Timothy Nell Email & Phone Number

Johannesburg, Gp, Za

South Africa

I am a professional Metrology Specialist and Quality Assurance expert, offering 16 years’ experience across the mining and automotive components manufacturing industries.

South Africa

Responsible for leading and managing a team of Metrologists to ensure quality assurance through the verification and qualification of fabricated engineering spares and raw material components, and serving as the calibration custodian within AEL to ensure compliance to ISO 9001 requirements and organisational metrological requirements. Duties included:• Oversaw the day-to-day running of the Metrology department • Managed people and facilitated training and development• Set up and managed the departmental budget, and carried out daily administration tasks• Provided specialist advisory support in respect of quality• Developed calibration methods and techniques based on principles of measurement science, technical analysis of measurement problems, and accuracy and precision requirements• Provided support that facilitated the effective operation of the Quality Management System within the laboratory• Assessed the competence of staff, methodologies, and measuring equipment• Conducted quality investigations and supplier calibration audits• Managed departmental calibration equipment in use• Directed and supported Engineering, Technical and Quality departments through the design, manufacturing, evaluation and calibration phases, to ensure selection of approved instrumentation• Conducted internal quality audits to ensure compliance to ISO 9001• Conducted investigations into customer complaints • Provided and maintained a centralised calibration system and service to ensure compliance to ISO 9001, through the use of accredited service suppliers and vendors • Audited and tracked performance of critical external suppliers • Assisted in supplier and vendor selection• Monitored engineering fabrication suppliers and reported on performance quality • Provided input into Engineering, Technical and Quality departments, in respect of fabrication/manufacturing issues and quality problemsPlease see my CV for more details of my responsibilities in this role.

South Africa

In this role I was responsible for the programming of measuring equipment, measuring production and project samples, and assisting with the development of new projects. Duties included:• Set up production lines and fixtures• Checked production fixture verification• Analysed reports• Conducted capability studies• Carried out 3D measuring using PCDMIS• Programmed and analysed measuring reports• Compiled initial sample inspection reportsMachines used:• Dea Gamma Bridge 3D CMM machine• Dea Global Bridge 3D CMM machine• Mora 3 Single Arm 3D CMM machine

South Africa

South Africa

Metrologist, Sep 2002 – Feb 2005Apprentice Toolmaker, Jan 2000 – Aug 2002Quality Inspector/Production Worker, 1997– 1999