Bigge AFRD

Product Development

In my capacity as the Lead Designer for the world's largest crane tailored for the construction of nuclear power plants, featuring an astounding lift capacity of 7,500 tons (equivalent to 15 million pounds or approximately 681 school buses), my role entailed a multifaceted array of responsibilities.

I closely collaborated with the lead engineer to conceptualize and develop the initial design concept, meticulously aligning it with the project's specific requirements and overarching objectives. My oversight extended to managing a diverse team, comprised of five in-house designers and four external consultants, ensuring smooth coordination, optimal workflow, and consistently high-quality design outcomes.

An integral aspect of my role was to establish and maintain the project's organizational structure, part numbering scheme, and standard operating procedures, enhancing overall project efficiency and standardization. This structure facilitated effective collaboration with engineers, foundries, and fabricators, enabling the optimization of design elements, particularly in castings and steel fabrications, to meet the highest industry standards for performance and safety.

Employing digital prototyping techniques, I iteratively improved the final part and assembly designs, enhancing their performance, functionality, and manufacturability. I was also entrusted with the crucial responsibility of thoroughly reviewing and approving 2D Computer-Aided Design (CAD) drawings, ensuring design precision, compliance, and adherence to specifications. Throughout this pivotal role, I remained committed to achieving the successful design and execution of this groundbreaking project, consistently demonstrating precision, collaborative expertise, and innovative problem-solving throughout the project's lifecycle.