Experience

AESSEAL Inc.

• United States
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Quality Inspector

  • Jan 2020 - Present



MNB Precision

• United Kingdom
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• CMM Programmer

  • Aug 2019 - Dec 2019

  After being made redundant at Tecomet I found a job that allowed me to continue using my CMM Skills in an inspection focussed environment. At MNB my role is CMM Programmer for the Zeiss however I support the business in other areas including primarily an inspector of products before they are shipped to the customer. My normal day involves inspecting parts with various methods (including Verniers, Micrometers, Slips, Height Guages, Bore Guages, Thread Guages, Zeiss CMM, Shadowgraph and much more) and checking them to the customer drawings. I need to ensure the results are accurate and legible and in some cases inputted onto the internal system called Hi-Q. Parts need to be cleaned properly before measuring as this can affect the results especially with the CMM. I continue to use my CMM skills and knowledge gained at previous companies in this role to run and inspect a variety of parts. Although new to the company I have completed and met all my targets and work responsibilities in my time there. Unfortunately there were a number of aspects about the job I did not enjoy so I have now left the company and I am now looking for a new role.



Tecomet, Inc

• United States
• Medical Device
• 700 & Above Employee

• CMM PROGRAMMER

  • Sep 2018 - Jul 2019

  I was employed by the Ireland site of Tecomet Inc. who produce and supply a variety of medical components worldwide. Although I was based at the Sheffield site out of convenience for me, I worked for the Ireland site. The main purpose of my job was to be a Zeiss Calypso CMM programmer, it is was my responsibility to create and edit CMM programmes for the wide variety of medical parts they produce. Applying my previous metrology/quality and inspection experience to design programmes to dimensionally check the parts and ensure conformance to customer drawings. Due to my distance this required me to rely heavily on my own knowledge and experience to ascertain the best methodology to apply for inspecting all the different products made. This all had to be achieved without the physical product and CMM machines being available to me. My programmes once written were sent over to Ireland for prove out on the physical parts/machines. I was expected to Travel to Ireland when required to support the business. While at the Sheffield office I managed my own workload and projects, reporting to my manager in Ireland I provided realistic timescales to complete my work and then it was down to me to manage it and ensure I met the deadline. Beyond programme creation I was involved in the Gage R+R Process of parts at both sites and I provided my assistance to Sheffield as required, operating machinery, creating programmes and fire fighting issues as they arose. I also used CAD software (NX) to model/design solutions to fixturing the parts. There were three different types of CMM's that I worked with and each had different capabilities, layouts, bed sizes and applications so I was expected to be able to use all the machines competently. Overall it was a challenging role, I was also in complete control of my work managing everything through to completion. Being trusted to do my job with zero supervision was paramount.



Rolls Royce and SGS Ltd.

• Zeiss CMM Programmer / Operator and Calibration Engineer

  • Dec 2017 - Aug 2018

  I work for SGS permanently based on the Rolls Royce site in Rotherham in the UCAS accredited calibration lab. After the departure of my previous manager I transitioned into his role primarily running the Zeiss Prismo CMM, running and writing programmes. In addition to this for the first three months I took the position of lab supervisor to ensure the responsibilities of my predecessor were not neglected. My day to day duties involved monitoring KPI's, maintaining and managing the calibration database, collecting items due for calibration from the shop floor, performing calibrations of items used across the shop floor involving a variety of machinery / fixturing / tooling and other items, then inspecting the parts to the agreed methods which would include (Dimensional / Pressure / Timers / Temperature Simulation and much more) then communicating this information to Rolls Royce in the form of dimensional reports / calibration certificates. I have to run the CMM artefact checks weekly, run probe qualifications, run rotary table checks. Was critical in training the new starters in a variety of equipment and responsibilities. I even had to manage the role of my old job, collating fixturing documentation and all the other responsibilities of the role to make sure it was not neglected. I have a great understanding of various machines and tools used in daily calibrations.



Rolls-Royce and SGS Ltd.

• Fixture Care Co-ordinator

  • Jul 2015 - Dec 2017

  My role working for SGS is Fixture Care Coordinator. I work daily for one of their customers Rolls Royce based full time at their site in Rotherham (Catcliffe). My role for the SGS calibration team involves managing and creating technical documentation for all fixtures on site (numbering 400+) across seven product ranges. I control the recall and issue to line of fixtures when they are due for calibration/ inspection monitored by the internal system Gage Insite. Updating the system to reflect the current status of all fixtures, to support Rolls Royce in putting the fixture care process in place at the Rotherham site. To chase all information SGS required to get fixturing documentation complete and signed off by all relevant parties. To support with the CMM work by running inspections of fixtures and take responsibility for fixturing spares, care, distribution on site, inspection and much more. My role is very flexible which has allowed me to hone my skills with different equipment including; Mahr Surface Measurement and Profiling XCR 20, Mahr ULM-600, Dial Indicator Checker, Zeiss Static Head CMM and much more. I have used various software including Gage Insite and Rolls Royce internal systems. It is a challenging and enjoyable role with a lot of responsibility.



Doncasters Precision Forgings

• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manufacturing Engineer

  • Jul 2014 - Feb 2015

  My role came to an end due to a round of redundancies when work dropped off which is why I left. As the only Manufacturing Engineer on site after my predecessors left the company it was a challenging role to fill. My initial task was to bring myself up to speed as there was allot of information to digest. The Sheffield site was split into two businesses. Blades (Compressor and engine blades primarily for Rolls Royce) and the larger forgings for a variety of customers. My responsibilities entailed dealing with line issues, liaising with operators, managing larger projects, dealing with the work instructions and other technical documentation, providing cover in the metrology on the CMM, resolving quality issues and liaising with customers and subcontractors as needed. My biggest achievement was working with a customer Rolls Royce on collating a large amount of data, drawings and technical information in a project board to present to representatives in a site visit. They left with packs of information that was put together and were very happy with the project.



Swift Group (Autocruise)

• Manufacturing Engineer

  • Nov 2013 - Jul 2014

  I worked for the Swift group at their site in Swinton (Mexborough) called Autocruise. This was where Swift's Motorhome range was produced. As the sole Manufacturing Engineer at the site I had to provide support functions to the line, ensure processes were followed and up to date, check the product was manufactured correctly and to specifications. Identify areas for improvement and to assist the staff on the line to ensure the product was produced in a timely fashion to the correct method. I had to ensure all staff on the line were fully trained. The rest of the manufacturing department was based at the main site in Cottingham so working individually and keeping clear communications was key. My biggest achievement was the organisation of works instructions which were literally disorganised when I started. When I finished they were concise and structured on the system for easy access.



Cummins Generator Technologies

• Supplier Quality Improvement Engineer

  • Sep 2011 - Aug 2012

  University placement in the power generation division of Cummins. The site produced a variety of generators, parts were received from 150+ suppliers worldwide. It was my task to work with these suppliers to resolve issues with supplied components. The span of my work covered everything from simple issues that required only a phone call to resolve to potentially line stopping issues that took a great deal of time to eliminate. These experiences required me to communicate with suppliers and in some circumstances travel to the supplier’s site and work with them directly on the problem. I had to manage supplier data compiling it into spreadsheet format including a scoring system. It was my responsibility to process paperwork for rejected items, perform inspection of stock on site when concerns were raised and work with the supplier both in long and short term resolving quality issues. I was the first student placement by the time I finished I left such a good impression they were bringing in someone else to take over and I’d done such a great job of managing the supplier quality records that they asked me to write up instructions for the new employee before finishing.