Christopher Pilgrim

Experience

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  Sensor Coating Systems (SCS)

  Oct 2009 - Mar 2020

  ● Reporting on the technical progress at board meetings to shape the ongoing development.● Direct and manage the company’s technical strategy. Draft and oversee the technical development plan for the instrumentation, automation and materials. ● Develop and lead new technical and managerial processes to support the growing business.● Manage the delivery of all commercial service contracts to international customer base. Consult with customers to determine application requirements and advise solution offered. Manage resources and project requirements including compliance with export, health and safety regulations, and supplier deliveries. Review results internally and provide solutions to issues and prioritise tasks. Liaise with customer to report results and update on progress.● Write all proposals for commercial contracts including pricing, timing and scope. Negotiate orders and agreements (e.g. NDAs).● Write proposals for funding grants. Co-authored several successful applications including to Innovate UK, Aerospace Technology Institute and others● Present the company portfolio to potential end users at national and international events Show less Sensor Coating Systems are pioneering a new temperature measurement technology which has game-changing advantages over the current state-of-the-art techniques. The technology combines phosphorescent sensor materials with an objective readout device to deliver accurate temperature profiles in extreme environments.Key responsibilities:• Delivering a new temperature measurement service to a range of industrial clients using the company's innovative sensor technology. • Leading the further development of the technology to specific end user needs.• Maintaining and building the customer base, discussing and drafting new project proposals• Present the company portfolio to potential end users at national and international events Show less

  • Technical Director

    Jan 2017 - Mar 2020

  • Technical Manager

    Jan 2015 - Dec 2016

  • Development Engineer

    Nov 2013 - Jan 2015

  • Research Engineer

    Oct 2009 - Oct 2013
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  Imperial College London

  Oct 2009 - Sept 2014

  Engineering Doctorate

  Novel research into non-destructive evaluation of engineering components using photoluminescent materials.Based full-time with an industrial sponsor - Sensor Coating Systems. Also completing tailored technical and professional courses.

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  MB Aerospace Newton Abbot

  Mar 2020 - Jul 2022

  ● Manage the newly formed Product Quality team comprising 10 members with multiple roles and backgrounds across laboratory services, quality engineers and internal auditors.● Oversee timely submission of PPAP, FAIRs and other documentation to aeroengine customers.● Lead problem solving investigations for the business coordinating with relevant stakeholders to apply recognised techniques (e.g. 5 whys, Is / Is not, Fishbone)● Develop the quality management system (AS9100) and continuous improvement projects Show less

  • Principal Quality Assurance Engineer

    Jul 2020 - Jul 2022

  • Senior Materials Engineer

    Mar 2020 - Jul 2020
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  Innovate UK Business Connect

  Aug 2022 - now

  Knowledge Transfer Manager - Materials