Technical expert with extensive knowledge and experience in lean and continuous improvement methodologies. Creative, lateral-thinker, passionate about innovation and problem-solving. I'm looking for short-term positions where I can grow and develop more efficient and effective processes.

Assigned to "Smart" Digital Stores group to understand the process flow of retail products from "farm to shelf" and identify BoH inefficiencies.

Responsible for leading and managing two departments with diverse technical teams to deliver complex, technologically driven, multi-million dollar projects in strict compliance with Safety, Australian and international Quality Standards, and excellence in Customer Service, Continuous Improvement and Lean principles. I lead a team of Manufacturing Engineers, specialising in Mechanical and Process; and a team of Test Engineers, experts in Mechatronics and Software. As a Test Engineering Manager I am ultimately responsible for the Assurance of Quality of the end product.Created and implemented the MaTEship program to ensure motivation and commitment to quality standards for my teams - around three basic principles of: Fast Response, Efficient Processes and Effective Jidoka, resulting in retaining every member of my team until the end of the automotive industry.

Managing the Test Engineering department, providing design and support of testing and calibration equipment to Manufacturing departments.

Managing the Production Test Equipment department, creating electronic equipment for testing and assembling products. Received MBA after six years studying part time.Continued to develop the world-class automation and robotics needed for testing and assembly to ensure ISO Quality standards, as well as the new Toyota-based Lean and Jidoka processes.