Daniel Meggs
Armstrong Creek,VIC
Summary
Hardworking, passionate, qualified mechanic with strong organisational skills and attention to detail. Over 14 years experience in Australian motorsport, Automotive and Aerospace manufacturing with a focus on quality, reliability and meeting performance goals. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in a new role within BAA.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Aerospace Tradesperson
Boeing Aerostructures Australia
12.2022 - Current
- Member of the 787 Aileron team performing various tasks to successfully assemble Aileron flaps to the highest quality standard.
- Collaborated with Engineering team to successfully implement a new and challenging design process into the current build format.
- Read and interpret HMS work instructions to ensure the build is strictly assembled in accordance with guidelines.
- Liaise with quality inspectors to identify and resolve build issues.
- Assisted in designing custom tooling for safer work practices.
- Trained fellow team members and apprentices ensuring safety and quality standards are met.
Sub Assembly Manager
Team 18
08.2018 - 10.2022
- Efficiently managed department, ensuring components and systems were competition ready and to the highest possible standard.
- Implemented component lifing records and servicing plans to aid in component allocation for maximum performance and reliability, whilst meeting strict deadlines.
- Successfully diagnosed and resolved issues with the Engineering department to maximise reliability and performance with new and existing components/systems.
- Lead fellow technicians and apprentices in the completion of required tasks. Providing training in updated procedures and assembly methods.
- Liaised with management to ensure budget requirements are planned for and met.
- Achieved strong positions within championships, including multiple podiums and top 5 finishes.
- Performed Non destructive testing to ensure components were serviceable and to aid in preventative maintenance.
Transmission Technician
Holinger Engineering
07.2016 - 08.2018
- Performed transmission and driveline servicing, inspecting, testing and assembling in accordance with build procedures and deadlines.
- Collaborated with engineers to ensure production requirements were met, along with new product introduction and current product issues and improvement.
- Implemented testing and inspection techniques to ensure quality control and component reliability.
Sub Assembly Manager
Lucas Dumbrell Motorsport
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Managed department, ensuring components and systems were competition ready to the highest possible standard.
- Oversaw componentry stock, designation and servicing for maximum performance and reliability in accordance with racing timeline.
- Liaised with engineers to resolve technical issues and efficiently implement new components and systems.
- Delivered training to fellow technicians in related tasks.
Sub Assembly Technician
Brad Jones Racing
01.2010 - 12.2013
- Serviced and prepared all major components for competition to highest possible standard, whilst meeting strict deadlines.
- Organised and prioritised components for maximum performance and reliability using digital platforms.
- Efficiently introduced new specification componentry and systems in accordance with category wide technical upgrade.
- Achieved multiple wins and top 5 finishes.
Apprentice Technician
Walkinshaw Performance
02.2008 - 01.2010
- Efficiently prepared racecar chassis for competition, meeting strict deadlines whilst learning new skills and procedures.
- Achieved two race wins and multiple top 10 finishes.
Education
Automotive Mechanical Technology AUR30405 -
Chisholm Institute TAFE
Dandenong, VIC12.2012
Diploma Motorsports Technology -
Wodonga TAFE
Wodonga, VICSkills
- Understanding and implementation of correct work practices in Aerospace assembly
- Race/Road vehicle maintenance and preparation
- Mechanical systems, component overhaul and testing
- Component lifing and service planning procedures
- Mechanical fault finding and diagnosis
- Providing training and up skilling for new and experienced staff
- Strong organisational skills, both physically and across digital platforms
- Proficient use of computer programs including HMS and Microsoft Office software
- Understanding and interpreting engineering drawings and manuals
- Precision measuring and recording
- Non-destructive testing and inspection methods
- Parts ordering and stocktaking
- Understanding and implementing EHS safety measures and safe work practices
Timeline
Aerospace Tradesperson
Boeing Aerostructures Australia
12.2022 - Current
Sub Assembly Manager
Team 18
08.2018 - 10.2022
Transmission Technician
Holinger Engineering
07.2016 - 08.2018
Sub Assembly Manager
Lucas Dumbrell Motorsport
01.2015 - 01.2016
Sub Assembly Technician
Brad Jones Racing
01.2010 - 12.2013
Apprentice Technician
Walkinshaw Performance
02.2008 - 01.2010
Automotive Mechanical Technology AUR30405 -
Chisholm Institute TAFE
Diploma Motorsports Technology -
Wodonga TAFE
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