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Ken Dean

Ken Dean

Ipswich,UK

Summary

Quality management professional with expertise in compliance and quality systems at Brafe Engineering Ltd. Developed and implemented a Quality Management System aligned with ASME III NQA-1 and other regulatory standards. Achieved ISO 19443 certification and maintained SNT-TC-1A Level III certification for PT. Dedicated to advancing quality standards in nuclear manufacturing.

Loyal employee with solid understanding of training and mentoring employees. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion.

Energetic employee well-versed in strong communication and organisation skills. Seeks solutions to problems and applies extensive analytical knowledge to findings. Adept at multi-tasking, leading group discussions and managing projects.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience

Work history

Head of Quality

Brafe Engineering Ltd.
Woodbridge, UK
2010.01 - 2026.04
  • Assisted in drafting and implementing quality management system in accordance with ASME III, NQA-1, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, and 10 CFR Part 21.
  • Supported rollout of separate quality management system for ISO 19443 compliance.
  • Ensured adherence to all training requirements as company-appointed nuclear safety officer.
  • Aided in maintaining industrial compliance as appointed SNT Level III (PT).
  • Contributed to operational activities related to customer and third-party inspections.
  • Facilitated achievement of ASME NQA-1 lead auditor certification.
  • Developed strategies for quality management to enhance overall performance.

Quality Technician

Brafe Engineering Ltd.
Woodbridge, UK
2007.07 - 2010.01
  • Supported compliance with ASME and ISO standards in penetration testing systems.
  • Assisted in developing programmes for co-ordinate measuring machines.
  • Checked dimensions and quality of finished machined parts to meet customer specifications.
  • Helped maintain calibration of all measuring and testing equipment.
  • Handled customer complaints promptly and professionally, leading to higher customer satisfaction rates.
  • Achieved consistent results by following strict quality protocols.
  • Conducted routine calibration checks to ensure precision instrument performance.

Assistant Quality Manager

Maycast Nokes
Halstead, Essex
2003.07 - 2007.07
  • Performed dimensional inspections utilizing CMM's on finished machined products and participated in auditing processes for clients and partners.

Development Technician

Manganese Bronze Holdings
Ipswich, UK
1997.04 - 2003.07

Spearheaded development of new products by performing PPAP and final inspection operations in accordance with relevant standards.

Quality Inspector

Delta (Manganese Bronze)
Ipswich, Suffolk
1988.03 - 1997.03

Conduct mechanical testing and dimensional inspections of all materials and products to ensure compliance with quality standards.

Airframe Mechanic

Royal Air Force
RAF Wattisham, Suffolk
1985.11 - 1988.01

Conducted thorough pre- and post-flight maintenance on F4 Phantom jets to enhance operational readiness and reliability.

Education

NQA-1 Lead Auditor Certificate - Quality Assurance

American Society of Mechanical Engineers
USA
2025.05 - 2025.05

Practitioner (PCQI) - Quality Assurance

Chartered Quality Institute
London, ENG

Eng Tech - Non-Destructive Testing

Engineering Council
London

AMInstNDT - Non-Destructive Testing

British Institute of NDT
Northampton, UK

GCSEs - GCE O' Levels

Kent School
Hostert, BFPO Germany

Skills

  • Quality management systems
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Calibration of measurement and test equipment
  • CAPA expertise
  • Engineering drawing interpretation
  • Auditor certification
  • Management experience
  • Organizational skills

Affiliations

  • Active involvement as Vice Captain, Secretary, and Treasurer for local darts team.
  • Season ticket holder for local football team.

Timeline

NQA-1 Lead Auditor Certificate - Quality Assurance

American Society of Mechanical Engineers
2025.05 - 2025.05

Head of Quality

Brafe Engineering Ltd.
2010.01 - 2026.04

Quality Technician

Brafe Engineering Ltd.
2007.07 - 2010.01

Assistant Quality Manager

Maycast Nokes
2003.07 - 2007.07

Development Technician

Manganese Bronze Holdings
1997.04 - 2003.07

Quality Inspector

Delta (Manganese Bronze)
1988.03 - 1997.03

Airframe Mechanic

Royal Air Force
1985.11 - 1988.01

Practitioner (PCQI) - Quality Assurance

Chartered Quality Institute

Eng Tech - Non-Destructive Testing

Engineering Council

AMInstNDT - Non-Destructive Testing

British Institute of NDT

GCSEs - GCE O' Levels

Kent School
Ken Dean