Eleanor Fraser CEng

Operations Engineer Intern

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Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom

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About me
Senior Project Manager at Thales
Education
- Charleston Academy
  1998 - 2004
- University of Strathclyde
  2004 - 2009
  Masters in Product Design Engineering with Distinction Engineering 1st Class Distinction
  Product Design Engineering provided me with the opportunity to get involved in every aspect of the product journey (cradle to grave), from the initial concept, design, development, testing, management of projects to manufacture and the products end of life. Product design engineers use technical knowledge, mathematical problem-solving skills and a passion for designing and refining the usability of items, across a diverse range of industries.I studied additional classes within the… Show more Product Design Engineering provided me with the opportunity to get involved in every aspect of the product journey (cradle to grave), from the initial concept, design, development, testing, management of projects to manufacture and the products end of life. Product design engineers use technical knowledge, mathematical problem-solving skills and a passion for designing and refining the usability of items, across a diverse range of industries.I studied additional classes within the Strathclyde Business School Hunter Centre for Entrepreneurship, strengthening my creativity and developing my skills for starting and managing my own business. Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) accredited Engineering degree course.Final Year Project: ‘to reduce musculoskeletal disorders in laptop users'Final Year Dissertation: 'Ecodesign in Scottish SMEs' Show less
Experience
- LifeScan
  Jul 2006 - Sept 2006
  Operations Engineer Intern
- Honeywell Control & Automation
  Jun 2007 - Sept 2007
  Production Engineer Intern
- Diageo
  Jun 2008 - Sept 2008
  Process Capability Engineer Intern
- Thales
  Mar 2010 - now
  Delivery of a complex electro-mechanical engineering development and production project. Accountable for the application of project management processes, techniques and control methods – risk and opportunity management, reporting, scheduling, work breakdown structures, milestones, dependencies, change and cost control. Responsible for the communication internally to a variety of stakeholders, and externally to the customer, end user and supply chain. Experienced with UK and international customers and supply chain. Show less As a Senior Contract Manager my responsibilities expanded across a portfolio of contracts and I have worked across multiple product groups including Airborne, Naval, Land and Soldier Systems. Full project life cycle involvement from bid to final account, terms and conditions negotiation, strong financial and commercial modelling skills. Experienced with UK and international marketplaces including Australia, Europe and North America.Dual style role - bid finance and terms drafting/negotiation within my remit. Show less
  - Senior Project Manager
    Aug 2022 - now
  - Senior Contracts Manager
    Jan 2019 - Aug 2022
  - Contracts Manager
    Sept 2016 - Dec 2018
  - Commercial Contracts Officer
    Oct 2013 - Aug 2016
  - Strategic Market Analyst
    Nov 2012 - Oct 2013
  - Manufacturing Engineer
    Mar 2010 - Nov 2012
- Bonnach
  Apr 2017 - now
  Operations Manager
  Operations Manager for Bonnach Holiday Cottage, situated in the Black Isle in the Highlands of Scotland. Sykes Holiday Cottage property number: 1086681https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094449610737
Licenses & Certifications
- Contract & Commercial Management Certificate Advanced Practitioner (CCMAP)
  IACCM
- The APM Project Fundamentals Qualification
  Association for Project Management
- Project Management: Beyond the Basics
  The Open University
- Lean Sigma Green Belt
  Smallpeice Enterprises