Chris Austen CEng

Experience

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  Rolls-Royce

  Sept 2013 - Nov 2021

  Leading the development of the methods of manufacture for the Rolls-Royce SMR Reactor Island pressure vessels. Development of the P6 Engineering Plan for the SSNR Class Submarine Steam Generators. Leading a 20 strong team of engineers developing the manufacturing methods and providing the production support of Steam Generators for the Dreadnought Class Submarines. Component lead for Steam Generators

  • Manufacturing Lead - Vessels

    Mar 2020 - Nov 2021

  • SSNR IPT Leader - Steam Generators

    Nov 2019 - Mar 2020

  • Manufacturing Group Leader - Steam Generators

    Mar 2017 - Nov 2019

  • Manufacturing Engineer

    Sept 2013 - Mar 2017
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  Rolls-Royce SMR

  Nov 2021 - now

  Leading the development of the methods of manufacture for the Rolls-Royce SMR Reactor Island pressure vessels and Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Modules to be built with RR SMR factories.

  • Senior Manager - Manufacturing Methods

    Sept 2024 - now

  • Manufacturing Engineering Methods Manager

    Jan 2024 - Sept 2024

  • Manufacturing Lead - Vessels & Modules

    Nov 2021 - Jan 2024