Mechanical Engineer

Erik
Tapsonyi

I design practical mechanical systems from concept through manufacture, installation and real-world operation.

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Engineering with a practical mindset.

I’m a mechanical engineer who enjoys turning ideas into practical, well-considered designs. My experience covers industrial mechanical systems, fluid handling and dosing equipment, with work spanning concept development, 3D modelling, detailed drawings and component selection through to installation and commissioning.

What I enjoy most is the connection between design and real-world performance. I like understanding why a system behaves the way it does, working through the details and finding improvements that make it more reliable, easier to manufacture or simpler to maintain. Working alongside workshop and site teams has shaped the way I approach design, keeping access, assembly and everyday use in mind.

Outside engineering, I enjoy active sports, strength training and travelling, especially the chance to experience different cultures and discover new places. I also have a particular interest in automotive technology, motorsports and product development, and how mechanical ideas become practical products.

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CAD & assemblies

Autodesk Inventor (advanced) and SolidWorks.

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Engineering design

Mechanical system design, 3D assemblies, manufacturing drawings, GD&T and DFM/DFA principles.

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Fluid systems

Pressure and flow calculations, component sizing, pump and valve selection, and chemical compatibility.

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Materials

Sheet metal, stainless steel, plastics and composites including carbon fibre and fibreglass.

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Documentation

Technical specifications, BOM creation and management, version control and PLM workflows.

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Site & testing

Installation support, commissioning, inspections, pressure testing and mechanical troubleshooting.

Aug 2023 — Present United Kingdom

Mechanical Design Engineer

Chemdose Ltd.

Act as the company’s primary mechanical engineer for day-to-day project delivery, taking ownership of projects from initial concept through detailed design, manufacture, installation and commissioning. Work independently, with director-level engineering review where required.

Design and develop mechanical assemblies and fluid handling systems for industrial chemical dosing applications using Autodesk Inventor. Produce general arrangements, manufacturing drawings and assembly documentation incorporating GD&T principles.

Develop technical specifications, select pumps, valves and hoses, and carry out pressure, flow and sizing calculations. Support fabrication, installation and commissioning through to inspections and pressure testing.

Troubleshoot operating issues in dosing systems, then refine pipework layouts, supports and hose sizing to improve reliability, pump priming and powder transfer.

Autodesk Inventor Mechanical Design Fluid Systems GD&T Commissioning
Jul 2021 — Sep 2021 Hungary

Mechanical Engineer Trainee

Magnus Aircraft Ltd.

Modelled aircraft components and assemblies in 3D CAD and produced manufacturing and assembly drawings. Assisted with composite structural layouts and supported prototype assembly and mechanical testing.

Composites Prototyping Testing Manufacturing
Apr 2020 — Sep 2020

Project Management Intern

Wade Bau Ltd.

Supported construction project delivery through progress monitoring, material procurement and quality assurance. Helped coordinate site teams and clients, prepare tenders and report project status.

Project Coordination Procurement Quality Assurance

Projects shaped by real constraints.

Mechanical design, system integration and practical problem-solving, from industrial dosing equipment to an academic vehicle concept.

3D CAD model of the lime dosing cabinet, pumps and pipework
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Lime Dosing Cabinet

Compact equipment integration balancing chemical compatibility, maintenance access, pipe routing, fabrication constraints and operator usability.

Mechanical Design Inventor DFM
Complete single-skid liquid polymer batching and dosing assembly
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Polymer Batching and Dosing

Liquid polymer batching and dosing systems, with pipework improvements to resolve pump priming issues and simplify assembly and installation.

System Layout Pipework Integration
Isometric CAD view of the Ferric Chemcube 20000 interior, tanks and access platform
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Ferric Sulphate Dosing Packages

Mechanical design of ferric sulphate dosing packages for water-treatment applications.

Mechanical Design Dosing Equipment System Layout
Isometric CAD view of the radioactive effluent treatment unit interior and batching equipment
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Radioactive Effluent Treatment

A team project to design a polymer batching and dosing system for a nuclear decommissioning application.

Polymer Batching Dosing Systems Nuclear Decommissioning
CAD model of the autonomous campus electric vehicle concept
05 / University of Leeds · 2022

Autonomous Campus EV

A multidisciplinary concept project combining chassis layout in SolidWorks with feasibility calculations for energy demand and drivetrain sizing.

SolidWorks Chassis Layout Feasibility
University of Leeds MSc Automotive Engineering · Merit
Coventry University BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering · 2:1
ECITB CCNSG Safety Passport
EUSR National Water Hygiene Card
Languages English · Fluent
Hungarian · Native

05 / Contact

Let’s talk
engineering.

Get in touch to discuss mechanical design, engineering projects or opportunities to work together.

tapsonyi.erik@gmail.com