Mason Rowbottom
Manchester,Creature Manchester
Summary
Accomplished Manufacturing Engineer with over 12 years of expertise in conventional and additive manufacturing. Proven record in leading innovation, streamlining operations, and driving multi-million-pound projects within high-precision Medical and Aerospace industries. Adept at leveraging advanced technical skills alongside strong leadership and entrepreneurial vision to deliver measurable improvements and maintain a competitive edge.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
R&D/AM Manager
CooksonGold
Birmingham
01.2022 - 02.2025
- Team Leadership: Coordinated multidisciplinary teams (engineers, designers, production staff) to integrate additive manufacturing processes, fostering a culture of continuous improvement,
- Process Innovation: Implemented new equipment and technologies that improved part accuracy and reduced post-processing lead times, significantly lowering material loss. leading to 12 Months of 95% on time delivery and a 0.2% reduction in department losses on a record NSV producing year.
- Project Management: Successfully managed multi-million-pound projects, driving innovation in the fibre glass and space sectors through the development and patenting of advanced materials. Driving an increased presence within the precious metal industrial sector.
Chief Additive Manufacturing Officer
Intigo
01.2017 - 01.2023
- Contributed to the development of a safe means of transferring 3D digital assets to 3D printers using Blockchain ERC20 technology (Patent Filing: US20210110494A1)
- Researched industry and marketplace trends to develop marketing solutions, uncover potential target areas and enhance business operations
- Established relationships with key decision-makers within customer's organization to promote growth and retention
Founder/CEO
ADDISOL
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Established, developed and optimized Rochdale's first Additive Manufacturing centre and defined company roles and responsibilities to establish and enhance a market presence
- Setup and execution, including the establishment of all business affairs and processes, while maintaining and expanding a customer base to 73, with a first-year revenue of £149,000
- Formed senior leadership team through rigorous interviews and extensive candidate research
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-driven company culture to lead industry innovations
PhD in Forming a Closed Feedback System for SLM Additive Manufacturing
TWI
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Developed geometric and defect characterisations within parts made via Selective Laser Melting to produce automated in-process controls to increase repeatability and accuracy within the SLM process
- Advanced metrology methods, investigating and designing of CT porosity calibration artifact
- COMSOL Multi-physics, utilising COMSOL to produce a digital twin method to investigate the effects of alternative optical lenses
- LASER Beam profiling, utilised and set up beam profiling rigs to investigate the effects alternating focus on volumetric energy distribution
- Maintenance and updating SLM machines, conducted optical servicing and cleaning whilst installing in-process monitoring equipment
Co-Founder
National 3D Printing Society
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Aligned organizational objectives with company mission to increase business growth and integrate innovative strategies
- Identified business development challenges and customer concerns for proactive resolution and educated potential customers on the ways additive manufacturing could benefit them and their use cases
- Implemented practices and procedures to reduce expenditures and increase savings
CEO/Founder
CADPAD Ltd
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Worked with department heads to address team needs and offer high-level support for everyday operations
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-driven company culture to lead industry innovations
- Identified new revenue generation opportunities to maximize bottom-line profitability
- Made large-scale financial decisions and supervised company spending to reduce material losses and maximize profits
Mechanical Hydraulics Engineer
Weir Minerals
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Using 3D printers to create machinery and equipment for the manufacturing line firsthand provided insight into industrial uses of AM
- Collaborated with colleagues in design process to develop best-in-class quality products
- Executed and reported status of assigned tasks to other departments to foster dialogue and communication
- Led solution development, implementation and continuous improvement in hydraulics
Applications Engineer
Cummins Turbo Technologies
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Used customer engine data to analyse and calculate the appropriate Turbocharger to fulfil customer needs
- Constructed test procedures to ensure the chosen turbocharges meet customer requirements/application
- Developed and implemented personalized client solutions using industry expertise
- Worked within a team to meet strict customer deadlines and helped with the revision of quality issues that occurred
Education
Ph.D. - Automated Closed Feedback System Within Additive Manufacturing
TWI
Shefield 01.2018 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Engineering
University of Huddersfield
Huddersfield 09.2012 - 05.2017
A-Levels - Biology, Chemistry, Physics
Todmorden High School
TodmordenSkills
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Technical Skills:
Additive Manufacturing (FDM, SLS, SLM, DLP, SLA, etc)
3D Scanning, Reverse Engineering & CAD (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Creo)
Finite Element Analysis (FEA) & COMSOL Multi-physics
Slicer Software (Cura, Simplify 3D, Netfab, Magics)
CMM & XCT system setup/operation
Advanced metrology & defect characterisation
- Leadership & Management:
Project & R&D Management
Process Optimization & Lean Manufacturing
Cross-functional Team Leadership
Strategic Planning & Innovation
Patent Writing & Intellectual Property Management
Affiliations
- Surfing
- Astro Photography
Timeline
R&D/AM Manager
CooksonGold
01.2022 - 02.2025
Founder/CEO
ADDISOL
01.2019 - 01.2022
PhD in Forming a Closed Feedback System for SLM Additive Manufacturing
TWI
01.2018 - 01.2022
Mechanical Hydraulics Engineer
Weir Minerals
01.2018 - 01.2019
Ph.D. - Automated Closed Feedback System Within Additive Manufacturing
TWI
01.2018 - 01.2022
Chief Additive Manufacturing Officer
Intigo
01.2017 - 01.2023
Co-Founder
National 3D Printing Society
01.2017 - 01.2022
CEO/Founder
CADPAD Ltd
01.2016 - 01.2020
Applications Engineer
Cummins Turbo Technologies
01.2015 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Engineering
University of Huddersfield
09.2012 - 05.2017
A-Levels - Biology, Chemistry, Physics
Todmorden High School
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