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PROFILE:

I am a multi-skilled Engineer with considerable experience in a multitude of environments.

·        Confident, articulate business communicator

·        Exceptional interpersonal and collaboration skills

·        Effectual in persuading others through enthusiasm, ability tochallenge and confront inadequate standards of work quality and timeliness

·        Analytically minded with problem solving abilities

·        Highly motivated toward achievement and surpassing goals

Enthusiastic, self-motivated and results driven·        Designusing  AUTOCAD (2D) and  DELCAM (3D also used for CAM)

·        Conversantin Manual/CNC: Milling, grinding ,turning, EDM (spark erosion)

·        Toolmaker,Mould tool/fixture Design Engineering, Production Engineering

·        FirstAid, Health and Safety at Work, Grinding wheels certificate,  Lifting course

In addition to the qualities above, I am an optimisticprofessional, who thrives on opportunities and commits myself to developing andpromoting the visions of others

CAREER SUMMARY: 

May ’07 – April ‘09,Centrax Turbine Components, Production Engineer

Main Areas of Responsibilities:

Project managed Engineering trials, continuous improvements and day to day issuesTroubleshooting and correcting machining and other issuesSupervised and assigned tasks to shop floor technicians at times taking a hands on approach Scrap reduction, reducing a major manufacturing cell from 15% to 4%Ongoing evolution of continuous improvement activity utilizing kaizen and lean techniques constantly aiming to identify opportunities to reduce lead times, costs and stocksJointly Implemented and maintained SPC particularly around key operationsUsed AUTOCAD to produce and update production planningRecording and filed project informationIdentified and assisted with training needs (systems, best practice, techniques etc)Created and modified CNC programsAssisted with capacity planning and quotes for new work with other teamsEnsured compliance of internal and external audits particularly for EDMLiaised with Health and Safety ensuring compliance with relevant regulations as well as company policy    

To fulfil thisrole I liaised with senior managers, Engineering colleagues, productioncoordinators, cell leadership and the quality department on a regular basis

Jan ‘07 – May ‘07, HymidMultishot Limited, Toolmaker

Main Areas ofResponsibilities:

Manufactured mould tools and fixtures of varying complexitiesInvolved at every stage from planning the manufacture, through to assemblyTrained using Cincinnati CNC milling machines driven with AlphaCAM 2DWas a lead hand in many projects delegating work to other toolmakers and was offered the position of shop foreman but decided to broaden my skill base moving to work in production Engineering 

Oct ‘03 – Dec ‘06, PandaPizza, Proprietor

Main Areas ofResponsibilities:

InOctober 2003 I took the opportunity to run my own business with the purchase ofPanda Pizza.  I ran this businesssuccessfully with my business partner for over 3 years.

I wasinvolved in all the day to day operations of the business including staffingmanagement (employing and supervising up to 8 staff), stock management,accounts and payroll.

Aftercareful consideration of my personal circumstances I decided in late 2006 tosell the business and move back to a career in Engineering.

Jan ’99 – May ‘03,Sifam/SMP Multishot, Design Co-ordinator/Engineer

Main Areas ofResponsibilities:

Responsible for all aspects of mould tool and fixture design, working on a number of major projects for national and international customersWorked with customers helping develop products for manufacture, also recorded and filed project information until completionFrequently liaised with management and team members to advise on design practicesAdvised and supported tool room staff for maximum efficiency utilizing my tool making experience liaised with specialist suppliers to aid with design and efficient manufactureWorked to tight deadlines managing, prioritizing and delegating when necessaryReceived formal training on AutoCAD and the Delcam power solutions software 

Feb ’96 – Jan ’99,Sifam, Lead Toolmaker

Main Areas ofResponsibilities:

Manufactured various jigs and mould tools of varying complexitiesDelegated work to specialist areas within the tool roomUndertook repairs, modifications and supported production with any troubleshootingTrained on Bridgeport VMC CNC milling machines with Heidenhain controlAided production with the manufacture, modification and repair of various fixtures 

Feb ‘94 – Nov ’94, Jun‘95 – Feb ‘96, Amtek Precision Engineers, Toolmaker

Main Areas ofResponsibilities:

Manufactured mould tools ranging from small to large multi-cavity multi shot mouldsWas involved at various stages from planning to assemblyUndertook modifications, repairs and refurbishment of older mouldsTrained on CNC EDM Agie machines, gaining knowledge of “lights out” machining During Nov ’94 – Jun ’95 I took a Hiatus and went travelling round the world to broaden my     horizons and world view  

Jun ’89 – Feb ’94, Sifam,Toolmaker

Main Areas of Responsibilities:

Undertook my Tool making apprenticeship while attending collegeBecame fully conversant on all machines including milling, turning, EDM, jig boring, Grinding both surface and cylindrical as well as various bench and hand skillsBecame conversant with all types of tooling in the main being mould tools but also worked with press tools and jigs and fixturesTrained in other departments including the design office, mould shop, press shop and several of the production lines                     

QUALIFICATIONS: 

NVQ Level 4 Engineering Manufacture(Technician Engineer)       Sifam December 1994HNC Engineering (Mechanical/Manufacture)                        Exeter College 1990 – 1992ONC Engineering (Mechanical/Manufacture)             South Devon College 1988 – 19906 O’ Levels, 8 CSE’s                                                 Paignton Community College 1988 

HOBBIES/INTERESTS:

Water sports,Motorbikes, mountain biking, walking, yoga

Martial arts -2nd brown belt in Kickboxing/aikido and 3rd brown armband in Thaiboxing

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