General Manager

• Jul 2023 - Present

People & Innovation Manager

• Jan 2021 - Present

Team and Culture ChampionTechnology InnovatorAR/VR Creative Direction & Project Management3D Geometry Expert & Modelling CoachDesign For Manufacture Consultant (DFM)

Senior Mechanical Designer/Technical Business Development

• Jan 2019 - Present

Multi-function role:🎩 1:Decipher 3D technologies to create customer-driven solutionsVirtual Reality (VR) & Augmented Reality (AR) creative directionReality Capture (Laser Scanning & Photogrammetry) & Digital Twin creationComplex Mechanical CAD design (Solidworks, Catia, Inventor) for ManufactureAdvanced Manufacturing methodology champion🎓 2:Managing multiple projects across a variety of stakeholders dailyTechnical Business development - Excellent relationship management skills Innovative digital strategist with a high level of initiative👒 3:Marketing strategy & content creatorDemonstrated written and verbal professional communication skills (Trade shows, Client Pitches)Employee Engagement ChampionSocial Manager Show less

Mechanical Designer

• Apr 2018 - Dec 2018

• Mechanical design of components, assemblies and processes on site and remotely for various clients and trades. • Detailed drawing and process documentation creation to suit the client’s needs. • On site measurement, risk assessments and process mapping as required. • 3d Cad Design Using Catia V5, Solidworks and Inventor. • Building trusted relationships with clients. • Manage workload and prioritise tasks. • Mechanical design of components, assemblies and processes on site and remotely for various clients and trades. • Detailed drawing and process documentation creation to suit the client’s needs. • On site measurement, risk assessments and process mapping as required. • 3d Cad Design Using Catia V5, Solidworks and Inventor. • Building trusted relationships with clients. • Manage workload and prioritise tasks.

Lead Design Modeler

• Jun 2012 - Mar 2018

Designed complex mechanical components and assemblies in a high profile design studio environmentManaged and lead a team of designers and mentored individuals.Delivered projects on time and within budgetPackaging studies.Resource Allocation and stakeholder managementProcess Improvement lead

CAD Engineer

• Dec 2011 - Jun 2012

Design of components for bespoke models.2D Drawing creation and updates to company standardsProject Engineering, ensuring efficient cost effective manufacturing and build Daily interaction with suppliers and stakeholdersData management

Composite Engineer

• Oct 2011 - Dec 2011

Engineered solutions to manufacture composite components for a variety of industries including automotive, motorsport, defence and aerospace. Mould/fixture design and drawings for automotive body components Developed inspection schedule to ensure robust maintenance and build processes Drove a major project for Formula Renault, rebuilding customer relationships. Developed a robust manufacturing documentation process and efficient TPM process for a variety of disciplines throughout the site. First point of contact for one make race series engineering and project issues. Daily supplier interaction and management Liaison with production to develop robust manufacturing processes. Technical input into other area of the business(braking systems) Show less

Manufacturing Engineer

• Nov 2010 - Sep 2011

• Project management specific to Messier-Dowty new (A350) and current projects. • Running weekly project and NPI meetings to ensure success of the project. • Project development • CAD data management • CAM of precision aerospace parts using Catia V5. • CAD design of custom tooling and fixtures • To engineer the most efficient manufacturing process • Machining to aerospace standards from a variety of exotic materials • Liaison with both customers and suppliers on a daily basis • NPI including PFMEA. • Lean manufacturing techniques • Integration with CMM inspection of components • To give training on CAD data management and use throughout the company. Show less

TPM Tooling Engineer

• Jun 2010 - Nov 2010

• Total productive maintenance of blow moulds and water cooling fixtures. • Developed, controlled and maintained effective TPM tooling database and plan • Liaise with tooling suppliers and contractors • Hands on maintenance of machines, mechanisms and work areas as required. • Total productive maintenance of blow moulds and water cooling fixtures. • Developed, controlled and maintained effective TPM tooling database and plan • Liaise with tooling suppliers and contractors • Hands on maintenance of machines, mechanisms and work areas as required.

Production Engineer

• Apr 2009 - Jun 2010

• Day to day running of medium variety, low volume precision made wax injection pattern and core dies and fixtures to support investment casting in the aerospace industry. • Planning production on varying sizes of project with regard to 20 CNC machines and over 60 employees. • Seeing projects through from design to delivery. • Direct liaison with prestigious aerospace and medical customers • Continuously improving manufacturing methods and planning initiatives • Production buying and liaison with material and tooling suppliers. • Supporting the use and development of subcontractors. • A key player in the introduction of an MRP system companywide. • Problem solving with regard to both design, manufacture and logistics • Applying lean principles into a complex environment. Show less

Patternmaker/Composite Technician

• Jul 2000 - Apr 2009

• Completed 5 year Engineering Patternmaking apprenticeship with the company from 2000 • I moved throughout the company becoming competent in a variety of engineering disciplines: bench fitting of precision dies and blow moulds, pattern production and repair, setting and operating both CNC and NC 3 axis machines, inspection of products using CMM inspection tools, production and checking of automotive car model stacks for the likes of Jaguar Land Rover and Bentley. • Worked in Mexico on several occasions for sister company, working on precision dies and plastic injection tools. • I lead a small team producing precision made parts from both carbon and glass fibre to supply a variety of industries including: Automotive, Aerospace, F1 Motorsport. Show less