Michael Vickers
Basingstoke,Hampshire
Summary
A Quality Manager with 17 years_ + experience working on and successfully delivering nuclear new builds and nuclear MOD major defence projects. Currently working as Senior project Quality Engineer on refurbishment and fit out project within the nuclear defence sector. Utilising my skills in communication to realise client requirements and develop strong relationships with stakeholders and supply chain throughout the project lifecycle. Employing strong problem-solving abilities to mitigate risks and drive project schedules while maintaining the required high levels of quality demanded by the nuclear industry. Note, some details have been deliberately left out due to the nature of work. For further details, please contact me directly Knowledgeable manufacturing management professional with skills in leadership, planning and problem-solving. History driving optimisation and efficiency efforts to maximise profitability. Motivates employees to high performance and encourages team-oriented approach. Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results. Loyal employee with solid understanding of training and mentoring employees. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Quality Manager (Nuclear Defence)
Contractor
03.2021 - 02.2023
- Responsible for delivery in accordance to client framework agreement
- Developed Supply Chain management process to meet Client and industry requirements
- Portfolio of 12+ contracts delivering to ISO 9001:2015, AQAP2110, and client QC1-QC4 requirements
- Working collaboratively with the client managing Civils and Manufacturing activities onsite and in the supply chain
- Development of Supply Chain to meet Client and industry requirements to ensure Right-First-Time deliveries
- Development and handover of Lifetime Quality Records working closely with the handover team
- Oversight of delivery and logistic arrangements
- Managing historical supporting evidence of manufacturing and construction activities to produce auditable LifeTime Quality Records (LTQRs) suitable for handover
- Reviewing and developing suppliers to produce Right First Time Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs)
- Reviewing Safe Systems of work (SSoWs) for use on site
- Onsite and supplier inspections to support Hold and Witness points identified in the ITP
- Liaising with project support at all levels and Subject Matter Experts when required, to support manufacturing and construction activities.
Quality Manager (Nuclear Energy)
Contactor (EDF)
03.2018 - 03.2021
- Following department restructuring, worked as a QML with total quality responsibility of major contracts in the equipment program
- Managed and approved supplier EOMRs documentation and supporting documentation
- Provided direct engagement with suppliers, ensuring compliance to project requirements through the QRC process
- Managed inspection partners and internal support functions to support compliance and delivery
- Successfully managed inspection activities including 3rd party inspections
- Oversaw responsibility for right first time, on-time delivery of 20+ contracts in the UK, France, and Germany
- Ensured contract quality and safety requirements are flowed out to the project teams
- Ensured contract requirements are flowed out to supply chain utilizing a Partitioning strategy
- Coordinated and worked with inspection bodies to ensure requirements of Quality grading are applied and carried out appropriately
- Reported directly to Quality Delivery manager and contract Project Managers with project and all quality related matters
- Developed Forward Action Plans with the inspection teams and supply chain to control manufacture and delivery to site
- Responsible for the final sign-off of project NCRs and corrective actions before product release from suppliers
- Oversaw and handed over QC1 build and delivery for the sump suction lines.
Quality Manager (Nuclear Defence)
Contractor (Various contracts)
02.2007 - 03.2018
- Ensured that the bespoke equipment and services were in compliance with the project and quality requirements
- Managed construction contractors manufacturing including steelwork fastening and finishings (galvanizing and powder coating) and M&E suppliers to produce right first-time product and supporting documentation
- Collated supporting documentation to produce O & Ms and Lifetime Quality Records to substantiate work for handover to the client
- Developed procedures and standards for the facility to ensure constant high clean room standards through construction, installation, and commissioning
- Ensured quality requirements were managed and achieved through the tiers of suppliers that were manufacturing highly specified air filtration components and systems
- Worked closely with the AWE PVTA and programme Quality Assurance representative to ensure compliance and successful handover
- Implemented QA/QC processes into the supply chain and project contractors
- Ensured work planned, current, and completed are in compliance with the 36 nuclear license conditions (LCS) and internal project documentation General Quality Control Requirements to ensure compliance through build install and handover
- Worked with contractors and sub-contractors to provide guidance on developing and using ITPs and LTQRs to ensure accurate and sufficient evidence of compliance to the regulatory and contract requirements
- Reviewed tender package submissions for M&E, PP&E, and CS & A packages of work and early identification of the project contract deliverables
- Regulated and managed the NCN and CRF processes
- Analyzed and reported monthly KPIs to the account managers, project, and central QA Manager
- Developed, reviewed, and approved LTQRs for QC1 and QC3 works
- Planned and approved surveillance activities with a small team of inspectors and engineers to support project schedules, managing subject matters experts as required.
Project Quality Engineer
Britax
02.2005 - 02.2007
- Responsible for the delivery and quality of all plastic, printed (User guides) EPP, EPS, and metal components
- Ensured the factory maintained processes and procedures were compliant to ISO 9001 standards and FORD Q1
- Managed and implemented audit schedules with the supply chain
- Audited and approved new suppliers
- Developed in-house production using lean manufacturing techniques including Kan Ban and Kaizan.
Education
E.I.T.B. Training College
09.1989 - 09.1992
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Basingstoke College Of Technology
Parts 1, 2, and 3 in City and Guild Mechanical Production Competencies - City and Guilds - undefined
Parts 1, 2, and 3 City and Guild practical assessments - City and Guilds - undefined
Advanced Milling with distinction City and Guild - City and Guilds - undefined
Skills
- Communication
- Self Motivated
- Team Player
- Leader
- Quality management
- ISO 9001 knowledge
- Process improvement
- Root cause analysis
- Auditing expertise
- Quality assurance
- Quality control systems
- Supplier evaluation
- Supply chain understanding
- Continuous improvement
- Conflict resolution
- Project management
- Performance monitoring
- Leadership qualities
- Change management
- Quality control standards
- Supply chain coordination
- Compliance auditing
- Risk assessment capability
- Strategic thinking ability
- Team leadership
- Coaching and mentoring
- Regulatory compliance knowledge
- Quality Control
Custom
David Rafferty
Timeline
Quality Manager (Nuclear Defence)
Contractor
03.2021 - 02.2023
Quality Manager (Nuclear Energy)
Contactor (EDF)
03.2018 - 03.2021
Quality Manager (Nuclear Defence)
Contractor (Various contracts)
02.2007 - 03.2018
Project Quality Engineer
Britax
02.2005 - 02.2007
E.I.T.B. Training College
09.1989 - 09.1992
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Basingstoke College Of Technology
Parts 1, 2, and 3 in City and Guild Mechanical Production Competencies - City and Guilds - undefined
Parts 1, 2, and 3 City and Guild practical assessments - City and Guilds - undefined
Advanced Milling with distinction City and Guild - City and Guilds - undefined
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