC Creo (computer aided design), Solid Edge (computer aided design), NX 7.5/8.5 (computer aided design
and FEA modelling), Abaqus (FEA modelling) MATLAB (numerical computing), Visual Basic (programming
language), National instruments lab (image processing software), MS Office including Excel, SAP (business
operation management), Autodata (vehicle manufacturer’s guide to service and repair).
Relevant Engineering Experience
Covidien USA – Advanced Surgical Technology Engineer June 2014 – Sept 2014 (Summer)
Designed, manufactured and assembled first conceptual prototypes of minimally invasive electrosurgical
device (mechanical and electrical functionality). This project had a net present value of 250 million USD.
Ran a cross departmental project to redesign a current product to better suit the intended market and
demonstrate the potential of the product.
Liaised with new international suppliers to design a vision system to suit our needs.
Gained an understanding of corporate American structure and working culture.
Expanded on knowledge of intellectual property and regulatory requirements for medical devices.
Conducted testing of devices on tissues and gained cadaver lab experience.
Siemens Magnet Technology – Process Engineer July 2012 – July 2013
Contribution to the following:
New Product Development – Design of innovative MRI systems and manufacturing processes.
Facility development – Factory layout reorganization for streamlining of magnet manufacture.
Supplier communication – International, site and supplier involvement projects.
Waste management and reduction – Redesign of tooling and processes to reduce waste.
Tooling and Plant development – Machine modification and tooling introduction.
Process improvements – Process time reduction and necessity evaluation.
Health and safety management and improvement – Risk assessments and training material.
Problem investigation and analysis – Product failure investigation, reporting and recommendation.

2. Siemens Healthcare – Service Engineer Shadowing July 2013 – Sept 2013 (Summer)
Attended a number of service calls for the repair and maintenance of Siemens diagnostic imaging systems,
including Nuclear Imaging and CT.
Assisted in completion of repairs and other service requirements.
Gained an understanding of vital business role and ground level experience of real world system requirements.
Whittles Garage – Service and repair mechanic 2005 – Present (Part time)
 Comprehensive vehicle service and client liaison including safety recommendations and technical advice
regarding maintenance and costing.
 Conduct competitor analysis and designed new marketing literature at an affordable means along with the
development and maintenance of the business website.
 Discuss with the manager about procurement and development of business.
 Maintain and oversee the running of the workshop area in the manager’s absence.
BAE Systems – Engineering Placement July 2009
Group project to design a fleet of aircraft for defence purposes considering avenues for funding, feasibility and
supplier relationships then present our proposal to a panel of judges.
Other Work Experience
King’s College Hospital (2015): Medical professional shadowing, broadening knowledge and gaining an
understanding of demands and requirements of medical devices in working environment.
All Square – Building site experience (2006): On site construction work, experiencing ground level practices and
health and safety procedures.
St. Helens Council – Sports development team (2006): Responsible for organizing and delivering ‘’Multi-skills”
lessons to around 25 primary school children.
Positions of Responsibility and Achievements
Karate Club Secretary – Loughborough University:
 Manage all communications between committee, club members, regulatory bodies and equipment suppliers.
 Attend and contribute to regular meetings along with taking and preparing meeting minutes.
 Assist in the organisation and hosting of competitions.
Programme Representative – Loughborough University:
 Represent Mechanical engineering students at departmental meetings.
 Provide feedback on major programme issues such as course intake.
 Responsible for aiding students with programme or departmental issues.
 Involvement in significant departmental decisions such as exam structure.
Intern Representative for Siemens magazine: Featured in the Siemens magazine promoting Industrial
placements across the UK. The magazine can be found by searching for ‘summer 2013 Siemens magazine’.
Insight into management: Intensive accredited course developing team working, management and negotiation
skills through real life case studies from a group of companies, including: IBM, Deloitte and GE.
University Bursary: Awarded for achieving higher than necessary A-Level grades for entry.
Interests
Karate: Shotokan style for 10 years achieving a senior belt and an appreciation of discipline and respect for
fellow competitors. Wado Ryu style representing Loughborough University in competition.
Kung Fu: Training and representing Loughborough University in competition.
Rugby: Played for West Park Rugby Union Club from the age of 6 to 18.
Reading: The Engineer, Eureka Magazine, Physics World news website.
Community: Oxford science festival conducting experiments for the general public and primary school children.
Charity: Participant of “lost” where I was blindfolded and dropped 100 miles from Loughborough University,
having to then navigate my way back without using any money. This was in aid of the Loughborough University
charity ‘Raising and Giving’. A member of the Siemens team for the OX5 fun run where we raised money for
Oxford children’s hospital.
Professional memberships
The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (Affiliate member) The Institute of the Motor Industry (Affiliate member).
References - available upon request