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Fareham, England, United Kingdom

Hamble, England, United Kingdom

Setting up a reliability test lab for laser diodes and new product development. Developing Qioptiq’s six sigma ambitions along with small-scale problem-solving focused on an 8D framework suitable for technician level engagement and a gated framework for new projects centred around the APQP framework. Managing development projects, coordinating manpower, suppliers and leading customer discussions at key milestones. In depth product reliability and production data assessment using Reliasoft and Minitab analysis.

Redhill, United Kingdom

As the reliability engineer for Rapiscan Systems RTT 110 EDS I was for responsible for the calculating the reliability metrics and ease of system maintainability. As a lean Six Sigma black belt and enthusiastic leader of performance improvement I drove through performance improvements on sub-system: coolers, HVPS’ and servers. Working closely with the field service engineers I was able to determine focused improvement activities that made a real difference to the business and customer relationships.Driven by data and physics of failure made substantial improvements to the cost of servicing, system availability, RCA & CAPA knowledge base. Leading and mentoring green belts I improved the engagement with rational problem solving and using data not just in problem solving but also at the design stage introducing many of the DFSS toolsets.I supported the manufacturing systems engineers in their efforts to lean out the production and took an active role in supplier quality, being the point of contact for technical matters. Through a co-operative engagement I was able to improve relationships where they had soured and work with supply chain to drive through effective solutions that were commercially acceptable to both parties.

Ulm Area, Germany

As the PFA (Physical Failure Analyst) I was responsible for setting up the laboratory, procedures and mentoring and mentoring Work students from the local University.What was the Nokia lab was refocused on a more diverse range of techniques and materials to incorporate analysis of metals (notably aluminium), glasses, as well as surface characteristics. Notable improving the understanding the relationship of gloss unit (GU) Vs 3D surface roughness, free surface energy and improvements to the behaviour of special coatings, aluminium processing; forming, dyeing and anodising and working to improve the performance customer perception through exposure to environmental test. Also work on board assembly and component solderability.As part of the hardware validation team, I worked closely with the design teams, quality, processing and supply chain to solve technical problems and establish a ‘better’ product that met CTQ’s and gave an improved customer experience. I designed bespoke tests, DoE's to benchmark establish performance boundaries and validate process improvement activities using designed experiments and demonstrate measurable performance improvements.

Nabern

Planning, setting up, running and maintaining the HTOL laboratory and equipment, with close interaction with Quality Engineering.The development of stimuli programms for IC test phases (start up, sequence, repetion, etc).Perform system measurements during the HTOL test phase and preliminary failure analysis of IC packages.Close interaction with supplier companies to address test failures and guide development of new products and concepts.

Ulm Area, Germany

Root cause diagnosis of hardware failures at both product and component level and for development of the analysis capabilities of the Nokia Ulm site PFA laboratory. Responsible for the material analysis of metal and weld failures of chassis, plastic mouldings including contributing to the studies of ESC (Environmental Stress Cracking) of polymer injection mouldings and gas-injected foamed plastic cases, coating technologies such as paint systems, NCVM, PVD. I was responsible for the control of the laboratory budget, investigating new investigative strategies, the purchase of new equipment and consumables. I was the 8D contact responsible for reporting the results of the analysis and communications with project management and design teams to solve hardware test failures with knowledge of design and process solutions.

Farnborough

Responsible for investigating the root cause of the failures that occur in Nokia Southwood projects using; sample preparation, optical microscopy, thermal imaging, X-ray microscopy, XRF metallic coating thickness analysis and SEM with EDXSMaterial test and analysis, with experience with electronic components, metals, ceramics and glasses, plastics, leathers, paint systems and metallic coatings. Responsible for conducting UV, wear, scratch and chemical resistance tests. Analysis of decorative surfaces including gloss and colour measurementsFRACAS; being responsible for reporting the results of the analysis and communications with project management and design teams as a critical contact within the 8D solution team with a good knowledge of design and process solutions. I was also responsible for monitoring the of regression test results of “in market products”, communicating with the factory teams, ensuring that the faults were identified and solutions implemented. I organised and reported on the validation tests for verifying i) design solutions, ii) product refreshes and iii) cost savings for the in-market products.

Farnborough

I was the Senior Hardware Reliability and Design Verification Engineer on the N79 and C5 products through product quality and functionality assurance by appropriate device appearance, environment and mechanical reliability tests, twice was recognized for outstanding contribution to those programs by my peers. Responsible for producing testing strategies in close cooperation with other development teams and is the primary contact to product programs for all Hardware Validation-related issues from cradle to grave with regular design reviews with the program teams from the initial product conception, though product development and mass production. Responsible for the: -Taking in part in detailed design reviews at project milestones, planning the hardware test activities for in-house and third party test houses including travel to China to review the test activities at Fox Conn Long Hau facilityExecution of all device appearance, environmental, reliability and mechanical tests and communicating the results to the hardware design teams. Organizing, conducting and reporting on interim design validation tests through the use of formal DOE’s and Weibull survivability studies.The reporting of test failures and the development of solutions using standard quality tools FRACAS, 8D methodology and Shainin methods such as component search, paired comparison analysis, B VsCDuring the period I developed an interest in root cause failure diagnosis and helped with work load of the PFA lab at Southwood taking an active role in the study of modular devices such audio and display components as well as the preparation and analysis of solder joint failures and welded metal components within the mobile handsetI developed the use of the OGP Smartscope for component verification writing an Excel macro to format the raw text file output convert the data into a useful presentation with applicable statistical and graphing data. The macro was taken up and used by all the Nokia sites

