Overview

Engineer educated to HNC standard

Twenty years experience within the automotive industry.

Well versed in customer and supplier liaison.

Good problem solving technique (8D specialist.)

Firm understanding of automotive industry standards

Specialist in FMEA & Control plan creation and review.

Understanding of APQP and associated documentation and systems.

Familiar with Kanban, JIT techniques.

Experience of traditional and modern assembly / manufacturing techniques.

Excellent communication skills.

Ability to communicate at all levels.

Computer literate - Microsoft Office.

Empathy with all personnel.

Education.

1974-1979 Alumwell Comprehensive, Walsall.

Qualifications - Seven O'Levels which include English, Mathematics, Technical drawing, Metalwork, History, Geography and Science.

Further Education.

1979-1984 Walsall Technical College.

HNC Mechanical Engineering.

Career.

2002 - Present WIP International Limited

Solution provider for manufacturing. Preparation and rectification of automotive components to First Tier supplier. Paint spraying facility

Position - Quality / Operations Manager

Duties / Responsibilities.

Implementation / monitoring / enhance companies QMS

Implementation / monitoring / enhance TS16494 & ISO14001

Associated documentation creation and implementation.

Full utilisation of the Quality Toolkit. ( FMEA, Control plan, APQP, 8D ).

Internal Auditing

Production planning / Lean manufacturing / continuous improvement

Logistics / stock control

Supervision ( thirty employees )

Customer liaison.

2001-2002 Aktrion (formerly Q.E Ltd)

1999-2001 Cosworth Technology Ltd, Worcester.

First and second tier supplier of cast engine components to automotive OEM's.

Position - Quality / Resident Engineer.

Duties / Responsibilities

Quality control function within an aluminium foundry cell.

Creation of quality control system for new product introduction.

FMEA and Control Plan creation, implementation and monitoring.

Customer liaison

Resident Engineer at Audi engine plant in Hungary.

1999-1999 Q.E Ltd, Telford.

Employment consultants engaged in the placement of quality engineers / consultants.

Position - Quality consultant.

Duties - / Responsibilities

Undertake assignments at OEM's, first and second tier customer sites.

Ensure that all customer requirements are met.

Report creation and feedback

1998-1999 EU Matic Ltd, Coventry.

First tier supplier of door hinge systems to automotive industry OEM's.

Position - Quality Engineer / CNC CMM Programmer / operator.

Duties - / Responsibilities

Quality engineering function with regards to stamping, machining and assembly environments.

Programming and operating a CNC CMM to enable first off / PPAP submissions of new product.

Undertake training programme at parent company, which is located in Ontario Canada. Programme CNC CMM to enable creation of reports for sample submission. Creation of documentation with regards to quality control.

1992-1998 HUF UK, Willenhall.

First tier supplier of locking security systems to the automotive industry OEM's.

Position 1 - Quality Engineer.

Duties - / Responsibilities

Quality engineering function with regards to die-casting, plastic moulding, machining and assembly environments.

Creation, review and update of all associated documentation.

Involved extensively with customer liaison.

Creation of 8D reporting format / continuous improvement teams.

CNC CMM programming and operating.

Full utilisation of Quality Toolkit ( FMEA, Control plan, APQP, 8D )

Responsible for all products for Ford Motor Company. Company representative for customer concerns and warranty issues, involving extensive travel throughout the UK and Europe.

Internal / external audit of company procedures and suppliers.

Position 2 - Business Unit Controller.

Duties / Responsibilities

Day to day running of three manufacturing cells engaged in the manufacture of steering column locks, door handles and locksets.

Reporting to Managing Director of daily production targets, quality issues, logistics control, delivery deadlines and personnel issues.

Control of seventy-five personnel within the three units.

Achieving set production targets, budgetary control plus health and safety issues. Company representative for customer concerns throughout Europe.

1989-1992 Lucas Girling, Birmingham.

First and second tier supplier of braking parts and service to the automotive industry and After Sales Market.

Position - Quality / Warranty Engineer.

Duties / Responsibilities

Control of warranty issues raised by customer.

Investigation / examination of returned product and report creation and feedback.

Day to day control of two field engineers conducting on site examinations of customer concerns.

1984-1989 C.E.Marshall Ltd, Willenhall.

First tier supplier of locking systems to the automotive industry OEM's.

Position - Quality Engineer.

Duties / Responsibilities

Quality engineering function within die-casting, machining and assembly environments.

Creation and review of associated documentation with regards to the control of the quality function.

FMEA and Control Plan creation and implementation

Customer liaison.

Warranty analysis.

1979 - 1984 Lagrove Precision Engineering, Walsall.

Contract tool room engaged in the manufacture of multi-spindle drilling machines.

Position. - Apprentice toolmaker.

Duties / Responsibilities

Manufacturing components from engineering drawings.

Utilising lathes, milling machines, surface grinders and bench work.

Quality assurance of finished product utilising micrometers, verniers, slip blocks and height gauges.

Other Information

Car owner

Full / clean driving licence

In good health

Conversational German language ( basic )