Chartered Mechanical Engineer with 14 years’ experience in the design industry focusing on taking projects from initial concept through to manufacture. I have a proven track record of leading teams in delivery of successful projects within strict timelines whilst ensuring alignment with strategic company goals.•Research Management: Support technical experts in maximising the impact of their research and development projects through the implementation of processes and frameworks (IT, data sharing, quality) and through governance and planning of workstreams to increase efficiency.•People Management: Proven leader with extensive experience in managing multidisciplinary teams, fostering professional development, and proven ability to create a collaborative and supportive work environment that drives high performance and team success.•Project Management: Significant experience in managing complex projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget. Skilled in strategic planning, risk assessment, and stakeholder engagement to drive high quality project delivery. PRINCE2 Certification.• Skilled Communicator: Vast experience dealing with stakeholders at all levels, both technical & non-technical including Senior Management, Boards of Directors, High level Executives, internal and external engineers, support staff, suppliers and contractors. Demonstrated ability to promote projects and entice engagement• Technical Expertise: Product & systems design – Model concepting, component design and interfaces, manufacturability, calculations, machine services, system control, prototype testing. Vast 2D and 3D CAD modelling capabilities, FEA using SolidWorks. Product Data Management (PDM) system implementation and administration.• STEM Advocate: Passionate in promoting STEM careers to young people increasing awareness through fun experiments.