About

About The Company

Newline Graphics Ltd is a was formed in August 1990 and specialises in airframe structural analysis, engineering software development and analysis project management. We take immense pride in finding innovative ways of solving engineering problems that ensures optimisation for our client base.

Services

Aircraft Stress & Design

Airframe structural analysis is the core activity of the Company. We have extensive experience gained over many years in mainstream design stress analysis, production and product design stress including airframe repairs and analyses in support airframe type certification. We offer an engineering service that is degree level educated and has achieved approval signatory status for stress from a major aerospace manufacturer. Our Company has a proven track record of positively contributing to the team environment, working seamlessly with the design office. Our aim is to always provide an efficient service and fully support the key objectives of design project, ensuring a weight efficient structure.

Engineering Software Development

Our Company has built a substantial reputation for creating tools and methods to maximise efficiency and eliminate potential mistakes can result in a greater operational efficiency, cost reduction and reduced risk. We are continually looking for ways to optimise the way things are done, which gives added benefit our clients cost savings whilst achieving better and more consistent solutions. We specialise in developed software applications & add-ins using Microsoft Office VBA which is currently the industry standard programming languages to solve complex engineering problems. Where other engineering companies can follow processes, we have had the privilege of working alongside Cabot Design which stands out from its competitors as being able to write bespoke stress analysis and processes to the highest standards. We have collaborated with Cabot Design’s engineers and have helped write certification standard analysis methods for all current Airbus commercial aeroplanes. An example of this being Cabot Design’s main wing-box rib analysis methods and processes have been the adopted by Airbus as the standard means of achieving stress certification for all new commercial aeroplanes since 2003.

Project Management

Due to the level of experience we have gained in our specialised fields of competence, we are often asked to take on a lead role in the stress activities on behalf of our clients. This involves the need to clearly scope out / plan individual tasks and assign suitable resource required to efficiently complete the project. Milestone monitoring coupled with clear effective communication with the customer is also required to ensure the seamless progress of the project.

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Principal Engineer

I have 35+ years of un-interrupted, relevant experience in the field of airframe design stress, working on prestigious projects for world leading companies.

  • Phone: +44 (0)7968 181842
  • City: Bristol, Yate
  • Degree: B.Sc. (Hons) Aero Eng
  • Email: nhooper@ngl.org.uk

My duties include, project management of large scale aircraft programs, leading teams, organising resource workloads and liaising directly with customers to achieve a successful project completion.

Skills

Microsoft Office (Inc. VBA Language) 90%
Mathsoft Mathcad (All Versions) 90%
VAX and IBM mainframe computers 80%
Airbus Programs inc PRIMES / PDM Link 55%

Education

Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering

1981 - 1985

City, University of London

Honours Degree

Professional Experience

Engineering Manager / Principal Engineer

Sitec Engineering Ltd / Belcan International, Filton, Bristol

Jun 2020 – Present
  • Leonardo NGCTR Tilt Rotor Nacelle/Pylon Structure

Engineering Manager

CABOT DESIGN Ltd, Wotton-under-Edge, UK (Through SITEC)

May 2003 – Jun 2020

Airbus Level 2 Approved Stress Signatory for A380 A330NEO, A400M & A350XWB

  • A350XWB-1000 Ribs Support for STEP 7 Mods
  • Spirit Aerostructures (Prestwick) – Antares Slat 3 for WOT
  • A330NEO 251T OWB Ribs Checkstress Stress -Ribs 28-41 inclusive
  • Leonardo NGCTR Tilt Rotor Nacelle/Pylon Structure
  • A380 Spar Repairs
  • A330NEO 242T OWB Ribs Checkstress Stress -Ribs 28-41 inclusive (Stress Signatory for Airbus)
  • A330NEO 242T OWB Ribs Checkstress Stress -Ribs 12-27 inclusive (Stress Signatory for Airbus)
  • A400M Ribs Design Stress (Material change for 10 ribs from 7449 to 7010)
  • A330NEO OWB Ribs Design Stress & DFM (Ribs 28-40 inclusive)
  • A350XWB-1000 Ribs Design Stress & DFM (Stress Signatory for KAI)
  • A350XWB-900 MSN021 Ribs Design Stress & DFM (Stress Signatory for KAI)
  • A350XWB-900 MSN005 Ribs Certification (Stress Signatory for KAI)
  • A350XWB-900 MSN001 Ribs Design Stress & DFM (Stress Signatory for KAI)
  • A400M EIS Ribs Design Stress (Stress Signatory for SITEC)
    • A380 Ribs Checkstress
  • Generation of New Rib Stressing Techniques for A400M Wing including development of RAMSAS which was an Airbus Approved Ribs Tool before the ISAM

