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Mechanical Design Engineer | Certified SOLIDWORKS Expert | Product Development | Machine Design | Manufacturing Engineering | DFM/DFA | CAD Automation | Generative AI-Assisted Workflows

About

I am a Certified SOLIDWORKS Expert and Mechanical Design Engineer with more than five years of UK industry experience delivering production-ready 3D CAD models, complex mechanical assemblies, manufacturing drawings, fabrication details, BOMs and technical documentation across structural steel, GRP products, moulded components, process equipment and consumer products. Across engineering consultancy and manufacturing environments, I have delivered 300+ drawing packs for 50+ clients across 10+ industries, progressing projects from initial concepts, site measurements and reverse engineering through to detailed mechanical modelling, fabrication drawings, engineering change control, DFM validation and shop-floor release. Most recently, I worked as a Mechanical Design Engineer / Technical Draughtsman within a multi-sector engineering consultancy. I led mechanical design, 3D modelling and fabrication-ready documentation for industrial access systems, platforms, walkways, guardrails, ship ladders, GRP enclosures, ultrasonic cleaning systems, architectural metalwork and bespoke mechanical assemblies. I also developed parametric SolidWorks models and DriveWorksXpress workflows to automate product-variant design and drawing generation, significantly accelerating project turnaround. My core technical capabilities cover SolidWorks, Siemens NX, AutoCAD, Fusion 360 and DriveWorks, with core strengths in 3D mechanical modelling, complex assembly design, weldments, sheet metal, GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, GA drawings, fabrication detailing, BOM management, revision control and Design for Manufacture (DFM). I complement my design engineering with practical shop-floor experience supporting CNC fabrication, dimensional inspection, mechanical assembly and prototype development. This hands-on background ensures my mechanical designs and production drawings are technically robust, accurate, cost-effective and realistic to manufacture. Alongside core mechanical design, I leverage CAD automation, engineering visualisation (SolidWorks Visualize / KeyShot) and generative AI-assisted workflows to streamline research, technical documentation, design communication and process optimisation. I am interested in opportunities as a Mechanical Design Engineer, Mechanical CAD Engineer, Product Design Engineer or Senior Mechanical Technician within manufacturing, fabrication, industrial machinery and heavy equipment engineering sectors. Portfolio: atifurqaan.qzz.io

Location

Greater Blackburn with Darwen Area

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Work experience

Design Engineer at Imagine Draughting Services Ltd., May 2021 - Jul 2026 · 5 yrs 3 mos, Blackpool, England, United Kingdom, SURPRO: Collaborate as a design engineer, specializing in the creation of walkways and ladders using galvanized or aluminium materials. Responsible for end-to-end project management, from initial modelling to on-site measurements and finalizing drawings for approval. Utilize expertise in manufacturing processes, attention to detail, 3D computer-aided design (CAD), 3D design, manufacturing drawings, bill of materials, engineering drawings, technical drawing, sheet metal, computer-aided engineering (CAE), analytical skills, calculations, engineering design, interpersonal skills, stainless steel, communication, model design. FIBAFORM Products Ltd: Serve as a Technical Design Engineer, overseeing the design lifecycle of GRP enclosures from concept approval to production. Actively engage with clients to understand their requirements and ensure designs meet specifications while coordinating with manufacturing teams for efficient execution. Possess proficiency in manufacturing processes, attention to detail, 3D computer-aided design (CAD), 3D design, manufacturing drawings, bill of materials, engineering drawings, technical drawing, sheet metal, computer-aided engineering (CAE), analytical skills, engineering design, interpersonal skills, communication, model design. Rosehill Polymers: Fulfill the role of a Technical Draftsman and Application Engineer, focusing on innovative automation concepts using SolidWorks macros. Drive the development of cutting-edge solutions, leveraging expertise in CAD software and hands-on experience in mechanical design to deliver impactful results. Specialize in manufacturing processes, attention to detail, 3D computer-aided design (CAD), 3D design, manufacturing drawings, bill of materials, injection moulding, engineering drawings, technical drawing, sheet metal, computer-aided engineering (CAE), analytical skills, engineering design, interpersonal skills, compression moulding, rapid prototyping, model design, product development.

Junior Solidworks Design Engineer at Outdoor Toys UK, Jan 2021 - May 2021 · 5 mos, Wales, United Kingdom, Outdoor play equipment manufacturer specialising in consumer and commercial recreational products. Reverse-engineered existing outdoor play equipment for market relaunch, measuring physical products, rebuilding CAD models, and issuing manufacturing drawings for supplier handover. Physically built and assembled a full-scale playground prototype on site, validating structural integrity, fit, and buildability against British Standards for safety-critical consumer products. Delivered market-ready product concepts under seasonal demand spikes, balancing stability, buildability, and cost within British Standards and manufacturing constraints.

Education

Master of Science - MS, Advanced Product Design Engineering, Kingston University

Software Development, Computer Software Engineering, Boolean UK