Who am I?

Wildcat Design Services Limited is owned and operated by me, Andrew Wilding, with my dog by my side. I am a Diploma qualified CAD Design / Mechanical Engineer having over 35 years of experience from within the Mechanical Engineering sector.

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I have a passion for engineering design which has not wavered throughout my career. I have a natural ability for order and precision, some would say to the point of OCD, but I have used this to my advantage by making it the foundation for my work, particularly with my attention to detail and logical approach to problem solving and managing every aspect of the task in hand.

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I operate and run my business from my home in Greater Manchester, UK, using the very latest technology; I run a dedicated “Mechanical Engineering Services” office supporting the following disciplines and much more: 

Since leaving school and completing a 5-year technical apprenticeship, I have worked for some of the major engineering companies in the UK and overseas.

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In 2007, I decided to establish Wildcat Design Services Limited. This was not a decision taken lightly. Thankfully, it was a decision that has allowed me to expand and improve my engineering knowledge and skills by working with a variety of engineering organisations and projects.

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The combination of these experiences has given me additional project management skills enabling the work I undertake to be fully managed and documented to the customers exact job specification, budget, and timescale.

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My background is predominantly from within the aerospace sector, but I have a good sound broad based knowledge of mechanical design and am confident with most aspects of engineering. The projects / products on which I have worked range from centrifugal and reciprocating pumps, tanning beds, fabrications (sheet metal), machining’s, Civil and Military aircraft structural components, assemblies and systems installations and general assembly (GA) work, and the list goes on. I have also spent 5 years in technical sales which proved invaluable in helping me learn how to efficiently manage my time and energies against demanding targets and deadlines.

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These experiences have involved product design, design of machined parts and fabricated (Sheet Metal) parts, aircraft structure design, System installation design work for on-site installations, mechanical systems, electrical systems, pneumatic and hydraulic systems installations. Product modifications involving close Configuration Control Management (CCM). In addition, due to my levels of experience and knowledge within the mechanical design world, I have managed small design teams and have been the focal point for progress reporting to senior management. I am lucky in the sense that I am a natural born people person and am constantly honing these natural abilities to further develop my career and understanding of my chosen profession.

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Currently I am working with SOLIDWORKS CAD software for which Wildcat Design Services Limited is an authorised license holder, I have also worked with CATIA V5 and V4, NX Siemens, Creo, and even the humble drawing board.

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Wildcat Design Services Limited endeavours to keep pace with new technological advances offering customers the very latest software, manufacturing techniques and products.

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I pride myself on my attention to detail and “get it right first time” approach enabling me to build some lasting relationships based on trust, understanding and success.

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I am a down to earth level-headed individual who will talk with you in an honest manner without trying to influence with jargon or exaggeration.