James Blyde
About James Blyde
James Blyde is a Senior CAD & PDM Admin and Senior Mechanical Engineer at Smiths Detection, where he has worked since 2020. He has a background in mechanical engineering and has held various roles in design and engineering across multiple companies, including Johnson Controls and DENIOS UK.
Current Role at Smiths Detection
James Blyde serves as a Senior CAD & PDM Admin at Smiths Detection since 2020. His responsibilities include managing computer-aided design (CAD) systems and product data management (PDM) processes. He also holds the position of Senior Mechanical Engineer at the same company, where he applies his engineering expertise to support product development and design initiatives. His role is critical in ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of design workflows within the organization.
Previous Experience at Johnson Controls
James Blyde worked at Johnson Controls as a Design Engineer for two months in 2018, based in Halesowen, West Midlands. He later served as a Regional Design Engineer from 2018 to 2020, where he contributed to various design projects over a two-year period. His experience at Johnson Controls provided him with valuable insights into design engineering practices in a corporate environment.
Educational Background in Mechanical Engineering
James Blyde studied Mechanical Engineering at the University of Wolverhampton, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) from 2011 to 2017. He further advanced his education by obtaining a Master of Engineering (MEng) at Birmingham City University from 2019 to 2021. He is currently pursuing a Chartered Engineer (CEng) Masters degree at Birmingham City University, which reflects his commitment to professional development in the engineering field.
Diverse Professional Background
James Blyde has a diverse professional background that includes roles in fire and security design, particularly in prison security design. He has also gained experience in software and services sales, customer support, site surveying, and network support and design. This varied experience has equipped him with a broad skill set applicable to multiple aspects of engineering and design.
Career Progression and Roles
James Blyde's career includes significant roles at Smiths Detection, where he worked as a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer from 2017 to 2018 and as a Senior Mechanical Engineer in 2016 while subcontracted from SOLID Applications. He also worked as a Draughtsman at DENIOS UK in 2014 and as a Team Leader at DX (Group) plc from 2012 to 2014. His career trajectory showcases a steady advancement in engineering roles, emphasizing his expertise in mechanical design and engineering.