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address Llain Arabians UK,
Llaingwndwn, New Inn, Pencader, SA39 9BE
Telephone Number 01559 389155
Summary
An energetic, experienced, quality professional who
has carried out technical tasks on a large variety of components and
projects in the electronic, aerospace and medical industries.
Technically minded with good academic, IT and communication skills, a
quick learner and extremely versatile. Used to working within a team to
meet strict deadlines and capable of dealing with customers or
suppliers at all levels on a personal basis. Enjoys a challenge, is
flexible, and receptive to training, new ideas and change.
Target employment
Quality management role within a dynamic company,
providing opportunities for personal challenge and development.
Key skills
Efficient organisational capability, with a specific
aptitude for working in a busy customer service environment, and
capable of working under own initiative. Proficient with various
software packages, including Microsoft Office, Livelink, Sage and HTML.
Trained in using a coordinate measuring machine, hardness and material
testers, flow rate measurement and all industry standard measuring and
testing equipment. Understand PCB manufacturing and assembly processes.
Experienced in SPC (Statistical Process Control), FMEA (Failure Modes
Effects Analysis), APQA (Advanced Product Quality Assurance), PPAP
(Production Part Approval Process), ISIR (Initial Sample Inspection
Report), design verification and validation, risk analysis. Fully
understand the requirements of ISO9001:2000, ISO13485, AS9100:B, TS157,
93/42/EEC and IEC17025.
Career to date:-
April 2008 to present
MLT Research Limited, Cardiff, Quality Assurance
Associate
My key aim is to achieve approval to ISO14001 and
OHAS18001. Reviewed and updated the quality manual to encompass the
needs of these two standards. Responsible for final regulatory document
review prior to shipment. Working in a team of three, and reporting
directly to the regulatory affairs manager. I am also lead auditor, for
both internal and external audits.
October 2005-March 2008 Enfis
Limited, Swansea, Quality Manager
I joined the company to develop their quality
systems as they expanded to meet the stringent requirements for
ISO13485. Responsible for all aspects of the Quality Management System,
with two test and measurement staff for reporting to me. Initiated an
environmental awareness scheme, with the ultimate goal of ISO14001.
Also responsible for key supplier approval, both UK and International,
and the subsequent purchase of materiel, including proprietary items,
custom designed electronics and hardware. Created an effective working
relationship with suppliers to ensure all deliveries were to our
requirements. An active member of BSi Technical committees EPL76 and
CP34.
February 2005-October 2005 British School of
Motoring, Haverfordwest, Driving Instructor
Provided professional driving instruction, whilst
re-locating to Wales, to learner drivers using the BSM approved system.
Achieved a first time pass rate of 75%.
2002-Jan 2005
Apek Quality Services Limited, Wimborne, Head of Laboratory.
My task was to increase profitability and efficiency
by good management and business techniques. Maintained the company
approvals, and created ISO9001:2000/AS9100B systems for associate
companies. Acted as a consultant on a contract basis, providing quality
system management, design verification and validation and audit
services. I completed the development and writing of technical test
procedures, FMEA, SPC, training of staff, control, calibration, and
testing of various items of mechanical equipment, including jigs, tools
and calibration fixtures. Refined our inspection service to encompass
the CMM and the use of replica moulding techniques. Clients were from
the aerospace, medical, composite and automotive sectors, with the
specific requirements of TS157 and QS9000/TS16949 being met.
1998-2002 Apek
Design and Development, Wimborne, Quality Manager.
Responsible to the Managing Director for the overall
control of the company Quality Department. Maintenance of BSi, UKAS,
BVQi and many other customer approvals. Developed the sub-contract CMM
inspection service provided by the company to the local moulding and
elastomer industry. Provided an inspection service to the machine shop,
first off, patrol and final inspection. Promoted to Deputy Head of
Laboratory in November 1999 to oversee all operations in Apek Quality
Services. Achieved BS EN ISO IEC 17025 for laboratory operations by
UKAS. Products were for the high vacuum industry, materials testing and
specialist machine production.
1996-1998
Apek Quality Services, Wimborne, Senior Calibration
Engineer.
Duties included the calibration and testing of
mechanical and optical test and measuring equipment to National and
International standards. Produced a specific test procedure for an
optical alignment project. Created work procedures for the commercial
department to produce job sheets and other specific quality documents.
Our customer base was varied, from small manufacturing enterprises, to
the large volume production engineering sector.
1985-1996
Walker AEC Ltd, Poole, Chief Inspector
Responsible for the day to day running of a
busy inspection department, in control of a team of four inspectors.
This position involved use of all types of measuring equipment,
including CMM, hardness and material testing. The control of
calibration, supplier/customer liaison was also my responsibility. The
department had to service the inspection and testing needs of the
workshop of 70 staff, both skilled and unskilled, on a two shift
system, meeting customer deadlines. I instigated, developed and refined
SPC procedures to meet customer requirements, along with introducing
the idea of TQM and Six Sigma. Verified suppliers’ documentation for
material testing results prior to despatch to customers and produced
ISIR’s for safety critical items. Our primary customers were fixed and
rotary wing manufacturers, aerospace, with defence, medical and nuclear
projects ongoing.
1984-1985
Hamworthy Transmissions Ltd, Poole, Goods Inwards
Inspector
Goods Inwards Inspection of sub-contract processes
(machined components and treatments), proprietary items, liaison with
buying departments and suppliers. Final view, screw plug and plain plug
calibration. Raw casting approval. Assembly and service inspection.
Penetrant and magnetic flaw detection techniques. The main customer was
a producer of heavy machinery.
1982-1984
Hamworthy Hydraulics Ltd, Poole, Inspector
Final view and Patrol inspection. Assembly problem
sorting. Use of Talysurf, Talyrond, Moores and SIP measuring machine.
Gear profile checking and hardness testing
1978-1982
Hamworthy Engineering Ltd, Poole, Mechanical
Engineering Apprenticeship
Multi-discipline broad based training in all aspects
of engineering.
1972-1978
Portchester Boys School, Bournemouth.
Hobbies
I enjoy outdoor activities, horse
riding and sailing, and currently developing my personal skills in
paddlesport.