Project ManagementManage all aspects of projects to deliver production ready tooling that produces parts repeatedly, reliably and meets all customer requirements.Coordinate and manage product designers, tool designers, tool makers and moulding technicians.Delivery of multiple tooling projects simultaneously to achieve all project milestones and deadlines.Serve as the primary point of contact with customers and host them onsite at certain project stages.New Product IntroductionManage the introduction new product into our manufacturing facility.Organise and manage internal tool trials for testing and validation of new tooling.Create and implement production process controls, manufacturing documentation and process instructions to get new projects production ready.Coordinate product release to production, confirming customer approval and working with all company departments to release new products into production.Customer RelationshipsProvide customers with technical support. Respond to RFQ’s by providing quotations in a timely manner. Develop and maintain positive customer relationships.

Responsible for the maintenance of existing plant, building & equipment plus installation of new machinery.Working closely with the in-house tool room to assist in the design modifications of customers injection mould tools.Assist with design proposals when required.

Responsible for the maintenance of all equipment used within a medium sized manufacturing plant.Working closely with external contractors when required for scheduled preventative maintenance.Sole in house design resource for any improvements to existing product designs and manufacturing continuous improvement projects.Other responsibilities include the design & manufacture of any new jigs & fixtures, workstation design & manufacture and short run special machining jobs in a small workshop.

Independant contract design service.Specialising in Mechanical Design, Injection Mould Tool Design & Zinc Die Cast Tool design

Member of the R&D Team involved in the mechanical design aspects of domestic & industrial electrical switchgear, socket outlets & safety devices. Working alongside Project Managers, Development Engineers & independant testing laboratories

Part of the R&D Team, responsible for the design of window & door operating hardware & safety devices. Responsible for the design of injection mould tooling, zinc die cast tooling & liaising with in-house & external contract toolmakers.

Injection Mould Tool Design Engineer.One of the UK's premier contract toolmaking companies. Responsible for the design of mould tools for the Medical, Automotive, Cosmetic & Precision Bearing industries. Strong emphasis on customer satisfaction and maintaining the excellent reputation of the business.

Responsible for in-house tool design facility for medium sized, family owned injection moulding company. Training of junior staff members. Liasing with customers, suppliers & both internal & external toolmakers.

Various contract design/drafing jobs across many industries. Companies including FATA UK, Renishaw Metrology, ITEK Colour Graphics

4 year techical apprenticeship followed by 3 years working within the Production Engineering department. Responsibilities included the design of jigs & tooling for the manufacturing departments, Injection Mould Tool design, assiting in the training of apprentices.