Jeremy Wall
Plymouth,Devon
Summary
A highly skilled professional with extensive training in safety protocols, including RADHAZ and emergency first aid, complemented by expertise in data analysis techniques and quality assurance. Demonstrates strong capabilities in client relations, stakeholder communication, and technical documentation proficiency. Adept at analytical problem solving and troubleshooting within test environments, with a solid foundation in API testing knowledge and performance evaluation. Committed to continuous professional development through ongoing training at Babcock site, aiming to leverage skills in team mentoring and technical communication to drive organisational success.
Expert Principle Test Engineer with wide knowledge of Engineering and Mathematics. Prolific in designing protocols, manuals and test procedures to simplify process for customers.
Committed manager with exceptional leadership, organisational skills and communication abilities leads high-performing cross-functional teams. Leads projects, company operations and business growth.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Weapons System Engineer Manager
Babcock international (CWEW)
Devonport , Devon
2022.10 - 2026.01
- Drive mission system enhancements to elevate operational efficiency and project success.
- Provided essential maintenance services, resulting in reduced downtime incidents.
- Collaborated on cross-functional teams, contributing expert knowledge in systems engineering.
Principle Weapons Test Engineer
Babcock international (CWEW)
Devonport, Devon
2022.10 - 2026.01
- Principle Weapons Test Engineer, for mission systems
- DELIVER-To drive KPI's for Gun
- OPDEF SUPPORT
- Organisation Structure
- GSA9 Bid
- On Call Rota
- Job Role
- Interviews
- Staff Training
- Mentor team
- PIP
- Report writing
- Meetings
- Team PDR
- CONDO
- Conducted end-to-end system testing, ensuring smooth operational flow of developed applications.
- Worked with production teams to facilitate smooth transition from design and testing to full-scale manufacturing.
FTTE Discipline Lead
Babcock international (CWEW)
Devonport, Devon
2022.02 - 2026.01
- FTTE Discipline lead, for mission systems
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Lead Senior Weapons System Engineer
Babcock international (CWEW)
Devonport, Devon
2020.10 - 2026.01
- Lead senior weapons system engineer on 4.5-gun test Mission Systems
- Troubleshot hardware issues rapidly, minimising disruption to daily operations.
- Identified potential risks with thorough system analysis procedures.
- Provided essential maintenance services, resulting in reduced downtime incidents.
Senior Weapons System Test Engineer
Babcock international (CWEW)
Devonport , Devon
2019.02 - 2026.01
- Senior Weapons system test engineer on 4.5-gun Test DST
- Established strong relationships with stakeholders, leading to increased transparency and trust during project execution.
- Prepared technical reports for improved decision-making based on extensive software testing results.
Weapons System Test Engineer
Babcock international (CWEW)
Devonport , Devon
2016.03 - 2019.02
- Weapons system test engineer on 4.5-gun Test, DST
- Conducted end-to-end system testing, ensuring smooth operational flow of the developed applications.
Weapons System Test Engineer
Babcock international (CWEW)
Devonport , Devon
2013.03 - 2016.05
- Weapons system test engineer on 4.5-gun electronic repair DST
- Established strong relationships with stakeholders, leading to increased transparency and trust during project execution.
Temporary F.L.M
Babcock international (CWEW)
Devonport , Devon
2012.12 - 2013.03
- Temporary F.L.M for DST weapons for 3 month’s
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Charge Hand
Babcock international (CWEW)
Devonport, Devon
2012.01 - 2012.01
- Charge hand on 4.5-gun weapons system DST
- Provided guidance and support to subordinates, improved performance levels across the board.
- Coordinated between various teams for smooth operations.
- Facilitated resolution of conflicts amongst team members to improve overall work atmosphere.
Electrical Fitter
Babcock international (CWEW)
Devonport , Devon
2010.01 - 2012.01
- Electrical fitter on the Phalanx weapons system DST
- Demonstrated meticulous attention to detail whilst interpreting complex blueprints for effective installations.
- Replaced worn out components promptly, avoiding equipment malfunctioning instances.
- Addressed urgent breakdowns swiftly to minimise disruption to production schedules.
- Used specialised tools skilfully during maintenance duties resulting in high-quality outputs.
Mechanical Fitter/charge Hand
Babcock international (CWEW)
Devonport , Devon
2008.01 - 2010.01
- Mechanical fitter/charge hand
- Build and service repair vehicles on Supacat project
- Delivered high-quality workmanship.
