Senior management role. Includes development of fibre products and parts manufactured from fibres. Worked with the University of Cambridge to develop a novel light-weight composites for structural applications (Fibrecore). Developed an acoustic damping material (Fibresheet) to reduce jet noise in a novel aircraft (JETPOD). Development of technologies to make catalyst supports for vehicle emissions reduction (POMFICO). Development of plasma casting technology to make special titanium and aluminium alloy fibres for light weight lead-acid battery (MEMLAB - Project lead). Worked with the University of Cambridge to develop/characterise a novel ceramic-metal composite called Fiberstone for nuclear waste containment (DECMAN - project lead). Worked with the University of Nottingham/Cambridge to develop a novel mesh material to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions from solid fuel and wood burning fires (Firemizer). This product gained an award from Shell Springboard in 2011 and was also a finalist in the environmental category for the Lord Stafford Awards. Partner in the development of novel building monitoring system (SENSCRETE) using rapid solidification. Development of control system with Manchester University to control product consistency (MO PROJECT). Implementation and maintenance of the quality and environmental management systems to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 in UK and USA. Preparation and implementation of internal product and process development. Grant application submissions. Customer technical support function. Academic liaison and technical support. Project management techniques. Technical reports and papers written and published in trade and technical journals. Presented at conferences and seminars.

Management of large engineering projects, including back-up rolls, pipe moulds, pressure vessels and general engineering applications. Technical assistance for melting, forging, heat treatment and machining. Customer liaison and technical advice/assistance. Customer enquiries and product development.

Development of products and processes for stainless and engineering steels at Stocksbridge and Rotherham. Included work on melting practices, rolling, heat treatment and finishing.