Bryan Forsyth

Experience

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  BAE Systems

  Aug 1989 - Mar 2011

  Extensive use of Design Toolsets including Catia V4/E3D (8000+ hours), 4D Navigator (1000+ hours), CADDS 5 (3000+ hours), Enovia Production Manager (2000+ hours), BCAWD/CEADS (1000+ hours) and BCAPE (1000+ hours) to produce drawings that are in line with the Latest Military Engineering Standards. Responsible for the design and installation methods of all Electrical Looms and Equipment within the Pressurised and Un-Pressurised areas of the Nimrod MRA4 Aircraft.Producing and checking aircraft drawings and instructions to ensure they are in line with quality requirements, pre-defined standards and conventions laid down in the BAE SYSTEMS codes of design practice.Liaise with associated departments and vendors to ensure design intent is clearly understood.Maintain quality and accuracy of information supplied and ensure technical standards, cost, and programme constraints are fully met and are in line with customer requirements.Provide specialist problem solving support to cover technical issues and provide accurate and timely analysis of project progress and estimates of future targets.Selective Safety Checks and advisories performed on Live Aircraft for contribution towards Certification for Flight.Communicate with Internal and External Customers to ensure specifications are agreed and Engineering Standards are adhered to.Produce Analysis Spreadsheets detailing job methods and time taken for each task to ensure deadlines are met and correct methods are adhered to. Show less Manufacture and equip Outer Wing for the Nimrod MRA4 Aircraft.Manufacture Fuel Tanks for the Nimrod MRA4 Aircraft.Manufacture and final fit Leading Edges for the Nimrod MRA4 Aircraft.Manufacture Composite Leading Edges for Boeing 767 and 777 Aircraft.Responsible for self-certification of parts manufactured.Maintain high and consistent quality of work to stringent aircraft standards and ISO 9000 quality standards.Work to and ensure Health & Safety at Work Act is adhered.Member of working team integrating with BAE SYSTEMS Woodford for Nimrod MRA4 Wing marry-up. Show less Full ENTRA approved apprenticeship served culminating in achieving SVQ Level III on completion. Worked 3-shift rota as part of site maintenance team responsible for all Electrical Installations and General Building Maintenance on site.Planned Preventative Maintenance and repair of Plant and CNC Machine Tools.Repair and Planned Preventative Maintenance of Site Boilers and Air Compressors.Worked hand in hand with my Mechanical Colleagues to provide a Multi Skilled approach to repair and installation of Equipment, Plant and Machinery.Maintenance of site High Voltage Ring Main circuit. Show less

  • Electrical Design Engineer

    Sept 2002 - Mar 2011

  • Aircraft Fitter (Mechanical)

    Jul 2000 - Sept 2002

  • Electrical Maintenance Engineer

    Aug 1989 - Jul 2000
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  GE Aviation

  Apr 2011 - Jul 2012

  Aviation Mechanic (Electrical)

  Practice Lean Production System.Part of the In House Electrical Team responsible for Inspecting, Testing and Repairing wiring harnesses and Electrical Components on various GE CF6 Turbofan Aircraft Engines.Extensive use of PC based e manuals including CMM’s IPC’s and PPBU manuals.Self-Starter and able to carry out tasks without supervision or guidance, and with regard to given timescales and Aircraft Quality Standards.Continuous use of Wiring Diagrams and Component lists for all variants of the CF6 Turbofan Engine. Show less

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  Morson International

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2012

  Aircraft Fitter

  Sub Contract position Manufacturing Composite Leading Edges for Boeing 767 and 777 Aircraft.

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  Spirit AeroSystems

  Dec 2012 - now

  Automation Technician

  Troubleshoot, carry out repairs, calibration and Planned Preventative Maintenance of all Siemens and Heidenhain CNC Machine Tools, Fanuc Robots and Automated Equipment onsite at Spirit Aerosystems Prestwick.Working a 24/7 shift pattern I am accountable for providing a fast and efficient response time to any breakdowns that occur, and provide routine service maintenance across the site whilst ensuring all the company procedures and standards are followed.Use of Technical Drawings and Schematics to fault find and modify machinery and equipment.Work alongside Contractors and Machine Tool Integrators to provide a First Class Service to my internal and external customers.Liaise with the Customer to ensure goals and milestones are met within budget and timescales.Implement continuous improvement activities across the board in order for the site to run at its maximum efficiency.Use of MEWP 3a and 3b platforms to access areas outwith reach of conventional platforms or ladders. Show less