Project, Design & Development Manager

• Jan 2018 - Present

Project Manager

• Mar 2015 - Present

Joinery company offering a total manufacturing solution, plus a full installation and project management service. Specialising in the supply and installation of indoor furniture, doors, windows and staircases.Our 30,000 sq ft factory features 3 x large bed CNC routers alongside a beam saw with a cut depth of 100mm. We also have a heated veneer/laminate press and a spray facility that is 2,000 sq ft in size.Plus as of 2017 we now have a fully operational doors, windows and staircase department.Sectors include but are not limited to high end residential, retail, hotels & leisure, sport venues, commercial property and education.

Project Manager

• Jul 2013 - Mar 2015

• Delivering both supply only and full installation projects into the retail, residential and hotel/leisure sectors. • Ensuring all is achieved on time, within budget and to specification • Site support, attendance and management • Being the first point of call for clients and suppliers • Opening up and/or expanding on sales opportunities • Maintain a system that protects the interests of both company and client(s) • Delivering both supply only and full installation projects into the retail, residential and hotel/leisure sectors. • Ensuring all is achieved on time, within budget and to specification • Site support, attendance and management • Being the first point of call for clients and suppliers • Opening up and/or expanding on sales opportunities • Maintain a system that protects the interests of both company and client(s)

Operations Manager

• Jan 2012 - Jun 2013

• Contribute to the profitability of the company through the efficient, effective and proactive management of operations• Directly responsible for cutting, forming and fabrication departments• Collectively covering remaining departments (engineering, powder coat, assembly and dispatch) with two other Operations Managers• Training/development of team and departments• Create a continuous improvement environment of identifying issues and implementing solutions • Machine setting trials and trouble shooting

Engineering Manager

• Sep 2010 - Jan 2012

• Leadership, administration and coordination of the engineering office• Maintain a system(s) that provides project information to internal/external clients• Prioritise workload & monitor progress to ensure schedule requirements are met• Training/development of team and department• Machine setting trials and trouble shooting• Working manager position, entailing all responsibilities of a Design/Development Engineer

Design/Development Engineer

• Nov 2007 - Sep 2010

• Production of CAD models, flat patterns & drawings using Solidworks• Programming flat patterns to be laser cut and/or punched• Development of CAD projects, advising customers of best method of manufacture• Concept design• Project management• Machine setting trials and trouble shooting• Customer and workshop liaison

CAD Engineer

• Nov 2006 - Nov 2007

• Production of CAD models, flat patterns & drawings using Radan• Programming flat patterns to be laser cut and/or punched• Development of CAD projects, advising customers of best method of manufacture• Project management• Machine setting trials and trouble shooting• Customer and workshop liaison

CNC Machine Setter

• Nov 2005 - Nov 2006

• Trumpf L3030 laser• LVD & Amada folding press• Amada punch press• Preparing materials in correlation with job priorities• Fork lift and pump truck operation• Reading/understanding engineering drawings• Accurately checking components to ensure they meet drawing specifications• Advising engineering department on best method of manufacture

Engineering Apprentice

• Nov 2004 - Nov 2005

• Performing various engineering shop floor tasks (4 days per week)• Attended college, studying ‘Performing Engineering Operations’ (1 day per week)