Introduction

I currently work for an SME manufacturing and building truck mounted cement mixers. Work includes developing strategy to meet an ever increasing customer demand and working with workshop personnel using production techniques to achieve that goal. I generate all drawings for assemblies and customer drawings. I am the health and safety and quality representative for the company. In addition to these roles I am responsible for the production planning of components, the design, CADCAM and quality control of components within the factory.

Employment

July 2004 - Present McPhee Mixers Ltd.

Production Engineer/Business Improvement Engineer

· Managing staff and scheduling the daily production needs of the factory including liaising with all of the facility departments and management.

· A Service and repairs network of 300 lorries is in my control. As well as selling and managing preventive maintenance contracts I am also in control of a nation wide service team.

· Adapting Lean concepts to be able to improve business performance to achieve output targets. This includes managing Bills of Materials, raw stock control, scheduling, nesting of machinery and outsourcing products.

· Manager of all customer and supplier driven projects including designing products and creation of all specifications of new products.

· Quality representative responsible for internal audits and achieving quality goals.

· Health and Safety representative, managing risk assessments, method statements, training and COSHH analysis to ensure safety throughout the factory.

· I also identify and audit training needs of staff and monitor production tasks.

July 2002 - July2004 Stewart-Buchanan Gauges Ltd/University of Strathclyde.

Continuous Improvement Engineer

· Provide business solutions to improve performance by consulting with academics and business teams to develop opportunities and achieve goals in manufacturing.

· Instructed training and guidance for teams to use lean concepts including process mapping, 5S and QRM to develop and achieve the overall company improvement and business plan.

· Extensive data processing and report writing on company reports and academic papers.

Jan 2000 - June 2002 PCC Flow Technologies Ltd.

Design/CAD Engineer

· Providing design solutions on customer projects. (AutoCAD & Solidworks)

· Design of control equipment to comply with customer orders.

· Supply quality documentation and specifications for customers.

· Conducted quality audits and recorded manufacturing data.

· Work with manufacturing to develop product improvements.

· Worked with sales, manufacturing cell, quality and management.

April 1999 - Jan 2000 EMC (International) Ltd.

Project Engineer

· Project manager for a vintage train manufacturer using production and management skills to achieve production and quality targets.

1998 - 1998 Weir Pumps Ltd

Nuclear Design Division - Summer Placement

· Analysed design procedures and improved database calculations.

· Co-ordinated & progressed customer requirements into designs.

1997 - 1997 Weir Pumps Ltd

Sales and Marketing Division - Summer Placement

· 4 months preparing and submitting tenders, working closely with customers and contractors supplying equipment in the pump market.

1989 - 1996 Weir Pumps Ltd

Times Served, CNC and manual Machine man and Fitter.

· Operated and trained on various controllers for CNC machines. Operated conventional lathes, milling machines & other factory machines. Fitter for all testing and assembly of complete pump units.

· Awarded "The Apprentice of the Year" in the final year of apprenticeship.

Education

2003 University of Cardiff

Advanced Lean Thinking Course March-May '03

2003 University of Strathclyde

MS Access 97 (ECDL MODULES) April '03

2000 - 2001 PCC Flow Technologies Ltd.

'LRQA' Internal Auditor, Statistical Process Control, Workplace Safety Awareness, Customer Care.

1996 - 1999 Glasgow Caledonian University Glasgow

BSc in Computer Aided Engineering

Studies include Mechanical and Electrical Principles, Mechanical Design, Industrial Studies, Production and Project Management along with various CAD packages (PRO Engineer, Denford and PEPS).

1991 - 1994 Stow College

HNC in Mechanical and Production Engineering.

1983 - 1989 Shawlands Academy 2 Highers and 4 O grades

Additional Information

· Experience in leading teams and holding meetings.

· Continually work effectively and strategically with all staff members.

· Keeping fit. Running and using the gym.

· Sent on government funded management training with the Knowledge Transfer Partnership learning management finances, benchmarking, E-Business awareness, self-management techniques and new business set up opportunities.