Alexander Quah Zhi Wei

Mechanical Design Engineer @ HP | Ex-Dyson | SIT Scholar

Singapore

About

I am a Mechanical Design Engineer @ HP with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, specialisation in design from Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) & University of Glasgow (UoG). From my past work experiences, I have demonstrated leadership, design thinking, judgement and decision making skills. I am eager to learn and make meaningful connections.

Experience

  • HP ()
    • Mechanical Design Engineer
      Feb 2025 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos

      Mechanical Design Engineer | Feb 2025 – Current • Design measurement and test solutions for printer supplies.

    • NPI Process Engineer
      Sep 2025 - Jun 2026 · 10 mos

      Mechanical Design Engineer | Sept 2025 – Current • Optimise process for manufacturing of R&D products • Specialise in plastic laser welding

  • Design Engineer at Dyson
    Sep 2023 - Nov 2024 · 1 yr 3 mos

    Design Engineer (Haircare) | Sept 2023 – Nov 2024 • Engineered innovative attachment assemblies for haircare products, focusing on rapid design, prototyping, and testing of plastic components within Dyson’s New Product Development Team. • Played a key role in the mechanical design and development of the Dyson Airstrait PRCD (Portable Residual Current Device) plug, emphasising robustness and mechanical reliability.

  • Singapore Institute of Technology ()
    • Student Research Assistant - Tribology Study on Metal Restoration Alternatives
      Apr 2023 - Aug 2023 · 5 mos

      Student Research Assistant (Tribology Study on Metal Restoration Alternatives) | Apr 2023 – Aug 2023 • Performed Accelerated Life Tests (ALT) on alternatives for Metal Restoration. • Utilised Bruker High-precision surface profilers & Artec Space Spyder 3D Scanners for tribology studies.

    • Student Research Assistant - Project Motivate (Rehabilitation Straps)
      Apr 2021 - Apr 2023 · 2 yrs 1 mo

      Student Research Assistant (Project Motivate) | Apr 2021 – Apr 2023 • Designed and fabricated rehabilitation straps for stroke survivors and individuals with spinal cord injury. • Collaborated closely with professors, physiotherapists and stroke survivors to improve the product’s design and functionality.

  • Design Engineering Intern (Haircare) at Dyson
    Aug 2022 - Apr 2023 · 9 mos

    Design Engineering Intern (Haircare) | Aug 2022 – Apr 2023 • Assisted the team in designing and testing of water ingress sealing technology of the Dyson Airstrait. • Supported the conceptualisation and development of the diffuser Snap design of the Dyson Airstrait. • Designed and constructed Jigs for Automated Accelerated Life Testing to ensure the reliability of buttons on the Dyson Airstrait.

  • Assistant Engineer | Technical Co-ordinator at SG ASIA HYDRAULICS PTE LTD
    Nov 2019 - Aug 2020 · 10 mos

    Assistant Engineer & Technical Co-ordinator | Nov 2019 - Aug 2020 • Certified Shipyard Safety Supervisor. • Certified Risk Assessment team leader. • Assisted in the overhaul of Hydraulic pumps, motors, cylinders. • Incharge of documentations, inspection and service reports • Experience in working at the Shipyard and onboard vessels • Assist in the design process and laying of Hydraulic pipelines onboard vessels