Howco Group Stockport 2019 - 2021CNC Offline Programmer.Creating CNC programmes on Edgecam for a range of Mazak Integrex machine toolsHawke International CNC Production Engineer. Slashed the tooling stock by up to 90% by negotiating and implementing a consignment stock agreement with distributers whilst ensuring the continuation and enhancement of supplies.I had overall responsibility for all CNC tooling, including design of special tooling, and liaison with tooling suppliers. Also special fixture design.Programming with the aid of Edgecam software. Developing post processers to suit the varied machine tools within Hawke. I had total and overall responsibility for programming - Twin spindle twin turret. Twin spindle single turret. Twin spindle gantry loading and 48 axis six and eight spindle multi axis CNC controlled machine tools.I was involved with the identification of new machine tools and training of staff as part of the continuous improvement program to ensure Hawke maintained its leadership in the market place by driving down process costs.Implementation of all new CNC installations, including all tooling within Hawke International.Working with R&D on the implementation of new products to market. Including best production methods, including detailed machining estimates, new tooling and CNC programs, for the optimum path.Successfully implemented a DNC and Machine Data Monitoring from Dlog in 2001 and implementing lean manufacturing principles.Implementation of continuous improvements with the aid of the Data Monitoring softwareReducing downtime by up to 35%Massively reducing set-up times by up to 40%Davies & Metcalfe LtdManufacturing EngineerE.I.T.B apprenticeship and Tameside Tech CollegeSetter manual Lathes and Milling Machines.Setter operator CNC lathesTime study/Planning EngineerProduction Engineer. Programming Machining Centres, Multi spindle CNC lathes and single spindle lathes.Also designing jigs and fixtures for manual machines.