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Suzhou, Jiangsu, China

Suzhou, Jiangsu, China

Wuxi, Jiangsu, China

Joined Wuxi Align-Tech to co-ordinate, set up and manage all aspects of a new business venture for the already established Wuxi company. The expansion was a company move into the contract manufacturing of RF Microwave Filter Assemblies.Align-Tech as a fully established and successful high precision machining company, predominantly machining related components for the RF Telecoms market place, decided to follow the natural progression and expand the company’s portfolio by entering into… Show more Joined Wuxi Align-Tech to co-ordinate, set up and manage all aspects of a new business venture for the already established Wuxi company. The expansion was a company move into the contract manufacturing of RF Microwave Filter Assemblies.Align-Tech as a fully established and successful high precision machining company, predominantly machining related components for the RF Telecoms market place, decided to follow the natural progression and expand the company’s portfolio by entering into the contract manufacturing of the final RF Microwave product. This arose in an opportunity for myself to join the company and drive the expansion accordingly in the position of COO/Manufacturing Director.My initial responsibility was to design the available floor-space, ensuring an ergonomic layout/process flow for the manufacturing area and establish/purchase the related equipment requirements in order to satisfy the volume production demands of the specific RF product range that was targeted. This initial task was inclusive of sourcing/interviewing and hiring all the necessary production personnel and the related in-direct support teams.Responsibilities :• Interviewing and subsequent hiring of the technical support team• Supply Chain Approval (AVL) and subsequent management• Preparation and approval of all RFQ’s for our current and expanding customer base• Resource/Capacity/Delivery Planning • Interface/Point of contact for customer base• Capital Investment Planning (5 year expansion/growth program)• Equipment Leasing (negotiation and approval)• Overhead Controls and Continuous Improvement/Management• KPI Management & Review• Corrective & Preventive Action Plan Management• Management of New Business Opportunities/Customers/prospective sales• Continuous Improvements & Cost Down programs• NPI Transfers from Customer Design Groups• Customer Audit Management• Project Management (internal & customer interface)• 5S Implementation• Contract Review Show less

Shanghai City, China

Review the current status of EH&S and 5S implementation and construct a plan to improve the overall awareness and effectiveness of EH&S activities. • Mentor Quality Manager/Engineers, offer suggestions and improvements for implementation, build appropriate teams and train, assist the teams accordingly to drive change to fruition.• Working together with operations, instill a 5S discipline/methodolgy, implement regular audits/assessments, and drive change with regard to the facility… Show more Review the current status of EH&S and 5S implementation and construct a plan to improve the overall awareness and effectiveness of EH&S activities. • Mentor Quality Manager/Engineers, offer suggestions and improvements for implementation, build appropriate teams and train, assist the teams accordingly to drive change to fruition.• Working together with operations, instill a 5S discipline/methodolgy, implement regular audits/assessments, and drive change with regard to the facility, prioritizing the manufacturing production areas then roll out throughout the facility.• Review risk assessment management, and create a more robust process for ensuring that they are carried out timely and with the correct focus.• Liase and benchmark with Smiths Microwave EH&S staff with reference to overall company requirements and instill the relevant processes and controls in the Shanghai facility, ensuring full compliance accordingly.• Manufacturing yield issues : Review and conduct relevant investigations and carry out root cause analysis, implementing the required corrective/preventive actions accordingly.• New Product Introduction (NPI) : Review the NPI process and implement, train accordingly to ensure a smooth and professional transition of product from the design team through volume production. Show less

Cixi

Responsible for continuous support to the overall expansion and establishment of the Phase Motion Control manufacturing operation in China. Development, creation, training, implementation and ongoing monitoring of company engineering and management processes and procedures to maximize the company efficiency and ensure full compliance to recognized and required international industry standards and practices.• Engineering Change Management : Procedure created developed and implemented… Show more Responsible for continuous support to the overall expansion and establishment of the Phase Motion Control manufacturing operation in China. Development, creation, training, implementation and ongoing monitoring of company engineering and management processes and procedures to maximize the company efficiency and ensure full compliance to recognized and required international industry standards and practices.• Engineering Change Management : Procedure created developed and implemented accordingly.• Material Review Board : Procedure created, developed and implemented accordingly.• Supplier Approval Process : Procedure created, developed and implemented accordingly.• PFMEA and Quality Control Plans : Training Conducted and processes implemented.• New Product Introduction : Procedure created, developed and implemented accordingly.• Incoming Quality Control (IQC) : Inspection process and methodology standardized, introduction of Inspection checklists, sampling plans etc. IQC process and area now fully compliant with ISO 9001 requirements.• Supplier Audits • Internal Production stamping and machining workshops : Introduction of required process controls, first article inspections (FAI), statistical controls (SPC), sample Quality Inspections.• Manufacturing Workshops : Introduction of standardized in-process and final inspection checklists and related workmanship standards.• Customer Returns and related 8D reporting training conducted and implemented accordingly.• Health & Safety requirements audited throughout the entire facility with highlighted issues resolved accordingly. Show less

