Gary Aitchison Email & Phone Number

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Supporting and Leading a group of SMAS practitioners that make an impact in the manufacturing sector of Scotland

Fife

Glenrothes

Glenrothes

Multi-Site responsibility for Continuous Improvement and Lean Implementation.Currently working on the introduction of Six Sigma and the training and development of a number of candidates to green belt level

Glenrothes

Industrial Engineering was created to support the implementation of Lean methodologies within the business. This function has expanded to two IE's, with the second being a direct report into myself.Responsibilities and area of operations are as follows:• The planning and steering of an implementation schedule for Lean activity, ranging from Workplace Organisation / 5S to Autonomous Maintenance / TPM.• Working to achieve a culture change, one that accepts and is active… Show more Industrial Engineering was created to support the implementation of Lean methodologies within the business. This function has expanded to two IE's, with the second being a direct report into myself.Responsibilities and area of operations are as follows:• The planning and steering of an implementation schedule for Lean activity, ranging from Workplace Organisation / 5S to Autonomous Maintenance / TPM.• Working to achieve a culture change, one that accepts and is active in Lean• Implementation of Workplace Organisation / 5S• Implementation of Standards• Implementation of Continuous Improvement projects based on basic lean tools• Training of all personnel within the organisation on Lean concepts and tools• Supporting both Glenrothes and Leigh manufacturing sites with Lean activity• Ensuring the accuracy of Overall Equipment Effectiveness for Operations within Glenrothes• Re-Launch of employee suggestion scheme and driving small improvements from this• Defining the program of work for six sigma roll out within the organisation• Writing of new procedures and processes to support Lean activities• The capture of task times within manufacturing to support the implementation of a finite scheduling tool• Networking in the Lean community, particularly Scottish Manufacturing Advisory Service to encourage best practice• Defining Value Stream Mapping and Value Stream Design for the business Show less

My role at Brand-Rex is revolved around developing and providing a meaningful contribution to the plants on going Continuous Improvement program.However, other duties include those listed below;• Hands on ability to resolve technical issues relating to product quality and process performance. The coordination and control of sub-contract related projects and new plant/equipment installations.• Creation and control of project files and reporting tools, providing real time… Show more My role at Brand-Rex is revolved around developing and providing a meaningful contribution to the plants on going Continuous Improvement program.However, other duties include those listed below;• Hands on ability to resolve technical issues relating to product quality and process performance. The coordination and control of sub-contract related projects and new plant/equipment installations.• Creation and control of project files and reporting tools, providing real time project management data to the business is required.• Production process trouble-shooting and problem solving and optimisation.• Providing technical support to manufacturing.• Investigating & resolving issues effecting production or product builds.• Presentation of project proposals and update to both external and internal customers.• Planning and control of new plant, equipment and tooling for new business and business optimisation projects.• Product Costing.• Investigations and resolution of customer complaints.• Supporting company policy in terms of Health and Safety, Quality systems / procedures and environmental management systems.• A willingness to assist in the fault diagnosis and rectification of problems outside normal working hours in an on-call function when required Show less

Dundee, United Kingdom

• Design of new products and re-design of existing models.• BOM Queries / Shop Floor Engineering Support• ATEX Trained

• The introducing and maintaining of Lean manufacturing principles within the Radar Manufacturing Hall• Kanban Systems• Implementation of 5S within the Radar Manufacturing Hall• Visual Management• Tooling design and purchase• Jig design and manufacture• Value Stream Mapping exercises• Shop floor layout and design• Facilitating of continuous improvement sessions / Kaizen events

DIRCM Production Test Engineer:Key responsibilties were to progress produced units through the test process, including Environmental Stress Screening. Extra duties included the maintaining of 5 S activities in the production area and motivating other personell to get involved with these.PicoSAR test engineer. Responsibilties are to progress units through the production test process. This involves the measuring of various aspects of the product, Environmental Stress Screnning… Show more DIRCM Production Test Engineer:Key responsibilties were to progress produced units through the test process, including Environmental Stress Screening. Extra duties included the maintaining of 5 S activities in the production area and motivating other personell to get involved with these.PicoSAR test engineer. Responsibilties are to progress units through the production test process. This involves the measuring of various aspects of the product, Environmental Stress Screnning, Near Field Range. This product is transitioning from development into full production, therefore extra responsibilities include the verifying of test procedures, improvements to manufacturing processes, tooling needs, customer demonstrations. Show less

4 Year Engineering Apprenticeship with day release at college studying for a Higher National Diploma in Engineering. 3 month placements around various departments, including Laser, Electro - Optics, Radar, Project, Design for Manufacture and Environmental Engineering.Represented the Edinburgh site in an Apprentice forum between Edinburgh, Luton and Basildon Sites.Completed Apprenticeship with the accolade of "Apprentice of the Year"

Edinburgh

To engage with guests and assist in any way that I could, including but not limited to; the delivering of luggage to guests rooms, the answering of enquiries about Edinburgh and Scotland, booking of taxis and restaurants for guests, parking of vehicles, the maintaining of Hotel security, basic maintenance of guests rooms.This was done on a part time basis whilst completing high school.

Bachelor Of Engineering (Beng), Engineering

Engineering with Management (Hons)

Hnd, Engineering