PROFILE

I have a wide range of skills and knowledge gained in engineering/manufacturing. I can promote and deliver continuous improvement/lean projects that are manufacturing and non-manufacturing related. I can deliver training to all levels of personnel. Delivery and manage projects. I am able to work on my own initiative and as part of a team. Excellent liaison skills. Proven leadership skills involving managing, developing and motivating teams to achieve their objectives. Keen willingness in learning new skills. First class analytical and problem solving skills. Proactive and results driven approach. Dedicated to maintaining high quality standards.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Feb. 2006 to May 2006 WolverhamptonCollege(education/training provider)

(Temporary contract) Wolverhampton, West Midlands

Lecturer/Tutor

- Keyskills / Basic skills

- IT / Computing / CAD

- Engineering

Nov. 1992 to Jan. 2006 Armstrong Atlas Fastenings(fastener manufacturer, first tier auto. supplier)

Darlaston, West Midlands

Technical Design Engineer

Process/Manufacturing Engineer

My skills and knowledge of engineering and forging have accumulated over the years as well as the increased levels of responsibilities. I have established a significant knowledge and skills base to deliver process improvements/ methodology. Main duties include;

- extensive design knowledge and creation of forging/progressive tooling

- creating product manufacturing schedules/B.O.M

- development of sample products from initial design concept to manufacture

- manufacturing support, servicing, improvements, problem solving

- creation of detailed technical drawings

- material analysis and applications

- process F.M.E.A

- use and application of 'Finite element analysis' software (Forge 2)

- APQP participation

- route/process costing

- various machining applications and resource attainment

- continuous improvement drive and providing CI training to others

- customer standards/systems adherence (Honda, Ford, BMW, Jaguar..)

- 3D solid modelling application and development within engineering

- CAD use, support, management, training

- customer and supplier liaison

Taken on the responsibility of Departmental Leader, ensuring effective day to day management of the department aswell as aiming for long term goals and objectives;

- leading meetings and briefings

- providing training needs for individuals

- successful project deliveries

- initiating change

- motivating

- liasing with various professionals

Projects: - Implementation of Lean operating, (SMED, 5S, Poke-yoke, Standard work,

Process mapping, 7 wastes, QCD, Preventative maintenance, Kaizen). Enabling to establish cost reductions;

- £28k per annum waste elimination cost savings

- 40% set-up time reduction (SMED) - 25% productivity improvements

- Lead times reduced by 20%

- £30k per annum kaizen/lean activities

- £15k per annum standardization improvements

- Investigating and initiating cost savings on production tooling

- Manufacturing project leader, putting into operation new machinery bought from Europe, this involved liaison with European companies which I also visited

- Project leader for financially and physically introducing and governing a new

method of manufacture which generated cost savings, increased efficiency

and cost down

- Creation of '3D solid models' using Catia V4, Catia V5 for internal

applications, O.E.M./customers

- Lead and amalgamate engineering division for company take-overs

- Computerised Scheduling System Champion (Oct. 1997 to Feb. 2000)

Project leader to champion introducing and establishing a computerised 'Finite Scheduling System' (S-plan), within the operations/planning department;

- gaining a full insight, understanding and actively participate in the

management of the manufacturing unit

- creation of complete product constituent portfolio

- full machine management data interpretation

- implement all data into the system

- yield financial implication of system

- project management through initialising to closing

- system knowledge, development, site set-up

- supply team user training and project handover

Jan. 1997 to July 2005 WolverhamptonCollege(education/training provider)

Wolverhampton, West Midlands

Lecturer/Tutor - (contract)

- Introduction to AutoCAD - AutoCAD Design and Drafting / Advanced

- 3D design/drafting - Customisation and Systems Management

Duties & Responsibilities Taking on the responsibility of;

- course/lesson planning

- risk assessments

- evaluating training needs

- managing and delivering training and projects

- identifying individual development needs

- assessing and examinations

- interviewing

- effective written and verbal communication

- commitment to anti-discriminatory and equal opportunity

- mentoring

- providing supplementary IT/computer software training

(These sessions being delivered on a part time course basis)

Sept. 1989 to Nov. 1992 Mercury Tooling(tooling manufacturer)

Darlaston, West Midlands

Toolmaker

Duties & Responsibilities Initially sponsored as a tooling apprentice, I built up my skills in various areas of toolmaking and after the completion of my apprenticeship continued to develop further those skills;

- bench work, milling, grinding, turning, slotting, hobbing, spark erosion,

planning, inspection, progress chasing

Additional information - Business Improvement Techniques (B-I.T) training course - (Jan 2006)

(through skills4auto / industry forum)

- Basic understanding and operation of 'Six Sigma'

- Advanced in AutoCAD - computer aided design software - Support and managing IT, networking, softwares

- Windows

- Lotus SmartSuite

- Microsoft Office

- DOS

- Monarch

- Crystal Reports

- Extensive 'cold forging' knowledge

- T.O.P.S. (Team Orientated Problem Solving), Time Management & Personal

planning

- Catia V4 (3D modelling software) - (2003-2005)

- Catia V5 (3D modelling software) - (2003-2006)

- Gujarati (spoken)

- Enjoy quality time with family, doing home improvements, sporting

participation, socialising, reading, travelling

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Nov. 2001 to June 2002 DudleyCollege

D32/D33 - Assessors Award

Sept. 1995 to June 1996 WulfrunCollege

AutoCAD 3D (City and Guilds)

Sept. 1994 to June 1995 WulfrunCollege

AutoCAD Customisation and Systems Management (City and Guilds)

Oct. 1992 to June 1994 Universityof Wolverhampton

H.N.C. in Mechanical Engineering

Sept. 1990 to June 1992 WulfrunCollege

O.N.C. in Engineering

Mercury Tooling

Certificate of Verified Achievement

Sept. 1989 to June 1990 WulfrunCollege

First Certificate in Engineering

Sandwell Training Association

Certificate of Validated Achievement

Sept. 1984 to June 1989 HighfieldsSecondary School

5 GCSE Passes

Including English and Maths

MOBILITY: Full Licence