Gareth Dixon

Experience

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  CAN Offshore (Centrica Energy)

  May 2010 - Jun 2011

  Project Engineer

  Whilst working for CAN I managed a small team of Inspectors (10 people) and delivered the successful completion of work-packs and work orders. I have also given training sessions to the inspectors as procedures have changed and developed.I also communicated effectively with the various Inspection teams, contractors, Flight Operations, and Planning Departments to ensure that flight times, work deadlines, and shut downs were not missed.I was responsible for the generation & close out of work packs, COABIS database (Asset Integrity Management System), document control, document creation, planning, budgeting, reporting, providing technical support, working in a controlled environment, and liaising with other company departments and divisions Show less

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  Global Combat Systems Munitions,BAE Systems Inc.

  Jun 2011 - Sept 2012

  Project Engineer

  To establish a single traceability system (process and tools) for the traceability of all ‘governed items’ that could have an effect on the:SafetyQualityEnvironmental impact, and/orCompliance with other regulatory requirementsof any product .2.To deploy across the three manufacturing sites a single, consistent, SAP-integrated electronic data capture system to manage:InventoryTraceabilityMaterial statusLabour bookings to production works orders3.To deliver the necessary training and communications at the three sites to drive the successful adoption of the new systemThese objectives contribute to the wider programme and business strategy by:Significantly improving SAP data integrity and timeliness (thereby enabling the full utilisation of SAP capabilities e.g. enhanced production planning)Ensuring consistent delivery of drastically improved traceability across all productsEnsuring compliance with regulations e.g. Control of Explosives Regulations & ITAREliminating the use of paper manufacturing records on the shop floorStandardising information management practice across all manufacturing sitesReducing overheads for data handling and error correction Show less

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  Military Air & Information, BAE Systems PLC

  Sept 2012 - Feb 2013

  Senior Project Engineer

  Managing the control of Major Unit Assembly and Sub Assemblies for all Empennage Eurofighter Typhoon products at Samlesbury.Managing schedule adherence, build sequence, Spares and Repairs, Shipping, Trading and Milestone products, reporting on a weekly basis to the Eurofighter, Alenia, Cassidian (Spain), Cassidian (Germany), BAES and Senior Managers.In Additon to this I am also responsible for the ongoing Cycle Checking and recertification / calibration of all time based and rate based jigs used in the Major Unit Assemblies (Front Fuse-Empenage-Final Assembly-Centre Fuse) and Sub Assemblies Major Units include, Right Hand Flaperon, Left Hand Flaperon, Foreplanes, Wing to Fuse Brackets, Rear Fuse, Rudder, Fin, and Engine Bay Doors.Sub Assemblies include, Formation Lights, Frame 13, Fixed Fairings, VBay, Frame 11, Frame 12, Back Up Subs and Spine Panels. Show less

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  BAE Systems

  Feb 2013 - Dec 2018

  • Fundamental part of the project management team supporting the Taif based Senior Leadership Team with delivery of the SSS Phase II Key Performance Measurements.• Responsible for the compilation of Prime Contractor (PC) responses to Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) Trace letters.• Coordination of requirement and first point of contact for Contracting Working Parties from across the Eurofighter community in supporting repairs to the RSAF Typhoon Aircraft.• Production of key interfacing documents such as the Technical Definition and Maintenance Organisation Exposition for the Forward Maintenance function.• Front of house for the PC for all RSAF Calibration Squadron issues, from inception to resolution and stakeholder management.• Support the generation and presentation of the CSR for all areas of the operation in Taif. •Generate accurate quarterly proforma inputs for Taif CSR, both manpower and bought out •Engage with UK Counterparts to support generation of ‘one team’ CSR inputs. •Present CSR position at quarterly reviews as required Show less The Senior Project Engineer working in 'Team 2' Final Assembly at Warton Aerodrome on Eurofighter Typhoon.My current resposiblities include; the generation and distribution of performance metrics to illustrate project status against schedule adherence (Core & Salam), Supply Chain Management (Integrated Logistics Support), hosting Salam performance reviews, drawing programmes and liaising with internal customers. I am also required to mediate with the Operations Community as well as manage the creation and execution of embodiment plans and host sessions to review performance to plan. I support the creation and implementation of various toolsets enabling cost analysis and achievement tracking.In addition to this I have also taken ownership of managing all Team 2 tooling requirements, including calibration, recertification, availability and ensuring fitness for porpose.Team 2 consists of the following;Test Procedures for the, Avionic, General, Armament, Fuel System, and FCS Systems.Canopy Breakdown, Ejection Seat Dress & Installation, Canopy Fit & Life Support, Pre EGR A/C Mass Symmetry, and EGR preperation and A/C X-Ray for all RAF and Salam (KSA) aircraft. Show less

