Experience

Apptronik

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

• Director of Manufacturing & Operations

  • Apr 2023 - Present



Canoo

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Director, Manufacturing

  • Apr 2022 - Apr 2023

• Engineering Manager, Body Operations

  • Mar 2022 - Apr 2022

• Engineer, Body in White

  • Jan 2022 - Mar 2022

  Engineering launch lead for skateboard and body structures. Drive product quality from stampings through sub assembly and into GA. Work directly with NVH, interiors, exteriors and closures teams to create a smooth build. Develop interim corrective actions quickly and efficiently to prevent downtime and eliminate assembly delays. Bridge the gap between manufacturing and engineering to ensure concerns are documented to rule out repeat issues. Conduct root causes analysis and follow… Show more Engineering launch lead for skateboard and body structures. Drive product quality from stampings through sub assembly and into GA. Work directly with NVH, interiors, exteriors and closures teams to create a smooth build. Develop interim corrective actions quickly and efficiently to prevent downtime and eliminate assembly delays. Bridge the gap between manufacturing and engineering to ensure concerns are documented to rule out repeat issues. Conduct root causes analysis and follow through to permanent manufacturing solutions.



Renishaw

• United Kingdom
• Automation Machinery Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Gauging Application Engineer

  • Oct 2017 - Jan 2022

  Relocated to Detroit, Michigan Working directly with the big 3 automakers and tier suppliers, I️ played a key part in improving manufacturing quality and increasing throughput using a range of metrology products primarily focused on powertrain. Functioned as the lead engineer for all EV projects. Improving and helping the customer understand their baseline machine performance, providing specialist support to achieve PPAP, APQP & GRR requirements. Developing process… Show more Relocated to Detroit, Michigan Working directly with the big 3 automakers and tier suppliers, I️ played a key part in improving manufacturing quality and increasing throughput using a range of metrology products primarily focused on powertrain. Functioned as the lead engineer for all EV projects. Improving and helping the customer understand their baseline machine performance, providing specialist support to achieve PPAP, APQP & GRR requirements. Developing process control solutions, tailored to suit the end users needs. Including fixture design, meeting cycle time requirements, optimization & error proofing a system for a high volume production. Assuring GD&T standards are in place and working with the customer’s dimensional and engineering teams. Product support engineer for machine tool probing systems, calibration, gauging & CMM

• Application Engineer

  • Jun 2015 - Nov 2017

  Main responsibilities include - providing inspection and gauging programs and solutions for customer applications in specialist areas such as; aerospace, automotive, military and consumer electronics using Renishaw's DMIS based programming software; Modus. Carry out secondments in various territories throughout the world, including Asia & America, providing training on new technologies to internal engineers & customers. Work directly with integrators to incorporate measurement… Show more Main responsibilities include - providing inspection and gauging programs and solutions for customer applications in specialist areas such as; aerospace, automotive, military and consumer electronics using Renishaw's DMIS based programming software; Modus. Carry out secondments in various territories throughout the world, including Asia & America, providing training on new technologies to internal engineers & customers. Work directly with integrators to incorporate measurement methods with automated processes to gain efficiency and piece-part quality. Supplying technical evaluations for Renishaw subsidiaries & external customers and carrying out in-depth support for Renishaw's Equator gauging system. Develop manufacturing processes for maximum efficiency mainly focusing on automated cells. Design and develop fixtures, understanding and implementing GD&T requirements and demonstrate a hands-on approach to both mechanical and manufacturing industries. Research, test and develop new products and software, playing a key part in preparing for a customer releasable package.

• CNC Programmer/Machinist

  • Jun 2014 - Jun 2015

  - Programming, setting and operating large & small sliding head Swiss turning and Mazak milling machines. - Understanding GD&T requirements and ensuring standards are met. - Developing and implementing manufacturing processes for both efficiency and quality of piece parts.

• Advanced Manufacturing Apprentice

  • Sep 2011 - Sep 2014

  Learning the fundamental skills to kickstart my Engineering career. Gaining experience and understanding metal cutting using manual and CNC machines. CNC Programming & Setting/Operating, Quality control/inspection, Mechanical/Electronic Assembly, CAD and Design for Manufacture. Attended Gloucestershire Engineering Training College, and the University of South Wales, whilst working towards broadening my knowledge in the workplace.

• Mechanical & Electronic Assembler

  • May 2011 - Sep 2011

  Understanding the basics of assembling a wide range of mechanical & electronic Renishaw products.