MAYA PATEL
Maya Patel
BEng Product Design Engineer
Loughborough University Graduate
I am dedicated, hardworking and execute tasks in a timely manner and to the best of my ability. I am keen and fast learner and am motivated to solve complex engineering problems and am driven by the execution and creation of innovative products. I am a diligent and proactive Product Design Engineering graduate with hands-on experience in manufacturing and customer service, known for precision and efficiency in problem solving.
Work Experience
September 2024 - Present
September 2022 - September 2024
August 2021 - July 2022
July 2020 - July 2021
December 2018 - July 2020
July 2016 - August 2016
Dimensional Systems Integration Engineer – Jaguar Land Rover, Gaydon
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Ensured the dimensional integration of the Underbody System and design, with the use of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), to enable quality during the assembly process.
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Liaised with suppliers, and across various disciplines including design and manufacturing to identify and resolve any problems, with the use of data analysis.
Manufacturing Engineering and Operations Graduate – Jaguar Land Rover, Gaydon
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Joined the Graduate Early Careers Scheme, gaining experience in Dimensional Systems Integration, Crafted Quality and Human Factors.
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Represented the company at Loughborough Careers Fair, engaging with future graduates and undergraduates and promoting company opportunities.
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Successfully completed the Ashorne Hill Development Programme, enhancing skills in:
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Personal Skills Development – communications skills and working in teams,
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Self-Management – project management, personal effectiveness, coaching and presentation skills,
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Effective Business Techniques – decision making, problem solving, and conflict management,
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Business Skills – techniques to lead, strategic thinking and change management.
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Shop Supervisor - Loughborough University Students Union
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Delegated tasks with other team members to keep the shop floor organised at all times
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Provided shopping advice and recommendations to customers and addressed their complaints and inquiries
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Processed customer payments and prioritised tasks to maximise efficiency each work shift
Manufacturing Engineer - AWE, Aldermaston, Reading
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Worked on upgrading legacy documentation to a modern process to allow for streamlined production processing. This was done using Team Center to access, improve and implement processes so they are more efficient and produce less waste
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Gained an understanding of the manufacturing framework by shadowing work processing on the production floor to observe processes and speak with operators
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Taken part and lead reviews to take products from concept design through to Critical Design Review for new tooling
Part-time Server - Dabeli Hut, Harrow, London
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Efficiently making and serving street food to customers where I regularly managed the service independently and strived to maintain a great level of customer satisfaction
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The role has helped me to develop my communication skills with a wider range of audience, work closely in a small team, increased my customer awareness. It has also challenged me to work under pressure during busy periods and understand the importance of prioritising the tasks in hand to complete them effectively
Maths Tutor - First Class Learning, Harrow, London
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Focused on helping students above the age of 6 to improve their Maths skills following the national curriculum
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Enabled me to learn the importance of patience and discretion, when working with varying age groups
Key Projects
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Final Year Project – Design and demonstrate SMART pliers for fitting hose clips at Toyota UK
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Application of Product Design
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Ergonomics and Visualisation
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A - Level Design and Technology Projects
Toyota UK use Pokayoke Pliers to detect the fitting of hose clips. This project aims to improve the unreliability of the pliers through different detection methods and prototyping.
Design consultancy Sagentia, tasked the group to design a device in a group which increases medical compliance for pill consumption, physical rehabilitation, or any other prescribed course of treatment.
NX11 and visualisations skills were used to draw and create 3D models of household objects in a realistic environment.
Two projects were completed during my A-Levels both of which were focused on kids, ensuring the product was safe for them to use.
Qualifications, Interests and Awards
KHO KHO
LAMDA
PIANO