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Colin Hall

Manchester

Summary

Driven Manufacturing Quality Engineer with strong foundation in process optimisation and problem-solving. Demonstrates proficiency in quality control methodologies and excellent communication skills. Ready to contribute to improved manufacturing processes and enhanced product quality.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

F35 Lightening 2 - JSF EMP VT, HT finals fitter

Bae systems
04.2020 - Current

Quality Line Side Manager / Engineer

Airbus Group
Broughton
01.2011 - 04.2020
  • Conducting of people, process, product surveillance and process confirmation activities to ensure compliance as part of a eleven point plan and protection of the company's POA for compliance with ISO AS9001 AS9100 rev D, AS9102, Part 21 sub part G etc
  • Material review board and signatory of None Conformance Report's for the quality department on return from design and stress departments
  • Conducting daily process confirmation on standards and Quality Control Plan adherence
  • Support / lead investigations to establish probable and actual root cause of issues noted during surveillance activities and ensure corrective and preventative action is taken
  • Conduct tasks that provide an assurance that the certification processes are adequately defined, accurate, credible, robust and consistently applied
  • Issue feedback to operational staff and operators RFMA on adherence and compliance to the engineering production methods and correct application of processes
  • New Part Introduction (NPI) APQP Champion (Advanced product quality planning) on the A321 XLR fuel system modification
  • PPAP (Product part approval process) on supplied stringers for all variant aircraft within Airbus
  • PPV (Production process verification) FAIR (First article inspection report) - Make or Buy as part of a multi-functional team to plan and mitigate risk into the business for new products and minor or major modifications
  • Carrying out investigations into reported quality / technical issues from business teams and customers, ensuring appropriate corrective and preventative action is taken by the accountable function using multifunctional teams, this was undertaken on the A320 NEO cleat deletion modification due to tooling errors
  • External audit of suppliers into Airbus as part of investigations into NCR deliveries and escapes due to A380 top 5 panel billets coming in from the supplier with deep corrosion
  • Continuing the ongoing support of design and manufacturing processes in reducing the cost of Non - quality CoNQ Scrap and customer delivery times through Lean Manufacturing
  • Review Production Process Engineering layouts: Work instructions, drawings, S.A.P process phase layouts, production orders and process flow to the manufacturing instruction
  • ABP’s (Airbus processes) MI’s (Manufacturing instructions) write SOP’s, SOI’s to simplify process steps to operators etc
  • The lead facilitator and Support of Quality Investigations: Through structured problem solving and escalation of issues where appropriate using 8D, 9S, (ePPS electronic practical problem solving – SAP based 8D tool) Kepner-Tregoe methods and working with the shainin team on complex issues
  • The facilitation and use of Quality tools and techniques within the business area Customer Protection Action, Customer Protection Boards, SQCDP level 1, 2, and 3 with in the iObeya digital intranet reporting system
  • Provide support to production, customers, external authorities EASA CAA on audits within internal supply and support
  • Interfacing with the operational, design, maintenance and Lab teams
  • Integrating with all support functions at the working level so that fast response to Quality concerns in the production cycle are the norm, resulting in containment of concerns, customer protection, visual management and evidence of quality improvements
  • 5S methodology implementation control and audit of processes, Quality management systems (QMS) and processes, Proficiency in use of quality control tools: - Kizen events On new process introduction to stream line the new production processes and equip the new process accordingly, this helps with the accurate assessment of cycle times in the production flow
  • Quality Project Engineer (Concession reduction team) single aisle A320 and A321 wings The investigation into reoccurring Concessions in the main build on the pulse lines A320 and A321 variants
  • Project Quality Support on conformance and compliance: On new tooling development / improvements, Engineering Continuous Improvements to process flow Takt and cycle times, Large scale CNC machine installations, drilling and process introduction to mitigate risk in production of parts, advice on lessons learned and CoNQ risk reduction, regulatory requirements in line with QMS and POA of the company - also FAIR, PPAP, PPV, PFMEA as part of Advance Product Quality Plan process KBD's (Key Business Deliverables) for NPI and modifications
  • MRB review into the cost of non-quality CoNQ and CI (Continuous Improvement) A330 btm 4 panel fuel access hole drilling DMAIC project for Concession and scrap reduction on introduction of new drilling process which reduced the cost of non-quality to zero
  • Introduction of new technologies into business areas to aid CI (Continuous Improvements) K-Inspect to make inspection 100% and speed up inspection times on stringer FAIR’s I have a broad base of skills within the aviation industry ranging from CNC machining of large scale parts, Special processes include - Oven heat treatments, forming / creep forming, NDT, TSA anodising and PFD Chemical processes – Understanding of correction and saturation Shot peening processes, large scale production assemblies, sheet metal, detail parts, sub-assemblies and carbon composite assemblies - all Airbus variants A320 Sharklet / NEO, A321 Sharklet / Neo, A330 CEO / NEO, and A380, as Quality engineering and project functions, Boeing 737 classic and NG, B757, B767, B777, B747
  • Develop, maintain and implement the QMS to fit the processes within the production line model, interpret associated quality data to ensure the integrity of the information given to senior management via reports and presentations and that the information is accurate current and correct
  • Contribute to the change management methodology as part of process improvements MFT and quality improvements (QIP) as part of the LEAN introduction to Operations methods.

