Experience 2013 –2014 Vernicolor (Romania)
Process Engineer – Electroplating On Plastics
Oversaw the design and installation of the largest plating on plastics plant in Eastern Europe.
Design and installation of Effluent Treatment Plant.
Set up of internal laboratory to enable full chemical analysis and product testing.
2011 –2013 DMS Kidderminster
Process Engineer – Electroplating On Plastics
Process Control & Management of Laboratory & Plating Line.
Managing Preventative Maintenance Programme.
Effluent Management & Control.
Testing for Production Parts Approval Process.
Continuous routine product testing and validation in accordance with TS16949 & additional Automotive Specifications.
Managing Chemical Stocks/Control.
Developing and managing continuous improvements to processes, quality, plant efficiencies & utility costs.
IPPC Permit.
Monitoring In-House Injection Mould Quality.
2008 –2010 Avdel Warrington
Chemist
Daily running of acid zinc, alkali zinc/nickel and tin-plating plants.
Installed an in-house laboratory.
Carried out routine chemical analysis of plating solutions.
Calculated and introduced routine shift additions to maintain process parameters and control.
Installed new filtration systems to maintain quality.
Introduced weekly plant maintenance programmes.
Introduced new chemistry and parameters to maintain efficiency of existing effluent treatment plant.
Responsible for purchase of chemicals and plant equipment.
Assisted in designs for plant modifications and a new effluent treatment plant.
Reduced chemical / effluent spend in excess of £300,000.
Worked alongside Q.C and H&S to introduce work instructions and procedures.
IPPC Permit.
2004 - 2008 YPL Powders Ltd Birmingham/Darlington
Senior Process Engineer
Research & Development programme in a joint venture with MacDermid successfully producing a filler for plastics, which provided electromagnetic shielding capabilities.
Involved in the milling of the powders and also developed the chemical process to achieve such capabilities.
Responsible for the relocation of the pilot plant to the North East of England.
2002 - 2004 ATSL Ltd (Plant Manufacturing) Penkridge
Contract Manager
Involved in initial site visits to discuss customer requirements.
Responsible for contract quotations.
Managed contracts from award to completion.
Liasing with the CAD engineer on design and technical matters.
Responsible for negotiation with Suppliers for purchasing of materials and equipment.
Supervised engineers during onsite installations.
Organised and instructed sub-contractors as required.
1999 - 2002 Alpha Plating Wednesbury
Technical Manager – Electroplating On Plastics
Employed by company prior plant installation to assist in design and development of the company.
Daily running of electroplating lines.
Responsible for process improvements and jig designs.
Managed all laboratory testing (TS16949), effluent systems and plant maintenance programmes.
Designed and installed Tri-Chrome and Gold plants.
Installation of new filtration systems.
Managed and trained team members.
Customer, supplier and contractor liaison.
1995 - 1999 ChromeCo Ltd Brownhills
Process Chemist / Engineer
Daily running of laboratory and plating lines.
Chemical analysis of plating solutions.
Product testing to QS9000 including C.A.S.S, metal thickness, step tests and pore counts.
Research into process improvements.
Managed plant and effluent maintenance programmes.
Qualifications
B-TEC National Diploma In Science
GCSE Mathematics
GCSE English Language
GCSE English Literature
GCSE Integrated Humanities
GCSE Environmental Science
GCSE Chemistry
GCSE Human Biology
Other Achievements
Full UK Driving License
Fork Lift Truck License
Mes compétences :
ISO/TS16949
Electroplating
Electroplating On Plastics
Chrome Plating
Pas de formation renseignée