- Supported production goals with prompt diagnosis and repair of mechanical systems.
- Maintained clean workspace, bolstering efficiency and safety protocol adherence.
Service Engineer
JL WALL SOLUTIONS
London, England
2007.01 - 2008.01
- Working for myself doing as above but as a sub-contractor for fleet services and other company’s such as Malca Amit Armor vehicle and Sunwin cash services
SERVICE ENGINEER
FLEET SERVICES LTD (FLEETCARE) PRESTON LANCS
Preston, Lancs
2004.01 - 2007.01
- Duties include covering the southeast of England traveling to London on a Monday staying away from home on A regular basis to support the security industry in the day-to-day electric system faults and operator errors.
- Attended professional development workshops regularly, kept abreast of latest industry advancements.
Engineering Technician
Spinnaker International
Plymouth, Devon
2003.01 - 2004.01
- Setting up of a sister company specialist vehicle company which was a soft skin armor vehicle department for such company’s like cashco which is part of royal mail.
- Spinnaker are a main contender for the cash in transit industry.
- Also had was quite involved with the smoke a dye and smart water technology.
Electrical/mechanical fitter
ISV (INTERNATIONAL SECURITY VEHICLE) PLYMOUTH
Plymouth
2003.01 - 2003.01
- Duties include the manufacturing/design of security features that interact with PLC wiring system’s and programming for the security company BRINK’S.
- Also attended and completed 3-day OMRON PLC software programming course.
Electrical/mechanical Fitter
JOHNSON SECURITY
Toddington, Gloucestershire
1998.01 - 2003.01
- Same as above with electrical installation and wiring modifications I have also done some prototype vehicles where there was some design involved and problem solving which I took on in my stride.
- Data Tracking wiring
- Complete alarm system installations and set to work activities
- Smoke and Dye boxes
- Plc/printed circuit board fault finding.
Deputy Team Leader
JOHNSON SECURITY
Toddington, Gloucestershire
2001.01 - 2002.01
- I took on this role to run a six-month night shift with ten men under my charge which I can say I confidently succeeded under the pressure and achieving the product for the customer within the deadline.
Mechanical Fitter
JOHNSON SECURITY
Toddington, Gloucestershire
1996.01 - 1998.01
- Duties include the building of armour security vehicle's form the chassis upwards for various company's such as brink's, Securitas, Cashco and Securicor
- Mechanical build from chassis to complete armor security vehicle
Trainee Lift (elevator) Fitter
JOHNSON SECURITY
Toddington, GLS
1994.01 - 1996.01
- Duties include the building of lifts in the factory and out in various locations around the UK.
- Installed assemblies onto systems after finalising assembly preparation process successfully.
- Operated manual and automated tools, maintaining optimal performance levels.
Trainee Fabricator/fitter
TRAINEE FABRICATOR/FITTER | Q, D, M, F (QUALITY DESIGN AND METAL FABACATION
Gloucester , Gloucestershire
1992.01 - 1994.01
- Started off on youth training scheme as trainee fabricator/fitter with building and design of lifts (elevators) and was employed within 3 months. Duties included working with basic hand tools working with various materials such as stainless steel, brass, and mild steel under the guidance of an experience fitter along with a college course.
- Solved complex problems with effective teamwork and communication skills.
Education
GCSEs - GCSE’S, MATHS, ENGLISH LANG, ENGLISH LIT, DOUBLE SCIENCE, GEOGRAPHY, FRENCH, CDT (CRAFT DESIGN TECH), PE
DEER PARK SCHOOL CIRENCESTER
Cirencester 1987.09 - 1992.07
Some College (No Degree) - Engineering Foundation (mechanical)
GLOSCAT CHELTENHAM
Cheltenham 1993.01 - 1995.01
Certificate of Higher Education - CITY & GUILDS LEVEL 3 ELECTRONIC SERVICING PART 1 & 2
GLOSCAT CHELTENHAM
Cheltenham 1999.09 - 2002.07
NVQ LEVEL 3 Diploma - Engineering Maintenance (Electrical)
Excellent Achievement & Learning
Plymouth 2012.09 - 2013.05
Some College (No Degree) - Level 3 Advanced mathematics and science (BRIDGING COURSE FOR FURTHER HE)
PLYMOUTH CITY COLLEGE
Plymouth 2013.01 - 2014.01
FDSC (Foundation Degree) - Electrical/Electronic Engineering
PLYMOUTH CITY COLLEGE
Plymouth 2014.01 - 2018.01
Skills
- Safety harness course undertaken
- Emergency first aid training undertaken
- Team mentoring
- Data analysis techniques
- Quality assurance
- Client relations
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Documentation proficiency
- Stakeholder communication
- Technical communication skills
- Reading technical drawings
- Test environment management
- Analytical problem solving
- Performance evaluation
Extra activities
Outside work I and enjoy spending time with my family going camping, cycling walking my dogs, DIY and watching loads of television.
