After spending the last 30 years working the aerospace industry I am now looking to share some of that experience and knowledge with other companies working in that sector or with ambition to break into aerospace to help them achieve maximium benefit from the opportunities they identify.I am a highly experienced Aerospace Materials Engineer and Manager with expertise in ensuring high levels of technical governance are developed and maintained within a demanding production environment while maintaining a strong focus on product safety. Specific strengths include building and leading technical teams, managing technical projects to give successful outcomes and working with procurement & Quality functions to develop effective supply chains.Specialties:• General advice on materials assessment, selection and qualification.• Supply chain development and Nadcap accreditation.• Specifications and standards and the impact of legislation such as REACH.• Critical review of research and development projects.• Materials & Processes training.Experienced in presenting technical papers at International Conferences.Past chair of a range of technical and management committees at ASD-Stan, BSI, SAE, Nadcap and ADS.
Listed skills include Aerospace, Continuous Improvement, Engineering Management, Manufacturing, and 19 others.