Michael Aaron Email & Phone Number

Bournemouth, England, Gb

Ferndown, England, United Kingdom

Champion of MSA's diversification into Large scale Additive manufacturing. Leading a fledgling team to find innovative production solutions to customer requirements by leveraging new technologies alongside traditional techniques. Responsible for:-Task management for a team of dedicated engineersSpecification & Installation of new Additive machines (FDM & SLA)Maintenance and operation of all machines regardless of size.End to end delivery of customer parts to… Show more Champion of MSA's diversification into Large scale Additive manufacturing. Leading a fledgling team to find innovative production solutions to customer requirements by leveraging new technologies alongside traditional techniques. Responsible for:-Task management for a team of dedicated engineersSpecification & Installation of new Additive machines (FDM & SLA)Maintenance and operation of all machines regardless of size.End to end delivery of customer parts to specification.Oversee the integration of the additive machines with 3rd party software eg, AIbuild and Adaxis, amongst others.Training of staff in operation, programming and finishing of parts.R&D tasks such as 3d print coatings, small scale RIM & materials characterization.Client liaison , facilitating design for LSAM with discussion of suitable materials and process. Show less

Ferndown

Responsible for:-• Day to day management/ cohesion of an extremely agile engineering team (6 engineers of different disciplines & levels, including myself)• Team building.• Task scheduling, • Kit design authority, • Interfacing/ providing the link with other departments at all levels, • Client visits for new & existing product development.• Cost model preparation, • All CAM Programming, • All CAD Design• Management & deployment of internal documentation… Show more Responsible for:-• Day to day management/ cohesion of an extremely agile engineering team (6 engineers of different disciplines & levels, including myself)• Team building.• Task scheduling, • Kit design authority, • Interfacing/ providing the link with other departments at all levels, • Client visits for new & existing product development.• Cost model preparation, • All CAM Programming, • All CAD Design• Management & deployment of internal documentation (such as work instruction, route cards, drawings & hierarchy) all with a mindset for product-based planning.• Hands approach to new Products & Process integration.• SAP Business One BOM & product status management• Implementation of online Dozuki work instruction system.• Product based NCR & minor issue resolution.• 3D Scanning of, client parts & moulds for CAD model preparation• Engineering Recruitment.• Department specific facilitation of ISO 9001 auditing Show less

Poole

• Carrying out planned and unplanned engineering tasks such as looking for alternative processes and materials to maintain the RNLI fleet and facilitate production of new builds.• Checking of incline procedure results against stored data for continuous monitoring of ship characteristics and performance.• Working towards a stability book for the Trent class All-weather lifeboat by building a reliable model with in Maxsurf. • Hydrostatic and dynamic study’s using… Show more • Carrying out planned and unplanned engineering tasks such as looking for alternative processes and materials to maintain the RNLI fleet and facilitate production of new builds.• Checking of incline procedure results against stored data for continuous monitoring of ship characteristics and performance.• Working towards a stability book for the Trent class All-weather lifeboat by building a reliable model with in Maxsurf. • Hydrostatic and dynamic study’s using Hydromax• Leasing with all departments of the RNLI such as supply chain , asset management , training, and others.• Facilitating the integration of SAR Composites into the All-weather lifeboat centre• Producing Clear & detailed Work instructions (Repair specs) to RNLI format.• Creating 3d Parametric solid or surface models of new products & editing 2d Drawings ( red inks ) as required in tasks.• Raising and chasing up Engineering change requests as the naval architect group representative.• Working with 3rd party engineering company to reverse engineer CAD models from physical moulds & subsequent geometric evaluation.• New product/ process development such as vinyl wrapping composite parts, through sandwich panel skin tie penetrations, service panels and fittings for in-service and production vessels .• Facilitate as required with the RNLI Implementation of there new MRP system Microsoft Dynamics AX, by helping out in the data integrity working group and utilising the system in my day to day role.• Working toward compliance of the various applicable codes such as the MCA Rescue boat & workboat codes.• Creation of and updating RNLI documentation such as technical reports , Structural survey templates, repair specifications, process policy and more. Show less

