William Collier

• Transfer of machinery, testing equipment and skills from UK to China by implementing manufacturing and production processes and training Chinese employees.
• Create prototype parts using a variety of manual, CNC and FDM printing machines.
• Create bill of materials using Javelin MRP software.
• Create 2D drawings and 3D models using CREO parametric and Fusion 360 drawing software.
• Manage projects in WINDCHILL PLM software.
• Develop and modify design prototypes based on project requirements and feedback.
• Support engineering change processes and update drawings accordingly.
• Plan, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Analyze production workflows, identify bottlenecks, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee quality control processes and ensure products meet specifications and standards.

• Setter and programmer on Fanuc controlled DMG MORI NTX1000 machines with bar feed and robot load/unload system.
• Setter and programmer of Siemens controlled INDEX C100 3 turret multi-spindle machines with bar feed and auto unload arm.
• Setter and programmer of Siemens controlled INDEX G220 single turret and sliding head multi-spindle machines. Bar feed and auto unload arm.
• Daily operations of machines including setting the machines for unmanned overnight running.
• Being on-call to fix machine stoppages.
• Taking part in weekly continuous improvement exercises to improve efficiency of the machining process.
• Creating new programs or implementing design changes into machining operations.

Complete NVQ level 3 in mechanical engineering.

Learn manual milling, manual turning and manual grinding principles in the toolroom.