peter chandler

About

A chartered mechanical engineer who is totally committed and hard working. I strive to push boundaries, make significant contributions to tasks, and improve existing processes. I possess an analytical mind, and am able to consider a range of arguments systematically and logically. I enjoy working in roles that continually challenge me, where I can continually learn new things, push my abilities, and importantly add value.

Country

united kingdom

City

sandwell

Industry

aviation & aerospace

Skill

mechanical engineering, green belt, spatial design, steel structures, cad/cam software, integration, nx 6, technical standards, design drawings, nuclear power plants, design engineering, matlab, minitab, six sigma, autocad, simulink, vba, process improvement, teamwork, nuclear engineering, deadline driven, testing

Experience

summer intern

cambridge environmental research consultants

2010-7 - 2010-8 · 2 mos

* Discovered bugs in the product, developed new testing software and versatile analysis tools, created a new interface for testing software. * Gained a detailed understanding of a problem and used independent thinking to devise a quicker and more flexible solution. * Provided input into the future development of the project. * Independently learnt new computing skills to allow for increased automation of the process.

summer intern

qed structures

2008-7 - 2008-8 · 2 mos

* Adapted existing knowledge and applied it to new situations. * Improved ability to work within a team to numerous deadlines. * Gained experience in the design of structural components and CAD manipulation.

summer intern

innovia technology

2009-7 - 2009-8 · 2 mos

* Worked as part of a small team. Used judgement to work independently to an open brief. * Used systematic skills to thoroughly research topics. * Enhanced my ability to present information in forms ranging from a technical booklet to verbal presentations. * Used creative skills to present thinking processes. Applied engineering knowledge and judgement to find approximate solutions to new problems.

design engineer - nuclear industry

rolls-royce

2013-4 - 2016-4 · 3 yrs 1 mo

* I worked on the design and manufacture of parts for a Pressurised Water Reactor (PWR). Key aspects of my role included: * Completed the design for a large steel component * Supported design for manufacture improvements and managed change * Oversaw analysis tasks performed to justify the component * Developed safety arguments to support component safety justifications * Managed interfaces with the manufacturer and our customer * Managed and planned the teams tasks, reported progress and monitored risks

Education

brighton hove and sussex sixth form college

mathematics

2005-1 - 2007-1 · 2 yrs 1 mo

4 A levels at grade A - Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics & Geography. 1 AS level at grade A - Business Studies.

university of cambridge

engineering

2007-1 - 2010-1 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Sidney Sussex Badminton Captain - 2 Years Sidney Sussex Boat Club Treasurer - 1 Year Courses Included: 3 Vibration modules, Mechanics of solids, Continuum mechanics, Finite element methods, Machine design, Material processes and design, Composite materials, Structural analysis and stability. Other courses taken give me a broad grounding in many areas useful for multidisciplinary projects. Activities and Societies: Sidney Sussex Boat Club, Sidney Sussex Badminton Club

university of cambridge

engineering

2010-1 - 2011-1 · 1 yr 1 mo

My master’s project investigated the rolling resistance of a solar racing car. This involved organising and carrying out testing at a local airfield, data analysis and simulation work. Activities and Societies: Sidney Sussex Boat Club, Sidney Sussex Badminton Club