Stephen Ford

• Led engineering and operational project delivery from initiation through completion
• Developed comprehensive project plans, outlining scopes, timelines, and resources, facilitating smooth execution.
• Aligned project delivery with business strategy and performance objectives
• Coordinated with clients to define project objectives and requirements, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Facilitated regular team meetings and stakeholder updates, fostering open communication and collaborative problem-solving.

• Managed engineering teams by delegating and assigning work to engineers and monitoring activities to verify completion.
• Built and developed engineering team to enhance delivery performance
• Delivered product development programmes to meet project timelines
• Reviewed and approved engineering designs and documentation, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and feasibility.
• Facilitated continuous improvement initiatives, driving advancements in engineering processes and methodologies.

• Coordinated NPI project operations and managed workload to ensure timely delivery of project milestones
• Supported air accident investigations by providing technical insights and collaborating with safety teams
• Conducted comprehensive risk assessments for engineering projects, mitigating potential issues before they impacted timelines or budgets.
• Spearheaded strategic planning and execution of engineering projects, achieving objectives within budget and time constraints.
• Mentored junior engineers, providing guidance and support to nurture the next generation of engineering talent.

• Delivered complex aerospace projects, ensuring adherence to specifications and timelines
• Supported customers by resolving technical issues, ensuring satisfaction.

✔ Administered projects from inception to completion, developed successful project tender proposals, and coordinated with manufacturers for timely production of parts and assemblies.

✔ Continuously updated status details on the projects databases and project documentation and drawings.

✔ Updated project databases and documentation regularly to maintain accurate status details.

✔ Resolved product issues and strengthened customer relations through direct engagement with clients across Europe.