This document provides a profile and career summary for David Carson, an experienced mechanical design engineer with over 20 years of experience in mechanical CAD design, project management, and manufacturing support roles within the engineering industry. It includes details of his educational background and qualifications, employment history with various engineering companies, and key skills in CAD software, technical design, project management, and production.

1. DAVID CARSON
32 Dumbuck Crescent, Dumbarton, Scotland G82 1EQ
Tel: 01389 763239
Mobile: 07763 982688
Email: dave.carson@blueyonder.co.uk
PROFILE
An experienced mechanical design engineer, focused and capable of working within project
timescales to a consistent degree of accuracy. A conscientious completer-finisher with end-to-end
project involvement and comprehensive ‘hands on’ experience. Appreciates the requirements of
cost-effective design with good knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials and assembly
criteria. Capable of quickly interpreting the design brief and working on own initiative, and responds
positively to pressure and fast moving circumstances. Articulate with good writing abilities, a
confident communicator with excellent people skills at all levels, both internal and external.
Committed to the team ethos with a firm work ethic and strong personal motivation. Possesses
good 2D and 3D CAD skills.
SUMMARY
• A time-served Mechanical CAD Designer/Draughtsman with extensive experience of design,
assembly and manufacturing techniques within the engineering industry.
• Possesses real-time experience of cost-effective ‘concept-to-market’ product design and release.
KEY SKILLS
• CAD/Computer Software:
- PRO-Engineer CREO 2.0 (current) - Part Modelling, Assembly, Drafting, Sheet Metal ,
- Piping & Illustrate Publishing
- AutoCAD & AutoCAD LT (current)- various releases in 2D and 3D.
- SDRC I-DEAS Master Series and TEAM CENTER.
- Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Project & Sharepoint software
- Business Management Systems including SAP, Movex, Impcon, Enovia, etc.,
• Technical/Design:
- Structural and framework assemblies and welded fabrications.
- Machined components including precision toleranced parts.
- Sheet metal components/castings/pipework and ducting.
- Drive trains/rotating elements/mechanisms and actuators/conveyor systems.
- Pneumatics/hydraulics/electrics.
- General arrangements, detail draughting and exploded assembly drawings.
- Engineering calculations, Bills of Material, change documentation and product & service
manuals and bulletins.
• Project Management/Production:
- End-to-end project management from concept stage to Production introduction.
- Site visits, prototype builds, testing and performance evaluation.
- Supplier and sub-contractor selection and liaison.
- Component, material and Production process specification and selection.
- Project recording and report generation for internal and external distribution.
- Problem identification, failure analysis, rapid response and corrective action
- Trained to Intermediate Level in Lean Manufacturing & Kaizen techniques

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CAREER HISTORY
AGGREKO MANUFACTURING, DUMBARTON Jan 2007 -Present
Current Position:- Project Engineer
• Currently within Manufacturing Support Group, technically supporting Production Builds and
Global Fleet customers on all nodes of Powered Generator products, Chillers, Transformers,
Ancillaries and Gas Trains.
• Originally member of team dedicated to the concept design, prototyping and resident
engineering of all mechanical design aspects of current and future specification containerised
High Horsepower (HHP) Generator Sets for the domestic and international temporary power
generation market.
• Design and specification of generator components, systems and container structures in
accordance with client specifications and international standards and legislation
• Project management and delivery remit with full and continuous liaison with external and
internal customers, test engineers and component suppliers both UK and overseas.
• Project-managed the design and installation of Gas Booster units required as part of a turnkey
Gas Power project supporting civil works on the 2012 London Olympic site.
• Production and maintenance of all engineering documentation relating to the HHP product
range.
TEREX EQUIPMENT LTD, NEWHOUSE, LANARKSHIRE Aug 2002-Jan 2007
Position on leaving:- Mechanical Design Engineer
• Producing 3D & 2D Cad design layouts and details and associated documentation relating to all
chassis, cab and mechanical sub-systems of off-highway earthmoving vehicles for the domestic
and international market.
• Member of Emissions & Soundpower team tasked with ensuring full legislative compliance
across the Terex range of Articulated and Rigid truck products.
• Particular responsibility for resident engineering and customer & field support issues.
• Involved in special order vehicle designs such as customised bodies and optional fitments, eg
coal hoppers, tailgates, truck heated bodies etc.,
• Previously member of small team charged with converting 2D CAD facility to full 3D capability.
CALEY OCEAN SYSTEMS LTD, EAST KILBRIDE, LANARKSHIRE Feb 2002 -Aug 2002
Position on leaving:- Design Draughtsman (Contract Position)
• Producing design and detail drawings of advanced handling systems for the offshore marine
industry, specifically articulating structures for the controlled launch and recovery of manned
submersibles.
TEKNEK ELECTRONICS LTD, INCHINNAN, RENFREWSHIRE Dec 1994-Feb 2002
Position on leaving:- CAD Designer
• Initially producing designs and documentation relating to advanced cleaning machines for the
PCB, printing, laminating and converting industries worldwide.
• On expansion of design group became member of small team dedicated to the successful design
and development of future product range, with primary personal responsibility for concept,
prototype and production of 3D modelling and draughting.

3. MOTOROLA LTD, EAST KILBRIDE, LANARKSHIRE Dec 1993-Dec 1994
Position on leaving:- Facilities Engineering Designer (Contract Position)
• Producing schematic and layout drawings for the installation and relocation of high integrity
semiconductor equipment.
PROCTOR & SCHWARTZ LTD, GLASGOW 1984-1993
Position on leaving:- Mechanical Designer
• Producing layout and detail drawings and documentation for mechanical aspects of polyester
film handling equipment and conveyor dryer machines for worldwide customer base.
• From 1989, personally responsible for on-time project management of multi-conveyor dryer
contracts for the food and process industries worldwide.
LEYLAND VEHICLES LTD, GLASGOW 1974-1984
Position on leaving:- Senior Designer
• Initially engaged in detail draughting of commercial vehicle components and compilation of
relevant issue documentation.
• Progression by promotions to Senior Designer, responsible for schematic and layout drawings of
chassis mechanical sub-systems, ie frame assemblies, steering, suspension, drive trains, engine
and cab mounts etc.,
Technician Engineer Apprentice: 1974-1977
• Successfully completed apprenticeship in conjunction with FE college attendance.
• On completion of broad-based in-house departmental training, retained as Detail Draughtsman
in Chassis Design Office.
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EDUCATION
1976-1978: Clydebank Technical College
1974-1976: Stow College of Engineering, Glasgow
1968-1974: Dumbarton Academy
QUALIFICATIONS
HNC (H1 Stage): Mechanical Engineering 1978
ONC: Mechanical Engineering 1976
SCE Higher: Five passes 1973/4
SCE Ordinary: Eight passes 1972
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING
• Various vocational training courses including Design for Manufacture & Assembly, Project Risk
Assessment, Vibration Analysis & Noise Testing.
• Certificated to Aggreko ‘Orange Belt’ intermediate standard in Lean Manufacturing Techniques.
PERSONAL DETAILS
• Nationality: British
• Driving Licence: Full
PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
• Regular writer on football-related topics for newspapers and magazines.
• After-dinner speaker and occasional contributor to weekly sports magazine show on local
commercial radio.

4. • Former Chairman of the Sons Supporters Trust, an independent organisation of football
supporters formed in support of Dumbarton Football Club.
REFERENCES
• References are available on request.