Chris Mason Email & Phone Number

Guildford, United Kingdom

At Welbilt we provide the world's top chef's, premier chain operators and the growing independent food and beverage sector with industry-leading equipment and solutions.Development Engineer role:· Managing the design and development of novel products and systems which meet the requirements of the MRD/PRD.· Rapid response to customer requests for product related ideas or changes.· Being the VOE for all topics mechanical regarding the Merrychef product line.· Management of the Change Control process for product related releases and changes.· Prototyping and testing concepts, ideas and production candidates in laboratory environment Key Tasks & Responsibility:· Managing current and legacy product changes including manufacturing and service support and customer requests.· New product design including delivery of the PRD to meet market requirement to create customer value (MRD).· New concept generation and exploration for both new product and legacy product development.· Test and validation using techniques including DFMEA and other DFR techniques.· Drawing checking and other design team supporting functions such as design reviews.· Leading 8D investigations Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:· Advanced user of SolidWorks - PDM · Problem solving skills with the ability to break down complex problems, evaluate possible solutions within tight deadlines, and progress the most feasible option.· Comprehensive knowledge of mechanical design and engineering principles.· Ability to ensure that specifications are understood and implemented (within timescales and budget) and requirements are fulfilled.· Customer value focused with the desire to exceed expectations.· Experience of designing products which meet the following worldwide approval standards: UL, CE, NSF, CDRH & GS.· Lean Six Sigma

Reading, United Kingdom

FFS Brands is a UK based Franchise, Design and Manufacturing company with a focus on restaurant quick serve and industrial cooking equipment.Design Engineer role• Continuous design, updates and development of current/ future product lines using Solid Edge• Organise product BOM data for MRP system EXACT allowing automatic stock allocations for parts• Creating quotes for sub-con jobs• Manage CAD system for design department• Product testing management• Research into made out, spare parts and other items to find best prices, or more suitable products as time goes on for new and current product range• Creating NC programs for sheet metal punch using ‘Fabriwin’ software• Manage factory and production when works manager is off site Web Design Role• Manage the full website scope of the business• Build and maintain websites (in WordPress)• Communicating with all departments in the company to gather information for content• Use FTP to ensure all online documents are updated when documents are releasedIndustrial Designer Role• Provide bespoke designs for clients• Communicating directly with customers when necessary to gain insights into their needs, producing concept sketches on the fly to check communications are understood to product initial concept design clarification• Creating imagery (CAD renders, animations, video) for the marketing department and social media• Act as artistic director for product photo-shoot sessions• Managing graphic design and kitchen design departments• Produce and maintain all OP manuals for VIZU rangeOther Misc Duties• Assisting in creation and updating company process and procedure documentation• Helping to maintain IT equipment, including my own personal computer and troubleshooting where possible colleagues computers and other devices• Product AUTO CAD drawings such as restaurant layouts when the main kitchen designer is not in the office

Marshland St. James - King'S Lynn

Herbert Systems is a world renowned innovator of integrating engineering solutions including airport security lane systems, increasing efficiency and improving staff and passenger satisfaction.We are responsible for the complete product life cycle, from creating the opportunity, concept generation, R&D and environmental removal of waste.Key Roles• Design complete modules for ATRS passenger lanes; - fully functioning prototype, - design iterations, - design for manufacture.• Drawing up parts, assemblies, fabrications, and top level drawings.• Help to implement new technologies, such as folded laser cut box tube, and produce working folding models• Re-Design parts/systems on an ongoing basis.• Re-Draw existing drawings and produce updated revisions• Communicate with manufacturers both in house and external.• Travel internationally to gather information and feedback from clients, as well as work with partnering companies on designs and iterations.• Research and produce BOM’s, manage part stock levels for ‘just in time’ manufacture.• Produce design documents, Spec’s, H&S paper work etc for projects.

Surrey

LG (starting 14th July 2012, finished on 9th Sept 2012),• Learn the features and benefits of the most recent 3DTV range,• Demonstration of LG products to customers, with a view to sell,• Train staff on location, on the features and benefits of the most recent 3DTV range,• Gather feedback, insights and figures about the entire LG TV, Surround sound and sound bar range, as well as other information which may have affected sales,• Increase sales for all LG AV equipment over a given period for a given storeSamsung (starting 21st April 2010, finished 26th June 2010),• Similar duties as LG campaign, with Samsung,Sagem (started 12th May 2010, finished 28th May 2010), • Similar duties as above campaign’s, but with Freeview boxes,

Farnborough

• Develop and maintain knowledge and skills on all relevant electrical items, store tills and computer systems including warranty, finance arrangements, delivery and collection procedures,• Develop and maintain skills and knowledge of customer satisfaction and colleague relationship skills, providing advice and help to customers on product specifications, setting up and installing purchased items,• Set up new demonstration models for in store display, stock shelves and general tidying and cleaning around the store,• Develop and maintain store health and safety knowledge and skills.

Industrial Design And Technology (Ba), Design For Manufacture, Interaction Design,, 2:1 (Hons)

Industrial Design is a highly visual and people-centred discipline that requires the creativity and vision to produce innovative product.

A And As Levels

I achieved 2 A levels A in Resistant Materials B in Maths And 3 AS Levels A in Graphics, B in Art and D in Chemistry

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