Lymington

Subsidiary of the RNLI • Carrying out testing & development of new materials, tools, machinery to support engineering & production as required carrying out continuous improvement of quality & cost reduction with best practice.• Setting up & managing production cells for new projects (including Water tight doors & hatches) using lean, Value stream mapping, 6s methodology and monitoring key performance indicators.• Creation analysis and maintenance of Microsoft project, project… Show more Subsidiary of the RNLI • Carrying out testing & development of new materials, tools, machinery to support engineering & production as required carrying out continuous improvement of quality & cost reduction with best practice.• Setting up & managing production cells for new projects (including Water tight doors & hatches) using lean, Value stream mapping, 6s methodology and monitoring key performance indicators.• Creation analysis and maintenance of Microsoft project, project plans.• Maintaining the factory to comply with legislation, LOLA, fire regulations, COSHH, process risk assessments and identifying PPE requirements• Stock control, BOM and procurement of all materials for assorted high profile projects Including Pre impregnated fabrics/ sprint fabrics (£420,000/year), various engineering fabrics, core materials (£348,817/year), epoxy resins & adhesives (£78,000/year), process dependant consumables/ disposables, tooling and process machinery. • Initial specification, acquisition, assessment, management, maintenance, repair and disposal of all factory tools, plant/ facilities. • Creation & maintenance of a yearly capital expenditure budget. • Creation & maintenance a file for each project in the factory containing job cards used, purchasing data and correct process data is stored• Evaluating process variable data for quality control.• Using best practise research & liaising with other department’s, creation of Job cards (WIS) and standard work.• Management of a multi disciplined team of support and production staff.• Hosting / Facilitating RIE’s ( Rapid improvement events)• Holiday / sick cover for Production, Quality & operations managers.• Working with suppliers to develop Kits of materials to simplify the supply chain, raise quality, improve repeatability & lower cost.• Developed internal line side supply systems and later tender, supplier selection and managing the 3rd party VMI system with the chosen supplier Monks and Crane. Show less

Plymouth, United Kingdom

Composite engineer (2 years)• Providing assistance to production with all composite material & process issues.• Supplier liaison, looking for new technology & products• Materials testing, characterisation & comparison to current• Composites policy, company manual & work instruction)• Composite process introduction (such as Resin infusion, RTM direct tooling. Elevated cure cycles)• Compiling, creating & updating a variety of technical reposts for evaluation & assessment… Show more Composite engineer (2 years)• Providing assistance to production with all composite material & process issues.• Supplier liaison, looking for new technology & products• Materials testing, characterisation & comparison to current• Composites policy, company manual & work instruction)• Composite process introduction (such as Resin infusion, RTM direct tooling. Elevated cure cycles)• Compiling, creating & updating a variety of technical reposts for evaluation & assessment of products / processes by all tier’s of management.• Staging composite based team development workshops (for all levels of staff)• Department specific facilitation of ISO 9001 auditing• Collection , control and storage of COSHH data sheets• Warranty repairs on & off siteManufacturing engineer (1 year)• Process & cost control (6S , Value stream mapping standard work, lean audit prep and support man hours reporting)• Championing the Use of safe processes with in the production facility with in built systems such as the “safety” in 6s, being a behaviour role model & working with the VMI supplier for the correct selection and placement of PPE.• Coast saving, material & process improvements.• Training ( Process and tool based)• Quality control (weight, defects, finish, specification) • Charing weekly cell control and monthly cost down meetings.• Management of facility’s and tooling by liaison with internal and external contractors• Department specific facilitation of ISO 9001 auditing• Bill of materials control & liaison with the supply chain to ensure delivery in full on time of all required parts for a constantly changing takt time.• Working with suppliers to develop Kits of materials to simplify the supply chain , raise quality, improve repeatability and lower cost.• Introduction of new process equipment ( glue machines, resin spray, resin dispensers)• Completion of Lean A3’s• Supplier liaison• Holiday and sick cover for Cell leader.• Development of company work instructions Show less

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Marine And Composite Engineering

Activities and Societies: I covered many aspects of marine design through projects such as, fast ferry design, composite t-joint.

Btec, Engineering

Through group projects and stand alone work a general appreciation was gained of the various engineering disciplines but more pointedly.