David Devaney Email & Phone Number

Coventry, England, United Kingdom

• Toolroom Lead of a team of highly skilled time served Mechanical Engineers & toolmakers
• Planned and delegated machining work efficiently to meet daily, weekly, project or production goals.
• Assisted in all areas of manufacturing, safety, inventory control and process implementation.
• Supervised tool room machinery upgrades and modifications.
• Established and updated production schedules for machine shop resource to meet changing demands.
• Maintained work environments ensuring that all workshops were always safe and efficient.

Coventry, England, United Kingdom

• Toolroom Lead for a small team of highly skilled time served mechanical engineers.
• Carefully set tools and machinery against product 2D drawings to deliver accurate results.
• Measured and inspected finished products for defects and compared to work instructions for accuracy.
• Oversaw machine operation to identify defects or malfunctions, adjusting, as necessary.
• Communicated clearly with other operatives to ensure high-performing production-line output.
• Collaborated effectively with departments, agencies, and individuals, creating precision manufacturing to exact client demands.

Warwick, England, United Kingdom

• 5-year indentured apprenticeship later leading into a full-time role within Mechanical Engineering.
• City & Guilds and ONC qualifications in Mechanical Engineering.
• EITB (Midland Group Training) certificates in Milling, jig boring & horizontal boring.
• Collaborated effectively specialising on special purpose machine manufacturing and machine tool reconditioning for multiple industries including the pharmaceutical industry and heavy industry.