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Swindon, England, United Kingdom

Highly regarded NPI Project Manager responsible for planning and delivery of projects to market within the time constraints of the project plan via whole product lifecycle development with a toolbox from Lean & Agile principles.• 7 projects• Achieving Quality, Cost, Delivery, Manpower, Safety and Environment KPI’s• Budgets £6M to £50M• Project Team: Direct: 9-22; Indirect: 30+.• Managing and support of New Model workshop staff, press car preparation etc.Key Achievements… Show more Highly regarded NPI Project Manager responsible for planning and delivery of projects to market within the time constraints of the project plan via whole product lifecycle development with a toolbox from Lean & Agile principles.• 7 projects• Achieving Quality, Cost, Delivery, Manpower, Safety and Environment KPI’s• Budgets £6M to £50M• Project Team: Direct: 9-22; Indirect: 30+.• Managing and support of New Model workshop staff, press car preparation etc.Key Achievements include:Management system Procedures & Flows:For minor model changes identified parts ordering / handling efficiency improvements for trial events by introducing donor car methodology, reducing manual parts ordering and handling.• Achieved 60% efficiency improvement• Cost reduction £90k• Manpower reduction of 3 associates• New flow agreed and placed on quality management system (signed off by relevant depts.)Digital Prototype Modelling (DPM):Identified gap in DPM Event model preparation. Created standardised schedules and documentation for recurring events, streamlining project model preparation activity.• 29% efficiency improvement.Design Change control:Identified issue relating to processing delay of design changes, with impact to tooling go, event application timing and test schedules. I led a team to develop and implement computer-based control system.• Delay reduced from 1.5 weeks to 0.• Automated issue to categories, resulting in 41% efficiency improvement.• Reduction in paper use of 36%.• Automated tracking & completion report generated.Role Responsibilities:• Product lifestyle planning, development & management of Project control plan.• Development of detailed plans for virtual & prototype build events.• Drive continuous improvement (Kaizen) via Lean DMAIC approach.• Policy & Procedures: lead continuous improvement projects based on business analysis.• Lead best practise and standardisation across multiple projects Show less

Tochigi, Japan

New Model Project Engineer seconded to Global Production Planning Office in Japan. Responsible for ensuring design for manufacturing front loading and strengthening of New model development constitution.• 4 projects• Verification of design intent through drawing / Catia, prototype and virtual trials, employing design for manufacturing methodology to ensure quality / safety strategies were supported, reduction in fault per car, concern identification and mitigation, ergonomic cost… Show more New Model Project Engineer seconded to Global Production Planning Office in Japan. Responsible for ensuring design for manufacturing front loading and strengthening of New model development constitution.• 4 projects• Verification of design intent through drawing / Catia, prototype and virtual trials, employing design for manufacturing methodology to ensure quality / safety strategies were supported, reduction in fault per car, concern identification and mitigation, ergonomic cost reduction.• Improve self-reliance.• Coordinating design for manufacturing with other global Honda plants, U.S., Japan Thailand.Key achievements include:Design for manufacture: Identified global cost reduction opportunities through Drawing / Catia study of proposed design direction by simplifying design, improved part application and general value analysis activity. Improvement in ergonomic cost mitigation through early analysis of ergo concerns.• Global cost reduction of £2M+ • Ergonomic cost mitigation £0.3M• Engine mount downtime reduced to zero.Design standards:Identified global plants had different assembly requirements resulting in difficulties for design team. Implemented design for manufacturing standards to standardise manufacturing requests to design.• Improved overall design analysis time by 21%• Adopted as a global standard by R&D function and other Honda plants.Role Responsibilities:• Verify design intent through drawing / Catia, prototype and virtual trials.• Promote New Model self-reliance factory side• Manufacturing leadership• Manufacturing Quality Maturation• Liaison with global manufacturing• Event planning and leadership Show less

