Key Responsibilities• Supervise lathe operations and conversational programming on Siemens controllers.• Interpret and modify technical drawings, generating corresponding CAD models for manufacturing.• Oversee occasional CNC setup on mills and routers, from programming on FeatureCam software to tooling for both one-off jobs and batch work in plastics and metals.• Design custom jigs and fixtures tailored to various reverse engineering projects.• Maintain stringent quality standards (ISO:9001) by conducting routine checks on jobs against engineering drawings, as well as regular machine maintenance.Achievements• Led the lathe department to achieve a 20% increase in overall efficiency by implementing process improvements, as well as better organisation of tooling and raw material.• Increased production rate of Al 6061 stepper motor mounts by 50%, optimising cycle times in the program, as well as reduced setup time loading new raw material.• Excelled in understanding customers’ needs, tailoring routing and milling processes for the most optimal, cost-effective reverse engineering solution.

- Assisted in the reverse engineering of a range of different parts, using SolidWorks software.- Aided in the programming of CNC routers, and milling machines, successfully completing over 1000 diverse jobs.- Proactively pursued continuous skill development to further enhance engineering capabilities.