Alex Christensen

Design Engineer @ Tenderworks

About

Design Portfolio: alexdesign.org A highly skilled Lead Design Engineer with over 5 years of expertise in CAD marine design and upholstery. My experience encompasses designing and manufacturing a wide range of marine objects, including upholstery, boat parts, and stainless steel works. With over five years at "Interiors & Coverings," my Lead Design Engineer position developed into a role which included my successful leadership of all marine upholstery projects from initial design to final installation. During this time I have also played a key role in the business' management of sales, quoting and client and vendor relations. I finished working as Lead Design Engineer at Interiors & Coverings in April 2023 to travel, before ultimately wishing to relocate to Amsterdam, The Netherlands in August 2023. I am actively looking for work opportunities in the field of Design and am open to people contacting me via LinkedIn.

Country

New Zealand

City

Auckland

Industry

Design

Skill

SOLIDWORKS, Design Management, Rhino 3D, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Project Engineering, Communication, Workflow Management, Technical Training, Client Relations, Quote Preparation, Equipment Installation, Power Tools, Laser Cutting, Keyshot, CNC Manufacturing, Upholstery, 3D Scanning, Adobe Photoshop, 3D Printing

Experience

Design Engineer

Tenderworks

2023-9 - Present · 3 yrs 1 mo

Netherlands

Lead Design Engineer

Interiors & Coverings

2019-1 - 2023-4 · 4 yrs 4 mos

Auckland, New Zealand

Lead Design Engineer and upholsterer, responsible for managing all marine upholstery projects from initial design to final installation on behalf of the Company Director with a team of five. Duties included; - CAD measurement and design [softwares: Rhino, MPanel, Photoshop, Keyshot rendering software] - Site measuring using a pro-liner and 3D scanner - Installation of covers and interiors on super yachts - Detailed marine upholstery and trimming for luxury yachts and vehicles, including full renovations of 100ft + Azmuts and Nordhavns - Project management and coordination - Sales and client consultations including selection of fabrics, rendering of virtual concepts for client advertisements and price negotiations - Vendor relationship management with boat builders, painters, stainless fabricators and all other suppliers - Drafting and providing quotes for all projects - Material orders and budgeting - Team leadership, workflow management and upholstery training for 4 workshop staff and 1 office team member - CAD software training and supervision for new and junior employees - Trimming training and supervision for new and junior employees

Design Engineer

Interiors & Coverings

2017-9 - 2019-12 · 2 yrs 4 mos

Auckland, New Zealand

Design engineer and trainee upholsterer working directly with the Company Director to design and manufacture marine interiors and coverings. Duties included; - CAD measurement and design [softwares: Rhino, MPanel, Photoshop and Keyshot] - Installation of covers and interiors - Marine upholstery and trimming

Designer / Prototype Developer

Dot Dot Limited

2016-10 - 2019-3 · 2 yrs 6 mos

Auckland, New Zealand

Designing and manufacturing prototypes for Dot Dot Limited's VR and interactive installations. Duties included; - Client consultation and coordination - Concept development and CAD design - Manufacturing physical prototypes using 3D printing and carpentry etc.

Prop Designer and Developer

Wētā Workshop Ltd

2015-10 - 2016-3 · 6 mos

Wellington Region, New Zealand

Working across several teams within Weta Workshop supporting prop development for international films including Thor Ragnorok, Ghost in the Shell and Power Rangers. Duties included; - Building physical props using power tools such as; sanders, grinders, woodworking tools, drills etc. - Operating large machinery such as lathes, welders, laser cutters and CNC machinery - Air brushing and artistic decoration of props

Trades Assitant

Eastbay Engineering

2014-10 - 2015-3 · 6 mos

Whakatane, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Supporting tradespeople in a Metal Fabrication Workshop. Duties included; - Assisting tradesmen as required for their daily tasks - Operating power tools and machinery such as; lathes, welders, drill-presses, CNC machinery and hand tools