Andy Whitworth

Engineering Manager & Technicial Trainer

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Warton, England, United Kingdom

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Timeline
About me
Prismatic Oxford General Manager and Head of Manufacturing & Supply Chain
Education
- The Open University
  1999 - 2005
  Bachelor of Science (BSc) Technology First
- The Open University
  2003 - 2005
  Diploma Innovation & Design Distinction
- The Open University
  2001 - 2003
  Diploma Systems Practice Merit
Experience
- BAE Systems Saudi Arabia
  Aug 1989 - Sept 2000
  Engineering Manager & Technicial Trainer
  Engineering and Maintenance support of Tornado & Hawk fleets and training for the Royal Saudi Air Force officers & technicians.
- BAE Systems, Military Air & Information
  Feb 2001 - Dec 2007
  Responsible for development and production activities across a range of aircraft and associated aerodrome support facilities. Also site Logistics manager Typhoon entry into service engineering manager (SEngO), responsible for aircraft serviceability to perform sorties and RAF Technician training (known as "Case White") Engineering manager for the complete refurbishment of ex- RAF T4 Harriers to Indian Navy standard.
  - Site Operations Manager (deputy Site Director)
    Jun 2005 - Dec 2007
  - Fleet & Operations Manager, Typhoon Entry into Service
    Jun 2002 - Jun 2005
  - Engineering Operations Manager Indian Harrier (T4I)
    Feb 2001 - Jun 2002
- BAE Systems Air
  Dec 2007 - May 2010
  Head of Project Management, Project Management Licenced Lead, Typhoon Equipment/Airframe
  Project Management and Project Control authority for Typhoon Equipment and Airframe delivery.
- BAE Systems
  May 2010 - Sept 2016
  Head of Export Control Compliance, Combat Air, Military Air & Information
  Supporting Combat Air business with all Export Control, compliance, governance and licensing. Covering Gripen, Jaguar, Tornado, Typhoon and UAVs
- BAE Systems Air
  Sept 2015 - Oct 2023
  Manufacturing Operations Integration supports our early lifecycle products BAE Systems Air Sector - Export Control Transformation Programme
  - Head of Manufacturing Operations, AP&T, supporting delivery streams inc. Tempest, Electric Products
    Sept 2021 - Oct 2023
  - Head of Manufacturing Integration - Future Combat Air System
    May 2019 - Sept 2021
  - Head of Export Control and Business Design Authority
    Sept 2015 - May 2019
- Prismatic Ltd.
  Sept 2023 - now
  General Manager Prismatic Oxford
  I am please to say I have been asked to develop a new facility for Prismatic, part of BAE Systems.
Licenses & Certifications
- Chartered Engineer
  Engineering Council
  Aug 2018
- Member APM
  Association for Project Management
  Mar 2018
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Andy Whitworth
  Air Officer Commanding Commendation RAF 1 Group Jun 2005 Commendation in Queens Birthday honours list
- Awarded to Andy Whitworth
  Gulf war medal and bar U.K. Government MoD Apr 1991