MEng Mechanical Engineering – Materials stream (2:1)

Home address: 30 Wyllen Close, Bethnal Green, London, E1 4HQTelephone: 07850445227Email: thomas.arnold22@gmail.com

Skills profile

- Prepared and presented technical presentations using PowerPoint and ‘Prezi’ for a detailed competitor analysis whilst working for Cummins. As well as individual projects and group projects in working environments and whilst at university.

- Experience of dealing effectively with a wide range of customers through working at Morgan Sindall Professional Services, FuturEnergy and Cummins Generator Technologies.

- Developed succinct report writing skills from working at Morgan Sindall Professional Services from calculation work and creating project specifications. In addition to this, I wrote a detailed design file for a wind turbine whilst working at FuturEnergy as part of an accreditation submission for the wind turbine.

- From work experience I have gained good initiative and will endeavour to find solutions that are not readily available to ensure a task is completed effectively, which I built on during my internship at Cummins Generator Technologies where I completed a competitor analysis.

- Experience on a Ministry of Defence project whilst working at Morgan Sindall Professional Services has provided me with a thorough and methodical work ethic.

- Excellent team work skills developed from work experience and furthered whilst at university.

- Proficient in using ProE, Creo, Matlab, Microsoft Excel and Photoshop.

- Extensive lab work in making and processing polymers and oxide glasses as part of my fourth and final year project involving the manufacture of fiber optics via extrusion(Overall mark – 72%)

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Thomas Arnold

Curriculum Vitae

Education2010 – 2014: The University of NottinghamMEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering (Materials)Degree classification 2:13 rd and 4 th Year Modules (grades)

Group Design and Make (73%), Models and Modes of Failure (80%), Management Studies 2 (61%), Computer Modelling Techniques (73%), Introduction to Transport Materials (70%), Energy Efficiency for Sustainability 2 (66%), Fibre Reinforced Composites Engineering (66%), Stress Analysis Techniques (66%) and Processing of Engineering Alloys (59%).

MEng Individual Project (72%), Advanced Materials (73%), Advanced Technology Review (73%), Sustainable Energy Futures (69%), Conservation and Recycling of Materials (68%), Integrated Systems Analysis (66%), Introduction to Turbulence and Turbulent Flows (65%), MM4AER Aerodynamics (62%), Rapid Product Development (50%).

2006 – 2010: South Birmingham College – NC and HNC in Building Services Engineering:

Double Distinction award

Work experience

Position –Graduate Mechanical Engineer September 2014 – Present

Following graduating from University, I was offered a position at Morgan Sindall Professional Services in the Mechanical design department, based in London. Since returning to Morgan Sindall, I have been working on a Crossrail project, carrying out calculations, preparing drawings and supporting programme planning roles. I have also joined the IMechE chartership scheme and aim to become a chartered engineer within the next 3 to 4 years through the involvement of complex and dynamic projects at Morgan Sindall.

Position – Undergraduate in Global Operations June 2013 – August 2013

I completed a 10 week placement at CGT working in the Global Operations department. I was assigned the task of completing a competitor analysis in regard to manufacturing capabilities, concentrating on levels of automation and company global trends. The experience at CGT was invaluable, as I was working

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across departments to obtain information as well as extensive time on the factory floor to gain thorough understanding of the manufacturing processes. On my final day of the placement, I presented my findings to senior members of the company in an hour long presentation including questions. The work I carried out at CGT improved my research, communication and presentations skills. The feedback from the presentation was hugely positive, with subsequent actions following including discussions for improved R&D facilities.

Position – Undergraduate Mechanical Engineer July 2012 – September 2012

During the summer of 2012, I worked for a small wind turbine manufacturing company. They were preparing to launch their new 11kW turbine and were at the latter stage of the development when I joined. During my time at FuturEnergy, I wrote a design file for the wind turbine to prove its safety, structural and fatigue performance as well as predicted performance and annual output of the wind turbine. By the end of my placement with FuturEnergy I had completed the design file for the wind turbine, had involvement with the control philosophy for the wind turbine and developed numerous business-wise skills. This data was then used as part of the wind turbine’s submission for accreditation.

Position – Trainee Mechanical Services Engineer July 2006 – August 2010

I completed an apprenticeship in Mechanical Services Engineering after finishing my GCSE’s. During the apprenticeship I attended college one day a week to obtain a National Certificate and a Higher National Certificate in Building Services Engineering which was mechanically biased.

Personal interests I enjoy white water kayaking and prior to university regularly coached groups of 11-16 year olds on flat water. I also participated in annual races in Axmouth and Stratford upon Avon. During University I continued to be involved with other water sports including wind surfing which I continue to partake in following graduation in 2014.

References

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James Chorley  CEng MCIBSESenior EngineerMorgan Sindall Professional Services Ltd20 Timothy's Bridge Road,Stratford-upon-Avon,Warwickshire,CV37 9NJTel 01789 204288Fax 01789 413667

Steven Grace PGBU Global Manufacturing Engineering Manager Cummins Power Generation Business Unit Fountain Court,Lynch Wood,Peterborough,PE2 6FZTel +44 (0) 1780 686 210 Mob +44 (0) 7920 292 166 

Peter OsborneManaging DirectorFuturEnergy LtdEttington Park,Stratford on Avon,Warwickshire,CV37 8BTTel  01789 450280DD 01789 451074Mob  07748 335888Fax  01789 450916

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