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DANIEL ARCHER

Aston On Trent, Derby, South Derbyshire

Summary

I have a real passion for engineering. I enjoy the challenges, learning and development opportunities it presents. I am an ideal candidate for a position requiring initiative, responsibility, attention to detail and completion of high quality work. Experienced in low volume manufacturing through to large scale mass production in the automotive, electronics and HGV sectors. Proficient in CAD, Catia, Solidworks, Pro Engineer & FEA software.

Experience leading projects from specification stages through to the start of mass production, including schedule creation and manpower scheduling. I consistently deliver projects on schedule, to a high standard in pressured environments despite tight deadlines and high workloads.

Trained in Basic Equipment CE marking (Pilz) and experienced in creating Technical Files for machinery at Toyota. Experience working independently, as part of project teams, and managing the work of multidisciplinary teams as Project Lead. Trained in 5S & 8D problem solving techniques, FMEA's, Internal Auditing, standardisation and health and safety awareness. Extensive experience presenting and liaising with internal senior management/directors and external suppliers and customers.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Principal Engineer

PEKTRON GROUP LTD
04.2023 - Current
  • Responsible for ensuring manufacturing processes are functional, lean and designed so operators have a clear method of production.
  • Key document creation - PFMEA, process flow, operator instruction/Standardised Work Instructions.
  • Fixture design and drawing creation.
  • Creation of specifications for sourcing equipment.
  • Customer facing to drive projects through to certification & SOP.
  • Continuous Improvement, Lean principles & problem solving.

Senior Production Engineer

PEKTRON GROUP LTD
10.2019 - 04.2023
  • Performed root cause analysis and implemented corrective actions.
  • Supervised entire production process and prepared proper documentation for manufacturing.
  • Communicated with other team members to enhance process and performance.
  • Created engineering documentation for manufacturing processes, equipment specifications and change notices.

Production Engineer

PEKTRON GROUP LTD
05.2017 - 10.2019
  • Provided technical support to troubleshoot equipment issues, minimizing downtime and maintaining production targets.
  • Increased production volume, optimizing equipment layouts for maximum efficiency.
  • Conducted root cause analyses to identify areas for improvement and implemented corrective actions accordingly.
  • Supervised entire production process and prepared proper documentation for manufacturing.
  • Investigated and proposed corrective actions for quality issues.
  • Created engineering documentation for manufacturing processes, equipment specifications and change notices.

Weld Project Engineer

TOYOTA MOTOR EUROPE
01.2013 - 05.2017
  • As part of a team of Project Engineers, I led the planning, coordination and implementation of new model introduction in to the weld shops across the European manufacturing plants - including the UK, France, Czech Republic and additionally Turkey
  • Lead engineer for the front end of the latest Toyota Avensis facelift - 2015
  • Lead Engineer of the first robot welding process designed and manufactured in Europe – Assembly Cowl Process
  • Lead Engineer for the equipment sourcing for the latest Yaris facelift
  • Responsible areas: underbody and shell body
  • Lead of a New Technology project, incorporating 3D vision systems for part pick up and fully automating processes to reduce manpower

(Supply) Quality Engineer

DENSO MARSTON
09.2011 - 12.2012
  • I was responsible for ensuring high quality products were consistently produced for customers
  • Dealing with customer concerns, returns and manufacturing issues affecting quality
  • I liaised with a number of customers such as Scania, Perkins and JCB
  • I visited customers to rectify issues, discuss quality concerns and provide countermeasures for the issues raised

Sales Agent

Ant Marketing
07.2010 - 03.2011

Supplier Quality Engineer (University Placement)

Worcester Bosch
07.2008 - 04.2009

Education

BSc (Hons) - Automotive Design Engineering

SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY
Sheffield
01.2010

3 A Levels & 11 GCSE's -

TAPTON SECONDARY SCHOOL
Sheffield
01.2006

Skills

  • PFMEA, Control Plans & Work instruction creation
  • Layout designs & creation
  • Root Cause Analysis & problem solving
  • Lean Principles & Continuous Improvement
  • Microsoft Excel, Word & Powerpoint
  • Google Docs, Sheets, Slides
  • CAD - Catia, Pro Engineer & Solid Works
  • 2D Drawing - Draftsight & Autocad
  • Drawing creation for manufacture
  • Workflow coordination & process flow creation
  • Spec Creation & Project management

Timeline

Principal Engineer

PEKTRON GROUP LTD
04.2023 - Current

Senior Production Engineer

PEKTRON GROUP LTD
10.2019 - 04.2023

Production Engineer

PEKTRON GROUP LTD
05.2017 - 10.2019

Weld Project Engineer

TOYOTA MOTOR EUROPE
01.2013 - 05.2017

(Supply) Quality Engineer

DENSO MARSTON
09.2011 - 12.2012

Sales Agent

Ant Marketing
07.2010 - 03.2011

Supplier Quality Engineer (University Placement)

Worcester Bosch
07.2008 - 04.2009

BSc (Hons) - Automotive Design Engineering

SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY

3 A Levels & 11 GCSE's -

TAPTON SECONDARY SCHOOL
DANIEL ARCHER