Gary Flavell Email & Phone Number

England, United Kingdom

Kempston

■ Leadership | Screen Print Team of 4• Multi site technical dev, product solutions and laboratory testing management for automotive decal and emblem performance• Managing OEM raw material and finished product test lab • Developing technical solutions - project lead / technical lead• Collaborating with suppliers, ink manufacturers, OEM designers, engineers and fitters to develop high performance graphic solutions■ Client Relationship Management • Determining… Show more ■ Leadership | Screen Print Team of 4• Multi site technical dev, product solutions and laboratory testing management for automotive decal and emblem performance• Managing OEM raw material and finished product test lab • Developing technical solutions - project lead / technical lead• Collaborating with suppliers, ink manufacturers, OEM designers, engineers and fitters to develop high performance graphic solutions■ Client Relationship Management • Determining technical requirements, setting specifications, performance testing, troubleshooting• Budget control and leading R&D from raw material procurement to testing (environmental and weathering, application surfaces, adhesion and physical properties), assessment, processing and validating results• Site visits - reviewing problems with graphics, decals, emblems and labels, advising on repreparation and reapplication, application methodology, thickness of films. curing processes and inks used■ Technical Management • Drafting and finalising technical documentation, review and updates, conducting production process reviews• Performance testing and production capability assessment of new raw material and print capability to ensure fit for purpose, cost effectiveness, software and production equipment solutions• Compliance of raw materials, finished products and production processes (EU/UK legislation)■ Achievements• Upgraded technical and performance testing capabilities of OEM test laboratory• With engineering team, wrote performance specification for approval at OEM Tier 1 level• Developed anti outgassing, high exterior durability decal solutions for plastics that outgas• Developed decal solution for low temperature application/ exposure onto Hammerschlag application surfaces• Worked with OEM engineers to develop, performance validate and ensure ease of application of an extreme durability decal solution • Monitoring/driving improvement of ISO 9001 QMS including paperless ISO 9001 quality manual Show less

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