Steve Wood

Experience

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  Nottingham Trent University

  Jan 1988 - Jan 1992

  Research: Computer aided extruder screw design

  Working with a specially modified extruder to analyze the performance of plasticating extruder screws and comparing with a mathematical model.

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  Uponor Ltd, Derbyshire, UK

  Jul 1992 - May 2002

  Development Engineer

  Working with high added value pipe products including:- - ServiFlex,(small bore dual wall corrugated gas pipe) - ProFuse, (Peel able skin PE pressure pipe) - Aldyl Process internal cooling for PE pressure pipe extrusion.

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  BPB Group, UK

  Oct 2002 - Jan 2003

  World Class Manufacturing Coordinator, (Cranfield Placement)
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  Uponor Ltd, Newton Ayciffe plant, UK

  Feb 2003 - Mar 2008

  Manufacturing Systems Engineer

  - Key member of a dedicated manufacturing team producing PE, PVC, and Oriented PVC pipes for the UK municipal market.- Implemented lean manufacturing principles including 5S and Scrap reduction work. - Design and commissioning on a specialised pipe production line installation in France making Bi-axially Oriented PVC pipes.

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  Vinidex Pty Ltd, Australia

  Mar 2008 - Oct 2012

  Development Engineer

  Research development and manufacturing support of PE, PVC and Bi-axially Oriented PVC pipes, product testing and patent port folio.

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  Vinidex

  Oct 2012 - Nov 2012

  Factory Team Leader

  Start-up of a new build - Lean facility producing PE pipes for gas and water.

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  Tubi Pty Ltd

  Jul 2013 - Oct 2014

  Engineer

  Lead Engineer | design | Quality | systems | HSE

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  Vinidex

  Oct 2014 - Feb 2021

  Technical and Development Manager - Polyolefins
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  Masterblasters Pty Ltd

  Sept 2022 - Feb 2023

  Production Manager
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  HDR Workshop Solutions

  Apr 2023 - Sept 2023

  Estimator
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  Russell Mineral Equipment

  Sept 2023 - Jul 2024

  Contracts Technical Administrator