Technical Engineer - Team member 'A' (Mechanical / Electrical)

Train care point (Manchester Piccadilly station)
01.2007 - 01.2009
  • Provide technical support to operators and maintainers in the form of provision of fault finding expertise and assistance with examination and repair activities to the high speed fleet of Pendolino Class 390 EMU’s
  • Arrange and undertake test runs to assist in fault finding and resolution of faults
  • In service recovery of failed train units, technical assistance to in service incidents and accidents
  • Service preparation of out stationed EMU units covering an area from Preston to Stoke on Trent, this includes Audit of train facilities, toilets, Train system checks (Self - load test) potable water and general fault and rectification
  • Undertake dynamic testing of train systems as required during test runs, carry out fault finding and investigate intermittent faults on vehicles in service
  • Provide on train fault diagnosis / rectification service, as directed by maintenance control for units in service
  • Investigate technical problems arising from the fleet maintenance and repair activities at depots and outstations involved in servicing High speed EMUs
  • Provide technical assistance to the Operator / Driver to resolve service problems, implement and support modifications, special checks and experiments
  • Assist in the implementation of the Maintenance document amendments and other technical instructions
  • Assist with the preparation of locally produced technical instructions and provide technical advice in connection with modifications, special checks and experiments
  • Liaise with specialist engineers as necessary to resolve technical problems with procedures, materials, component problems (both within and outside the scope of the warranty system) and in connection with special checks, modifications and experiments
  • Plan and deliver technical training to Team Members, and Customers' staff at all outstations and their recognized HQ as required
  • Analyzing Information, Reporting Research Results, Documentation Skills, Promoting Process Improvement, Safety Management, Managing Processes, Manufacturing Methods and Procedures, Supports Innovation, Quality improvements including methods and processes, Operational work flow, Takt and cycle time research
  • Approve incoming materials by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; rejecting and returning unacceptable materials as part of MRB reviews
  • Approves in-process production by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; communicating required adjustments to production supervisor
  • Approves finished products by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; returning products for re-work; confirming re-work
  • Documents inspection results by completing reports and logs; summarizing re-work and waste; inputting data into quality database
  • Keep measurement equipment operating by following operating instructions; calling for repairs
  • Maintains safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations
  • Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications
  • Accomplishes quality and organization mission by completing related results as needed.

Supervisor

Alstom Transport
Longsight depot Manchester
04.2004 - 08.2005
  • Mechanical Supervisor Over the retrofit of the entire fleet of 54 class 390 Pendolino Virgin high speed trains
  • The distribution and coordination of work packages in line with estimated times to finish overall work undertaken
  • The in time delivery of product back to customer, as not to impact on customer time tables to avoid incurring monetary penalties
  • Trouble shooting of potential build issues and impact to delivery times and escalation of any process stoppers in a timely manner so asset delivery isn’t impacted
  • Ensuring that all maintenance activities in the facility are appropriately carried out in line with all H&S methods
  • Maintaining and upholding the quality and standards of the organization including problem solving on the job
  • Keeping a record of all maintenance and service activities conducted maintaining certification plus understanding lead times on all job packs for program planning activities
  • Ensuring proper working shifts of employees to cover all required activities and to meet production deadlines
  • Recruiting maintenance staff and evaluating their performances interacting with other departments to ensure the proper functioning of all systems in the facility
  • Managing sickness and return to work interviews and reviews, overtime requests and requirements, holidays and required training
  • Complying with all safety norms and regulations set by the industry, delegation of work to subordinates and ensuring the timely completion of the work packages to written engineering documentation and processes.

Education

HNC mechanical engineering - Aircraft Engineering

MTC
Manchester
07.1988

CQI PCQI - Quality Engineering

Quality Institute

Some College (No Degree) - Aviation

Chadderton Aerospace
Manchester
01.1985 - 01.1989

Skills

  • CNC machining processes
  • Oven heat treatments processes
  • Forming / creep forming
  • NDT
  • TSA anodising
  • PFD Chemical processes
  • Shot peening processes
  • Large scale production assemblies
  • Sheet metal
  • Detail parts Inspection
  • Sub-assemblies
  • Carbon composite assemblies
  • Microsoft Office packages
  • SAP
  • H&SAW, COSHH
  • IS09001
  • AS9100
  • AS9102
  • AS9145
  • Kaizen
  • 5S Methodology
  • APQP Champion
  • PPAP
  • QIP
  • FAIR Process owner/engineer
  • PPV production process verification
  • NPI
  • GAGE R&R
  • SPC
  • Operator and Operational surveillance
  • LEAN six sigma methodology
  • Ishikawa fish bone
  • 5 whys
  • 8D
  • Root cause analysis PPS Advanced
  • Internal operator and operational auditor
  • Supply chain auditor
  • Continuous improvement engineer
  • Quality management systems
  • Statistical Process Control
  • Key performance Indicator measurements
  • Calibration management

Personal Information

Date of birth: 10/20/68

Custom

07886705893

Timeline

F35 Lightening 2 - JSF EMP VT, HT finals fitter

Bae systems
04.2020 - Current

Quality Line Side Manager / Engineer

Airbus Group
01.2011 - 04.2020

Technical Engineer - Team member 'A' (Mechanical / Electrical)

01.2007 - 01.2009

Supervisor

Alstom Transport
04.2004 - 08.2005

Some College (No Degree) - Aviation

Chadderton Aerospace
01.1985 - 01.1989

HNC mechanical engineering - Aircraft Engineering

MTC

CQI PCQI - Quality Engineering

Quality Institute

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