William Ash

Design Engineer at Tokamak Energy Ltd

Swindon, England, United Kingdom

About

Mechanical Engineer specialising in the design, analysis, and industrialisation of advanced electromechanical systems. Experienced in full lifecycle development including concept design, DFMEA, detailed engineering, supplier interfacing, quality control, system assembly, and commissioning. Demonstrated ability to bridge design and manufacturing to deliver precise and robust hardware in technically demanding environments.

Experience

  • Tokamak Energy (Abingdon-On-Thames · Hybrid)
    • Development Engineer
      Sep 2025 - Present · 10 mos

      Driving the design and development of manufacturing processes and bespoke equipment for HTS coil production. Involved end-to-end from concept generation through detailed design (DFMEA, design reviews, engineering drawings), supplier engagement and procurement, quality control and documentation, to assembly, commissioning, and sustained production support.

    • Design Engineer
      Jan 2021 - Sep 2025 · 4 yrs 9 mos

      Delivered mechanical design and system integration for the Demo4 assembly. Advanced detailed design and conceptualised full-system assembly methodology from initial concept to final build. Conducted structural, thermal, and electromagnetic analyses, produced technical reports alongside leading the assembly team as the project's Assembly Lead. Regularly interfaced with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure alignment on progress, risk, and delivery milestones.

  • Stock Assistant at PARTY IDEAS UK LIMITED
    Jul 2018 - Sep 2019 · 1 yr 3 mos

    Completing, packaging and posting orders for clients. Use creative writing to develop new designs for upcoming holidays, for example: Christmas and New Year.

  • Contract at Digital Trading Ltd
    Aug 2018 - Sep 2018 · 2 mos

    Using my knowledge of SolidWorks and engineering design experience, I was tasked with developing an OLED support bracket prototype for use in eWater Pay’s Pre-Pay meter. My design is now being incorporated into the latest release of the tap.

  • Store Assistant at Sainsbury's
    Nov 2017 - Jul 2018 · 9 mos

    Being a customer-friendly employee to help and direct any customers to provide an optimal and enjoyable experience. Developing my time management alongside studying for my degree, with a focus on teamwork and communication to achieve goals.

  • Stock Assistant at Aldi UK
    Jun 2015 - Nov 2016 · 1 yr 6 mos

    I was required to work effectively and independently with this fast-paced company. Time management and decisiveness were key to providing a quick and efficient customer experience while also sticking to the daily store targets.