Kate Simmons
Senior Engineering Manager at The Dyson Institute of Engineering and Technology- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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The Dyson Institute of Engineering and Technology
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Engineering Manager
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Nov 2022 - Present
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Engineering Workplace Manager
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Apr 2020 - Nov 2022
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Dyson
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Singapore
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Design Engineer
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Jul 2015 - Apr 2020
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Design Engineer
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Aug 2010 - Jul 2015
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Design Manager
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Oct 2007 - Aug 2010
Key Task Managing the development and ongoing production of LightSleeper, a sleep aid designed by myself at university and launched in the consumer market in October 2009. Duties Include · Selecting sub contractors and negotiating terms of engagement. · Presenting brief to external suppliers. · Coordinating test rig production and organising proof of concept testing. · Managing prototype design, build and testing. · Developing detailed design specification. · Managing design for production. · Establishing supply chain. · Component sourcing from UK and Far East and ongoing liaison with suppliers. · Coordinating shipping of components. · Control and maintenance of Project Schedule and Project Costs. · Managing production of tools for injection moulding, tool modifications and production of parts. · Managing electronics suppliers and assembly process. · Coordination of UK production and ensuring optimum stock levels. · Ensuring successful CE marking of product. · Maintenance of Technical File · Successfully marketed the product to major retailers including Boots. · PR associated tasks including interviews with BBC Radio 2, national newspapers, national magazines and online publications.
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Education
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University of Central Lancashire
1st BSc Hons, Product Design -
West Cheshire College
Foundation Course, Art and Design