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Michael Gannon
Gosport,Hampshire
Summary
Driven Engineering Professional with a strong background in production leadership, assembly, and test operations within the highly regulated aerospace filtration sector. Proven track record in bridging the gap between design and manufacturing, showcasing a strong ability to investigate complex production issues and diagnose technical failure modes. Highly motivated leader adept at managing and mentoring teams of up to 13 people, optimizing manufacturing workflows, and driving continuous improvement. Brings a practical understanding of production bottlenecks, root cause analysis, and rigorous quality standards to deliver measurable cost savings.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Leader
Porvair Filtration Ltd
Fareham, Hampshire
06.2024 - Current
- Team Leadership: Directly lead and motivate a cross-functional team of 13 people, fostering a culture of continuous learning and high performance.
- Issue Investigation: Investigate critical shop floor production issues, implementing immediate corrective actions to maintain delivery schedules.
- Redesigned shop floor layouts to establish efficient work cells for high-volume monthly products.
- Introduced and certified additional production equipment, scaling cell capacity to meet increased sales orders.
- Process Development: Act as Cross Work Cell Production Facilitator, guiding the launch, process development, and cycle time optimisation of new product lines.
- NPI Production Development Engineer: Failure Analysis: Assist the investigation of engineering failure modes during prototype and early-stage production phases to safeguard product maturity.
- NPI Delivery: Drive the physical realisation and rollout of New Product Introductions (NPI) within the filtration sector.
- Workflow Design: Develop robust manufacturing workflows and engineering processes to seamlessly integrate new designs into live production.
- Conducted deep-dive root cause analysis on assembly errors and component defects to improve long-term quality and reduce waste.
NPI Production
Porvair Filtration Ltd
Fareham, Hampshire
07.2017 - Current
- Spearheaded investigation of engineering failure modes during prototype and early-stage production phases, ensuring product maturity and reliability. Drove physical realisation and rollout of New Product Introductions (NPI) in filtration sector, enhancing product offerings. Developed robust manufacturing workflows and engineering processes for seamless integration of new designs into live production, improving operational effectiveness. Conducted root cause analysis to identify sources of assembly errors and component defects.: Perform deep-dive root cause analysis on assembly errors and component defects to enhance long-term quality and minimise waste.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Managed complaints with calm, clear communication and problem-solving.
- Maintained clean, safe working environments to eliminate accident risks.
Leading Hand
Porvair Filtration Ltd
Fareham, Hampshire
04.2022 - 06.2024
- Leading Hand: Supervised daily workshop operations, assigned tasks, and tracked key performance, quality, and safety metrics to ensure smooth workflow. Mentored technicians on complex assembly techniques, fostering high workmanship standards and minimising errors.
- Implemented safety protocols, significantly reducing workplace accidents and promoting a safe working environment.
- Counted finished products to complete product orders and prepare for shipment.
- Reviewed work orders and blueprints to perform work in line with specifications.
Deputy Leading Hand
Porvair Filtration Ltd
Fareham, Hampshire
04.2019 - 04.2022
- Coordinated shop floor workflows alongside Leading Hand, leading cell during peak demands to maintain operational effectiveness. Monitored production targets to ensure compliance with strict industry regulations, contributing to overall quality assurance.
Assembly Test Technician
Porvair Filtration Ltd
Fareham, Hampshire
07.2005 - 04.2022
- Assembly Test Technician: (Concurrent/Legacy Skillset)Executed high-precision assembly and testing of specialised aerospace filtration components, ensuring compliance with stringent quality standards. Employed advanced diagnostics and testing rigs to validate product performance and isolate component failure modes, enhancing reliability against engineering specifications.
Apprentice Mechanical Engineer
Porvair Filtration Ltd
Fareham, Hampshire
07.2001 - 07.2005
- Completed comprehensive apprenticeship, rotating across engineering and assembly cells to develop diverse technical skills. Acquired hands-on competency in interpreting technical drawings, machining components, and performing precision assembly. Education & Qualifications City & Guilds Mechanical Engineering Level 3 | 2005Porvair Filtration Apprenticeship Scheme.
Education
City&Guilds Level 3 - Mechanical Engineering
Fareham Collage
Fareham, HAM01-2005
IOSH
Certifications Institution of Occupational Safety
Fareham, HAMIPC J-STD-001 Certification
ART
SussexSkills
- Process development
- Workflow design
- Capacity management
- Root cause analysis
- Quality assurance
- Team leadership
Interests
Timeline
Team Leader
Porvair Filtration Ltd
06.2024 - Current
Leading Hand
Porvair Filtration Ltd
04.2022 - 06.2024
Deputy Leading Hand
Porvair Filtration Ltd
04.2019 - 04.2022
NPI Production
Porvair Filtration Ltd
07.2017 - Current
Assembly Test Technician
Porvair Filtration Ltd
07.2005 - 04.2022
Apprentice Mechanical Engineer
Porvair Filtration Ltd
07.2001 - 07.2005
City&Guilds Level 3 - Mechanical Engineering
Fareham Collage
IOSH
Certifications Institution of Occupational Safety
IPC J-STD-001 Certification
ART