Experience

MMC HARDMETAL UK LIMITED
• United Kingdom
• Accounting
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Application Engineer

  • Jan 2020 - Present


Leader CNC Technologies

• United Kingdom
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Area Sales & UK Project Manager

  • Jun 2016 - Aug 2019

  Nuneaton Leader CNC Technologies is a well established company with over 150 years of combined experience. Our expertise extends beyond our seven principals encompassing many other manufacturers. Of course we enjoy full ISO 9001/2008 accreditation. We feel that we are the UK's leading supplier of premier machine tools. Supporting as we do Toshiba, Haco, KDM, Kitamura, DMC and Gruppo Parpas. What we do is only half the story however; we feel it's how we do it that sets us apart. Please… Show more Leader CNC Technologies is a well established company with over 150 years of combined experience. Our expertise extends beyond our seven principals encompassing many other manufacturers. Of course we enjoy full ISO 9001/2008 accreditation. We feel that we are the UK's leading supplier of premier machine tools. Supporting as we do Toshiba, Haco, KDM, Kitamura, DMC and Gruppo Parpas. What we do is only half the story however; we feel it's how we do it that sets us apart. Please explore our site and find out how a working relationship with Leader CNC can advance your business. Show less



KENNAMETAL

• United States
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• UK MTI Sales

  • May 2013 - Mar 2016

  Supporting the UK machine tool industry for one of the leading cutting tool companies, providing technical support, time estimates, turnkey solutions, tooling packages, engineering, process and technical and application support, from preplanning and machine tool selection through setup, runoff, training, and process optimization including aerospace, automotive and general engineering. Delivering training and presentations on software and tools to machine tool customers in the UK… Show more Supporting the UK machine tool industry for one of the leading cutting tool companies, providing technical support, time estimates, turnkey solutions, tooling packages, engineering, process and technical and application support, from preplanning and machine tool selection through setup, runoff, training, and process optimization including aerospace, automotive and general engineering. Delivering training and presentations on software and tools to machine tool customers in the UK to develop & maintain their product understanding and deal with technical enquiries with face to face or telephone advice, guidance and assistance to resolve technical and application questions. Maintain up to date, detailed knowledge and understanding of the company’s product portfolio to ensure continuous awareness of product changes / improvements & developments. Assist the field sales team with information, prior to orders in their area to support effective crossdepartmental working for business efficiency and to foster and build client relationships on an ongoing basis. Attend Exhibitions and Trade Shows both in the UK and abroad, perform product demos and promote. Show less



FORELINK LIMITED

• Professional Training and Coaching

• Owner

  • Apr 1998 - Aug 2011

  Started my own company to offer all aspects of technical and production engineering services including CNC programmer and operator training, full turnkey solutions, project management, programming and some software packages. I have worked with several Machine Companies supplying applications support liaising with machine tool agents, fixture suppliers, cutting tool and spindle tooling suppliers as well as a wide variety of customers in the manufacturing sectors I have worked… Show more Started my own company to offer all aspects of technical and production engineering services including CNC programmer and operator training, full turnkey solutions, project management, programming and some software packages. I have worked with several Machine Companies supplying applications support liaising with machine tool agents, fixture suppliers, cutting tool and spindle tooling suppliers as well as a wide variety of customers in the manufacturing sectors I have worked within many Industries including automotive, aerospace and medical, operating many CNC Machines and Control Systems with a wealth of experience with Fanuc, Heidenhain. Worked for UK companies in America, Vietnam, Poland and France training and helping establish new production process. Designed and maintain the Company Website and all the marketing also wrote a complete CNC Programmer training manual to assist with training courses. Worked a 6 month contract at Magellan Aerospace, Wrexham as a process engineer reverse engineering outdated production methods and implementing new processes including tooling, fixturing etc. Show less



MECHATRONICS TECHNOLOGY LIMITED

• China
• Manufacturing

• Technical Manager

  • Oct 1985 - Apr 1998

  As Technical Manager I was responsible for managing the Applications Department, Service Department and the showroom, reporting directly to the chairman. Liaising with the sales staff and customers to interpret their requirements, producing time estimates proposals and customer demonstrations. Keeping regular contact with our European headquarters in Germany and our principles in Japan on all matters. Travelling with Sales Personnel and Customers to Europe and Japan for machine demonstrations… Show more As Technical Manager I was responsible for managing the Applications Department, Service Department and the showroom, reporting directly to the chairman. Liaising with the sales staff and customers to interpret their requirements, producing time estimates proposals and customer demonstrations. Keeping regular contact with our European headquarters in Germany and our principles in Japan on all matters. Travelling with Sales Personnel and Customers to Europe and Japan for machine demonstrations and cutting trials. Setting up a bespoke Software System for The Stores Department for accuracy and efficiency with Spare Parts supplying a faster turn-round for machine breakdowns Recruiting technical staff with correct expertise for the CNC field Overall responsibility for organising Machine Tool Exhibitions at major venues in the UK, liaising with Organisers, Machine Tool Agents and Contractors. Show less



Kratos Analytical Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• CNC Machine Shop Supervisor

  • Mar 1976 - Oct 1985

  Once the first machine integration was achieved more machines were planned so I was made cnc supervisor to oversee and introduce the next 4 machines. The responsibility included interviewing and selecting operators, designing and implementing work processes and procedures. Once this was achieved I then had to produce and prove cost savings against traditional methods whilst improving quality and consistency.



Analytical Instruments

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

• charge hand

  • Mar 1972 - Oct 1976

  . After completing my apprenticeship I chose the machine shop and moved to a sister company where after a period of time the company wanted to purchase a cnc Machine I was chosen as the first operator and was also involved in viewing and choosing the first machine. It was my job to get the machine up and running.



R.G.E. Lighting Industries Sdn. Bhd.

• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Apprentice

  • Jun 1966 - Mar 1972

  Apprenticeship I served a traditional 6 year engineering apprenticeship