Mike Warwick
Poole,United Kingdom
Summary
Accomplished professional specializing in product development, innovation, and additive manufacturing design. Proven track record in managing P&L, ROI, and commercial strategy while leading cross-functional teams. Expertise in strategic planning, composite manufacturing, and project management methodologies such as Agile and Waterfall. Strong skills in supplier management, risk assessment, and quality assurance, utilizing advanced project management software to achieve successful outcomes.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work history
Head of Development & Additive Manufacture Design
Sunseeker International Ltd
Poole, UK
10.2023 - 08.2025
- Spearheaded strategic development projects integrating additive manufacturing into GRP tooling and yacht production processes.
- Directed multi-disciplinary teams in design, engineering, and production to ensure timely and budget-compliant project delivery.
- Implemented DfAM methodologies to minimise tooling lead times and reduce material waste.
- Managed project budgets and CAPEX investments to optimise return on investment.
Head of Product Management
Sunseeker International Ltd
Poole, UK
03.2021 - 06.2024
- Directed product strategy across multiple yacht ranges to align with market and customer expectations.
- Oversaw development of business cases for new product launches, including financial modelling and feasibility analysis.
- Facilitated collaboration between R&D, production, supply chain, and commercial teams to optimise processes.
New Product Development Manager
Sunseeker International Ltd
Poole, UK
04.2018 - 03.2021
- Delivered yacht model launches from concept to serial production.
- Introduced process optimisations to reduce cycle times and rework.
- Managed supplier relationships for tooling manufacture to ensure readiness.
Programme Manager
Sunseeker International Ltd
Poole, UK
09.2016 - 04.2018
- Successfully managed complex multi-million-pound development programmes, achieving time, cost, and quality objectives.
- Coordinated design validation, prototyping, and engineering sign-offs to ensure compliance with specifications.
Operations Director
MouldCAM
UK
09.2012 - 09.2016
- Managed production for one of UK’s largest composite machining operations with 36m x 6m x 3m CNC capacity.
- Delivered large-scale composite tooling for marine, architectural, and industrial sectors.
- Led cross-functional teams to oversee product development and manufacturing processes.
- Drove sales growth through strategic planning and effective customer engagement.
- Optimised operational processes while controlling budgets to enhance profitability.
- Established supplier partnerships to ensure high-quality product delivery and sustainable growth.
Multiple Leadership Roles
Sunseeker International Ltd
Poole, UK
01.1989 - 01.2012
- Directed composite production across various yacht ranges.
- Implemented tooling and moulding process enhancements, achieving reduced cycle times.
- Managed training programmes for teams to elevate skills and efficiency.
- Oversaw production planning and quality control to maintain high standards.
Composite Technician
Southern Ocean Shipyard
Poole, UK
01.1986 - 01.1989
- Managed stock inventory of composite materials ensuring timely replenishment when required.
- Read, understood, and executed technical drawings accurately.
- Inspected finished products to ensure high quality standards were met.
- Delivered reliable solutions to complex challenges that arose during the manufacturing process.
Education
Business Management training Level 5 CMI - Management
Corndel
UK 12.2022 - 01.2024
Henry Harbin high school - Math’s, English, Art & Design
Henry Harbin High School
Bournemouth05.1984
Skills
- Product development and innovation
- Additive manufacturing design
- New product introduction and stage-gate process
- Commercial strategy development
- P&L and ROI management
- Cross-functional leadership and stakeholder engagement
- Strategic planning and roadmapping
- Composite manufacturing and tooling design
- Project management (Agile, Waterfall, Stage-Gate)
- Supplier partnership management
- Risk assessment and quality assurance
- Computer-Aided Design
- Project management software
Accomplishments
- Delivered over 20 successful yacht model launches, meeting all performance, cost, and delivery targets.
- Pioneered additive manufacturing integration into Sunseeker’s composite tooling, reducing lead times by up to 30%.
- Secured an Innovation UK award worth nearly £100,000 to future-proof new product development up to 2030 through advanced manufacturing and design innovation.
- Consistently achieved P&L profitability on development projects.
- Recognised for cross-functional leadership and building high-performing teams across technical, commercial, and production functions.
Timeline
Head of Development & Additive Manufacture Design
Sunseeker International Ltd
10.2023 - 08.2025
Business Management training Level 5 CMI - Management
Corndel
12.2022 - 01.2024
Head of Product Management
Sunseeker International Ltd
03.2021 - 06.2024
New Product Development Manager
Sunseeker International Ltd
04.2018 - 03.2021
Programme Manager
Sunseeker International Ltd
09.2016 - 04.2018
Operations Director
MouldCAM
09.2012 - 09.2016
Multiple Leadership Roles
Sunseeker International Ltd
01.1989 - 01.2012
Composite Technician
Southern Ocean Shipyard
01.1986 - 01.1989
Henry Harbin high school - Math’s, English, Art & Design
Henry Harbin High School
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