Tom Lomas

Experience

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  The Tardis Surgery

  Feb 2014 - Jun 2016

  Dispensing Assistant

  Assistant Dispenser of Prescription Medication and Controlled Drugs.

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  JCB

  Sept 2016 - Apr 2022

  A continuation and promotion on my previous role as Quality Engineer, now leading and managing a team of Quality Engineers and a Data Analyst. Focusing on Warranty & Customer Quality to develop internal assembly and inspection process and product design as well as working with internal and external suppliers to solve complex problems using problem solving tools such as 8D, 5WHY and Ishikawa.Continued responsibility for daily, weekly and monthly data analysis and reporting on both internal and external quality metrics to all levels of the business ensuring product performance is widely known and understood, highlighting focus areas for business and product improvement.Maintenance and development of SAP OES system for quality inspection aiming to enhance the quality and depth of inspection taking place to prevent escapes and better protect the customer. Show less Experience in multiple roles throughout the Quality department. Quality Inspection:- Receiving new parts into the business carrying out ISIR/PPAP utilising various measurement tools and equipment including the FARO arm. Gaining clear understanding and ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and standards.Assembly Line Support:- Providing Quality support to three assembly lines working to solve supplier, assembly and inspection related problems with the key being able to establish root cause quickly and implement containment and countermeasure to keep assembly lines running to Takt time and continue to deliver the desired level of Quality.Warranty and Customer Quality:- Liaising with JCB Service to understand Customer concerns with main focus around improving supplier quality and internal inspection and assembly processes to ensure the product delivered meets expectations. - Responsible for the vetting of warranty claims for the business, using advanced problem solving tools and techniques to determine root cause leading to the effective implementation of corrective actions both within JCB and their supplier network.- Carrying out internal process and machine audits using the results to drive actions for improvement back into various responsible departments.- Key member of a cross-functional team working to solve complex engineering, process and manufacturing problems. Show less Working amongst a team of Manufacturing Engineers and Product Specialists to create functional, efficient and safe working areas and operating procedures across three assembly lines with a vast product range.Development of robust assembly processes with focus on correct tooling, torque application, safe lifting methods, time and balance and process flow.Projects:- Machine Pressure and Trim Stage- Loader Arm Lifting Techniques- Pre-Delivery Inspection and Decal Application- Rear Chassis Axle Assembly- Fume Extraction Systems Show less

  • Senior Quality Engineer - JCB Earthmovers & JCB Landpower

    Sept 2021 - Apr 2022

  • Quality Engineer - JCB Earthmovers & JCB Landpower

    Nov 2018 - Sept 2021

  • Apprentice Quality Engineer - JCB Earthmovers

    Mar 2017 - Nov 2018

  • Apprentice Manufacturing Engineer - JCB Earthmovers

    Sept 2016 - Mar 2017
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  Caterpillar Inc.

  Apr 2022 - Jan 2024

  Quality Manager - SQE

  Based at Caterpillar’s Perkins Engines Plant in Staffordshire, producing the flagship 4000 Series diesel and natural gas powered engines. Responsible for leading supplier quality engineering, covering a diverse range of components purchased globally for production in both the UK and Indian manufacturing plants. Working to drive continuous improvement activities throughout a global supply base as part of a cross-functional team.Managing a team of SQI’s and third parties to deliver robust containment on all issues raised, ensuring STOP activity is carried out to prevent production downtime and repeat defects fed to line whilst engaging suppliers to conduct RCCA using 8D problem solving tools and techniques.Conducting daily in-depth data analysis and reporting to identify trends and patterns aimed at generating continuous improvement plans to move DPU, Rework and PPM metrics below target. Fortnightly presentation of department activities in business governance reviews making sure to clearly communicate the direction taken by the supplier quality department and facilitating discussion on proposed action plans to improve supplied quality impacting overall plant performance.Conducting internal audits across the facility to monitor compliance to CAT QMS and ISO9001, identifying opportunities for improvement and supporting follow-up activities to ensure best practice is achieved. Show less

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  Olympus Engineering

  Jan 2024 - Sept 2024

  Quality Manager

  Responsible for the maintenance and development of Olympus Engineering QMS to ensure adherence to IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 standards aiming to meet all customer specific requirements and deliver a premium quality product to our direct customer base.Leading and managing the quality department consisting of technical inspectors, CMM programmers, quality engineers and auditors to conduct activities such as first off, patrol and final inspections, maintaining and developing manufacturing and inspection processes, ensuring calibration of all measurement equipment and completing data analysis and RCCA activities to improve process and product.Championing quality culture throughout the business and driving continuous improvement throughout manufacturing teams to enhance product quality. Acting as voice of the customer to ensure all customer needs are met and exceeded where possible.Supporting and promoting environmental, health and safety improvement throughout the facility to provide a safe and efficient working environment for all employees.Supplier performance monitoring and engagement to generate delivered quality improvement into Olympus Engineering facility. Measurement and reporting of business metrics, analysing trends and generating improvement action plans, leading cross-functional teams to implement corrective and preventative actions. Show less

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  Rolls-Royce

  Sept 2024 - now

  Quality Engineer