William Priest
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Velo3D
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United States
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Machinery Manufacturing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Director- UK & Nordics
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May 2022 - Present
Fundamental in helping customers solve their most challenging problems with additive manufacturing - Responsible for new new business development within the UK & Nordics, with a focus on Aerospace, Space, Energy, and high tech manufacturing - Delivery of customer programmes within region across Aerospace, Oil and Gas, Energy and Space markets - Ownership and execution of commercial strategy in the region backed by technical capability - Feedback of customer and industry requirements… Show more Fundamental in helping customers solve their most challenging problems with additive manufacturing - Responsible for new new business development within the UK & Nordics, with a focus on Aerospace, Space, Energy, and high tech manufacturing - Delivery of customer programmes within region across Aerospace, Oil and Gas, Energy and Space markets - Ownership and execution of commercial strategy in the region backed by technical capability - Feedback of customer and industry requirements directly to product and executive team for continuous improvement - Leading new sales pipeline development to expand into new product sectors@FastCompany World's Most Innovative Manufacturing Companies.
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Technical Business Development Account Manager- Europe
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May 2022 - Aug 2022
United Kingdom
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HiETA Technologies
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United Kingdom
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Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering
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1 - 100 Employee
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Techncial Business Development Manager
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Sep 2021 - May 2022
Bristol, England, United Kingdom
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Senior Customer Project Engineer
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Mar 2020 - Sep 2021
Bristol, England, United Kingdom HiETA Technologies Limited is a product design, development and production company, based in Bristol and Bath Science Park, exploiting additive manufacturing. Using Selective Laser Melting, we can ‘grow’ components from layers of very fine metal powders. We’re fast-growing but still operate an agile and open-innovation culture and are equally at home working with fast-paced Formula 1 developments or in highly quality assured and safety-critical applications such as civil aerospace.
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Dyson
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Singapore
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Advanced Design Engineer
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Oct 2017 - Feb 2020
Bristol, United Kingdom Dyson Electric Vehicle Project
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Nissan Motor Corporation
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Japan
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Design Engineer- Nissan & Infiniti
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Sep 2015 - Oct 2017
Nissan Design Europe-Paddington
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Red Bull Racing & Red Bull Technology
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United Kingdom
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Spectator Sports
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700 & Above Employee
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Composite Design Engineer
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Sep 2014 - Oct 2015
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
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Caterpillar Inc.
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United States
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Machinery Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Proving Test Engineer
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Jan 2013 - Jul 2013
Peterborough, United Kingdom Proving Test Engineer in Global Engine Development where I assisted in the facilitation of in-machine engine validation and verification for the Internal Machine Reliability Growth program. Responsibilities include test work planning & facilitation, test plan construction, cold climate test planning and coordination for Sweden 2013 test work, and also liaising with various team leads to help fulfill their test objectives. Specialist skills learnt throughout my time in the Proving Test facility… Show more Proving Test Engineer in Global Engine Development where I assisted in the facilitation of in-machine engine validation and verification for the Internal Machine Reliability Growth program. Responsibilities include test work planning & facilitation, test plan construction, cold climate test planning and coordination for Sweden 2013 test work, and also liaising with various team leads to help fulfill their test objectives. Specialist skills learnt throughout my time in the Proving Test facility involve: -Data acquisition and manipulation -ECU programming and reflash -Project planning and coordination -Engine failure mode training and utilisation Within the Proving Test team I was also asked to take part in the 8 week cold climate test programme in Northern Sweden just outside the artic circle. In challenging and demanding environment test work needed to carried out efficiently whilst dynamic problem solving was key as we overcame hurdles within the environment and machine capabilities.
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Strategic Cost Management Design Engineer
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Jun 2012 - Jan 2013
Peterborough, United Kingdom Strategic Cost Management team (SCM). My day to day role was to manage and implement cost reduction projects. Projects included re-design, resource and negotiation of components across the Caterpillar/Perkins product. I headed a substanital cost saving project utilising Powdered Metal (Sintering techniques), presenting a number original parts now to be produced with the powdered metal prcoess to the value of £500,000. Work included: -Identifying cost reduction opportunities… Show more Strategic Cost Management team (SCM). My day to day role was to manage and implement cost reduction projects. Projects included re-design, resource and negotiation of components across the Caterpillar/Perkins product. I headed a substanital cost saving project utilising Powdered Metal (Sintering techniques), presenting a number original parts now to be produced with the powdered metal prcoess to the value of £500,000. Work included: -Identifying cost reduction opportunities through events, own observation, shop floor walks and supplier visits -Commercially and technically (communicating with buyer, supplier and engineering) evaluate assigned opportunities and develop business case for project justification and business submission -Deliver project through completion whilst adhering to company processes -Support larger category projects -Produce should cost models using PCM software -Visit suppliers to gain an understanding of manufacturing processes and gather cost reduction ideas -Attend supplier negotiations and business presentations Project management & project prioritisation were key learning aspects while in SCM.
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Neilson Active Holidays
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United Kingdom
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Travel Arrangements
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200 - 300 Employee
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Mountain Bike Guide and Technician
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Apr 2011 - Oct 2011
Greece Spent 2 seasons in between University studies working for a large British holiday company as a mountain bike guide. Responsibilities included leading and instructing large groups aswell as faultless preparation and maintenance of a large mountain bike fleet.
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BTCC Technical Engineer
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Jun 2009 - Jul 2011
Watford, United Kingdom Technical engineer in a privately run BTCC team specialising in data acquisition and analysis along with race weekend team duties
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Red Bull Racing & Red Bull Technology
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United Kingdom
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Spectator Sports
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700 & Above Employee
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Work Placement Student
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Apr 2007 - 2007
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom School work placement student spending a short time involved in a range of projects across all departments
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Education
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University of Exeter
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng), Mechanical Engineering -
Dr Challoners Grammar School