Dane Clarke - Mechanical Design Engineer, Special Machinery

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Sprockhövel, Germany

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Experience

Jan 2024 - Dec 2025

2 years

Mechanical Design Engineer

SUSS MicroTec

Independent work as a mechanical design engineer.
Design work in SolidWorks 2022.
Creation of drawings for assemblies and individual parts, taking surface finish, machining, and material into account.
3D design and new development of modules for manufacturing computer chips.
3D design and implementation of concepts in close coordination with the design team.
Design of an extraction system for solvents (acids and alkalis), focusing on cost reduction and automatic retention.
Use of 3D sketches to design hose routing.
Reading pneumatic diagrams and implementing them in CAD.
Development of a gas component plate for supplying four lines, including the integration of filters and design simplification.
Prototype construction and new development.
Import and further processing of STEP files.
3D design of E-cabinet equipment based on templates.
Use of the SAP and ECTR PLM systems for storing, copying, linking, attaching data, changing statuses, and versioning.
Creation of work lists, maintenance of material master data, and change numbers.
Structure maintenance and BOM export.
Work with transactions for changes, documents, and material masters.
Creation of layouts for complete systems and individual modules for internal coordination.

Jan 2024 - Dec 2024

1 year

Design Engineer

ALTEC Aluminium-Technik GmbH

Independent work as a design engineer.
Design work in Inventor.
Design and creation of drawings for access stairs, ramps, platforms, scaffolding, bridges, and roof work platforms.
Creation of drawings for existing assemblies and individual parts.
Creation of welding drawings.
Creation of bills of materials.
Work with the Vault data management system.

Jan 2024 - Dec 2024

1 year

Design Engineer

INTEC GMK GmbH

Independent work as a design engineer.
Design work in SolidWorks 2021 with my own license.
Creation of drawings for pressure vessels and base frames.
Checking drawings and quality assurance.
3D design of pressure apparatus and a diffuser for a turbine connection.
Design based on existing drawing specifications.
Database structure maintenance, including storing, copying, and linking data records.
Creation of work lists, structure maintenance, and bill of materials creation.
Maintenance and optimization of existing designs.

Jan 2023 - Dec 2025

3 years

Production Engineer

Swisslog GmbH KUKA-Group

Independent work as a production engineer.
Design work in SolidWorks 2019 and 2024.
Creation of drawings for roller conveyors and supports, as well as checking team members' drawings.
3D design of roller conveyors with drive roller (zone, frame, electrical parts) in accordance with the EN619 standard.
Design of straight conveyors, conveyors with transfer, diversion, feeding, and discharge, conveyors on lifts, curves, and standing as well as hanging supports.
3D design of roller conveyors without drive roller (zone, frame).
Checking the design in the 3D model.
Use of the Teamcenter 12 PLM system for storing, copying, linking, attaching data, changing statuses, and versioning.
Creation of work lists, structure maintenance, and checking items (main attributes and SAP attributes).
BOM export.
Reading layouts of complete systems and individual lines and deriving the relevant information for the design of the conveyors.
Use of AutoCAD for layout editing.
Maintenance and optimization of internal instructions.
Maintenance of several project-related Excel lists.
Creation of an Excel database for filtering existing transfers based on 13 parameters.

Jan 2023 - Dec 2023

1 year

Team Leader

All-Service Gebäudeservice GmbH

Independent work as a team leader.
Assignment of several subcontractors, including allocation of work areas and scheduling of assignments.
Coordination of assignments in consultation with cities and municipalities as customers.
Contact person for problem-solving during ongoing operations.
Organization and commissioning of the necessary work materials.
Planning and documentation of assignments.

Jan 2023 - Dec 2023

1 year

Design Engineer

Malek Brautech GmbH

Independent work as a design engineer in the field of conveyor technology.
Design in SolidWorks.
Design of infeed and outfeed roller conveyors, washing units, as well as emptying and filling units with protective covers.
Piping and welded construction (frame construction).
New development of a lifting beam with two lifting cylinders, integrated into the system for conveying barrels and designed as a lighter and more cost-effective concept.
Design of a tilting and lifting table with automatic barrel centering, integrated into the infeed roller conveyor and with an adjustable stop for common barrel sizes.
Design of systems for conveying beer barrels for cleaning and filling.
Creation of items in the PDM system.
Design of protective covers using ESG plastic.
Planning of infeed and outfeed sections using gravity roller conveyors.
Modular design for individual expansion according to customer requirements.

