Head of Engineering

• Apr 2017 - Present

Engineering Manager

• Jun 2016 - Mar 2017

Snr Mechanical Engineering Manager

• May 2014 - May 2016

Snr Engineering Manager for Seagate Capital Equipment Division. Oversea engineering teams in UK, Seremban (Malaysia) & Penang (Malaysia) Deployment of permanent and contract engineering staff specialising in mechanical engineering and associated engineering disciplines (FEA/dynamics). Development of automated special purpose machines and test equipment Snr Engineering Manager for Seagate Capital Equipment Division. Oversea engineering teams in UK, Seremban (Malaysia) & Penang (Malaysia) Deployment of permanent and contract engineering staff specialising in mechanical engineering and associated engineering disciplines (FEA/dynamics). Development of automated special purpose machines and test equipment

Mechanical Development Manager

• Jul 2009 - Apr 2014

Manage team of mechanical engineers in UK. Combined teams of permanent and contract engineering staff specialising in mechanical engineering and associated engineering disciplines (FEA/dynamics).Development of automated special purpose machines and test equipment

Team Leader - Mechanical Design

• Aug 2006 - Jun 2009

‘Team Lead’ • Coordinated the day-to-day running of the UK mechanical engineering team • Report and review resource profiles to department management and actively support planning• Directly assist with recruitment • Work with MGMT to review, update and promote process and engineering best practices• Participate in reviews (design reviews/FMEA etc) with engineers‘CAD/PDM’ • Company specialist for CAD/PDM within group (UK & Asia).• Lead for the migration of the global group to a single CAD platform (Solidworks)• Lead for the implementation of PDM data management across global geography• Establish best practices within the organization‘Senior Designer’ • Design support in major development projects (2.5” test system, 3.5” test systems)• 3D design work, 2D design work• DFM/FMEA/supplier engagement (APAC supply chain), prototype builds (SEA/USA)• Test/reports• Work with specialist groups (Structural/dynamics engineers/ thermal engineering) Show less

Team Leader - Tooling Design Engineer

• Jul 2004 - Jul 2006

• Team lead within multi-discipline environment (design, manufacture, assembly) • Project management of customer orders – responding to demanding lead times (typically 4 weeks) new bespoke design solutions were managed from concept to production by engineer, ensuring products meeting strict engineering and customer specification are delivered on time • Provide design input into new product development projects to promote market leadership in key areas • Plan and manage R&D schedule to implement new technologies into existing products • Member of Ishida Poole design management team – responsible for contributions to developing design department within company • Monthly reporting to MGMT on performance of team – recording and presentation of KPIs - development of reporting databases and reporting tools. • Manage & support the implementation of 3D CAD into the business and team coaching • Implementation witnessed a typical 50% reduction in design times • Systems administration – responsible for the development & support of all systems – implementation of customer databases to record/plan/report customer orders. • Development of ISO systems/processes into company – auditor training • Produce 3D photo renderings in production of sales literature and sales support documents Show less

Applications Engineer - Solidworks Product Portfolio

• Jun 2003 - Jun 2004

Southern region CAD support engineer for one of the UK largest CAD resellers. On site support for customers installations of CAD/PDM and associated CAD tools. Certified SolidWorks CAD trainer providing in-house and corporate training programs. Pre & post sales support. Technical presentations to engineering and management teams. Southern region CAD support engineer for one of the UK largest CAD resellers. On site support for customers installations of CAD/PDM and associated CAD tools. Certified SolidWorks CAD trainer providing in-house and corporate training programs. Pre & post sales support. Technical presentations to engineering and management teams.

Mechanical Product Design Engineer

• Oct 1999 - Jun 2003

Product/mechanical design engineer. Responsible for the design development of medical products for the assisted care market from concept to full production. Portfolio including patient lifting equipment, bathing equipment and cleaning equipment. ‘MultiClean’ • Design and launch of Arjo MultiClean, a cleaning/disinfecting system that actively reduces the risk of cross-infection in healthcare environments • Lead Engineer - managed project from concept to production – launched on-time and within target costs • Worked with consultant industrial designer to develop aesthetics • Designed on a modular platform and approved to global standards to give new market penetration – market leading device within sector • Over 60% cheaper than predecessor, with improved features and functionality • Production of operating, installation and service literature ‘Airspa’ • Managed project to redesign hydrotherapy system of the Parker bathing range. Goals set to reduce costs, assembly times and improve reliability and serviceability • 30% material cost saving per system, build reduced from 3 hours to 30 minutes Show less