Principal Engineer

GARNER CAD TECHNIC GmbH, Munich Area, Germany

Feb 2000 – May 2003
  • Checkstress of Eurofighter (Single Seater) section I fuselage structure
  • Checkstress of Eurofighter (Single Seater) section II airbrake backup structure
  • Checkstress of Eurofighter (Twin Seater) section I air intake structure
  • Checkstress of Eurofighter (Twin Seater) section II fuel tank structure
  • Design and size of the Dornier 728 Jet’s main landing gear door structure
  • Design and size of the Dornier 728 Jet’s aft passenger and service door surround structure
  • Design and size of the Dornier 428 Jet’s main wing to fuselage fittings and linkage
  • Design and size of the Dornier 428 Jet’s main pylon to wing fittings
  • Writing a FORTRAN 90 computer program to extract loading from the main wing FEM

Senior Engineer

GKN WESTLAND DESIGN SERVICES, Weston-Super-Mare Area, UK

Oct 1995 – Feb 2000

Airbus Level 2 Approved Stress Signatory for A340-600

  • Design and size A340-600 wing skins/stringers, including skin joints, stringer joints, bolting, access holes, root joint fittings, pylon reinforcing.
  • Design stress A330/A340 lower skin loaded access panels to cover a material change
  • Design and stress A320 trailing edge spoiler modification for production cost saving
  • Perform the check stress analysis of A330-200 rear spar and trailing edge structure, in the role of team leader. Full technical responsibility for the analysis
  • Detail stressing on the A320/A321 trailing edge, correcting the original analysis for the effects of flap Z-coupling used by Airbus aircraft
  • Check stress analysis of Lynx Mk 8 helicopter fuselage structure, including lower cabin, centre fuselage, lift frames, fuels tanks and rear fuselage structure, as team leader
  • Detail Check stress on the EH101 Merlin Helicopter. Including the Vertrep (Under slung load) Installation

Senior Engineer

ATLAS AVIATION, Johannesburg, South Africa

Apr 1994 – Oct 1995
  • Detail stress analysis of Rooivalk Attack Helicopter
  • Analyse static stresses for weight saving exercise, including fuselage bulkheads, frames, skins/ stringers, stub wings & pylons, gearbox accessories, and piping installations

Principal Engineer

WESTLAND HELICOPTERS Ltd, Yeovil, UK

Sep 1990 – Apr 1994
  • Detail stress analysis of Lynx helicopter
  • Check stress analysis of Lynx Mk 9 helicopter fuselage & tail cone structure
  • Design static & fatigue stress of a pintle installation for 7.62mm machine gun
  • Fatigue substantiation of Lynx Mk 3, Mk 7 & Mk 9 helicopter on main lift frames and rear fuselage to tail cone interface
  • Fatigue substantiation of Lynx Mk 3 & Mk 8 helicopter on tail fold hinge fittings
  • Design static & fatigue stress of Lynx Mk 95 helicopter nose vibration absorber

Senior Engineer

BRITISH AEROSPACE AIRBUS, Bristol, UK

Aug 1985 – Sep 1990
  • Design stress of Airbus A320-100 & -200 wing ribs
  • Check stress of Airbus A320-100 & -200 wing top covers
  • Design stress of BAC 1-11 nose conversion to accommodate radar equipment for testing
  • Detail stress of in service & production repairs for all Airbus aircraft
  • Design stress of Airbus A330/A340 leading edge structure
  • Design stress of Airbus A320-100 & -200 wing ribs, including slat track ribs, hold down ribs, D-nose, sub spar and glass fibre reinforced plastic panels
  • Check stress of Airbus A330/A340 outer leading-edge structure, as senior engineer
  • Author of Airbus approved computer programs covering wing idealisation for use with the finite element analysis of the wing and analysis of Airbus rib cleats

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Contact

Contact Details

Registered Address

Brick House, 21 Horse Street, Chipping Sodbury, South Gloucestershire, BS37 6DA

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Email Me

nhooper@ngl.org.uk

Call Me

Tel: +44 (0)1454 317871

Mob: +44 (0)7968 181842

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