I set up my own company working as a Sub-Contracting machinist, programmer, CAD/CAM Engineer.Key responsibilities include:-Programme, set and operate machines to manufacture complex components for industries including Aerospace, Subsea, Motorsports, Oil & Gas and many others. Using offline CAD/CAM software.Offline programme support for other staff members, including technical, programmes, set up sheets and recommending tooling.Assisting with quotations.Liaising with customers to discuss in-depth technical queries.Assisting sub-contract maintenance engineers when onsite.Inspecting components for quality to ensure the aerospace standard was maintained and customer satisfaction was fulfilled.Assisted the Quality Director with achieving the AS9100D accreditation.Additional technical support for less experienced members of the team.Installed CNC communication software. R & D to meet customer requirements within the Aerospace, Motorsport and other industries.

Key responsibilities included:-Maintaining a high level of accuracy while machining and spark eroding multiple machines at once.Programme, set and operate machines as required.Mentor and motivate less experienced staffTrain by example and set appropriate standardsImplement and instil good production and housekeeping practicesInitiate process and production optimisationMonitor durable and consumable work-holding and tooling stock and identify requirements to line management / procurement staffKey achievements included:Offered the roll as a senior engineer after only two weeks of employment.Using my previous knowledge of EDM machining to enable a new product to be machined to a higher quality and rate of production.

Within the Mussett Group I used my previous knowledge of procedures and machinery to manufacture components for the Oil, Automotive and Aerospace industries. Working together with the Advanced Engineering division which is involved with the integration of a CAD/CAM package to aid manufacture of components on multi axis lathes.Key responsibilities included:-Programme, set and operate machines as identified and determined within the MEL skills matrix To meet productivity targets and completion deadlines as specified via MEL production process documentation and line managementHighlight potential manufacturing issues / technical concerns to line managementSupport shift managers and all other line management staffTrain and develop new and existing employeesMentor and motivate less experienced staffTrain by example and set appropriate standardsImplement and instil good production and housekeeping practicesInitiate process and production optimisationMonitor durable and consumable work-holding and tooling stock and identify requirements to line management / procurement staffKey achievements included:Lead Engineer in a project to design, test and manufacture a safety shut off valve in household heating system for one of the UK’s and Europe’s largest utility companies.Programming and setting up a group of components which lead to long term contract with new clients.

Key responsibilities included:-Managing the 10 shop floor employees liaising with the production director.Dealing with customers and suppliers needs.Ensuring the workshop was a safe productive environment.Programming and setting machines to aid production.Key achievements included:Installing and maintaining a PC network also updating all the current IT.Restructuring the machine tool lay out to aid production and safe working practices.Working with the H/E manager to retain ISO 9001 Certification.