Experience

Versarien® plc

• United Kingdom
• Nanotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations Manager

  • Jan 2021 - Present

  Returning to Versarien as operations manager at Versarien, I successfully manage and optimise complex manufacturing processes to increase efficiency and reduce costs. With over 3 years experience in the nanomaterial industry, I developed a deep understanding of all aspects of operations management, including supply chain management, quality control, and production planning. Managing across site co-ordinating graphene production and 3D Concrete Printing Projects with our multi skilled operators - leading the cross-functional team to achieve business objectives. I am dedicated to ensuring customer satisfaction. With a strong focus on continuous improvement, to deliver projects on time and on budget. Show less



STEM Ambassadors

• United Kingdom
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• STEM Ambassador

  • Aug 2016 - Present

  STEM Works (Science Technology Engineering & Maths) run a wide range of activities such as workshops, competitions and awards to inspire young people from all backgrounds to consider careers in Engineering, Science and Technology. I have worked at many schools in the Forest of Dean; Little Dean Primary, Mitcheldean Primary, Lakers High School, Wyedean and I am currently an ambassador for Dene Magna School Inspiring the next generation of STEM related careers. I help run work shops, coach students and give presentations and advice on STEM career’s. I exclusively represented Versarien at Berkley Green UTC by helping with the start up of the UTC. I did this by running careers fairs/evenings to raise awareness of the UTC and VRS. I then continued my support by running projects within their curriculum and also accommodated work experience students on site at VRS. Please do not hesitate to email me - sjw96gg@gmail.com Show less



MSB Steel Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Civil Engineering
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations Manager

  • Apr 2019 - Dec 2020

  Working as an operations manager for a start up steel framed building supplier, welder and fabricator company. Duties include reading and understanding bespoke steel building plans and structural/fabrication engineering drawings to provide quotations for customers, along with providing vital customer support and service. Overseeing orders through to assignment and completion. Utilising existing and transferable project management skills adapted to suit a more industrial business model. To ensure all projects are executed on time and within budget. Performing stock takes and procuring general day to day workshop consumables, including materials for customer orders. Show less



CTL Manufacturing

• Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

• Design Manufacturing Engineer

  • Jan 2018 - Apr 2019

  Working for CTL Manufactuing within Alpha3 - Avent Abacas providing solutions in the Defence, Aerospace and Aviation sector. I utilise skills acquired during my Degree and Career thus far, Honing the following skills; Project Management - Executing small scale projects with on time delivery. - Utilising project management principles. - Product/Manufacturing enhancements (Health and safety/Cost down) - Subassembly updates E.G. BOM changes, CUT sheet amendments - Creating Documentation to AS9100 REV D standard E.G. FAIR’s and ISR’s - Optimization of products/manufacturing - Development of testing programs, schemes and equipment - Liaise with customers and suppliers to ensure deadlines are met and quality specifications are exceeded. - Utilising practical knowledge and experience to give technical sales support (see below). Production support (Interpersonal Skills) - Shop floor troubleshooting as-needed. - QA assistance for problematic parts. - Technical assistance with prototype build-ups. - Development of documentation materials to assist with production. E.G. Standard Operation Procedures, Work Books, Visual Aids, Video Tutorials. Technical assistance with sales inquiries - Estimations of cost/implementation time for new options. - Development of new options. - Development/updates of new BOM’s & CUT Sheets. - Development of sales support materials. - Ensuring Materials bought are within AS9100 REV D /Specification/Drawing - Providing Alternative Parts - Cost down and or Enhancement. Customer support - Meeting customers on site, to understand their needs and build a working relationship to ensure that a mutual target is achieved/exceeded. - Design Electrical Mechanical solutions to meet the customers needs. Show less



Versarien® plc

• United Kingdom
• Nanotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Engineer

  • Aug 2013 - Jan 2018

  The Project Engineer at Versarien Technologies, a Cheltenham based engineering company. Started as a 16-year old Apprentice, I have been with the company for 5-years and worked in Cheltenham and 2 other Versarien subsidiary companies in Manchester and High Wycombe as part of my development. During my Apprenticeship I gained my NVQ L3 in Mechanical Engineering through attending Gloucester College and thereafter extended my education with a Two year Foundation Degree Course in Mechanical Engineering that I have now completed. Outside my 'day-job', I get Involved in promoting Versarien PLC as a STEM Ambassador, mentor for FAMELab students at local schools and attend local and even national engineering shows & events - exhibiting the company's wide range of engineering products from Aluminium Extrusions, Copper Foam Heat-sinks through Tungsten Carbide products to Graphene. Show less