About
Qualified Engineering Professional (DrEng, MEng) with 20+ years experience in Engineering and R&D across 2 continents.
Over a decade experience as Engineering Manager with significant exposure to:
- Operations Management
- Staff Development
- Capability Development
- Capital Project Management
- Automotive & Powertrain
- Lean
- Continuous Improvement.
- Design for Six Sigma Black Belt
- ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
- ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems
- ISO 45001, OHSAS 18001 and AS4801 Occupational Health and Safety
Passionate about technological advances, coaching/mentoring, quality, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement.
Timeline
Engineering Manager
Interim Engineering Manager
Continuous Improvement Facilitator
Interim Manager Project Delivery
Management of Project Delivery DivisionFreelance Management Consultant
Jun '17 - Aug '17 AME Systems - Implementation of New Product Development process. Assisting with AS9100 QMS implementation.
Apr '16 - Oct '17 VicRoads - Fixed term project to review emissions reduction potential of road construction projects in consultation with construction companies and international importers and manufacturers of machinery.Managing Engineer
Operations management of Powertrain test facilities and prototype build. Team Development. Capital Project Management. OHSE responsible (AS4801, ISO14001). Internal Quality Lead Auditor (ISO9001, ISO16949). Member of several Global Expert Teams. Design for Six Sigma Black Belt
Supervising Engineer
Supervision of Powertrain test facilities and prototype build. Team Development. Capital Project Management. OHSE responsible (AS4801, ISO14001). Internal Quality Lead Auditor (ISO9001, ISO16949). Member of several Global Expert Teams.Engineering Operations Officer
Development of database for budget development, expense forecasting, cost tracking and reporting. Development of fleet management database. Coordination of ISO9001 quality audits at department level.Senior Project Engineer
Coordination of international Engineering projects. Champion for current product issues. Development of project management tool for new global product development process.Research Engineer
Development of spectrometric combustion analysis hard- and software via optical fibres and endoscopy. Funding applications for research projects. Support of lectures. Publications.
Education Highlights |
DFSS Black BeltGM University, 2014 DFSS Black BeltMichigan University, 2012 DrEngUniversity of Karlsruhe, 2000 MEngUniversity of Karlsruhe, 1993 |
Experience Highlights |
Managing EngineerGM Holden Ltd Supervising EngineerGM Holden Ltd Engineering Operations OfficerGM Holden Ltd Senior Project EngineerGM Holden Ltd Research EngineerUniversity of Karlsruhe |
Skills |
AutomationAutomotiveCADContinuous Improvement, Kaizen, 5SDesign for Six SigmaEngineeringISO 9001, ISO 14001 and AS 4801 AuditingITLeadershipLeanManagementProject ManagementTeam Building |
Technical Courses |
2017: Construction White Card, ATSRTO2014: Health, Safety and Environment Lead Auditor ISO14001 / AS4801, Exemplar Global2012: Handling/Transporting of Dangerous Goods and Explosives, B. Armstrong & Assoc.2012: OH&S refresher, Holmesglen TAFE2008: Project Management and Project Risk courses, GM2006: Occupational Health & Safety OH&S, Australian Industry Group2005: Design for Six Sigma Overview, GM2004: Adventra Leadership Advantage, Melbourne Business School2003: Leading High Performance Teams, GM2002: QS9000 Internal Auditor training, Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance |
Volunteering |
Country Fire Authority CFACrew Leader, Driver, Equipment Officer, Firefighter and First Aider |
Causes |
KivaEmpowering Entrepreneurs in 45 Developing Countries |
Preferred Work Locations |
Australia - VictoriaMelbourne, South West, Wimmera GermanySouthern Black Forest SwitzerlandAargau, Basel, Zurich |