The design engineer is one of the key players behind every successful project at Orthodyne. Today, we meet Nicolas, a passionate professional who opened the doors to his daily work. What drives this profession? How does his role transform your ideas into reality? Let’s dive into his world together.
A Day Filled with Creativity and Coordination
Nicolas’ day often starts with a crucial step: analysing client needs through technical specifications. “Every project tells a story, and it’s my job to understand that story and bring it to life,” he explains.
Between meetings with the production team or the project managers, he juggles schematics, technical reports and design solutions. Crafting tailor-made designs, fine-tuning details to ensure feasibility and industrial efficiency… Every moment counts, every decision impacts the final result.
The Superpowers of a Design Engineer
The design engineer plays a key role in developing innovative and optimised solutions tailored to each client’s needs. For Nicolas, being a good design engineer goes far beyond technical skills: teamwork, adaptability and creativity are essential qualities for tackling the diverse challenges of this profession. Combined with solid professional experience, these skills enable engineers to anticipate unforeseen issues, understand real-world constraints and deliver performing solutions. It’s this blend that defines an exceptional design engineer.
“Finding a custom solution is always an exciting challenge,” he emphasizes.
In his toolbox, Nicolas relies on cutting-edge software for drafting, modeling and tracking tasks. But according to him, the most valuable tool remains communication: “Team support is essential for success.”
The Journey of a Project at Orthodyne
Through Nicolas’ words, a project resembles a well-orchestrated journey. Here are the key stages along the way:
- Preparing the file: Everything is carefully organised before starting.
- Needs analysis: Clarify uncertainties, discuss with key stakeholders and establish solid foundations.
- Specific documentation: Determine whether the project requires MDR or VDR
- Design and creation: Drafting, coding, documenting design choices, placing necessary orders.
- Review: Nothing goes forward without a final thorough check.
- Sharing and production: Finalised plans are shared and sent to the workshop.
Unlimited Flexibility
Orthodyne stands out for its ability to deliver tailor-made projects. Nicolas plays a critical role in this aspect: “We often need to integrate modifications along the way, and that’s where our flexibility really shines.” For renovation projects, in-depth knowledge of existing installations is crucial.
Familiarity with Orthodyne’s legacy installations is also important to feel truly comfortable handling this type of project.
“Documentation, photos, plans… all of this helps us understand the current state and imagine solutions that integrate seamlessly.” This attention to detail guarantees harmonious and functional results.
Challenges That Shape Experience
Handling projects at Orthodyne comes with its own set of challenges.
A clear flow of information is not always guaranteed, which can introduce additional complexities. Staying ahead requires proactive research into new, relevant components to ensure solutions remain cutting-edge.
Some projects push boundaries, involving the creation of entirely new mechanical designs that have never been implemented at Orthodyne. Ensuring the project is practical and viable for production—whether in terms of mechanical, electrical or other constraints—is essential.
Finally, bridging the gap between the design office’s plans and the on-the-ground reality is an important part of delivering successful outcomes. Each project, no matter the challenge, is an opportunity to learn, adapt and grow.
Get to know Giovanni, the IT Project Manager.
No responses yet