Alexander Colledge
About Alexander Colledge
Alexander Colledge is a Graduate Detail Design Engineer specializing in marine engineering, currently employed at Belcan UK. He has a background in mechanical engineering and experience in producing isometric drawings and solving electrical design issues.
Work at Belcan
Alexander Colledge is currently employed at Belcan UK as a Graduate Detail Design Engineer in the Marine sector. He has held this position since 2022, working in Blantyre, Scotland. In this role, he addresses electrical design challenges, focusing on routing efficiency and containment overfills. He also determines cable mitigations for high voltage cable baskets. His responsibilities include producing isometric drawings for manufacturing and installation across electrical, piping, and outfit disciplines.
Previous Experience at Gyrodata
Prior to his current role, Alexander worked at Gyrodata as a Calibration Technician from 2019 to 2022. His tenure lasted three years in Aberdeen, Scotland. In this position, he gained experience that contributed to his technical skills and understanding of engineering principles relevant to his current role.
Career at McDonald's
Alexander's early work experience includes a position at McDonald's, where he served as a Crew Member from 2016 to 2017 in Galashiels, Scotland. He later advanced to the role of Crew Trainer from 2017 to 2019 in Aberdeen, Scotland. His time at McDonald's provided him with foundational skills in teamwork and customer service.
Education and Expertise
Alexander Colledge studied at the University of Aberdeen, where he earned a Master of Engineering (MEng) degree in Mechanical Engineering with Management from 2017 to 2022. His academic background has equipped him with a strong foundation in engineering principles, which he applies in his current role in marine design. He is proficient in CAD software, including FORAN and SolidWorks, and has experience with FEA packages such as Ansys and Flexcom.
Specialization in Structural Analysis
In his professional capacity, Alexander specializes in structural analysis, ensuring that marine equipment and ship structures can endure shock conditions without failure or fatigue. He is responsible for delivering design guidance for seats that fail under specified loads, demonstrating his focus on safety and reliability in marine engineering.