Chris Downes

Experience

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  Spectrum Brands (UK) Limited

  Jan 2003 - Apr 2014

  Responsible for qualification and ramp-up of new production lines, processes and new product development. Focusing on efficiency, technical qualification/approval and process stability. Also worked on existing processes both as a technical specialist, and to improve efficiency, reduce scrap and process capability indices within a fast paced, high volume mass production environment. BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) in Manufacturing Engineering from City of Sunderland College.

  • Process Engineer

    Jan 2010 - Apr 2014

  • Quality Engineer

    Jan 2008 - Jan 2010

  • Maintenance Fitter

    Jan 2006 - Jan 2008

  • Engineering Apprentice

    Jan 2003 - Jan 2006
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  Energizer Holdings

  Apr 2014 - Jun 2021

  Quality Manager

  Responsible for all aspects of the quality management system including incoming goods, outgoing goods, in process scrap and rework and OEM & B2B customer returns. ISO9001 management system ownership and all legislative, third party & customer required audit coordination. Technical contact for sales teams and certain OEM accounts in Europe, Middle East, Africa & Asia Pacific regions.

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  Walker Filtration Limited

  Jun 2021 - Nov 2023

  Head of SHEQ

  Strategic leader and Senior Management Team representation for all SHEQ and Facilities related activities across multiple sites in the UK.

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  Triton Hydrogen

  Feb 2024 - Dec 2024

  Operations Manager
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  Delta Matrix

  Dec 2024 - now

  Group Quality & Compliance Manager

  As Group Quality & Compliance Manager, I oversee quality, compliance, and continuous improvement across all group entities. I ensure alignment with industry standards, drive process optimization, and foster a culture of excellence. Through strategic risk management and regulatory compliance, I help enhance operational efficiency and maintain the highest quality standards.

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  Easby Electronics

  Dec 2024 - now

  Group Quality & Compliance Manager

  As Group Quality & Compliance Manager, I oversee quality, compliance, and continuous improvement across all group entities. I ensure alignment with industry standards, drive process optimization, and foster a culture of excellence. Through strategic risk management and regulatory compliance, I help enhance operational efficiency and maintain the highest quality standards.