Management
- Currently Gunnery commissioning manager, supporting all engineers across four weapons systems, including 4.5 MCG, Boffors 57mm & 40 mm, Phalanx and GSA9. Also, FTTD discipline lead on success factors. Which would include PDR’s and Man management.
- I have been in a manager’s role as a weapon’s F.L.M for a fixed 3 month role which I learnt a lot about man management and towards the end of this period I felt I could not fulfil my full potential and my skill base was in more of a technical role such as a test engineer which I have always succeeded in from previous job roles
- When I was charge hand on the 4.5gun I enjoyed working with the men and taking lead, I am particularly good at thinking for myself and good motivation skills to get on with any task that pops up.
- When I was working for myself as a subcontract, I had to be well organized and good planning was the tool for succeeding well
- I can work on my own initiative and work well as a team player.
Timeline
Weapons System Engineer Manager
Babcock international (CWEW)
2022.10 - 2026.01
Principle Weapons Test Engineer
Babcock international (CWEW)
2022.10 - 2026.01
FTTE Discipline Lead
Babcock international (CWEW)
2022.02 - 2026.01
Lead Senior Weapons System Engineer
Babcock international (CWEW)
2020.10 - 2026.01
Senior Weapons System Test Engineer
Babcock international (CWEW)
2019.02 - 2026.01
Weapons System Test Engineer
Babcock international (CWEW)
2016.03 - 2019.02
FDSC (Foundation Degree) - Electrical/Electronic Engineering
PLYMOUTH CITY COLLEGE
2014.01 - 2018.01
Weapons System Test Engineer
Babcock international (CWEW)
2013.03 - 2016.05
Some College (No Degree) - Level 3 Advanced mathematics and science (BRIDGING COURSE FOR FURTHER HE)
PLYMOUTH CITY COLLEGE
2013.01 - 2014.01
Temporary F.L.M
Babcock international (CWEW)
2012.12 - 2013.03
NVQ LEVEL 3 Diploma - Engineering Maintenance (Electrical)
Excellent Achievement & Learning
2012.09 - 2013.05
Charge Hand
Babcock international (CWEW)
2012.01 - 2012.01
Electrical Fitter
Babcock international (CWEW)
2010.01 - 2012.01
Mechanical Fitter/charge Hand
Babcock international (CWEW)
2008.01 - 2010.01
Service Engineer
JL WALL SOLUTIONS
2007.01 - 2008.01
SERVICE ENGINEER
FLEET SERVICES LTD (FLEETCARE) PRESTON LANCS
2004.01 - 2007.01
Engineering Technician
Spinnaker International
2003.01 - 2004.01
Electrical/mechanical fitter
ISV (INTERNATIONAL SECURITY VEHICLE) PLYMOUTH
2003.01 - 2003.01
Deputy Team Leader
JOHNSON SECURITY
2001.01 - 2002.01
Certificate of Higher Education - CITY & GUILDS LEVEL 3 ELECTRONIC SERVICING PART 1 & 2
GLOSCAT CHELTENHAM
1999.09 - 2002.07
Electrical/mechanical Fitter
JOHNSON SECURITY
1998.01 - 2003.01
Mechanical Fitter
JOHNSON SECURITY
1996.01 - 1998.01
Trainee Lift (elevator) Fitter
JOHNSON SECURITY
1994.01 - 1996.01
Some College (No Degree) - Engineering Foundation (mechanical)
GLOSCAT CHELTENHAM
1993.01 - 1995.01
Trainee Fabricator/fitter
TRAINEE FABRICATOR/FITTER | Q, D, M, F (QUALITY DESIGN AND METAL FABACATION
1992.01 - 1994.01
GCSEs - GCSE’S, MATHS, ENGLISH LANG, ENGLISH LIT, DOUBLE SCIENCE, GEOGRAPHY, FRENCH, CDT (CRAFT DESIGN TECH), PE
DEER PARK SCHOOL CIRENCESTER
1987.09 - 1992.07