Head of Engineering and Operations

• Sep 2020 - Present

Responsibilities ‘Look around the corner’ for emerging opportunities in the clean energy space and communicate these to our local and international teams. Complete wide-ranging international searches to identify collaboration partners, technologies, and advantageous business relationships for the company’s clean energy portfolio. Supporting the organisation through well-developed analytical system modelling, engineering, and critical thinking abilities. Playing a key role in developing critical external relationships required to support business objectives. Supporting the communications team in the collaborative development of compelling and insightful presentations. Development and management of the required product development and manufacturing capabilities in accordance with international enterprise excellence standards including APQP, lean methodologies, advanced statistical methods, and value stream analysis, based on high-performance teams and certified Quality Management Systems. Show less

Engineering and Operations Manager

• Jun 2020 - Sep 2020

Responsibilities: Thorough international searches and collaboration to identify products, technologies, and advantageous business relationships for the company’s clean energy portfolio. ‘Look around the corner’ for emerging opportunities in the clean energy space and communication of these to our local and international teams. Supporting the organisation through well-developed analytical, system modelling, engineering, and critical thinking abilities. Playing a key role in developing critical external relationships required to support business objectives. Supporting the communications team in the collaborative development of compelling and insightful presentations. Development and management of the required product development and manufacturing capabilities in accordance with international enterprise excellence standards including APQP, lean methodologies, advanced statistical methods and value stream analysis, based on high-performance teams and certified Quality Management Systems. Show less

General Manager Operations

• Apr 2017 - May 2020

Responsibilities:Management of ANT’s Operations, as well as supporting the organisation with sound engineering, problem solving and analytical capabilities from development to delivery of hydrogen-based energy systems.Championed the compliance and regulatory requirements of hydrogen-based systems and actively engaged with the Australian Standards community for the harmonisation of the Australian regulatory framework.Achievements:• Developed an energy balance simulation program capable of analysing, sizing, and optimising customer specific hydrogen-based energy systems based on renewable energy inputs.• Researched and developed an international supplier network required to support the hydrogen-based energy system programs.• Successfully implemented a 3D Computer Aided Design capability, and the required Engineering Support Systems.• Successfully lead a project to develop and manufacture an integrated outdoor hydrogen power conversion system with an AS 4777 compliant electrical output. • Since its inception, became a full member of the Australian Standards Committee ME-093 Hydrogen Technologies representing the Australian Industry Group. Show less

Consultant

• Jan 2017 - Mar 2017

Operations Manager

• Nov 2008 - Dec 2016

Responsibilities: Managing PWB Anchor’s Operations, including: Safety, Product Quality, Manufacturing, Maintenance, Product Engineering, Process Engineering, Quality Systems, Special Purpose Plant and Equipment Design and Implementation, Industrial Relations, and some HR functions. Achievements: • Succeeded in implementing a significant culture change, taking the organisation from an exceedingly difficult industrial relations environment to an engaged and positive “can do” environment which was underpinned by a skill development and reward structures. • The restructuring of manufacturing operations achieving in excess of 90% reduction in throughput time and a reduction of WIP from approximately 4-6 weeks to a few days, giving the company great flexibility to consistently achieve market leading delivery times for our customers. • The introduction of CAD (Unigraphics) based mechanical Engineering function for the design of tooling and special purpose machines. • Played a critical role for the introduction of significant new suppliers from Taiwan and Germany utilising my cross-cultural relationship building skills. Show less

General Manager

• Mar 2006 - Nov 2008

Responsibilities: Managing Realtek’s Operations, including: Systems, Business Planning, Financial Reporting and Project/Facility Installations. Sales - Special Projects. Feasibility and analysis of complex projects. Developing new sales strategies and value adding opportunities for the traditional manufacturing sector as well as the growing Nano-technology market. Achievements: • Significantly contributed to the doubling of sales in the year 2006-2007 compared to 2005-2006, in addition to maintaining contribution margins and keeping staff numbers constant. • Created a capital equipment cost of ‘Ownership Model’ selling strategy and sold and project managed this new client project through to its successful implementation at the customer’s site, contributing to 18% of turnover in the 2006-2007 financial year. • Implemented management systems including capital equipment installation methods that reduced installation times by up to 300%. • Successfully took charge of the relationship with the company bank’s Corporate Portfolio Management division that included the regular preparation of cash flow forecasts, budgets, and specially developed performance reports. Show less

