Douglas Craigen
Rigs Design Engineer @Rolls-Royce
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WORK HISTORY
Rigs Design Engineer @Rolls-Royce
Bristol, GB
My responsibilities include:• Leading the design and validation of rig test vehicles for the development of gas turbine technology, ensuring alignment with technical and project requirements.• Acting as both a design engineer and design auditor, producing in-house design solutions and overseeing the delivery of design work packages in the supply chain through detailed design audits.• Managing rig design projects through a gated technical approval process, ensuring compliance with technical directives, quality standards, and project timelines.• Collaborating with project engineers, customers, suppliers, and technical specialists to deliver robust technical solutions that meet the requirements of rig test vehicles.• Championing best practices in rig vehicle design and contributing to process improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing team efficiency and the overall quality of output.
EDUCATION
The Downs School & Sixth Form, Berkshire
A-Level, Physics, Maths, Economics
Weston College Group
EAL Level 2 Diploma in, Aerospace and Aviation Engineering
Weston College Group
EAL Level 4 Diploma in, Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing
University of the West of England
BEng (Hons), Aerospace Engineering
ABOUT DOUGLAS CRAIGEN
I’m a highly driven and ambitious design engineer with 5 years’ experience in the aerospace industry, and a strong technical foundation across the design, development, manufacture, and testing of advanced gas turbine technologies.In my current role, I am responsible for the design and validation of rig test vehicles that support the development of gas turbine technology. I deliver in-house design solutions and oversee design work packages across our supply chain through detailed design audits, collaborating closely with project engineers, customers, and suppliers to ensure compliance with technical standards, regulations, and timelines.This hands-on experience has given me a deep understanding of rigs across all engine subsystems and the ability to develop bespoke solutions for complex engineering challenges.
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