alex murphy

INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER / structural drafter

Well rounded and experienced industrial designer grown from a structural steel detailing background.

Creative and precise with a wealth of fabrication, production and structural knowledge.

Location
Melbourne - Bunurong
Sydney - Cammeraygal

industry experience

Marz Designs
Design and Production
2022 - Current
Design and production of bespoke decorative lighting.
In my position, I worked closely with the owner overseeing the entire design process from conceptualisation to release. This involved the design and development of new products, as well as documenting and refining our existing product range to meet evolving standards and market demands. Additionally, I led research and development initiatives in collaboration with suppliers and manufacturers to expand our product offerings while ensuring high-quality standards were upheld. Through hands-on involvement in the assembly process, I adeptly addressed challenges in production, design, and quality control, contributing to enhanced operational efficiency and the continual improvement of our products.

ART - Australian Radio Towers
Design Drafter - Structural
2020 - 2022 Tenure of 2 Years & 6 Months
During my time at ART, I worked as a renewables design drafter developing a series of standard products and working on specialised bespoke projects alongside mechanical, electrical, and Civil engineers. Within this role, I generated 3D models, created technical drawings for both engineering and fabrication, packaged all products for CAM, created, monitored and documented all products Via a master catalogue. The following products and projects varied from steel, concrete, and aluminum to electrical fit outs.
- Solar/Lidar Trailer - Portable solar and meteorological stations
- Guyed Lattice Towers - Meteorological and/or Telecommunications
- Free Standing Towers - Meteorological and/or Telecommunications
- Rapid Deployments Units - Portable & compact communication stations.
- Stand-Alone Power Solutions – Portable remote power stations

PWR - Performance Products
Junior Quality Assurance Inspector
2019 - 2020 Tenure of 9 Months
As a QA personnel, I was expected to enforce, validate and verify predefined standards for traceability, accuracy, reliability, and precision.
In this role my duties involved
-Interpreting complex engineering drawings
-Performing precise measurements
-Data Logging & certificate generating
-Performing Pressure & Leakage testing
-Creative problem-solving methods
-Time and management skills within a fast-paced environment

UAP  -  Urban Arts Projects Brisbane
2017 - 6 month Internship
Computer-Aided Design and drafting development. - Structural and Architectural.

Global Perspectives Engineering Volunteer Work
2017 - 1 month overseas volunteer project.
Construction and implementation of remote water filtration systems through Griffith University & Water For Cambodia.

technical Skills

CAD / Computer Aided Design Software
-Solidworks
- AutoCAD
-BRICSCAD
-Fusion 360
-Inventor
-Photoshop
-InDesign

3D Scanning & Coordinate Measuring Machines
-Romer Arm
-PolyWorks

CAM / Computer Aided Manufacturing
- CNC Flat Bed Router
- Industrial Grade Laser Cutter
- CNC Turret Punch
- 3D Printing: SLS, SLA, DLP, SLM

Education

Griffith University
Gold Coast QLD
Bachelor’s Degree: 1407 Industrial & Engineering Design
2014 - 2017

TAFE NSW
Digital Campus
Certificate IV: CPP40121 Residential Drafting
2023 - Current

Volunteering

Global Perspectives For Sustainable Infrastructure
Cambodia - 2017
Water For Cambodia

An introduction to the global issues affecting the delivery of safe and sustainable resources to communities throughout the world and investigating strategies for applying appropriate infrastructure delivery and management technologies to a community in an emerging economy or a developing country. It addressed the social, economic, environmental and engineering issues related to sustainable resource management within a community.  Direct engagement with a local community occurred to implement a resource management strategy through volunteer placement within a community aid project.

Personal overview
Once we started installing the water filters there was a realisation as to how scarce safe drinking water is. Then witnessing the local’s appreciation and joy of having access to a clean water source really showed how important it is. It is hard to appreciate how lucky and fortunate we are when our water source is so seemingly abundant.

It was only once we had visited the landmine museum that the countries brutal history was put into perspective. It was hard not to notice the on going damage caused by the Khmer rouge and think about the dark and saddening recent tragedy the country had been through. This made the days spent in the villages meeting such positive people and seeing the real and raw side of the countries way of life and strong culture the most memorable and influential part of the trip. The experience really showed that there is always more to a country you than what you see