Trevor Siefers

Experience

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  UKAEA Harwell laboratory

  Jan 1980 - Jan 1984

  Apprentice Instrument Maker

  The first two years of four were spent in the Apprentice Training School learning all the Mechanical Engineer processes and the use of manufacturing machinery. The second two years were spent in rotation of different workshops at the Harwell and Culham sites learning a whole range of specialists skills specific to each area. During the four years I also attended Technical college on a weekly block rotation to learn the associated theory.

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  UKAEA, Culham

  Jan 1984 - Jan 1987

  Instrument Maker

  The manufacture of scientific equipment, jigs and fixtures as well as helping to install the Torus on the JET project.

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  Leyton House Formula 1 Racing Team

  Jan 1987 - Jan 1991

  Milling Machine Operator

  The manufacture of all wind tunnel model components and that of all F1 car parts apart from externally supplied engines.

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  Crowcon Detection Instruments Ltd.

  Jan 1991 - Jan 2000

  Set up of procedures, manufacturing methods and automation.Actively involved in SMT and all plant and processes involved with PCB population.Implemented "Continuous improvement" within cells improving involvement and motivation of workforce to be more effective. Responsible for the overall manufacture of the two most popular portable instruments which when combined accounted for 30% of the company output. During this time production was switched to cellular manufacturing which drastically reduced component failures and increased production by about 25%. Responsible for supervision and manufacturing of gas sampling systems for emission, biogas and landfill monitoring. During this time PC control was introduced to the systems. Personally designed a flashback arrestor to accompany product. Started as a temporary position. Required to build nine gas sampling systems for Honda Cars of Swindon. During this time was taken on in a permanent basis.

  • Production Engineer

    Jan 1997 - Jan 2000

  • ATO Spervisor

    Jan 1995 - Jan 1997

  • Team Leader - Sample Systems

    Jan 1992 - Jan 1995

  • Mechanical Fitter

    Jan 1991 - Jan 1992
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  Oxford Scientific Plastics

  Jan 2000 - Dec 2000

  Commercial Engineering Manager

  Liaised with customers, preparing quotes and dealing with QA and other relevant issues.Sourcing and negotiation with suppliers and purchasing of all raw materials.Day to day site management including H&S, recruitment and security.

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  JDSU

  Jan 2001 - Sept 2001

  Production Engineer

  Product and Process development of a new fibre optic device,Set up and established manufacturing facility.Managed and developed production team from inception to production.In-depth knowledge of plant and processes which included splicing, chemical stripping, recoating, annealing, laser writing, test and inspection.Gained familiarity with clean room protocol.

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  Cozart plc

  Nov 2001 - Oct 2007

  Production Engineer

  Supplier and sub contractor liaison for the manufacture of the Cozart "RapiScan"​ and "DDS" portable drug detection devices.Established and ran the final stage set-up and QC process for hand held medical devices to enable them to be shipped on time. Average revenue £3.0M for the last 10 years at 80% gross margin.Creation of all bills of materials and operating procedures for the manufacture and set up of all instrumentation.Facilities management and maintenance contracts and associated H&S issues.Created drawings and oversaw the complete fit out of our new purpose built facility. Show less

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  Concateno PLC

  Oct 2007 - Sept 2012

  Rationalised the group wide supplier base to maximise savings through economies of scale and simplification of management.Negotiated and acquired best price of production equipment and plant, sub contract services, raw materials and components to enable easier and increased throughput.Drafted and introduced the new group purchasing policy across the sites to simplify and rationalise the process.Managed the purchasing portfolio for 30,000 line items to a budget of £12M.Secured improved forecasting via interdepartmental meetings to help in planning of logistics and reduction in freight coats.Supervision and development of purchasing administration and supply chain staff to enable them to be more effective and efficient in their roles.Engineered the design and sourcing of components for new collection kits which returned savings. Show less

  • Group Purchasing Manager

    Jun 2010 - Sept 2012

  • Supply Chain and Facilities Engineer

    Oct 2007 - Jun 2010
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  OXIS Energy

  Oct 2012 - now

  Facilities, plant and building services management.Maintenance and monitoring of our Dry room facility to ensure downtime is kept to a minimum.Established and maintains a Computerised maintenance management system (CMMS) for servicing, calibration and planned preventative maintenance of all plant and equipment.Hands on approach to maintenance tasks to keep the need for outside sub contractors down to a minimum.Maintain a close relationship with our landlords to ensure that they are kept informed of work carried out which may affect other tenants, Estate Development Control requests are requested in a timely manner and that site scheduled maintenance work is carried out without effecting our work or equipment.Monitoring of contractors performance in terms of specification, quality, urgency, value and in accordance to site and H&S policies and procedures..Assist with planning and implementing plant improvements and expansions.Line Manger duties for Hygiene Technician and her duties including regulatory tests, stock control and daily schedules.Lease negotiation's and associated works.Key holder and covering of all "Out of Hours" maintenance tasks. Show less

  • Facilities & Services Manager

    Nov 2012 - now

  • Facilities & Services Manager

    Oct 2012 - now
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  Agilent Technologies

  Oct 2019 - now

  • Senior NPI Engineer

    Oct 2019 - now

  • OFS NPI Manager

    Oct 2019 - now