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Leonard Raby

Leonard Raby

Wolverhampton ,West Midlands

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience

Summary

Responsible manufacturing engineer with substantial experience responding to equipment breakdowns and trouble-shooting bottlenecks. Dedicated to researching and implementing new systems to facilitate optimised processes. Multi-talented Team Member able to take on any required task and adapt to changing conditions with resourceful and hardworking mindset. Dedicated to business success and ready to learn new skills as required. A Engineer with solid manufacturing and process engineering knowledge. Solution-focused with proven testing and issue-resolution skills for minimised line disruption. Builds productive staff and customer relationships through positive communications.

Work history

Manufacturing Engineer

Fablink UK Ltd
Wolverhampton, West Midlands
10.2000 - Current
  • Applied mechanical troubleshooting skills to develop effective solutions for quality products.
  • Redesign jig‘s and fixtures to achieve customer’s requirements.
  • Used company commercial costing models to complete and document technical estimates.
  • Analysed drawing requirements to determine feasibility of design and liaise with customers on design concerns.
  • Identified solutions and design to align with vibration, packaging and environmental requirements.
  • Developed streamlined manufacturing processes, which boosted productivity and saved £300,000.00 last year, currently £160,000,00 this year.
  • Developed products and prototypes for various types of product designs. Including creating CAD models for fixtures and jigs for various production processes.
  • Resolved technical issues and provided approval recommendations effectively.
  • Procured critical parts and assemblies to develop and coordinate sourcing requirements.
  • last two years have been a key member of the business relocation cover two new sites. Designed layouts, installation diagrams for installation. liaised with suppliers on tear-down, installation and costings for plant machinery.
  • Mentor to our apprentice toolmaker since he started as a welder through to being a fabricator. Provided training and support to his current position.
  • Provided training and presentations to employees across various sites on subjects such as, CNC Press Braking, Manufacturing Processes, LEAN, Quality Control, 5S, Overhead Crane training, Manual Handling, Fire Extinguishe.
  • Trained Mental-health First aider and First Aider

Production Engineer

Walton Fabrications Ltd
Wolverhampton, West Midlands
02.1990 - 07.2000
  • Organised plant start-up and shut-down schedules to minimise loss of production time.
  • Established safety procedures and protocols for workers safety and to minimise carbon footprint.
  • Drew up production schedules and budgets for projects.
  • Managed CNC machines to deliver on batch production targets.
  • Carried out Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEAs), processed documentation and implemented improvements.
  • Designed fixtures and tooling for assembly tasks
  • Produced reports and presented progress at project meetings and to clients.
  • Performed Poka Yoke (error proofing) where possible to prevent errors.
  • Researched new manufacturing methods to drive efficiencies.
  • Wrote Standard Operating Procedures and product specifications.
  • Carried out Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) to achieve high performance levels.
  • Supported tender process for equipment to verify best quality for best price.
  • Created CAD software designs to model products for manufacturing.

Production Machinist

AGA Rayburn
Telford, Telford and Wrekin
04.1985 - 02.1990
  • Closely monitored quality standards through lathes, milling/radial drilling machines to deliver accurate, uniform parts.
  • Worked quickly from work instructions to achieve accurate results and timely finish.
  • Maintained thorough, detailed paperwork for all machining procedures for accurate record-keeping.

Apprentice

John Maddox & Co Ltd
Oakengates, Telford, Telford and Wrekin
06.1981 - 05.1985
  • Finished on-the-job training within set deadlines.
  • Completed related coursework on time and to high standard.
  • Prepared equipment and materials in alignment with project requirements.
  • Attended necessary training and completed assessments.
  • I started work as an apprentice in the foundry drawing office, then proceeded to work in the foundry, machine shop and Engineering dept.
  • I learnt general machines skills including setting/operating.
  • I conducted time studies and helped introduce new production lines when I was assigned to the Engineering dept.

Education

Manufacturing Engineering Apprenticeship -

Walker Arts and Technical College
Telford, Telford and Wrekin
09/1981 - 09/1984

Managing Safety -

IOSH
Wolverhampton
04/2019 - 06/2019

TruTops Cell Programmer - 5Axis Machining

Trumpf
Luton
06/2018 - 06/2018

Internal IATF Auditor -

IATF
Wolverhampton
01/2018 - 01/2018

Train the Trainer - Trianing

I’ve-Comm
Wolverhampton
06/2016 - 06/2016

Crane Driving and Slinger Safety -

In-Comm
Wolverhampton
07/2016 - 07/2016

Training Certificate 8 axis -

Amada
Wolverhampton
08/2013 - 08/2013

ATC Programming -

Amada
Kidderminster, Worcestershire
09/2022 - 09/2022

NVQ Level 2 - Business - Improvement Techniciques

EAL
Wolverhampton
10/2007 - 03/2008

LEAN Manufacturing Techniques -

Leyland
Coventry
10/2006 - 04/2007

NVQ Level 2 - Performing Manufacturing Operations

EAL
Wolverhampton
01/2004 - 08/2004

Skills

  • Manufacturing strategies
  • JIG and tool design
  • Lean manufacturing principles
  • SolidEdge
  • Waste elimination techniques
  • Process improvement
  • Process engineering
  • Manufacturing processes
  • NPI
  • Contingency planning
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Quality control systems

Languages

English
Native

Timeline

Manufacturing Engineer

Fablink UK Ltd
10.2000 - Current

Production Engineer

Walton Fabrications Ltd
02.1990 - 07.2000

Production Machinist

AGA Rayburn
04.1985 - 02.1990

Apprentice

John Maddox & Co Ltd
06.1981 - 05.1985

Manufacturing Engineering Apprenticeship -

Walker Arts and Technical College
09/1981 - 09/1984

Managing Safety -

IOSH
04/2019 - 06/2019

TruTops Cell Programmer - 5Axis Machining

Trumpf
06/2018 - 06/2018

Internal IATF Auditor -

IATF
01/2018 - 01/2018

Train the Trainer - Trianing

I’ve-Comm
06/2016 - 06/2016

Crane Driving and Slinger Safety -

In-Comm
07/2016 - 07/2016

Training Certificate 8 axis -

Amada
08/2013 - 08/2013

ATC Programming -

Amada
09/2022 - 09/2022

NVQ Level 2 - Business - Improvement Techniciques

EAL
10/2007 - 03/2008

LEAN Manufacturing Techniques -

Leyland
10/2006 - 04/2007

NVQ Level 2 - Performing Manufacturing Operations

EAL
01/2004 - 08/2004

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