2007 - 2014Responsible for the industrialisation of pneumatic cylinders and distributers. Responsible for client specific application processes. Company referee for all PET (40bar) and food and beverage products assembly and control. Submission of tenders to subcontractors. Development of machine specifications, reception and commisioning of production machines. Creation of the working instructions and data sheets. Project manager for lean manufacturing. (using SMED, FMEA, 6s,SPC). Winner of 2010 Bosch Rexroth quality award
Cellon France/Wiz4Com,
- Tooling Engineer
2005 - 2007Responsible for the industrialization of GSM Mobile Phones. Definition and realisation of production line jigs. Creation of assembly and machine instruction manuals. Work and process instructions to subcontractors. Reporting to the IPL manager. Cross projects follow up. Analysis, planification and prioritisation of work load. Relation with internal and external clients (Europe, Asia and Latin America). In charge of mechanical prototypes and models within the Product Industrialization team.
2001 - 2005Responsible for the realisation of prototypes, models and electro-mechanical test jigs for cellular phones development. Sub-contractors coordination and relation with internal and external clients.
Philips Consumer Communications
- Cost Engineer
2000 - 2000Comparative study of components regarding technical specifications and costs
SARL Mécanique de Précision Trassart –Poulain
- Engineering workshop manager.
1994 - 2000Installation and follow up of a production planning system. Set up and maintenance of the company’s software systems (Pay, Accounts). Recording, follow up and analysis of the productivity. Maintenance of the machines. Apprentice tutor. In charge of the company in the absence of the director.
Caradon-Twyfords Bathrooms
- Toolmaker
1992 - 1994Bathroom furniture manufacturer. Responsible for the maintenance and repair of press tools and all company toolings.
Caradon-Twyfords Bathrooms
- Chargehand
1989 - 1991Responsible for the steel bath press production line. Supervision of 15 people.
Eurocast Limited
- Quality controller
1988 - 1988Aluminium alloy wheel manufacturer. Spectrographic and radiographic analysis of the products. Company certified - Ford Q1.
Ega-Tube Limited
- Maintenance fitter
1981 - 1987Plastic injection moulding and extrusion company.
Maintenance, repair and mechanical settings of all types of machines.
Formations
Open University (Cardiff)
Cardiff1997 - 1998T102 Technology
Kelsterton Technical College (Connah'S Quay)
Connah'S Quay1984 - 1986HNC Mechanical and production engineering