ABB Waterjet Robot Programmer (Contractor)

• Mar 2020 - Present

Company Director

• Sep 2018 - Present

Manufacturing Project Consultant (Contractor)

• Oct 2018 - Mar 2020

Process Engineer

• Jan 2018 - Jul 2018

Plant Manufacturing Engineer - NPI & Projects

• Jan 2015 - Jun 2017

Plant Manufacturing Engineering role reporting directly into the Plant Engineering and C.I Manager. My role is split across all 4 primary functions of the engineering department and works heavily with the Quality, Logistics, Maintenance and Manufacturing departments.The first is as Lead Engineer on all ‘New Product Introduction’ customer platforms including JLR, GM, BMW and Toyota. This role involves the specifying, procurement and industrialisation of new production cells and bespoke end-of-line assembly equipment and processes, which deliver robust and capable products that meet the requirements of the business and all customer approval processes in line with ISO9001/TS16949.The second is as a Process/Industrial Engineer focusing on the improvement of plant availability, production performance and the reduction of scrap with the use of 1-1-1 Standardised work, and continuous improvement and process engineering tools.The third is as the lead Plant Facilities Engineer responsible for the project management, budget control and installation of all new and existing machinery with accompanying services infrastructure including civil activities. The final role is as the Plant Robotics specialist focusing on the installation and commissioning of new robotic cells with the use of Offline and Online Programming methods.In addition to the 4 primary functions of the role I am also heavily involved in technical support to other departments including Maintenance and I.T.

Manufacturing Engineer

• Jul 2014 - Jan 2015

Manufacturing focused role in a Tailgate SMC Composite Manufacturing Plant reporting directly into the Plant UAP Manager. Responsible for all Plant CAD, Process and Industrial/Methods engineering activities, whilst conducting Plant Engineering improvements and supporting NPI projects with the wider programme team. In addition to my primary responsibilities as the primary plants Manufacturing Engineer, I am currently working on the project team for a new Plant Facility Extension responsible for layouts and supporting the facility installation fit-out. Further responsibilities include SAP Master Data key user, SQP Production Manager Key User, BOM Engineer and plant custodian for Manufacturing KPI's including OEE.

Manufacturing Engineer

• Oct 2010 - Jul 2014

Engineering focused role working on multiple interior and exterior trim components that included Loadspace assemblies, IP and Console assemblies, Mainfloor carpets and Leather wrapped components all for large OEM's including JLR and GM. In this role I was involved with and managed several different aspects within the Engineering department including large capital expenditure projects, current process innovation and improvements, Lean Manufacturing systems and integration, site and plant facilities management, annual cost reductions, budget management, new product/process introductions, robot programming and technical support to other functions within the business including maintenance and I.T.

Automotive Apprentice

• Nov 2007 - Oct 2010