Jan 2023 - Dec 2023

1 year

Design Engineer

Mall + Herlan GmbH

Independent work as a design engineer.
Design in SolidWorks 2021.
Creation of drawings for machine covers and machine platforms/stages.
Design of stages made of IPB beams, chequer plates, railings, ladder connections and stage connecting bridges.
Maintenance of bills of materials.
Design and construction of stages and machine platforms (two times 8 m x 6 m, height 4 m) connected by a bridge.
Use of the Keytech PLM system for storing, copying, linking, attaching data, changing status, releasing and versioning.

Jan 2023 - Dec 2023

1 year

Technical Sales Specialist

ManOrga GmbH

Independent work as a technical sales specialist.
Preparation of quotations using OpenOffice and Microsoft Office.
Customer support including consulting, system explanations and preparation of inquiries.
Design of lightweight stages, shelving, heavy-duty shelving and mesh panels.
Use of customer-specific software (in French) for the design of stages (PF), shelving (Rayonnage) and mesh panels (Cloison).
Calculation and design of stages taking maximum values into account.
Calculation of the maximum load of individual shelves and shelf assemblies.
Development of a quotation template with controlled functions in Excel.
Documentation on a Windows server and in Jira.
Cooperation with the parent company in France.
Working languages English, French and German.
Creation of drawings in DraftSight (2D).

Jan 2022 - Dec 2023

2 years

Technical Product Designer

NKF Fördertechnik GmbH & Co. KG

Independent work as a technical product designer.
Design in SolidWorks 2020.
Design using 3D layout sketch control with the help of a layout part.
Creation of multi-part 3D assemblies in SolidWorks for vibratory conveying machines in special-purpose machine construction and steel substructures.
Creation of manufacturing and assembly drawings.
Creation of individual part and assembly bills of materials for machines and systems.
Copying assemblies using EPDM and subsequent modification.
Maintenance of the design database.
Creation of 2D drawings for the preparation of laser cutting sheets.

Jan 2022 - Dec 2022

1 year

Design Engineer

Mall + Herlan GmbH

Independent work as a design engineer.
Design in SolidWorks for the packaging industry.
Design of tube and can processing machines, including bypass designs and Distribution Units.
Maintenance of bills of materials.
Creation of functional layouts and P+I flow diagrams.
Design of welded constructions (frame structures) and stages/machine platforms.
Construction of covers using Bosch profiles.
Use of the Keytech PLM system for storing, copying, linking, attaching data, changing status, releasing and versioning.
Preparation of the tolerances used.
Optimization and improvement of existing design errors.
Design of chain guides under 50 m.

Apr 2020 - Present

6 years 6 months

Sprockhövel, Germany

Owner

ClarkeArmy

Managed the sole proprietorship ClarkeArmy as owner and self-employed designer.
Prepared quotations, cost calculations, and order planning.
Conducted negotiations with customers and acted as the direct contact throughout projects.
Managed projects, including the assignment and allocation of subcontractors as well as time management.
Handled bookkeeping and invoice preparation.
Designed vibrating conveyor machines for special-purpose machinery, steel structures (balconies, stairs, platforms, substructures), and can and tube conveying technology in SolidWorks.
Developed fender designs for private customers.
Applied 3D layout sketch control and modular design methods.
Created new SolidWorks file properties for parts, assemblies, and drawings.
Customized SolidWorks drawing frames with links to components and created SolidWorks templates (part, assembly, drawing, profiles, weldment sketches).
Created and linked bills of materials, and used the sheet metal and weldment tools in SolidWorks.
Created standardized blocks for drawings.
Set up a quality management system with final documentation on a small scale.
Maintained an Excel database with rules and formulas and created calculation models for screw design.
Worked according to customer requirements, including the use of customer-specific software.

Mar 2020 - Present

6 years 7 months

Germany

Volunteer

Foodsharing

Volunteered with Foodsharing.
Supported the organization and implementation of food rescue activities.
Contributed to reducing food waste and raising public awareness of sustainable food use.

