NICK BUSH

cimage_72.jpgNick Bush - Directors Personal Profile:

Personal statement: Over the past 21 years (since 1988) I have had a wide and diverse range of experiences within the mechanical engineering field. Starting as an apprentice Fitter & Turner in 1988 and progressing my career through to a mechanical design engineer some 7 years ago.

Over this time I have sought out interesting and challenging rolls, which have allowed me to develop exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills. Along with the theoretical & practical knowledge needed to allow implementation of innovative ideas in the most efficient way.

For the past 9 years, I have run Nova Mechanical Design, specializing in Machinery Design and Product / Process Development for some exceptional clients, both here in New Zealand and overseas.

I know that Nova Mechanical Design Ltd can help your company reach its production goals and potential.

Mr Nick Bush, Director - Nova Mechanical Design Ltd.

A brief experience record:

2000 to present Director of & Design Engineer within Nova Mechanical Design Ltd.
1999 - 2000 Junior design engineer for a small design firm in South Auckland. Machinery Design & Project supervision.
1998 - 1999 Supervision, of university students, within Auckland Universities thermodynamics laboratory.
1994 - 1995 Vehicle production plant Installation fitter and HVAC engineering - (military equipment) while living in the UK. (United Kingdom)
1988 - 1993 Maintenance/Fabrication fitter within one of New Zealand's biggest heavy manufacturers, BHP NZ Steel Ltd. This has enabled me to be adaptable to new environments and people.

I have developed exceptional interpersonal skills and am capable of generating, developing and maintaining excellent working relationships within all levels of an organisation.

Personally I take great satisfaction in the challenge of working through projects from feasibility to completion.

Be assured Nova Mechanical Design Ltd will provide you with the best possible service and technology.

cimage_73.jpgEDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS:

2006 CSWP - CERTIFIED SOLIDWORKS POFESSIONAL qualification
1996 - 1998 NZCE - New Zealand Certificate in Engineering (Mechanical)
Wellington Polytechnic & Auckland Institute of Technology
1988 -1992 Fitting & Turning / Maintenance apprenticeship, BHP New Zealand Steel
1989 Trade Certificate. Fitting & turning. Manukau polytechnic

Training: Fitting & Turning / Maintenance apprenticeship completed 1988 -1992 at BHP NZ STEEL, Glenbrook. This involved moving from plant to plant in 3-month intervals encountering a wide range of engineering environments, people & solutions.