Project Manager for Assembly I delivered several New models into factory through full product life-cycle.I was able to deliver on all Quality, Cost, Delivery, Manpower, Safety and Environment KPI’s and was subsequently promoted to a new role.• 12 projects• Budget: £0.5M - £11M+• Team: Direct 8-10; Indirect: 30+Key Achievements include:Verification Standards:Identified gaps in design data interrogation (dwg / Catia) by New model engineers. Developed and introduced… Show more Project Manager for Assembly I delivered several New models into factory through full product life-cycle.I was able to deliver on all Quality, Cost, Delivery, Manpower, Safety and Environment KPI’s and was subsequently promoted to a new role.• 12 projects• Budget: £0.5M - £11M+• Team: Direct 8-10; Indirect: 30+Key Achievements include:Verification Standards:Identified gaps in design data interrogation (dwg / Catia) by New model engineers. Developed and introduced function know how sheets to quantify manufacturing requirements, identify past problem history concerns earlier and improve overall problem identification.• Reduction in design change compensation by 11%• Ergonomic mitigation cost reduction £0.2M• Fault per car reduction 2 faults/car• In-line downtime improvement• Cost saving in process efficiency £62k / year• Implemented as part of Quality Management system.Documentation Improvements:Identified process efficiencies in assembly documentation preparation. Documents were stand alone, increasing time to update as design progresses. Led a team to develop and implement a computer-based system that was driven from the Bill of Materials (BOM), linking all documents downstream of the BOM.• Document revision time reduced 32%• Accuracy improvement of 14%Role Responsibilities:• Responsible for all equipment, process, training, safety, quality and new technology.• Support production area throughout model life-cycle. Each section team reported to me through local PM leader.• Plan and oversee all trial events and manage countermeasure activity for identified problems.• Promote innovation and lean methodologies in each section to improve Quality, Cost and Process.• Report project progress to Senior Management Team.• Proactive project management activities drive continuous improvements.• Development of Assembly new model strategies for Cost, Quality, Ergo, process time improvement activities Show less

Swindon, United Kingdom

New Model Engineer responsible for Chassis and Engine New Model introduction. As a New model Engineer, I delivered several new models into factory through full product life-cycle.I was able to deliver on all Quality, Cost, Delivery, Manpower and Safety targets set.• 5 projects• Verification of design intent through drawing / Catia, prototype and virtual trials, employing design for manufacturing methodology to ensure quality / safety strategies were supported, reduction in… Show more New Model Engineer responsible for Chassis and Engine New Model introduction. As a New model Engineer, I delivered several new models into factory through full product life-cycle.I was able to deliver on all Quality, Cost, Delivery, Manpower and Safety targets set.• 5 projects• Verification of design intent through drawing / Catia, prototype and virtual trials, employing design for manufacturing methodology to ensure quality / safety strategies were supported, reduction in fault per car, concern identification and mitigation, ergonomic cost reduction.• Liaison with design side.• Development of Assembly Frame New model documentation; Assembly Standards, Specification sheets, Process Quality Control Tables (PQCT), Sub-Assembly drawings, Ident request drawings, Instruction sheets, Lubrication chart and FMEA.Key Achievements include:Cost VA: Identified cost down opportunity for brake discs. Change from black paint to Geomet coating on brake discs.• Cost reduction of £2.50 / CBU• Warranty reduction of £53K• Adopted for future new modelsIdentified other potential cost reduction opportunities by drawing and layout verification.• Total cost VA identified £59.65 / CBU, achieved £40.06. Role Responsibilities:• Past problem reflection verification• Ensure quality, cost, delivery, manpower & ergonomic targets are achieved• Work with cross functional teams, process, equipment, line quality, safety and production.• Support Trail event activity both in UK & Japan.• Investigate / support / respond to R&D requests.• Development of new model documentation.• Responsible for category quality activity during new model development.• Responsible for new technology introduction into Assembly. Show less

Swindon, United Kingdom

Technical analysis of complex quality problems, noise, vibration etc. Quality engineer responsible for Rover Longbridge built products.

Swindon, United Kingdom

Quality improvement activity to ensure Rover built products met Honda quality standards.

Vintage Bentley restoration. Full engine restoration and rebuild, magneto’s, starter motor and dynamo refurbishment, parts manufacturing and body preparation.