Career Resume &
Achievements
Current:
Technical Author (Comau Estil Systems, Solihull)
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Documenting the Maintenance Requirements of the BIW Line being established
at Jaguar Cars, Castle Bromwich for the X350 LWV Project.
1998 - 2001
Business Analyst (Jaguar Cars)
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Documented the current product data maturation processes
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Provided PIM support to vehicle programme teams.
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Researched, documented and project managed the introduction of CAD Data releasing
processes.
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Planned, constructed and delivered a variety of training courses on the releasing
processes.
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Provided user support and guidance to introduce releasing to several vehicle
programmes.
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Constructed and published the Releasing Web-site on the Ford Intranet.
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Investigated, specified and implemented workflow processes based upon
Metaphase/OMF Life Cycle processes.
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Regular interacted by video and audio conferencing facilities with other
sites in the Ford Automotive Operations on global processes and developments
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Supported the introduction of image generation and web publication processes
in support of paperless drawing releasing systems.
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Co-ordinated and contributed to the functional specification of requirements
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Documents issues and lesson learned as part of long term developments
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Acted as a team member on a global project spanning several plants on multiple
continents.
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Participated in a Master Part Number Register and a Parts Catalog systems
targeted at increasing the re-usability of parts across model lines.
1995 - 1998 (July) :
Product Manager (Quality Manufacturing Systems)
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Responsible for Standard Product content, quality & documentation
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Project Managed a CDM system for Major Client
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Successfully completed Customer Audits and Project re-launches
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Developed & Implemented Strategy for Product Documentation
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Project Managed the Development and Launch of Quality Management Software
Package
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Managed development of Forecasting, Document Management. Fixed Assets modules
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Project Managed porting onto IBM AS/400 platform
1994 - 1995 & 1989 - 1994:
Management Consultant (Cimplementation Ltd.)
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Supported specification & selection of Business systems On-time, within
budget MRP II implementation
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Supported development of Continuous Improvement programme
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Undertook quality and business audit
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Presented at marketing & training seminars
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Publication of a paper "The Impact of CIM on the Users" Successful
establishment of an consultancy service
1994 - 1994 :
Applications Consultant (WIS Computer Systems Ltd.) (Feb. -
Nov.)
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Supported Customer installations Product design
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Development & Quality Assurance duties
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Developed Implementation Guide
1987 - 1989 :
Managing Consultant (Istel Automation Ltd.)
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Managed Functional Specification of system for £25m greenfield site
pharmaceutical plant
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Completed feasibility study for a Computer Integrated Manufacturing system
for a paper mill
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Successfully completed a variety of consultancy projects
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Departmental responsibility for introduction of quality procedures
1986 - 1987 :
Manufacturing Systems Support Manager (Istel Automation Ltd.)
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Established and managed support team of 7 consultants
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Pre- & Post-sales support of MRP II, Shop Floor Data Collection and Time
& Attendance systems
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Financial responsibility for profit centre
1981 - 1986 :
Project Manager (Honeywell Information Systems Ltd.)
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Management of a business support group (6 Business Analysts/Programmers)
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Supported over 20 MRPII implementations
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Project managed software for a £2m Manufacturing System
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Supported the marketing & distribution of system to overseas affiliates
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Developed & ran internal & external training courses
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Supported national & international pre-sales activity
1972 - 1980 :
Systems Analyst to Systems Manager (Brush Switchgear Ltd.)
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Development of company manufacturing control systems
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Establishment of in-house computing employing 14 DP staff
1963 - 1972 :
Production Engineer (Hawker Siddeley Aviation Ltd.)
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Basic engineering training and experience Awarded Master Of Science Degree
Gained Chartered Engineer status.