Jul 2006 - Nov 2006
Internship at GE

GE Plastic, Bergen op Zoom NL

During the second half of my year in Holland I was employed for a four month Internship at the Design and Engineering Department of GE Plastics European headquarters. During the internship I worked on a number of individual and group projects both in-house and externally. The nature of the company meant the projects ranged dramatically from the full tear down and redesign of a washing machine to the creation of a gig for shock and chemical testing of a plastic glazing part for an automotive designer. The internship enhanced my ability to work at a professional level with multiple project running parallel, international collaboration, working needing to be to manufacturing standards and requiring professional standards of work, presentation and attitude at all times.

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Barco Box
A collaboration project looking at different hinging options for an electro magnetic radiation proof circuit box, made from glass fibre reinforced PC. The Designs were presented for approval, modelled in Solidworks and went into manufacture.
Gov Sec
Design, development and programming of an online interactive ordering form for the GE Government Securities Sales Team. Design and posted in Adobe ActiveX.
DAF Truck Project
Design and Presentation of alternative manufacturing processes for the re-design of the front quarter panel of a Mid-wieght truck for Dutch automotive manufacturer DAF. Looking at cost and process saving opportunities that could arise through a two-shot moulding process.
Solace Water Heater
Full tear down and redesign of two Solace Water Heaters. Looking at all possibilities for the use of GE plastics in the Machine.
DMX
Design of sales brochure and graphic identity for new Lexan DMX polymer.
Glazing Jig
3D modelling of a jig to be used for various pressure and chemical testing of a roof glazing part for a Japanese automotive manufacturer. The which was to be CNC milled in stainless steel needed to perfectly fit the contours and outer rim of the double curvature roof part.
Philishave
Design and presentation of a value adding PP replacement packaging for Philips Philishave. Modelled from a single mould with living hinges and accompanied with a story board and sale presentation.
M14 Fender
Design for a Plastic-Metal replacement of the front quarter panel for a Janpanese automotive manufacturer. Looking at how to incorporate the structural supports, attachments and fitting in the Plastic design, with careful consideration of thermal expansion and warpage.
Shock Absorber
3D Modelling of a shock absorber part to minimise material usage.
Street Lamp
Plastic – Metal Replacement of the outer shell and glazing for the design of the major street light provider in Spain. Sale presentation and design for manufacture.
White Knight
Full tear down and redesign of two White Knight Tumble dryers. Looking at all possibilities for the use of GE plastics in the Machine.