Simon Cheek Email & Phone Number

Potters Bar, Gb

Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Responsible for all activities previously covered as a project manager for Smiths Connectors, plus the additional activities of corporate development. This includes initiatives to develop the global business to ensure it remains competitive. For example, the improvement of the key account and sales team.

London, United Kingdom

New Business Development, Smiths Connectors (Smiths Group PLC; Responsible for successfully managing a wide variety of defence, aerospace, medical, automotive and industrial projects concurrently through the new product development lifecycle, from concept to closure. . Managed a varied and multi talented team of direct and indirect reports, supply chains, internal and external customers, and stakeholders. Managed new bid proposals, quotations and contract reviews. Continually driving change in… Show more New Business Development, Smiths Connectors (Smiths Group PLC; Responsible for successfully managing a wide variety of defence, aerospace, medical, automotive and industrial projects concurrently through the new product development lifecycle, from concept to closure. . Managed a varied and multi talented team of direct and indirect reports, supply chains, internal and external customers, and stakeholders. Managed new bid proposals, quotations and contract reviews. Continually driving change in the business through the implementation of new software enhancements, improving business processes, and design practices.NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS:Concurrently managing up to thirty different customer projects through the business at any one time. Firstly within a European structure and then within a Global Matrix business structure.Managing a multitude of projects ranging from conceptual prototypes valued at £10,000 to be supplied in 4-6 weeks to development programmes, to series production projects for multi-international companies valued at £10 million plus to be supplied over 15-25 yearsDeveloped and introduced a new product development process within the remit of ISO9001 and AS9100 across European companies, leading to improved and sustained process control within the business and with customers.Managed many business initiatives to improve the effectivity of staff, including ERP (Enterprise resource planning system) and PDM (product data management system) enhancements.Ensured stakeholders targets for new business development were achieved, by meeting invoiced sales and profitability targets of new projects. Supported the business to grow from a small sized business of £9 million to a medium sized business of £25 million turn overSubsequently supported the transition to a global matrix based business. Assisting in introducing procedural changes. Managing site refurbishments and moves to new sites. Show less

Involved in managing the tactical day to day running of the business alongside the site executive. Supporting new initiatives to improve the business and working environment, and ensuring adherence to EHS policies ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001, and ISO 9001.

New Product Development, Smiths Connectors (Smiths Group PLC; overseeing a wide ranging team consisting of procurement, production engineers and a prototype manufacturing team. Encouraged and successfully directed the team to implement new processes, equipment and software to drive and change the business. Advised and assisted procurement in seeking out and approving new suppliers to improve the supply chain for the businessNOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS:Introduced new process control… Show more New Product Development, Smiths Connectors (Smiths Group PLC; overseeing a wide ranging team consisting of procurement, production engineers and a prototype manufacturing team. Encouraged and successfully directed the team to implement new processes, equipment and software to drive and change the business. Advised and assisted procurement in seeking out and approving new suppliers to improve the supply chain for the businessNOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS:Introduced new process control documentation into the business to ensure new product development build standards were improved and assembly times were reducedManaged the successful introduction of new moulding, turning and milling suppliers into the supply chain Show less

London, United Kingdom

New Product Development, Smiths Connectors (Smiths Group PLC),; Responsible for leading new technically innovative designs on a range of defence, aerospace, medical and industrial projects. Successfully designed in new bespoke product solutions onto multi-million pound projects such as Eurofighter, Future Combat Systems, Airbus, Electric Drive vehicles, Meteor Missiles, Viasat Satellite systems. Ensured that all designs were delivered to strict project plans, budgets and customer… Show more New Product Development, Smiths Connectors (Smiths Group PLC),; Responsible for leading new technically innovative designs on a range of defence, aerospace, medical and industrial projects. Successfully designed in new bespoke product solutions onto multi-million pound projects such as Eurofighter, Future Combat Systems, Airbus, Electric Drive vehicles, Meteor Missiles, Viasat Satellite systems. Ensured that all designs were delivered to strict project plans, budgets and customer specifications.NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS:Achieved a successful design in position on Eurofighter culminating in the business being awarded the contract to supply connectors for all future Eurofighter business, approximately £2 million per annum. New innovative power connector designs introduced into electric drive vehicle programmes in the defence and automotive industries. Secured multi-million pound contracts on programmes supporting Smiths Electric drive vehicles, Lockheed Martin and Magnet Motors ensuring continued long term income for the business. Show less

Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

New Product Development, Desoutter Ltd (Atlas Copco AB Group; Leading the introduction of major new product ranges into the business. Interfaced with marketing, to conduct market surveys to understand customer applications and needs. Produced and ensured that time plans were adhered to. Ensured that projects were innovative, delivered on time, and to budget.

Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Responsible for the development of new products through innovative design solutions. Responsible for all engineering activities to ensure new ranges were developed to specification, and within the timescales and budget set by the business. Successfully introduced a new range of market leading pneumatic hand held drills, meeting customer requirements and delivery dates

Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Planned and Interacted with suppliers and sub-contractors to add new bought out products to the company product range. Implemented new branding strategies for these products to ensure that they could be marketed successfully in a competitive market

Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Successfully dealt with all standard product ranges supporting external and internal customer enquiries. Effectively implemented new design changes and improvements into the business. Worked effectively with the production team to ensure all existing products were improved to reduce assembly times, manufacturing costs and time to market