Program and Engineering specialist at PFW (Germany/UK) at PFW UK
January 2012 - May 2012
PFW design and manufacture all the bleed air piping (as well as fuel and some hydraulics) for the A350 aircraft program.
My company was engaged to help get the programs back on track. Improve customer relations and establish a recovery plan for the A350 bleed air systems, fuel systems and hydraulic systems programs (in accordance with GRESS and ABD0100).
Also at PFW request ran UK based suppliers on behalf of senior management and procurement. Resolved engineering and project issues after bad management created a crisis. Pin pointed the problems and removed them. Vastly improved stability of parts delivery.
Programme manager at B/E Aerospace Ltd
August 2011 - January 2012
B/E is a client who manufactures Galleys and Crew rests for commercial aircraft.
They engaged my company to manage their Sukhoi galley programme as well as their Airbus crew rests which I did for 3 months. This also included managing and witnessing the dynamic testing off site on their behalf.
Brought on board the A350 program to get completion of the formal engineering documentation (in accordance with GRESS and ABD0100).
Also managed the complete overall and upgrade of their test facilities in preparation for the new A350 galley test programme.
Manager in charge of all the development test programmes for the whole of the Leighton Buzzard site.
Programme Manager at Martin-Baker Aircraft Company
June 2006 - August 2011
New product programme manager developing air crew restraint systems, ejection seat firing handles and ejection seat actuators.
A challenging role but I really enjoyed it. I established a production line for Martin-Baker in Pennsylvania and made some real friends over their.
Developed a new unique large displacement shock machine using a linear motor.
Explored the challenges of UV protective coating of Para-Aramids, weaving para-aramids yarns in to webbing for harnesses. Became the world authority on MA-16 inertia reals, MIL-R8236F specification, developed new variants for MB.
Ran dozens of high "G" dynamic crash tests, developed a centrifuge for use on a shaker.
Dealt with NASA, US Airforce, US Army and demonstrated the new products to all three forces representatives in the UK and in the USA.
Sourced new suppliers for Martin-baker ensured quality and reliability of supply and worked with them to deliver the products.
Spent two years trialing metal injection moulding, analysing the cost effectiveness, structural properties and many other aspects.
Business Development Manager at AOES
2005 - 2006
Single point of contact in a cross country group bid to design and stress the fuselage for the A350 (In accordance with GRESS and ABD0100). Produced all the bids and planning for the stress side of the contracts.
Business development manager at Capital Aviation
2004 - 2005
New Business Development Manager
Programme Manager at Brace Aerospace
2002 - 2004
Help grow Brace from 3000,000euro turn over to 3,000,000 Euro turnover in 18 months with Airbus Hamburg. Ran all the projects did all the bidding found all the designers set up office and delivered the projects.
Design office manager at Brace Aerospace
2002 - 2004
Holland, sole responsibility for design, sign off authority (30+ staff, Multi million Euro turn over)Established internationally simultaneous projects and teams across multiple disciplines and products including production facilities
Gained the clients respect for early delivery and high standards.
Change management - introduced new approaches, lean engineering and best practices for improved efficiency and lower costs (ISO9000)
Excellent man management, training, communication, presentation and organisational skills.
Creation of bids, estimates for work packages, manning levels and costs. Produced breakdown reports for my management. Interviewed & trained new staff.
Established design/program review meetings, conducted critical analysis studies, developed conceptual designs and monitored quality of design teams.
Vast knowledge and understanding of aerospace design avoiding pitfalls whilst planning ahead, avoiding delays and ensuring a first class product delivered on time.
Engineering Representative at GECI International
1999 - 2002
Single point of contact with Dornier on 728 and 928 projects for GECI Germany
Programme Manager and Engineering Specialist at Honeywell Aerospace
September 2012
Ametek Aircrew is designing and manufacturing the LRU's (Line replacement items) for the A350 heating systems on behalf of Honeywell who is the systems integrator.
My company has been engaged as the onsite representative for Honeywell Aerospace at Ametek Airscrew. Project Airbus A350 heating systems. Providing guidance on Airbus GRESS and ABD0100 procedures ensuring programme delivery and engineering issues are resolved and parts delivery are on schedule.
Managing Director at K and C Enterprises Ltd
April 2007
Established my Company in 2007 to provide a service that is unique.
I speak straight, tell you the truth and get the job done
Nobody has the experience, drive, inventiveness and leadership that I have and that is what clients need.
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