  • Maintenance, Training, and Calibration Project Manager

    Jan 2016 - Dec 2018

  • Typhoon Export Performance Senior Project Engineer (Project Management)

    May 2014 - Jan 2016

  • Senior Project Engineer

    Feb 2013 - Jun 2014
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  BAE Systems Saudi Arabia

  Dec 2018 - May 2021

  Engineering Manager, Typhoon Capability Integration (EIS)

  Fundamental part of the Engineering / Operations management team supporting the Taif based SLT.Leading all Prime Contract (PC) Entry Into Service (EIS) activities associated with the Typhoon aircraft programmes at King Fahad Air Base.Ensuring that the total technical and maintenance solution, when integrated, meets the Royal Saudi Air Force’s (RSAF) intended use.Providing leadership and management to all EIS team activities assuring compliance with the company’s Engineering and Assurance Functional Governance Manuals.Overseeing the EIS of, but not limited to, the P2Ea package, including the first live firings of METEOR and Storm Shadow. Show less

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  BAE Systems

  May 2021 - Oct 2022

  Maintenance planning and support manager

  • Leading a varied team of c.45 people made up of exec’s, professionals, and sub-contractors and a key member of the Coningsby based Operations Senior Leadership Team.• Production Planning & Support team is made up of the following;o On AC depth maintenance planning team - 17 schedule maintenance tracks 16 UK plus 1 Falkland Islandso Depth Bay maintenance planning team - 21 bays split between RAF Coningsby (12) and RAF Lossiemouth (9)o Maintenance Support Engineers – Managing IMS for Maintenanceo TMF Tool Stores teamo TMF Hangar Support team – also responsible for AC washes• Successful delivery of SNP4.1 roll out of new Approved Data Set ensuring safety, assurance, and compliance to maintain Continued Airworthiness (circa 8000 JIC updates) on time and to budget. Air Vice Marshall Ellard recognised this achievement in writing.• Tool Stores during MAA audit were recognised and singled out as leading “Industry Standard”• Leading the stand-up of the 16th Track, managing a diverse group of stakeholders, on time to the Fleet Plan requirement. Show less

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  BAE Systems Air

  Nov 2022 - May 2024

  CAS Manager (Head of CAMSS)

  • Responsible for delivering the BAE Systems (BAES) Continuing Airworthiness Services (CAS) management service to the Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) as contracted by the RAFO under the Typhoon Services Contract which includes; • Fleet Planning & Management, • Part M Tasking, • Safety and Quality Management, • Technical Services, • Reliability Management, • Data Management, • Ground Support Systems Administration.• Responsible for the delivery, governance, and assurance of BAES CAM services under formal Letter of Authority (LOA) from the BAES (Ops) Limited Air Sector Maintenance & Continuing Airworthiness Function.• Providing active advice, support, and mentoring to RAFO staff, including RAFO Form 4 Holders, in all matters relating to the construct, interpretation, and application of and compliance with RAFO Airworthiness Regulations.• Member of BAE Systems RAFO Adam Senior Management team, and deputising for the Operations Director as required. Show less

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  Eurofighter Typhoon

  Jun 2024 - now

  Typhoon Fleet & Upgrade Manager, & EF AGE Manager