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Leigh Tidman

Taumarunui

Summary

I am a very experienced Sheet Metal Engineer with over 30 years of experience. In the past I have worked for an engineering firm (Professional Stainless Engineering) in Tauranga Designing and building super yachts and high end stainless, aluminium projects. I have also worked for Reg Cook at Cook Motor Racing (CMR), designing and building racer cars. I have Spent time working overseas in the USA and Mexico for Intec Pacific, installing large refrigeration systems. I am hard working, flexible and reliable. I pride myself of delivering quality outcomes at the highest level. Attention to detail is important to me. I have a proven ability to work autonomously, manage time effectively and support customers in decision making, driving successful project results.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Sheet Metal Engineer

Garry Kidd Engineering
, Taumarunui
09.2004 - Current
  • Designed and implemented engineering solutions for client projects.
  • Assisted in developing technical documentation for project specifications.
  • Supported quality assurance processes through systematic testing protocols.
  • I work autonomously, arranging all my own jobs, quotes, and pricing of materials.
  • Support customers with decision making around their projects, helping to achieve the best outcomes.

Education

Sheet Metal Engineering

Manakau Polytech
Auckland
12-1989

Skills

  • Engineering design
  • Project specifications
  • Quality assurance
  • Material pricing
  • Customer support
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Effective communication
  • Time management
  • Team collaboration
  • Decision making
  • Critical thinking
  • Machine learning
  • Material selection
  • Product development
  • Collaborative design
  • Project estimation
  • Design troubleshooting
  • Design development
  • Cost analysis

Affiliations

  • I have built several karts and motorbikes and I have won several New Zealand titles in both karts and road racing motorbikes
  • I have just completed a full restoration of a classic car in my spare time
  • I love to travel, go on bush walks with the dog
  • I keep myself very fit
  • I do a lot of trail bike riding

Timeline

Sheet Metal Engineer

Garry Kidd Engineering
09.2004 - Current

Sheet Metal Engineering

Manakau Polytech
Leigh Tidman