PROFILE

Ø A BSc.(Mech. Eng.) qualified general manager with a proven track record of success within automotive, tier 1 supplier, production, engineering & commercial market sectors.

Ø Strong operational leadership with programme / project management experience.

Ø Results orientated & engineering-focused with production infrastructure planning skills.

Ø Experience of site commissioning, supplier selection, new product introduction, contract support, automotive OEMs, new build, programme cost reduction & profitability initiatives within leading-edge markets, now seeking an opportunity where rewards match results.

KEY CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS INCLUDE:

Ø Introduced Project & Engrg. Change Control to save client 30% on scrap / obsolescence.

Ø Prevented a 20-week production slippage & a £1m+ 'on cost' for a truck manufacturer.

Ø Commissioned 2 build facilities, 1 production at 500 units/wk & 1 SVO for 1,200 units.

Ø Identified/managed 'critical path' toolmaker for injection moulding located in Shenzen, China.

CAREER HISTORY:

2003 to 2004: CONSULTANT PROGRAMME MANAGER: General Dynamics UK

Ø Responsible for all aspects of senior-level programme management & control activities

Ø Appointed to support installation of communication systems into British Army vehicles

Ø Negotiated project / programme terms-of-reference with senior management teams

Ø Project control of installation process for the 'BOWMAN' system into 20,000 vehicles

Ø Led pre-production parts / build audits to deliver savings of over 20% on vehicle rework

Ø Prioritised the deliverables / timing for the 'up' contract with Defence Procurement Agency

Ø Successfully identified the need for much earlier Engineering Change Control utilisation

Ø Delivered savings of 30% on scrap / obsolescence in the initial build procurement process

1996 to 2003: PROJECT MANAGER: TWR Engineering

Ø Responsible for all aspects of engineering management & project management activities

Ø Appointed to lead delivery of client projects within an automotive engineering consultancy

Ø Negotiated project / programme terms-of-reference with senior business management

Ø Project planning, development, implementation & resource deployment management

Ø Supported projects including styling, concept, engineering, testing & manufacture

Ø Controlled project teams of between 15 and 100+ engineering / support personnel

Ø Direct management of engineering project budgets ranging in value from £300k to £30m

Ø Led a supplier search project in Southern China for a major USA automotive manufacturer

Ø Developed, created & implemented an engineering handover strategy from TWR to clients

Ø Led 'cab digitising' initiative for a Swedish manufacturer to save £2m in scrap tooling

1994 to 1996: MANAGER, ENGINEERING: Automotive Climate Systems

Ø Responsible for all aspects of engineering business management & development activities

Ø Appointed to senior role within a new joint venture manufacturing business operation

Ø Focused business on development of air conditioning units for the automotive sector

Ø Joined business to support a major 3-year contract to manufacture 20,000 units p.a.

Ø Project planning, development, implementation & resource deployment management

Ø Commissioned 500 sq.ft. of space into office facilities for start-up business development.

Ø Led recruitment of a team of engineering staff, CAD designers & support personnel

Ø Reverse engineered, via digitising, vehicle body areas to support system design

Ø Championed DFMA activities in OEM plant in Zaragosa, Spain.

Ø Managed selection of 15 a/c component suppliers & integration into the system designs

Ø Located a 'critical path' toolmaker for injection mouldings based in Shenzen, China

Ø Successfully commissioned a 12,000 sq.ft. production build area & final test facilities

Ø Championed commencement of new UK production facilities at rate of 500 units per week

1993 to 1994: EXECUTIVE ENGINEER: RDS Automotive Ltd

Ø Responsible for all aspects of general business management & engineering control

Ø Appointed to spearhead business growth, cost reduction & manufacturing improvement

Ø Reported directly to senior-level business management teams / Board of Directors

Ø Focused business on provision of specialist automotive design & development

Ø Monitored revenue projections, engineering planning & quality performance standards

1991 to 1993: DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING: Wynns Climate Systems

Ø Responsible for all aspects of engineering, production & business management activities

Ø Appointed to senior role within an automotive climate systems production operation

Ø Joined a specialist division of the Wynn's Oil Company, based in Tamworth, UK

Ø Focused business operation on new air condition products production & development

Ø Leadership, management & motivation of a multi-functional team of support staff

Ø Development of engineering schedules, engineering support tools & maintenance plans

Ø Ensured compliance with stringent automotive sector quality standards & accreditation

Ø Defined & commissioned 10,000 ft² SVO facility to fit a/c units to 1,200 Range Rovers

Ø Presentation and trials of OEM dealer R-12 refrigerant recovery/ diagnostic equipment.

EARLY CAREER INCLUDES

Ø Director of Engineering - ARA Automotive (UK), Tamworth

Ø Director of Engineering - ARA Automotive (USA), Dallas

Ø Director of Production Planning - ARA Automotive (USA), Dallas

Ø Manager Eng. Timing & Change - Rolls Royce Motor Cars

Ø Chief Development Engineer, Vehicles - Rolls Royce Motor Cars

Ø Assistant Chief Development Engineer (Electrics) - Rolls Royce Motor Cars

Ø Assistant Chief Development Engineer (Chassis) - Rolls Royce Motor Cars

Ø Development Engineer (Chassis) - Rolls Royce Motor Cars

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Ø BSc (Hons) Mechanical Engineering

Ø Product Marketing & Strategy - Cranfield School of Management

Ø Leadership & Team Building - Leadership Trust

Ø Various in-house & external training programmes

Ø MS Office, Word, Excel, Power-point, Project, Outlook & Explorer skills

PERSONAL DETAILS:

Ø Excellent references available upon request

Ø Interests include classic cars, motorcycles, DIY & sports