Executive Manager , Research & Development Centre

• Feb 2004 - Feb 2006

Position: Executive Manager, Research & Development Centre- Reporting to the Chairman. This was the first position filled by an expatriate directly hired by the ‘State Owned Enterprise: S.A.I.C. (Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation) Responsibilities: • The planning and establishment of a functioning Research and Development Centre within a State-Owned Enterprise, capable of delivering globally competitive technical solutions. • Building relationships with the international automotive industry, giving special emphasis to international parent companies of local ‘Joint Ventures’. • Preparation of situation reports and strategy advice for the Chairman and his team from a ‘different’ perspective. Achievements: • Established a Research and Development Centre with CAD/CAE disciplines capable of the on-time delivery of automotive customer requirements, including product designs, manufacturing specifications, prototype parts, fatigue and life test results, metallurgical analysis and all associated Advanced Product Quality Planning status reports and documentation. • Recruited and trained an engineering group to function as a highly motivated and cohesive product development team in an exceedingly difficult cultural environment. • Supported the acquisition of new business contracts with international automotive companies through the on-time delivery of high standard technical reviews, presentations, and project proposals. • Advised the Board of Shanghai Automotive on strategy and visited major German Corporations to explore relationship options at a Board Level. Show less

Quality Manager

• 2001 - 2003

Achievements: • Restructured the Quality Department to support 8 complex new product launches with existing resources during the company’s significant growth phase (220 to 420 employees). • Successfully managed root cause analysis and solving of numerous complex technical problems. • Introduced analytical statistical methods based on the Statistical Software, ‘Minitab’ throughout Air International. Achievements: • Restructured the Quality Department to support 8 complex new product launches with existing resources during the company’s significant growth phase (220 to 420 employees). • Successfully managed root cause analysis and solving of numerous complex technical problems. • Introduced analytical statistical methods based on the Statistical Software, ‘Minitab’ throughout Air International.

Engineering and Quality Assurance Manager

• 1993 - 2001

Responsibilities: This role reported to the Managing Director and led a team of 10 Professional Staff, as well as 12 Technicians/Tradespersons in the UG-CAD/CAM facility, Tool-room, Quality Department and Metallurgical Laboratory. Achievements: • The implementation and accreditation of Quality Systems to ISO 9002, QS9000, Mazda, Daimler-Benz, Audi/VW, including a 'Safety Critical Product Release'. • Played a significant role in the business acquisition activities and subsequently project management of the quality accreditations and product releases for the Daimler Chrysler SLK & C-Class front stabiliser bars as well as the Audi B6 Platform (A4) stabiliser bars. • Implemented methods to achieve zero PPM rejects for the Daimler/Chrysler SLK model 1994 to 2001. • Consistent achievement of customer deadlines, customer performance requirements and project budgets. • Reduced tooling and prototype lead times by 50% to 80% through the application of lean design and lean manufacturing techniques in the tool-room. • Championed methods to improve the internal on-time delivery performance from less than 60% (1997 - 1998) to above 95%. This initiative- using the ‘Theory of Constraints’ methodology- nearly doubled the throughput of SCA’s main production line. • A joint development with BHP to produce steel grade with improved fatigue properties which contributed to the organisation successfully winning the Daimler Chrysler C Class front stabiliser-bar contract for the Bremen works. Show less

Quality Assurance Engineer: Fuel Products

• 1988 - 1993

Responsibilities: Ensuring the product integrity of approximately $250 million annually worth of fuel/airflow products through project managing the quality engineering and planning activities including all product validation testing, introduction of new test facilities, new product introductions and change management. Achievements: • Successfully managed the on-time introduction of the localised fuel injector to Ford, Holden & MMAL, through coordination of product release testing and customer approval process. • Achieved the Lowest Original Equipment customer rejection and warranty rates in comparison to all other Bosch owned or licensed fuel injector plants worldwide after one year of operation. • Lowest per injector defect rate of any Bosch plant (USA, Germany, Japan, and Spain) as audited by Bosch Central Quality Department, Germany. • Major cost savings in excess of $400,000 through leading improvement projects using tools such as statistical process optimisation, design of experiments and system capability studies. Show less