Justin Noonan

MECHANICAL ENGINEER

Skills Overview

Justin Noonan is a seasoned mechanical engineer with extensive expertise in product design and development. His career spans multiple sectors, including aerospace, automotive, mining and heavy industry, showcasing his adaptability and comprehensive skill set. He has experience in design of special purpose machinery and tooling, jigs, moulds, casting through to fabricated and machined componentry.

Justin excels in transforming complex concepts into tangible, efficient designs, with a particular emphasis on practicality and manufacturability. His ability to work on projects from inception to completion, coupled with his hands-on experience and approach to problem-solving, along with R&D experience makes him a valuable asset in any engineering team.

MECHANICAL DESIGN & PROJECT MANAGEMENT – Justin brings a wealth of expertise in mechanical design, particularly in special purpose machinery and tools, which is evident in his work with Australian companies like Floveyor, Innovative Technologies Group and Z-Filter Pty Ltd.
DESIGN FOR MANUFACTURE & PRODUCTIONISING PROTOTYPES – Justin’s proficiency in transitioning prototypes to production is a standout aspect of his career. Taking a prototype dewatering machine to a production-ready design, emphasises his focus on manufacturability and practical design.
CAD/CAM EXPERTISE & CNC PROGRAMMING – His role as CAD/CAM Design Manager at Hofmann Engineering illustrates his advanced skills in CAD/CAM software and CNC programming. Justin’s experience in designing and programming for multi-axis machining centres reflects his deep understanding of the technical aspects of mechanical design and manufacturing processes.
TOOL DESIGN & PROCESS IMPROVEMENT – At Mett Pty Ltd, Justin demonstrated his abilities in tool design and process improvement, managing new products from tooling design to the start of production. His work included technical reviews with customers’ design and quality engineers, showcasing his capability to enhance manufacturing processes and design efficiency.
SITE WORK & COLLABORATION – Justin’s experience extends to on-site project management and collaboration. His practical approach to working with clients and contractors, as seen in his project engagements, ensures effective solution delivery and adherence to safety and quality standards.
ANALYTICAL SKILLS & ENGINEERING ANALYSIS – His expertise in using engineering tools such as FEA for analysing components and structures reflects his ability to apply analytical skills for both design and reliability purposes.

Caliber has experience in the Aerospace industry

Caliber Design has experience in the Biofuel industry

PERSONAL STATEMENT

Growing up on farms, I have been pulling things apart and fixing them since I can remember.

I started working in a Diecast factory setting machines, before working my way into the toolroom and then into a design office where I studied engineering at night school.

After transitioning the company from 2D AutoCAD to SolidWorks with a standalone CAM system, I moved to Australia in the early 2000’s to get involved in the Automotive industry in Melbourne. I worked for a few Tier one suppliers before moving into aerospace tooling/heavy machining after the GFC. After progressing to managing the CAD/CAM office, I decided to go out contracting to get back to my roots in design. Since then I have primarily worked on special purpose machines and taking prototypes into production with an emphasis on design for manufacture.

After covid and the lockdowns, we decided it was time to move back to New Zealand to be closer to friends and family.

Project Experience

Forestry Processing Equipment

Working with the design team on a sawmill refurbishment project, design and detailing new equipment based on 3D scans of the existing plant. Secondment was hybrid of in-office and remote.

Rollforming Machines

Working with the design team to increase capacity in a hybrid secondment of in-office and remote. Designed and detailed various components of Panel Mill Rollforming and Purlin Mills. Upgrading current designs for automation, better manufacturability and increased handling capacity. Providing support for machine shop and assembly as required and assisting sales with renders of proposed designs.

Robotic Welding Cell Jigs

Design and detailing of welding jigs for Ute Canopies and auxiliary equipment. Working with Robotic Welding Cell supplier and management team to deliver jigs that would be repeatable and have take-up allowances for welding distortion as found in current processes. Secondment was hybrid of in-office and remote.

INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES GROUP

Automotive “End of Line” Testing Equipment

Mechanical design of special purpose machines for the testing and calibrating of vehicles after assembly. Machines would adjust for wheelbase and center the vehicle where necessary prior to testing with a tack time of around 20 vehicles per hour. Various machines designed including: dynamic wheel alignment, headlight aim, ABS testing/calibration, speedometer calibration, ADAS calibration, and climatic dynamometer.

NOONAN INDUSTRIES (NZ & AUS)

Special Purpose Machines

Design, modeling, reverse engineering, layout drawings, CNC programming, supplier sourcing, 2D to 3D migration, and fill-in services.

Remote Design Support for Airport Infrastructure

Working remotely to support both the Auckland and Wellington branches. Design and detailing of general airport equipment and inground pit box for electrical/air supply for a new factory.

Z-FILTER PTY LTD

Mobile Dewatering & Filtration Machine

Taking an existing prototype special purpose machine for slurry dewatering and “productionising” the design with an emphasis on ease of assembly and maintenance.