Robert Beveridge MSc BA (Hons) CEng CMgr MIET MCMI

Experience

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  AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing

  Aug 2002 - Sept 2007

  Setter/ operator

  Upon the completion of my apprenticeship I was tasked with the programming, setting and the operation of CNC machinery to manufacture the components for use in the automatic transitions for various Volvo earth moving equipment. This would vary from components in full production, small batches of archived components for spares requirements and new product introduction. The types of CNC machinery I would operate are, Mazak Lathes and machining centers, Heller machining centers, Sweedturn lathes, Bridgeport machining centers, Liebherr hobbing machinery. The machine operating systems I would use on a regular basis were Fanuc, Siemens, Uni Pro and Mazatrol. I would also be involved in project work with the assigned Manufacturing Engineer (ME) and Industrial Engineer (IE) to assist in creating visual aids/ work instructions, “Make vs. Buy” studies and design of the work cell layout. In conjunction with the programming of the CNC machinery, I was also tasked with the programming of Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM’s) using MCOSMOS, Statistical Process Control (SPC) data gathering, 5s for the areas I worked in and stock level control of the machine tools through SAP. Show less

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  Rolls-Royce

  Sept 2007 - Sept 2014

  In order to better my engineering skills and knowledge I obtained a Manufacturing Engineering role within the Civil Large Engine (CLE) Production and Test Facility (PTF) of Rolls-Royce in Derby. My role was to support the assembly, test and shipment processes of the Trent 700, Trent 900, Trent 1000 and Trent XWB. As an ME working within the PTF I would be tasked with closing of all build line issues raised, the creation of technical instructions to support the assembly process, the validation of new and modified tooling, create and own PFMEA documents, create/ modify training packages, work with design engineers to implement modifications highlight opportunities for continuous improvement, carry out “7 Step” investigations and work with Boeing and Airbus representatives. Show less To support the growth in production, Rolls-Royce PLC created an automated cell within the forge of the Inchinnan facility to manufacture compressor blades for Trent 1000, Trent 900 and Trent XWB. The position of a robotic programmer was created and was tasked to set, edit and maintain the various Fanuc robots as well as managing the cell work load in conjunction with the production schedule. Before I could begin this role, I had to undergo training at the Fanuc Robotics centre UK located in Coventry to become qualified to program the robots. As the automated cell was operating with a reduced head count I had additional responsibilities which included, for all the work cell calibration, tooling inventory, and SAP management of work flowing through the cell, the work cell 5s standards and head count holiday planning. Show less As a Setter/ Operator working for Rolls-Royce PLC my various daily tasks was to program, set and operate CNC machinery and Power Presses to manufacture compressor blades for gas turbines such as the Trent 1000, Trent 900, Trent 700, Industrial Trent 800, RB211 E4, V2500 and Tay. This was to support of new build, development, experimental and the repair & overhaul business. Other responsibilities within the work cells included the processing of components pre and post forging operations (shot blast, heat treatment/ stress relieving processes and acid bath), keeping the work cell within 5S standards and recording the status of component batches through SAP. The CNC machinery and Power Presses I used to manufacture the compressor blades were Mazak machining centers, Magerle grinders and Weingarten screw presses.In addition to the manufacturing of the compressor blades I was given the role of calibration champion for the section. The duties included booking gauges and tooling in for calibration, organizing repair of damaged gauges and tooling and sourcing replacement tooling and gauges. The section had targets to meet or better for calibration which I was responsible for. Show less

  • Manufacturing Engineer

    Apr 2012 - Sept 2014

  • Robotic Programmer

    Jan 2011 - Apr 2013

  • setter/ operator

    Sept 2007 - Jan 2011
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  Jabil

  Sept 2014 - May 2017

  Manufacturing Engineer

  Designing and implementing creative processes using Lean Six Sigma principles and statistical analysis to ensure maximum effectiveness across a wide range of customer defined product specifications for the Strategic Development sector of the business. Duties including:- Leading customer project team.- Leading DMADV/ DMAIC projects to improve products, processes and the facility.- Conducting Design of Experiment (DoE) activities and tabulating results using statistical analysis to drive root cause analysis.- Point of contact for the customer.- Owner of ECN/ ECR process for the project.- Ownership of BOM Management.- Process owner for manufacturing line design. - Ownership of build line instructions.- Source, design, trial and implement tooling solutions bespoke to customer needs.- Responsibility for defining product specifications.- Co- ordination of test processes including monitoring solution implementation.- Ten years experience using DFMEA and PFMEA risk reduction templates.- International travel to assess customer build requirements.- Data monitoring and analysis of customer products to drive continuous improvement.- Owner of Manufacturing Execution System (MES) for the project to capture assembly and test records. Show less

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  Aggreko

  May 2017 - Dec 2017

  Manufacturing Project Engineer
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  Volvo Construction Equipment

  Dec 2017 - May 2020

  Manufacturing Engineering Manager
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  LumiraDx

  May 2020 - Oct 2023

  • Senior Manager, Instrument Manufacturing Engineering

    Sept 2022 - Oct 2023

  • Manufacturing Transfer Engineering Manager

    May 2020 - Sept 2022
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  Diageo

  Oct 2023 - now

  Engineering Manager