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Adelaide, Sa, Au

Edinburgh, South Australia, Australia

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

• Demonstrating excellent time management, attention to detail and mentoring skills in supervising the high-complexity manufacture of precision components for Levett’s Australian and International client base operating in the defence, aerospace, medical, electronics and commercial engineering sectors.

South Australia, Australia

• Developing winning proposals that capture the interest of proposal evaluators.• Carefully planning the pre-bid and proposal structure phases. Preparing detailed project cost analysis, scope of work, timeline and QA analysis.• Using eCommerce and tech tools to procure hard-to-find machinery components and thereby minimise disruption to project delivery timeline.• Overseeing project team’s geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) reviews to optimally control variations in the… Show more • Developing winning proposals that capture the interest of proposal evaluators.• Carefully planning the pre-bid and proposal structure phases. Preparing detailed project cost analysis, scope of work, timeline and QA analysis.• Using eCommerce and tech tools to procure hard-to-find machinery components and thereby minimise disruption to project delivery timeline.• Overseeing project team’s geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) reviews to optimally control variations in the manufacturing process.• Cultivating positive relationships with local/international suppliers and clients. • Providing effective and updated project status reports to keep customers and stakeholders aligned and informed of the progress of the project.• Conducting post-implementation reviews (PIRs) to determine, against original estimations, whether project costs and objectives have been satisfied.• Supporting team members’ professional development by coaching and mentoring staff in ERP and Lean Manufacturing methodologies. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS• Standardised the Company’s manufacturing processes using M1 ERP tools to centralise, coordinate and share data across various manufacturing functions.• Demonstrated strong collaboration skills and business development initiative to win new business from Rheinmetall Defence and Orbital Corporation Limited. Show less

Gillman, South Australia, Australia

• As Project Manager and manufacturing lead, spearheaded the development of proposals to gain new work from major defence and aerospace clients.• Prepared accurate and detailed financial reports for senior management.• Developed comprehensive schedules to address factory workloads by assigning time-specified duties and responsibilities to available qualified staff.• Performed regular reviews of invoice targets. Assessed P&L of invoiced jobs, and improved invoicing processes to… Show more • As Project Manager and manufacturing lead, spearheaded the development of proposals to gain new work from major defence and aerospace clients.• Prepared accurate and detailed financial reports for senior management.• Developed comprehensive schedules to address factory workloads by assigning time-specified duties and responsibilities to available qualified staff.• Performed regular reviews of invoice targets. Assessed P&L of invoiced jobs, and improved invoicing processes to increase profitability.• Organised and facilitated monthly toolbox meetings with QPE’s cross-functional teams to assess Company performance versus KPI benchmarks, review the QMS, and reinforce compliance with WHS.• Responsible for budget control, and recruitment and training of new employees.KEY ACHIEVEMENTS• Implemented AS9100, cyber security and DISP membership.• Created and executed a preventative maintenance strategy that lessened business disruption by minimising machine downtime. • Boosted factory’s internal profit margin from negative to positive. Implemented system/process improvements to attain a benchmark 15% profit margin. Show less

Adelaide, Australia

• Planned the full scope of required practices for the manufacture of QPE machined parts and assemblies.• Demonstrated process improvement initiative by analysing manufacturing methods and workflow and researching computer integrated technologies applications that make the manufacturing process faster and less reliant on human labour.• Coached Project Managers in the application of best-practice ERP for the bidding, scheduling, manufacturing and timely delivery of projects… Show more • Planned the full scope of required practices for the manufacture of QPE machined parts and assemblies.• Demonstrated process improvement initiative by analysing manufacturing methods and workflow and researching computer integrated technologies applications that make the manufacturing process faster and less reliant on human labour.• Coached Project Managers in the application of best-practice ERP for the bidding, scheduling, manufacturing and timely delivery of projects. • Liaised with customers to review designs and assess and identify manufacturer viability in achieving GD&T.• Designed fixtures and clamping devices to increase productivity.• Assisted team during production. Performed ad-hoc tasks when required.• Developed and evaluated effective balances of automated and non-automated systems. Tested new and existing processes. • Prepared and optimised shop floor layout for the installation of new machines.KEY ACHIEVEMENTS• Achieved set KPIs and recognised as a consistently outstanding performer.• Accomplished sales targets for every month of the 2-year tenure. Show less

Gillman, Sa, Australia

• Supported QPE Advanced Machining’s mission to operate as a clean manufacturing facility based on lean principles. • Interpreted design blueprints, programmed CNC machines, and adjusted machine settings until the desired specifications were met. • CAM programming using Feature CAM for milling 5, 4 and 3-axis machines.• Responsible for jigs and fixture design, set-up sheets and tool preparation. • Set-up and operated 5, 4 and 3-axis CNC milling machines, EDM Wire-cut, Turn-mill,… Show more • Supported QPE Advanced Machining’s mission to operate as a clean manufacturing facility based on lean principles. • Interpreted design blueprints, programmed CNC machines, and adjusted machine settings until the desired specifications were met. • CAM programming using Feature CAM for milling 5, 4 and 3-axis machines.• Responsible for jigs and fixture design, set-up sheets and tool preparation. • Set-up and operated 5, 4 and 3-axis CNC milling machines, EDM Wire-cut, Turn-mill, and CMM. Inputted product designs into computer modelling software.• Ensured the production of high-quality parts and materials by programming CNC machines to perform the correct drilling, grinding and milling operations.• Demonstrated attention to detail, blueprint management and a sound understanding of the specifications of the task at hand and the desired result.• Completed quality control tests during the manufacturing stage, and on the final product. Used problem-solving capabilities to troubleshoot issues during the manufacturing process.• Trained new staff on machine operation procedures and on scheduled cleaning and preventative maintenance routines.• Mentored the team – building rapport and leading by example to influence and reinforce the team’s adherence to QPE operational policies and procedures. • Active participant in job planning. Provided updates to all operators in the production meeting at the start of the day.• Assisted the production team in maintaining workflow by monitoring the established process plan, and by scheduling and re-assigning work teams. • Implemented a cost-effective plan for production with ZT.KEY ACHIEVEMENTS• Promoted to Shift Supervisor within 2 years of tenure.• Successfully led team to achieve and exceed daily production targets.• Gained GD&T knowledge and expertise in implementing QA techniques. Show less

Bachelor Of Technology - Btech, Mechanical Engineering

Diploma In Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering