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Patrick Conway

Belfast

Summary

Project professional with over 5 years of experience in manufacturing, specializing in managing improvement initiatives and operational projects. Expertise in planning, scheduling, and resource coordination to drive efficiency and ensure timely delivery. Proven ability to foster collaborative relationships and facilitate change through effective training, consistently enhancing business outcomes.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Manufacturing Engineer

McAvoy Group Ltd
Lisburn, Antrim
03.2025 - Current
  • Managed the installation of new plant machinery, co-ordinating work with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure minimal impact to production.
  • Prepared factory labour estimates to inform cost control and project resource planning.

Site supervisor

Catagen
Belfast, Antrim
09.2024 - 03.2025
  • Oversaw and scheduled subcontractor activity to maintain progress across parallel projects.
  • Monitored progress and intervened early to eliminate obstacles before they impacted delivery.
  • Cultivated positive stakeholder relationships through proactive and transparent communication.
  • Procured necessary materials to ensure uninterrupted workflow on site.
  • Created and delivered site inductions for new personnel, ensuring safety, compliance, and effective onboarding.

Manufacturing Engineer

Catagen
Belfast, Antrim
08.2023 - 09.2024
  • Organised subcontractor work packages and build plans for prototype machine assembly, ensuring deadlines were achieved during new product introduction.
  • Created work instructions to standardise safe and repeatable assembly procedures.
  • Delivered pre-commissioning product serialisation activities to support operational readiness.

New Product Introduction Engineer

Leckey
Lisburn, Antrim
08.2021 - 08.2023
  • Led cross-functional Kaizen improvement events, identifying problem areas, coordinating teams, and reporting measurable outcomes to management, including improved Goods Inwards inspection and migration of a product to a moving assembly line.
  • Played a critical role in transitioning new products from concept to manufacture, coordinating BoM creation, assembly process improvements, and training on standard work instructions.
  • Implemented and managed Engineering Change Notices in compliance with ISO 13485, overseeing stock control, work instruction updates, and safe systems of work.
  • Coordinated with fastener supplier to deliver a project introducing pre-patched bolts, improving assembly efficiency and reducing fitting cost per bolt by 22%.
  • Managed the design and delivery of welding jigs, liaising with subcontractors to enhance production efficiency and quality.

Manufacturing Engineer

Terex Corporation
Dungannon, Tyrone
08.2019 - 07.2021
  • Established and managed a formal process for implementing engineering changes, coordinating communication of technical updates, supply chain adjustments, and standard work instructions.
  • Delivered training and ongoing support for internal teams during the rollout of upgraded PLM software, ensuring smooth adoption across the business.
  • As Engineering Change Coordinator, facilitated the introduction of new or revised components into the product range, reducing average implementation time by 83%.
  • Collaborated with suppliers and internal teams to coordinate business transfers and ensure accurate exchange of technical data and documentation.
  • Managed multiple jig and fixture projects from design through sourcing and implementation, ensuring improvements to Safety, Quality, and Delivery.
  • Evaluated make-or-buy decisions for new and revised components, balancing cost considerations with manufacturing capability.

Process Improvement Engineer

Polyconcept North America
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
01.2019 - 06.2019
  • Managed the full lifecycle of jig and fixture development, from design through manufacture, ensuring optimal process efficiency through effective resource planning and technology utilisation.
  • Led performance audits and prepared business cases for capital equipment investments, supporting strategic decision-making and cost justification.

Manufacturing Engineer

Mallaghan Ltd
Dungannon, Tyrone
06.2017 - 07.2018
  • Trained teams across the business on new labour-tracking software after becoming the in-house expert.
  • Implemented a Kanban system to improve material flow, reduce shortages, and increase efficiency

Education

MEng Mechanical Engineering with Diploma in International Academic Studies -

University of Ulster
Jordanstown
07.2017

German Masters, Mechatronic Engineering -

Hochschule Augsburg
Augsburg
08.2016

PRINCE2 Project Management

ICS Learn
Online
07.2025 -

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Change Management
  • Effective Communication
  • Training Delivery
  • Problem Solving
  • Microsoft Office
  • Document Control
  • Kaizen Improvement
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • CAD (SolidWorks, Creo, AutoCAD)
  • Oracle ERP
  • Sage ERP

Certification

- Full UK Driving License

- SCS Site Supervisor

Timeline

PRINCE2 Project Management

ICS Learn
07.2025 -

Manufacturing Engineer

McAvoy Group Ltd
03.2025 - Current

Site supervisor

Catagen
09.2024 - 03.2025

Manufacturing Engineer

Catagen
08.2023 - 09.2024

New Product Introduction Engineer

Leckey
08.2021 - 08.2023

Manufacturing Engineer

Terex Corporation
08.2019 - 07.2021

Process Improvement Engineer

Polyconcept North America
01.2019 - 06.2019

Manufacturing Engineer

Mallaghan Ltd
06.2017 - 07.2018

MEng Mechanical Engineering with Diploma in International Academic Studies -

University of Ulster

German Masters, Mechatronic Engineering -

Hochschule Augsburg

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