Noelle Sears
North Woodchester,Stroud
Summary
Accomplished engineer with expertise in advanced CAD software including SolidWorks, Inventor, CATIA, Creo, and AutoCAD. Proficient in FEA and CFD simulation, complemented by strong capabilities in MATLAB, LabVIEW, and MathCAD. Demonstrates excellence in data models and analysis using Excel, Sharepoint, Power BI, Power Query, Power Apps, and Dataverse. Skilled in business systems such as SAP and Mfg Pro. Adept at failure analysis and root cause investigation throughout the product lifecycle. Experienced in FMECA and reliability engineering with a focus on technical calculations to standards involving thermal, pressure, and flow dynamics. Holds formal training in Life Cycle Assessment analysis. Career goals include leveraging analytical skills to drive innovation in engineering solutions.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
2022
2022
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Design for Supply Chain
SLB Stonehouse Technology Center
2023 - 2025
- Achieved $120k (20%) NPD cost reduction (~$3M annual customer saving) through targeted value engineering and design optimisation.
- Produced and presented business-critical technical reports at key decision points to support cost, risk, and technical governance.
- Identification and implementation of digital continuous improvement projects within NPD and business center level to remove critical points of failure in processes and increase efficiency and accuracy of work.
Senior Mechanical Engineer
SLB Stonehouse Technology Center
2021 - 2023
- Global technical authority for drilling tool failures; delivered root cause analysis and reliability improvements
- Technical visits to customers to review processes and safety of critical tasks
- Mentoring & development of graduates and interns
R&D Design Engineer
LB Bentley
2017 - 2021
- Designed subsea valves to rigorous industry standards and customer specifications.
- Managed full lifecycle from concept, testing to production and delivery
- Led rollout of centralised engineering data management system.
- Resolved field reliability issues through structured engineering analysis & test
- Global trips to customers to develop relationships and discuss future technical requirements
- Mentoring of apprentices and STEM development with local colleges/schools
Design / Project Engineer
ASSA ABLOY
2015 - 2016
- Designed injection-moulded components (window hardware) and developed enhancements for existing product lines.
- Coordinated prototyping and testing to ensure compliance with functional and manufacturing requirements.
- Supported major customer acquisition through technical presentations and on-site support.
Thermal Design Engineer
API Heat Transfer
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Delivered 13 custom cooler designs for large diesel engines, conducting full thermal, flow and pressure analysis.
- Co-ordinated with the customer successfully to win the work.
- Led R&D reviews driving cost reduction and performance improvement initiatives.
- Automated engineering tools and templates to improve design consistency and productivity.
Project Design Engineer
Spirax Sarco
2006 - 2014
- Design and project delivery of electromechanical steam flowmeters
- Expert in ATEX Mechanical enclosure design
- Lead FMECA engineer across all NPD projects
- STEM ambassador for the Gloucestershire region
- Annual science festival stand development and presentation
Education
MSc Professional Engineering -
University of Derby
BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering - undefined
University of Derby
Advanced Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship - undefined
Spirax Sarco
01.2006 - 01.2009
Skills
- SolidWorks, Inventor, CATIA, Creo, AutoCAD
- FEA, CFD simulation
- MATLAB, LabVIEW, MathCAD
- Data models & analysis: Excel, Sharepoint, Power BI, Power Query, Power Apps, Dataverse
- Business systems: SAP, Mfg Pro, DDM
- Failure analysis & root cause investigation across full product lifecycle
- FMECA, reliability engineering
- Data analysis and evaluation
- Technical calculations to standards: Thermal, pressure, flow
- LCA – Life Cycle Assessment analysis formal training
Interests
Piano, sketching, wild swimming, outdoor activities, strength training, mindfulness, and supporting neurodiversity awareness, STEM promotion within schools, Mentoring,
Volunteering for Gloucester Feed the Hungry at their community cafe.
Two young children who i love adventuring with.
Key Attributes
- Personable
- Technical communicator
- Committed work ethic
- Detail driven
- Organized and proactive
- Works to critical timescales
Timeline
Design for Supply Chain
SLB Stonehouse Technology Center
2023 - 2025
Senior Mechanical Engineer
SLB Stonehouse Technology Center
2021 - 2023
R&D Design Engineer
LB Bentley
2017 - 2021
Design / Project Engineer
ASSA ABLOY
2015 - 2016
Thermal Design Engineer
API Heat Transfer
01.2014 - 01.2015
Advanced Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship - undefined
Spirax Sarco
01.2006 - 01.2009
Project Design Engineer
Spirax Sarco
2006 - 2014
BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering - undefined
University of Derby
MSc Professional Engineering -
University of Derby