Responsible for the technology transfer of radio frequency microwave components for the wireless telecommunications market from the UK design team through to pre-series ramp up, leading to volume production in China (Shanghai) to satisfy worldwide demand. Extensive China experience gained over the last 10 years, with extended periods of time based in Shanghai facility. Very good relationships established during regular visits with suppliers and customers based in the following Chinese… Show more Responsible for the technology transfer of radio frequency microwave components for the wireless telecommunications market from the UK design team through to pre-series ramp up, leading to volume production in China (Shanghai) to satisfy worldwide demand. Extensive China experience gained over the last 10 years, with extended periods of time based in Shanghai facility. Very good relationships established during regular visits with suppliers and customers based in the following Chinese cities : Hong Kong, Shanghai, Dongguan, Shenzhen, Hangzhou, Suzhou, Kunshan, Dongyang, Changzhou, Wuxi, Nanjing, Chengdu, Mianyang, Ningbo and Xian.Regular visits over a three year period to a sub-contracted facility based in Manilla, Philippines.• Product Design : Key member of the UK product design team assisting with the design development against product target costs.• Liaise with design team on a daily basis to ensure all new designs are verified and compliant to specific customer requirements. • Ensuring development costs are comprehensive with due consideration to development risks.• Providing full technical support through training, pre-production and volume production ramp up in the Shanghai manufacturing facility.• Introduce and manage process/product Improvement programs aimed at improving process/product efficiency.• Create and issue required Process Flow Charts, BOM’s and comprehensive Manufacturing Documentation to reflect the manufacturing processes, design constraints and quality requirements.• Input with regard design and development of manufacturing jigs and fixtures and their verification prior to production release.• Establish all assigned products are production worthy prior to product launch.• Assume overall responsibility for managing new product introduction, including materials, jigs/fixturing, resource, training and related assembly/test equipment.• Supply Chain responsibility: sourcing and approval of new Chinese suppliers. Show less

• Responsible for liaising with all concerned in order to maximise the quality of all manufacturing areas and resultant products.• Lead and support improvement programs aimed at improving product quality and reliability.• Ensure product qualification needs are fully documented and understood.• Create and implement quality plans..• Responsible for creating and implementing/managing product qualification programs and their completion/conclusion.• Liase with suppliers and… Show more • Responsible for liaising with all concerned in order to maximise the quality of all manufacturing areas and resultant products.• Lead and support improvement programs aimed at improving product quality and reliability.• Ensure product qualification needs are fully documented and understood.• Create and implement quality plans..• Responsible for creating and implementing/managing product qualification programs and their completion/conclusion.• Liase with suppliers and customers on all quality and/or reliability issues. • Investigation and root cause analysis of all quality related issues, creating corrective/preventive action and 8D Reports where applicable. Monitor and ensure implemented actions are fully adhered too.• Manage customer site inspections and audits.• Fully trained and certified Quality Auditor : ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & OHSAS 18001.• Responsible for all aspects of quality from Incoming Inspection, Production, Final Inspection through to despatch to end customer.• Produce and maintain workmanship standards and train the relevant personnel accordingly. Create and update training records.• Internal Audit team member, responsible for implementing and maintaining TRAK’s Quality, Environmental and Health and Safety systems. Show less

Dundee, United Kingdom

• Responsible for co-ordinating and managing all activities associated with the Quality Management System• Internal Quality Audit Manager, responsible for a team of Internal Auditors.• Integral team member for Management Review meetings, responsible for the collation and preparation of required data for reporting.• Responsible for co-ordinating and managing the customer complaints system and all associated activities, including the Customer Quality Improvement Team and Quality… Show more • Responsible for co-ordinating and managing all activities associated with the Quality Management System• Internal Quality Audit Manager, responsible for a team of Internal Auditors.• Integral team member for Management Review meetings, responsible for the collation and preparation of required data for reporting.• Responsible for co-ordinating and managing the customer complaints system and all associated activities, including the Customer Quality Improvement Team and Quality Improvement Group. • Root cause analysis and resultant corrective/preventive action reports and follow up.• Liaising with all Schlumberger customers, including Shell, British Petroleum (BP) and Repsol.• Responsible for managing and co-ordinating the Quality Inspection Team and their designated responsibilities and activities.• Involved with the set up and process requirements for a custom built zinc phosphate pre-treatment and powder coating plant. All outsourced powder coated fabrications were resultantly pre-treated and powder coated on site. Show less

Dundee, United Kingdom

• Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship• Successfully completed a period of training and resulting promotion to the position of Quality Engineer ultimately responsible for all manufacturing operations, associated data collection and processing for statistical and reporting purposes.Responsible for all aspects of Quality Inspection, issue/upkeep of quality procedures and inspection checklists and ensuring adequate records maintained in compliance with system procedures.• Liaison with… Show more • Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship• Successfully completed a period of training and resulting promotion to the position of Quality Engineer ultimately responsible for all manufacturing operations, associated data collection and processing for statistical and reporting purposes.Responsible for all aspects of Quality Inspection, issue/upkeep of quality procedures and inspection checklists and ensuring adequate records maintained in compliance with system procedures.• Liaison with suppliers and customers regarding all quality related issues.• Manage supplier and customer audits.• Integral engineering team member ensuring all requirements, targets and schedules were satisfied to levels specified by the customer. Show less