Experience

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  Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL)

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    • Jul 2019 - Present

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  Jaguar Land Rover

  • Solihull

  • Specialist Manufacturing Engineer

    • Jun 2012 - Present
    • Solihull

    Responsible for the BIW Manufacturing Engineering aspects of the bodysides and framing lines on L405 Range Rover and L494 Range Rover Sport models.Represent BIW at Complex Quality Meetings and work as a team to reduce quality scores. Organise and expedite line trials to provide quality and process improvements.Support the team and its engineers in resolution of significant technical issues. Providing the production and maintenance teams support on a daily basis to maintain volume, delivery and quality targets.Resolve quality issues raised by the BPA and PCPA Audits. Ensure that processes are maintained in G.S.P.A.S. and to ensure any changes are introduced through the MQOS ‘Manage the Change’ Process. Development of work plans on current processes and with suppliers to improve the dimensional stability of the vehicle. Conduct weekly process audits in compliance with MQOS requirements. To manage and deliver projects to agreed key timings, cost, health & safety, and environmental requirements. Lead improvements to the dimensional stability of BIW assemblies to meet PIST, PP and PPK targets Support the Launch, AME and DMBI teams in the development of D7U vehicle variants and ensure a smooth hand over of responsibilities.

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  BAE Systems

  • United Kingdom
  • Defense and Space Manufacturing
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Head of Production Engineering

    • Jun 2004 - Apr 2012

    Responsible for ensuring a product is fit-for-purpose and adheres to budget and schedule.Developing project-specific procedures and equipment in order to promote safer more efficient working practices that meet production targets. Engineering support to the assembly production line and machine shops.Input into DFM of new models and the establishment of manufacturing routes.Interpreting clients' requirements, identifying and addressing design parameters and engineering problems and ensuring solutions are implemented.Development and policing preferred sub-contractors within the supply chain.Coaching of production staff with new techniques and the implementation of efficiency / Health and Safety improvements. Detailed Planning and scheduling abilities in MRP based systems.Creation of Manufacturing Data Packages containing Manufacturing Instructions/ Risk Assessments / Safe Systems of Work / Safe Operating Procedures.KPI and Visual Management board creation and upkeep.Evaluating, organising and prioritising work within the overall project schedule.Liaise with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards.Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for project management decisions. Required to build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the project.Liaise with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.

  • Senior Manufacturing Engineer & Quality Manager

    • Mar 2000 - Jun 2004

    Sole responsibility for the structural build integrity and welding coordination activities on UK MoD Defence Equipment.Establish process flow and manufacturing data packs from concept engineering drawings.Produce manufacturing procedures to promote safe efficient working practices that result in repeatable product meeting and exceeding specification.Responsible for the correct implementation of engineering revision changes and maintaining build configuration documents.Thorough understanding of ISO9001, trained in Auditing Quality System Procedures with experience in resolving Supplier concerns.

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  Rolls Royce Nuclear Engineering

  • Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

  • Industrial Welding Engineer

    • Aug 1989 - 2000
    • Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

    Welding Engineer responsible for all weld coordination activities and the build integrity of large span aluminium alloy bridge structures, and fighting vehicle hull manufacture and repair.Development and approval of welding parameters and procedures and the qualification of weld operatives in MiG TiG MMA practices in aluminium ranging from 3mm to 156mm thick.