Team Lead Test Cell
CurrentSAFRAN HELICOPTER ENGINES (Was Turbomeca Australia), Test Cell Lead Mechanic, 2004-PresentManage Test Cell workflow, test equipment and services, and turnkey test facility projects to achieve client deadlines, production targets and KPIs. SME knowledgeable in quality assurance techniques, providing technical expertise identifying non-conformances, raising remediation reports and conducting final engine testing. Commenced as Aircraft Mechanic under Turbomeca, building military gas turbine engines. As Test Cell Mechanic, maintain and calibrate 28V/240V PLC System controlled water-brake dyno, testing military and civil helicopter engines repaired and built by Safran Mechanics. Ensure productive, cost and a time efficient, safe workspace by daily striving to achieve 5S outcomes. Jointly conduct monthly PMI / facility audits, and bi-monthly audits on >130 workshop staff. Rigorously maintain WHS and aviation compliance standards in preparing and overseeing a team of > 4. Train and mentor staff, consistently increasing staff knowledge and performance and quality and safety standards. Installed new engine Test Cells including RTM and APU lines into Australian Test Cell facility (2007). Project managed commissioning of the RTM (APU323/APU 329) Test Bed, the first test bed of its kind in Australia. Increased capacity and reduced turnaround time and better managed increased testing volume. Increased Australian revenue by shifting local and overflow global bell-mouth testing to Australian facility. Promote safety and raise risk awareness, ensure team members are fully trained and competent. Conduct risk assessments, identifying and managing present and potential risks. Drive continual improvement initiatives, investigate incidents and follow-up on changes and safety performance. Operate all Test Cell safety systems, conduct hazard inspections and maintain impeccable housekeeping standards.
