Dominic Piff
Sandhurst,Bracknell Forest
Summary
Professional with expertise in both traditional and additive manufacturing processes within R&D product development. Demonstrates strong leadership as an additive manufacturing site leader, excelling in team leadership and talent development. Proficient in HSE, PUWER and QA compliance, with a proven track record in resource and capability management. Recognised as a technical influencer in design for manufacture and scientific communications. Committed to advancing manufacturing principles while fostering a culture of safety and quality.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Senior Engineer - Prototyping Manager
Procter & Gamble /Gillette
Reading, Berkshire
2006.08 - Current
- Managed complex engineering projects from ideation through process scale up of iterative technical learning programs.
- Developed competitive internal capabilities to enhance organisational advantage.
- Coordinated agile project learning goals, aligning technical skills with project needs.
- Mentored future talent pipeline, fostering career development in engineering roles.
- Apprentice program manager, mapping technical projects across engineering and Science curriculums.
Principle Researcher
Procter & Gamble / Gillette
Reading, Berkshire
2000.03 - 2006.08
- Tailored communication styles according to audience needs when presenting complex information.
- Building deep technical understanding in 3D printing technologies to deliver accelerated consumer learning.
- Developed comprehensive research plans for successful project execution.
- Oversight of department prototyping equipment maintenance and HSE/ PEWER compliance
- Ownership of External vendors and confidentiality contracts
CNC milling machine operator
Self Employed
West Byfleet, Surrey
1995.05 - 2000.02
- Interpreted customer technical drawings for quoting purposes
- Generated MDI machine code for 2D Milling geometries, CAM for 3 D geometries.
- Performed regular, routine maintenance on machinery to maintain smooth-running operations.
- Used work instructions and measuring tools to check specifications of finished items.
Apprentice/ Craftsman Instrument Maker
Royal Aircraft Establishment
Farnborough, Hampshire
1986.09 - 1995.05
- Traditional government apprenticeship consisting of multiple rotations across engineering disciplines.
- Vocational skillsets across high precision instrument making, material testing and wind tunnel gas turbine engine development.
Education
NVQ Level 2 - CAD & CNC
FCOT
Farnborough, Hampshire 1999.09 - 2000.06
NVQ Level 3 - Mech Engineering
FCOT
Farnborough, Hampshire 1986.09 - 1990.06
Skills
- Additive manufacturing site leader
- Design for manufacture
- Manufacturing principles
- Product development
- Regulatory compliance
- Resource management
- Technical Influencer
- Team Leadership
- Talent Development
- Scientific Communications
- Design Innovation
- Process optimisation
Affiliations
- Restoring Classic Cars, Garden and Decorating Projects
Certification
Assessing Vocational Achievement-Pearson Edexcel Level 3
Sept 2019
Timeline
Senior Engineer - Prototyping Manager
Procter & Gamble /Gillette
2006.08 - Current
Principle Researcher
Procter & Gamble / Gillette
2000.03 - 2006.08
NVQ Level 2 - CAD & CNC
FCOT
1999.09 - 2000.06
CNC milling machine operator
Self Employed
1995.05 - 2000.02
NVQ Level 3 - Mech Engineering
FCOT
1986.09 - 1990.06
Apprentice/ Craftsman Instrument Maker
Royal Aircraft Establishment
1986.09 - 1995.05