Inhibit Coatings Limited is a New Zealand based start-up company producing high-performance antimicrobial coatings for use in food safety, medical and antifouling applications.We work alongside resin manufacturers and end-users to develop bespoke antimicrobial solutions with high effectiveness and long-lifetimes using Inhibit's novel nanotechnology.

As part of the senior management team accountable for all production departments, the focus ofthe role was to ensure the on time delivery of the highest quality products that meet all customer andindustry standards.

Accountable for three production departments● Process improvements● Production planning● Development and implementation of the occupational health and safety managementsystem - company wide

Axillium Research excel at enabling companies to deliver technology innovation that is open, collaborative and effective.Specialising in Advanced Engineering and High Value Manufacturing, we work closely with industry, academia and government agencies to deliver outcomes that make a difference to our partners.As a project support officer currently, assigned to a collaborative research programme with 5 leading UK universities and a major UK midland based vehicle manufacturer, I coordinate all aspects of daily management, admin and logistics in support of the Programme Manager and Programme Technical Lead.Working at Axillium Research allows me to put my skills gained from my MSc in Engineering Project management into practice on complex, collaborative and innovative research programmes. Axillium specialise in Advanced Engineering and High Value Manufacturing, working closely with industry, academia and government agencies to deliver outcomes that make a positive difference to our partners.

•Head of production Team of 8 producing specialist medium voltage components for Naval application -Quality improvement initiatives -Production Planning •Various research and development projects -Research and development into optical location techniques for partial discharg in power electronics assembly. - Development of low inductance bus bar assemblies, to replace cable based DC distribution systems. - Development of manufacturing techniques for DC snubber assemblies. - Development of encapsulating techniques for 36Kv transformers.•Sub contract consultant to RPS Switchgear & TWS controls New Zealand working on benchmarking and quality initiatives at both their Christchurch and Wellington sites.•Other duties included :- - Marketing and Sales - Cashflow forecasting - Supply chain management

Manufacture of specialist medium voltage components for Naval application. Using an array of process and advanced materials- APG pressure gelation - Vacuum encapsulation - Powder Coating - Compression Moulding - RTM- Partial Discharge Testing