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Aug 2006 - Oct 2006 Weir Strachan & Henshaw Ltd Bristol, UK

Production Engineer AS9100 accredited company

Process work orders and data within integrated MRP manufacturing system.
Provide manufacturing solutions to a cost and time effective plan.
Create detailed manufacturing drawings bills of materials, requisitions and manufacturing process instructions,
Create and develop jig & tools detailed manufacturing drawings, bills of materials, requisitions and manufacturing process instructions. Using SOLIDEDGE V17 CAD software.
Preparation of work packs for handover to the shop floor; create stage drawing using SOLIDEDGE CAD V17 system.
Liaise with sales, engineering, purchasing, quality control, production & supervisory staff.
Identify process improvements and cost savings.
Monitor and report on manufacturing & sub-contracted activities and provide relevant information to Operations Management.
Liaise and attend meetings with other company functions necessary to perform duties and aid business and organisational development.
Attend training and to develop relevant knowledge and skills.
Understand the requirements of BS5750 ISO9000 quality system and the effect on manufacturing solutions.

Provide a service to the factory to offer help in overcoming manufacturing challenges, using problem-solving techniques.

1996-2006 July Horstman Defence Systems Ltd Bath, UK

Production Engineer AS9100 accredited company

Process work orders and data within integrated MRP manufacturing system.
Detailed analysis of and compliance with customer contract requirement
Provide manufacturing solutions to a cost and time effective plan.
Create detailed manufacturing drawings bills of materials, requisitions and manufacturing process instructions,
Create and develop jig & tools detailed manufacturing drawings, bills of materials, requisitions and manufacturing process instructions. Using ME10 Co –Create CAD software.
Create and develop CNC programs for CNC Machine Tool machines, (Milling, lathes & Wire cutting EDM), using Mastercam V9 CAD/CAM & Charmilles EDM - CAD/CAM system.
Preparation of work packs for handover to the shop floor; create stage drawing using ME10 Co Create CAD system.
Liaise with sales, engineering, purchasing, quality control, production & supervisory staff.
Identify process improvements and cost savings.
Produce required manufacturing, using working instruction documentation and commercial documentation.
Monitor and report on manufacturing & sub-contracted activities and provide relevant information to Operations Management.
Liaise and attend meetings with other company functions necessary to perform duties and aid business and organisational development.
Attend training and to develop relevant knowledge and skills.
Understand the requirements of BS5750 ISO9000 quality system and the effect on manufacturing solutions.
Provide a service to the factory to offer help in overcoming manufacturing challenges, using problem-solving techniques.
Create & develop TPM & KAN-BAN Procedure Systems.
DNC System Administrator, Continuous Improvement Team Member.
IT Assistant to IT Director, to help in day-to-day problem solving.

1987-1996 Horstman Defence Systems Ltd Bath, UK

CNC Machine tool technician (Milling) AS9100 accredited company
Effect use (setter/operator) of the designated Fanuc control CNC m/c tool.
Prove out new programmes and use tools efficiently to produce components in accordance with route-sheet & drawing.
Worked closely with R&D machining prototypes Damper Units.
The ability to work unsupervised, creates CNC machine programmes.
Maintain a high standard of quality beyond: BS EN ISO 9001

1982-1987 GEC Mechanical Handling Ltd Melksham, UK

Machine tool technician (Milling & Turning) / Apprentice-ship (3yrs)

Effect use (setter/operator) of the designated machine tool.
3 year Apprenticeship, Day-release to College.