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Charlie Nolan

Rainham,United Kingdom

Summary

Manufacturing Engineer bringing forth over six years of experience serving effectively within a combined quality, production and manufacturing role within the aerospace and defence industry. I have worked on multiple flight critical projects for both military and civil applications, and currently leading a site-wide digital transformation project on behalf of Operations, using my Manufacturing engineering knowledge to successfully implement a new manufacturing execution system.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Manufacturing Engineer

BAE Systems
Rochester
2021.09 - Current

Unique role incorporating responsibilities of quality, production and manufacturing engineering, with focus on:

  • Manufacturing Engineering
  • Continuation of previous responsibilities as stated below, additionally:
  • Determine requirements of development projects for introduction to production
  • Design and creation of production cells using lean six sigma principles
  • Performed Audits and product health checks in accordance with industry standards, including AS9100,
  • ISO9000 and EASA
  • Main QPM focal for multiple safety critical projects for both military and civil applications
  • Led continuous improvement projects involving numerous stakeholders with focus on cost reduction and applying greenbelt theories
  • Analysis of manufacturing data to aid in incorporating process improvements and cost reduction activities
  • Broad understanding of Manufacturing Execution Systems and ERP software

Assistant Quality, Production, Manufacturing Engineer

BAE Systems
Rochester
2019.09 - 2021.09
  • Production/build line support
  • Interpretation of engineering design data, incorporation of design and process changes
  • Delivery of instruction to production and service environment
  • Translating design data for use in manufacture environment
  • Paying close attention to Quality throughout all activities, ensuring high quality of end product
  • Management of non-conformance's
  • Awareness of concessions
  • Product health checks
  • Root cause investigation
  • Analytical problem solving & continuous improvement
  • Experience with configuration management and design changes.

Technical Apprentice

BAE Systems
Rochester
2016.09 - 2019.09

Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Engineering Manufacture (Electrical and Electronic Engineering)

Completed Level 3 NVQ during Apprenticeship while gaining experience within Manufacturing evironment

  • Multiple placements completed across the business to gain understanding of different departments, including: QPM Engineering, EMC and Environmental testing, Operations Technician, Test Engineering, engineering Support
  • Completed a design appreciation project with a team to gain experience of working in a team and experience product life-cycle
  • Worked within QPM team for final year placement
  • Put forward by company to attend World Skills Show and Apprentice Awards
  • Completed multiple STEM ambassador events on behalf of company to support early careers
  • Including career fairs, work experience and Engineering Taster Weeks.

Education

Bachelors of Engineering (with Honours) - Engineering Management

University of Greenwich
Chatham, Kent
2020.09 -

Higher National Certificate - Electronic Engineering

University of Kent
Maidstone, Kent
2016.09 -

Level 3 Diploma - Engineering

MidKent College
Gillingham, Kent
2014.09 - 2015.06

NVQ Level 3 - Electrical & Electronic Engineering

IPS/BAE Systems
Rochester, Kent
2016.09 - 2019.02

Level 3 Extended Diploma - Electrical & Electronic Engineering

MidKent College
Gillingham, Kent
2015.09 - 2016.06

Skills

  • Manufacturing Process Improvement
  • Continuous Improvement
  • DMAIC
  • Engineering Data & Drawings
  • Data Analysis
  • Change Management
  • Lean Six Sigma
  • Quality Engineering
  • Configuration Management
  • Process Planning & Mapping
  • Lean Manufacturing and processes

Interests

Large interest in cars, owning a project car, modifying and refurbishing. Interested in PC's built my own computer and aided multiple friends/acquaintances in building theirs.

Keen interest in health and fitness, with the intention to complete a marathon and the three peak challenge within the next year.

I also have a large interest in music, I have completed volunteering opportunities at festivals, where I have been able to attend the festival and give back to the community at the same time.

Timeline

Manufacturing Engineer

BAE Systems
2021.09 - Current

Bachelors of Engineering (with Honours) - Engineering Management

University of Greenwich
2020.09 -

Assistant Quality, Production, Manufacturing Engineer

BAE Systems
2019.09 - 2021.09

Higher National Certificate - Electronic Engineering

University of Kent
2016.09 -

NVQ Level 3 - Electrical & Electronic Engineering

IPS/BAE Systems
2016.09 - 2019.02

Technical Apprentice

BAE Systems
2016.09 - 2019.09

Level 3 Extended Diploma - Electrical & Electronic Engineering

MidKent College
2015.09 - 2016.06

Level 3 Diploma - Engineering

MidKent College
2014.09 - 2015.06
Charlie Nolan