Manufacturing Engineer

• Mar 2022 - Present

Lead Manufacturing Engineer

• Jan 2013 - May 2022

Leading a team of 7 direct reports. Identifying all design and quality enhancements of new and current model products to improve the Vehicle off the road (VOR) statistics from a customer perspective. Leading teams in SOP Creation, TAKT times, Build Record Cards for use by assembly operators of vehicles chassis, to continuously improve production efficiency. Control and design build equipment including assembly jigs, tools, fixtures, software and production layouts globally. Achievements:  Designed and project managed the implementation of numerous succesfull production facilities in the UK, China and the US.  Implemented an engineering change control system reducing engineering change time by 27%.  Implemented a quality gate control system and Safe Systems of Work for all vehicle chassis across the group.  Implemented Standardized Operating Procedures and Build Record Card system for the group.  Improved TAKT times by 22% in 2 years by standardizing assembly fixings and tooling, which in turn reduced stock levels.  Changed all engineering assembly drawings from schematics to 3D assembly drawings thus improving assembly times and understanding. Show less

Manufacturing Engineer

• Jul 2012 - Dec 2012

Freelance Design & Process Engineering

• Feb 2012 - Jul 2012

I am experienced, highly qualified, and discreet professional, with excellent references and a broad range of project training. I have over 29 years of experience to help you get the job done. When you want to get your factories process or design engineering organised, I am here to assist you. You can trust that your business and personal matters will be handled with professionalism, integrity, and the utmost discretion. The end result will be accurate, on time, and get you great results. I have had numerous clients and can provide excellent references to help prove my ability to provide a prompt desirable service based from my office. I am a top rate DFM/DFA freelancer and licensed AutoCAD Mechanical Desktop 6.0 software in my home based office. I provide a CAD service producing 2D drawings and 3D CAD modelling working from home. I am an expert Autocad user and was previously a CAD designer for James Walker / Tyco Manufacturing (Bellows and expansion joint manufacturer), First Inertia Switch (Tier One Automotive Supplier), Earlex Ltd. (Power Tools Manufacturer) eibe play (Playground Equipment Manufacturer) and Gardner Denver Ltd. (Vacuum Pumps, Compressors and Liquid Pumps Manufacturer). I have worked on projects such as Bellows design from 100mm up to 20m in diameter, vibration mounts, various Inertia switches, automotive battery cut off devices, vehicle parking sensors, smoke detectors, vacuum cleaners, electric spray guns, automatic paint rollers, wallpaper strippers, heat guns, wooden and metal playground equipment, play area design to BS EN 1176-1:2008 and vacuum pumps and compressors. I have vast experience in high and low volume plastic mouldings, blow moulding, precision machined parts, progressive stamping and milled wooden parts. I'm also able to advice and supply on production improvements, specifications, manufacturing literature to BS EN ISO 9001:2008 Quality management systems requirements and create technical files for CE marking. Show less

Engineering & Quality Supervisor

• Jun 2009 - Jan 2012

Implemented preventative maintenance programs, 5S quality system and 8D reports for vacuum pumps, compressors and liquid pumps with two direct report technicians. Prepared and implemented all capital budget projects, including cost reduction plans. Designed added value parts, assemblies and process timings for all added value projects. Implemented SPC tracking and process controls for the assembly of medical compressors. Achievements:  Improved the quality of vacuum & low pressure medical compressors from a 100% to 0.1% reject rate over a 3 month period.  Saved £725,000 in returned product costs by designing and implementing a 5S quality system and production line improvements.  Upgraded torque drivers on 2 production lines to increase production timings and improve quality. Each capital project was worth $50,000 and provided over 30% annual return on investment.  Expertly engineered, implemented and directed the process of servicing compressors for BOC, Parker Hannifin and Peak Scientific increasing profitability by £70,000p.a. Show less

Operations / Health & Safety Manager

• Feb 2002 - Nov 2008

Responsible for 8 direct reports working on play area design, quotations, procurement, project management and accounting and 3 indirect regional sales managers setting sales targets for them and reporting to directors. Improved sales and marketing opportunities. Performed site surveys. Implemented a Health & Safety manual to comply with Construction Design & Management regulations. Successfully designed all aspects of playgrounds and skate parks for private clients and local authorities. Achievements:  Increased sales by over 15% year on year taking the company from £800,000 to £3.2M of annual sales in 6 years.  Designed, wrote and implemented an Excel based MRP system in 3 months.  Implemented 3 Manufacturing Resource Planning systems over a 6 year period. Show less

NPI Engineer

• Aug 1999 - Jul 2001

Coordinate activities required to develop Assembly/Design for Manufacture (AFM/DFM) and launch products into market. Maintained manufacturing project plans and schedules. Worked to budgets whilst monitoring programmed performance. Took accountability of delivery within time, budget and to specification. Interfaced with manufacturing partners, organisations and contract manufacturing to include assembly, quality testing and component supply. Achievements:  Lead design engineer for electric spray gun project managing from initial concept to manufacture in 11 months and winning an award from DIY Power Magazine. Sold in to Wickes and B&Q.  Designed “The Big Vac" a modular designed, industrial, wet & dry vacuum cleaner, producing 25 variances.  Visited China to oversee tool design & manufacture of the largest tools designed for the company. Implemented SPC tracking and process controls for all mouldings.  Implemented dielectric sealing of 4 large injection moulding’s.  Resolved issues on current products through root cause analysis & continuous improvement.  Wrote the company’s Quality Manual to EN ISO 9001 & EN ISO 14001. Show less

New Projects Design Draughtsman

• Feb 1991 - Jul 1999

Produced detailed drawings and material schedules in a clear, accurate and cost effective manner. Produced work that minimizes scrap and re-work to meet the requirements of the specification. All work was constructed and commissioned safely and effectively in a Tier One Automotive, mass production environment. Visited test tracks for vibration testing of prototype vehicles. Generated new product designs and modified existing designs for customers. Reported problems and deficiencies in the design and brief to appropriate persons. Itemized all components and materials for all jobs in production. Provided technical advice and assistance to the production team. Managed CAD projects. Involved in the manufacture of prototypes and trials. Maintained drawing files and records throughout the duration of contracts. Undertook physical testing of prototypes & samples. Ensured drawings took full regard of all health and safety requirements. Worked on general arrangement drawings & detailed designs using AutoCAD 3D modelling software. Worked to customer specifications and industry standards, with regard to design and process F.M.E.A’s. Achievements:  Lead design engineer for electric spray gun project managing from initial concept to manufacture in 11 months and winning an award from DIY Power Magazine. Sold in to Wickes and B&Q.  Designed “The Big Vac" a modular designed, industrial, wet & dry vacuum cleaner, producing 25 variances.  Visited China to oversee tool design & manufacture of the largest tools designed for the company. Implemented SPC tracking and process controls for all mouldings.  Implemented dielectric sealing of 4 large injection moulding’s.  Resolved issues on current products through root cause analysis & continuous improvement.  Wrote the company’s Quality Manual to EN ISO 9001 & EN ISO 14001. Show less