Tiago Nascimento
Dunstable,Bedfordshire
Summary
Skilled leader in managing engineering teams within GxP environments. Effectively coordinates resources and contractors to address evolving challenges. Motivates staff to achieve KPIs and enhances production quality and operational efficiency through strategic decision-making and performance monitoring.
Overview
4
4
Languages
1
1
Certification
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering Manager
Kedrion Biopharma UK (formerly BPL)
01.2022 - 09.2026
- Reviewed and approved engineering designs and documentation, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and feasibility.
- Reviewed and approved engineering and compliance documentation for GMP reviews.
- Led and supported GMP investigations and produced engineering and compliance documentation.
- Assigned engineering priorities and resources, ensuring production schedules were consistently met.
- Allocated staff and materials to enable right-first-time delivery, contributing to consistent production quality.
- Coordinated shift engineering support to swiftly resolve plant breakdowns and GMP site issues, limiting production disruption.
- Managed contractor engineering activities during plant breakdowns, restoring site functionality and minimising downtime.
- Led structured fault investigations and root-cause analysis for equipment failures.
- Communicated engineering performance and drove continuous improvement against agreed KPIs.
- Recruited, coached, and developed multi-skilled and senior technicians for shift cover.
- Maintained technical capability through coaching, mentoring, and development plans.
- Encouraged adherence to safety protocols to minimise workplace accidents and ensure compliance. within site health, safety, and engineering standards.
Engineering Supervisor
Kedrion Biopharma UK (formerly BPL)
06.2015 - 12.2021
- Managed reactive and preventive maintenance and calibration activities to GMP standards
- Coordinated contractor visit schedules to ensure project timelines were met.
- Documented breakdowns, repairs, and investigations to provide stakeholders with clear updates and maintain accountability.
- Clarified requirements to improve operational support in daily production meetings.
- Assessed CVs, selected candidates, and facilitated structured interviews to strengthen team recruitment process.
Multi-Skilled Engineer
Kedrion Biopharma UK (formerly BPL)
10.2012 - 06.2015
- Performed fault finding, repairs, routine maintenance, and calibration to enhance equipment reliability and minimise downtime.
- Ensured compliance with GxP standards in highly regulated pharmaceutical environment, supporting product quality and safety.
- Supervised contractors in clean rooms to ensure compliance with site procedures and maintain operational integrity.
Site Technician
Logistex Limited
01.2008 - 10.2012
- Maintained fully automated high-bay control systems to ensure seamless warehouse operations. Diagnosed electrical faults using software and hardware diagnostics, minimising downtime. Produced daily handover and documentation reports to support audit readiness and ensure traceability.
- Measured site conditions using specialised equipment to ensure accuracy.
- Delivered technical training sessions for new hires, enhancing team skills and knowledge.
Industrial Maintenance Electrician
Legrand Portugal
03.2005 - 10.2007
- Executed reactive and preventative maintenance on injection moulding presses, packaging machines, compression moulding presses, robots, transporters, high-speed assembly lines, and power distribution within a manufacturing plant, ensuring operational efficiency and minimising downtime.
- Installed, maintained, and repaired electrical systems in industrial facilities, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations.
- Identified and resolved electrical faults, enhancing system reliability.
Commissioning Engineer
Geoterme
02.2004 - 02.2005
- Programmed and calibrated DDC and PLC controls, improving reliability of building automation systems.
- Participated in project meetings, providing progress updates and addressing potential issues to ensure project continuity.
- Adviced on testing and commissioning procedures and documentation, providing constructive recommendations.
Education
Higher National Diploma - Automation, robotics and industrial control
ATEC
Portugal01-2003
Certificate of Higher Education - Electronics and communications
ATEC
Portugal01-2002
Skills
- Decision-making skills
- Project leadership
- Leadership proficiency
- Technical understanding
- Critical thinking
- Training development
- Persuasive communication style
- Personnel Management
- Data analysis and interpretation
- Strategic planning
- Root cause analysis
- Continuous improvement
- GMP compliance
- Team leadership
- Process optimization
- Compliance documentation
Languages
Portuguese
First Language
English
Proficient
C2
Spanish
Intermediate
B1
French
Beginner
A1
Certification
Management Excellence (Institute of Leadership and Management) - City & Guilds
18th Edition (2382-26) Requirements for Electrical Installations - City & Guilds
IOSH managing safely
Calibration and instrumentation - City & Guilds
Timeline
Engineering Manager
Kedrion Biopharma UK (formerly BPL)
01.2022 - 09.2026
Engineering Supervisor
Kedrion Biopharma UK (formerly BPL)
06.2015 - 12.2021
Multi-Skilled Engineer
Kedrion Biopharma UK (formerly BPL)
10.2012 - 06.2015
Site Technician
Logistex Limited
01.2008 - 10.2012
Industrial Maintenance Electrician
Legrand Portugal
03.2005 - 10.2007
Commissioning Engineer
Geoterme
02.2004 - 02.2005
Higher National Diploma - Automation, robotics and industrial control
ATEC
Certificate of Higher Education - Electronics and communications
ATEC