Ioannis Chondrogiannis
Birmingham,West Midlands
Summary
Accomplished professional specializing in Minitab analysis, product design optimization, and feasibility studies. Proficient in AutoCAD and statistical analysis software, utilizing Six Sigma expertise to implement effective process improvement strategies. Experienced in applying lean manufacturing principles and agile methodologies to enhance battery process development and design for manufacturability. Focused on driving continuous improvement through analytical thinking and technical documentation, with a goal of advancing innovative solutions in material handling and layout optimization.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work history
Senior Process/Manufacturing Engineer
Jaguar Land Rover
2024.10 - 2025.07
- Elevated to Senior Manufacturing Engineer in PTME Off Cycle department, specialising in Forward Planning.
- Conducted strategic studies influencing business operations and manufacturing practices.
- Executed cost analysis, CAPEX and OPEX, evaluations for future products.
- Identified overhead requirements and adjusted layouts to streamline manufacturing processes.
- Collaborated with Industrial Operation Strategy team on new programme manufacturing requirements.
- Conducted comprehensive feasibility studies for proposed projects, ensuring profitability.
- Used various types of costing models to complete and document technical estimates.
Process/Manufacturing Engineer
Jaguar Land Rover
2021.11 - 2024.09
- Developed battery processes for upcoming models launching in FY27 at Jaguar Land Rover.
- Influenced product design through collaboration with Product Design team to optimise manufacturability.
- Ensured product quality via rigorous testing and inspection procedures.
- Trained junior manufacturing engineers on industry best practices to foster skill development.
- Resolved mechanical issues swiftly to maintain uninterrupted production flow.
- Conducted comprehensive feasibility studies for proposed projects, ensuring profitability.
- Facilitated integration of automated systems in production lines to enhance productivity.
- Developed standard operating procedures to guarantee consistency across all operations.
Process Engineer
Pilkington Automotive
2015.10 - 2021.10
- Duties included, production supervising, material buying, health and safety introduction, administrative work.
- Achieved cost savings of up to £2,000,000 through continuous improvements in manufacturing cells. Managed NMI projects, overseeing machine settings and conducting capability studies. Introduced advanced technologies and sequenced operations to optimise efficiency. Developed quality documentation, including FD-FMEA-CP, for effective handover to manufacturing. Applied Six Sigma methodology for resolving quality issues as a trained Black Belt professional. Enhanced productivity by implementing Lean Manufacturing principles at Champion Level. Provided engineering support on shop floor as required. Engaged with key customers including Honda, JLR, Bentley, and Aston Martin during core meetings for problem analysis.
Agency Employee
Various Companies
Birmingham
2012.01 - 2015.05
- Registered with agencies including Prime Time, Encore Personnel, and Extra Personnel.
Assigned to multiple roles in industrial, manufacturing, warehouse, and food handling sectors.
Worked on behalf of Kenfield Ltd as a maintenance fitter.
Served as machine and maintenance fitter for Walkers Chocolates.
Army Soldier (Office position)
Greek National Service
2009.03 - 2011.10
- Company Overview: National Service of Greece is compulsory for all Greek citizens.
- I served in the Greek National Service within the Greek Marines which is based in Volos. I served as a member to the First office of the 521 TPN marine camps, as a deputy to the Army Law Officer of the camp. Some of the duties included dealing with legal documents for all soldiers within the Camp, administrative tasks, official documentation issuing for the Greek Army Law Department.
- National Service of Greece is compulsory for all Greek citizens.
Assistant Engineering Manager
JBR Recovery Ltd
2007.09 - 2009.01
Production Engineer
Impact Finishers
2006.07 - 2007.08
Industrial Engineer
RICOH UK Products Ltd
2005.01 - 2006.06
Production Engineer
PR Limited
2003.09 - 2004.11
- Company Overview: PR limited was a material crashers manufacturer.
- Duties included, production supervising, material buying, health and safety introduction, administrative work.
- PR limited was a material crashers manufacturer.
Education
HND - Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, ANSYS/AutoCAD, Mechanics of Materials, Strength of Materials, Thermodynamics
Birmingham City University
Birmingham 1996.10 - 2000.09
A-level equivalent preparation - Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
Vakalis Foundation
1995.09 - 1996.06
Successful completion of 1st year - Metallurgy, Mathematics, Naval Construction Sites, Naval Equipment, Chemistry, Physics
State School of Mercantile Shipping
1994.09 - 1995.08
High School successful Completion - Mathematics, Algebra, Literature, Psychology, Philosophy, Chemistry, Physics
5th Lyceum of Thessaloniki, Greece
1991.09 - 1994.06
Six Sigma Black Belt training / certification -
Bourton Group – Pilkington Automotive
Birmingham 2017.10 - 2018.02
Ongoing - Manufacturing Engineering
The Open University
2023.09 -
Skills
- Minitab analysis
- Product design optimization
- Feasibility studies
- Cost analysis
- Layout optimization
- Technical documentation
- Resource allocation
- Continuous improvement methodologies
- Material handling techniques
- Statistical analysis software
- AutoCAD proficiency
- Process improvement strategies
- Root cause analysis
- Agile methodology
- Battery process development
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Design for manufacturability (DfM)
- Analytical thinking
- Product and process FMEA
- Time study (MOST pattern)
- Six Sigma Black Belt
Websites
References
Available on request
Affiliations
- Basketbal
Timeline
Senior Process/Manufacturing Engineer
Jaguar Land Rover
2024.10 - 2025.07
Ongoing - Manufacturing Engineering
The Open University
2023.09 -
Process/Manufacturing Engineer
Jaguar Land Rover
2021.11 - 2024.09
Six Sigma Black Belt training / certification -
Bourton Group – Pilkington Automotive
2017.10 - 2018.02
Process Engineer
Pilkington Automotive
2015.10 - 2021.10
Agency Employee
Various Companies
2012.01 - 2015.05
Army Soldier (Office position)
Greek National Service
2009.03 - 2011.10
Assistant Engineering Manager
JBR Recovery Ltd
2007.09 - 2009.01
Production Engineer
Impact Finishers
2006.07 - 2007.08
Industrial Engineer
RICOH UK Products Ltd
2005.01 - 2006.06
Production Engineer
PR Limited
2003.09 - 2004.11
HND - Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, ANSYS/AutoCAD, Mechanics of Materials, Strength of Materials, Thermodynamics
Birmingham City University
1996.10 - 2000.09
A-level equivalent preparation - Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
Vakalis Foundation
1995.09 - 1996.06
Successful completion of 1st year - Metallurgy, Mathematics, Naval Construction Sites, Naval Equipment, Chemistry, Physics
State School of Mercantile Shipping
1994.09 - 1995.08
High School successful Completion - Mathematics, Algebra, Literature, Psychology, Philosophy, Chemistry, Physics
5th Lyceum of Thessaloniki, Greece
1991.09 - 1994.06