Sep 2017 - Apr 2021

3 years 8 months

Recklinghausen, Germany

Mechanical Designer / Technical Product Designer

Cyrus GmbH Schwingtechnik

Worked as a mechanical designer and technical product designer in the field of vibration technology.
Managed individual machine projects, including customer contact, machine calculations and design, drafting, time management, and acceptance.
Worked closely with production planning.
Conducted functional tests and collision checks.
Coordinated with customers to analyze problems and find solutions.
Created Excel lists with formulas and rules to support projects.
Led error analysis and implemented corrective actions.
Served as the DIN standards representative.
Calculated vibrating conveyor machines and designed the springs used.
Designed using 3D layout sketch control with the help of layout parts.
Created multi-part 3D assemblies in SolidWorks for vibrating conveyor machines (special-purpose machinery), steel structures, and projection models.
Created and maintained master data in the Advanter ERP system (copying and newly creating items, maintaining bills of materials, releasing projects, assemblies, and spare parts).
Created and maintained master data in the EPDM system.
Derived production and assembly drawings as well as 2D individual part drawings.
Made drawing changes and created revisions.
Performed screw calculations and created individual part and assembly bills of materials for machines and systems.
Wrote operating and assembly instructions in German, English, and other languages.
Prepared risk assessments.
Took measurements at customer sites.
Copied assemblies in EPDM and then made adjustments.
Accepted the designed machines in production, including test runs and acceptance reports.
Used the SolidWorks sheet metal tool in designs.
Made drawing changes in CAD4U (2D).

Industry experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Construction, Food and Beverage, Transportation, and Professional Services.

Manufacturing

Construction

Food and Beverage

Transportation

Professional Services

Business area experience

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Experienced in Product Development, Project Management, Quality Assurance, Operations, Accounting, and Sustainability Management.

Product Development

Project Management

Quality Assurance

Operations

Accounting

Sustainability Management

Summary

As an ambitious design engineer, I have extensive experience with project processes in the field of special-purpose machine construction. My strengths include time management, maintaining an overview of project processes, and working with CAD. I am particularly motivated by new challenges.

Skills

Team Player
Flexible
Initiative
Resilient Under Pressure
Organizational Talent
Communication Skills
Open To Criticism
Eager To Learn
Structured
Assertive
Technical Understanding
Reliable
Goal-Oriented & Analytical Approach To Work
Project Management
3d Layout Sketch Routing
Customer Support
Technical Editing
Drawing Creation
Design Engineering
Solidworks
Epdm
Inventor
Sap
Ms Excel
Ms Word
Teamcenter
Ectr

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Advanced

Education

Sep 2017 - Jan 2020

Cyrus GmbH Schwingtechnik

Technical Product Designer · Recklinghausen, Germany · 1,7

Oct 2012 - Jun 2017

Bergische Universität Wuppertal

Mechanical Engineering · Wuppertal, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Sachkundenachweis §4 TierSchG

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 13

Experience in Manufacturing 9 y

Avg length 2 y 3 m

Longest experience 6 y 6 m

Global experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Mechanical Design Engineer, Design Engineer, Production Engineer

Main industries Manufacturing, Construction, Food and Beverage

Main business areas Product Development, Project Management, Quality Assurance

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 1

Profile

Member since

March 2024

Last update

September 2026

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Dane is based in Sprockhövel, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

Dane speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Advanced).

Dane has at least 9 years of experience. During this time, Dane has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 12 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 8 months. Note that Dane may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Dane would be well-suited for roles such as: Mechanical Design Engineer, Design Engineer, Production Engineer.

Dane's most recent position is Mechanical Design Engineer at SUSS MicroTec.

In recent years, Dane has worked for SUSS MicroTec, ALTEC Aluminium-Technik GmbH, INTEC GMK GmbH, Swisslog GmbH KUKA-Group, and All-Service Gebäudeservice GmbH.

Dane is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Food and Beverage, and Construction. Dane also has some experience in Transportation and Professional Services.

Dane is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Project Management, and Quality Assurance. Dane also has some experience in Operations, Sustainability Management, and Accounting.

Dane has recently worked in industries like Food and Beverage, Manufacturing, and Construction.

Dane has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Sustainability Management, and Product Development.

Dane holds a Bachelor in Technical Product Designer from Cyrus GmbH Schwingtechnik.

Dane has 1 certificate: Sachkundenachweis §4 TierSchG.

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