Stevenage, United Kingdom

I was responsible for hardware and reliability design testing from the instrumentation, data gathering to convert the measured data into vibration input profiles that would be used for test cases. The scope of the work included extensive vibration testing from gathered flight and transport data including extensive vibration with temperature, free fall drop and pyrotechnic shock, temperature, icing, water spray, temperature-humidity, altitude, decompression and salt mist. During the test we would also be responsible for gathering test data and conducting functional tests.I worked on the Fire shadow, Meteor and PAAMS development programs well as conducting service extension life tests on the Brimstone, Sea Wolf and storm Shadow missile programs ensuring that the environmental and vibration test program was carried out to i) the customer’s requirements and ii) to the letter of the specification, which would allow publication of a legally binding test certificate or report which be written in parallel to carrying out test activities.Writing of Work Instructions for the safe operation of equipmentResponsible for the commissioning the Montford walk-in climatic chamber, Rapid Pressure Decompression and writing work instructions to ensure that the correct use of equipment, the setting up and running of test cases.As the lab moved away from paper chart recorders to NetDaq digital logging I took it upon myself to develop there widespread uptake by applying a validation with a number of temperature, electronic hygrometers, pressure and voltage inputs. I developed the use of the system by writing an Excel macro to format the csv file, filter out infinite and null measurements and convert the data into a graphical time history presentation.

Birmingham, United Kingdom

I was responsible for hardware and reliability design verification on the D800, D820 and Z100 products through product quality and functionality assurance environment and mechanical reliability tests. As a start-up Sendo lacked any design validation and quality assurance plans, I was responsible for writing the hardware reliability specifications to ensure compliance with international standards that would be used to validate all Sendo products and accessories.The purchase of equipment to furnish a small on site laboratory.Writing Sendo’s hardware validation test specifications and proceduresTest strategies from the initial FMEA’s, requesting and supervising the execution of environmental, reliability and mechanical tests, including mechanical and electrical component failure analysisFRACAS using microscopes and simple electrical workbench tools such millimeters, function generators and oscilloscopes to isolate the faults and find the root cause of the failure. Communicating test results with design improvement needs to product programs teams in order to monitor the hardware maturity over successive buildsI conducted a number of Weibull studies to look at wear out as well as DoE’s to look at the viability of design improvement suggestionsThe design and manufacture of bespoke pneumatic test equipment to actuate mechanical features such as keypads, connectors, flip mechanism, etcAs the workload grew I was responsible for hiring a team of two engineers and a student to assist with the workload. I was responsible for organizing their work schedule, training needs and conducting 6-monthly based performance reviews

Reading, United Kingdom

I was the lead reliability engineer responsible for hardware and reliability design verification on the DB500 product through product quality and functionality assurance by appropriate device appearance, environment and mechanical reliability tests. I was responsible for updating the hardware validation test specifications and insuring compliance with operator and international standards.Updating the hardware validation test specifications and insuring compliance with operator requirements of the mobile operators and expectations of the end userResponsible for producing testing strategies in close cooperation with other development teams and is the primary contact to product programs for all Hardware Validation-related issues from cradle to grave with regular design reviews with the program teams from the initial product conception, though product development and mass productionThe organization and planning of the hardware testing, organizing with third party test houses the equipment needs, timescales and test executionResponsible for hardware and reliability design verification on the DB500 product through product quality and functionality assurance by appropriate device appearance, environment and mechanical reliability testsReporting of hardware test failures (FRACAS) to the project teams and assisting in the implementation of a design solution based around the 8D methods (plan, define, determine, contaminant, verify, implement, modify and congratulate)Handing over the ongoing DB500 hardware validation exercise to the Telford during the closure of the Reading officesResearch into and the implementation of an ESS program for the Telford production site

Warwick

At Cape Engineering I was a responsible for running simultaneous test programs with a number of customers from the automotive, rail, aeronautical, defense and consumer electronics industries which included: -Close Liaison with the customer’s to review the requirements against the specification to ensure that the any gaps or discrepancies were addressed and any specialized measuring equipment or test fixtures were identifiedInstrumenting the UUT and carrying out a range of environmental (temperature, temperature-humidity, solar heating, UV, salt mist, altitude, positive pressure, chemical contamination, dust and water ingress), vibration (random, sine, combined mode on electromagnetic and hydraulic shaker systems. Free fall and pyrotechnic shock) and mechanical strength (using hydraulic actuators) tests to various international standards such as IEC 60068, DEF STAN 00-35, MIL-STD 810, RIA, ASTM and JISThe design and validation of fixtures to enable secure attachment of the UUT to the shaker system taking into account the weight and thrust limitations of the shaker systemThe design of bespoke pneumatic test systems for testing cyclic mechanical actuation and fatigueWriting of test certificates and legally binding test reports as required by the customer or government bodies such as the CAAUpdating Work Instructions for of for existing and the new equipmentI instigated improvements to the water ingress test facility and was able to secure funding from my line manger to i) attach a storm cover to the water immersion tank, ii) design and construct a mobile modular test frame for testing to IPX1 and IPX2

Beng (Honours), Mechanical Engineering

Btec National Diploma, Engineering