CHRIS McCRORY

Experience

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  The University of Dundee

  Jun 1997 - May 1998

  Research Engineer

  Design and development of an intelligent probe to test human tissue compliance during ‘keyhole’ surgery for generating a Virtual Reality surgical simulator with a realistic feel.

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  SP Technology Ltd

  Jun 1998 - Jul 2007

  Engineering Manager

  • Appointed to manage 11 drawing office staff for the technical development of bespoke automated medical device and electronics manufacturing solutions, integrating pneumatic, multi-axis robotic and linear actuator technologies• Full responsibility for regulatory compliance, budget control, and technological project output• Successfully developed high pressure water injection medical device manufacturing system, including £1.5m business case to develop automatic manufacturing process, devising most efficient assembly tooling Show less

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  David Ritchie (Implements) Ltd

  Jun 2007 - Jan 2009

  Product Manager

  • Responsible for the design and launch to market of small wind turbines for multiple sectors• Completed mechanical, electrical and software designs, then sourced and liaised with international suppliers to ensure accuracy of components within tight budgetary constraints• Project managed legislative compliance requirements within a heavily regulated sector• Utilised existing and potential customer input to design market challenging equipment to market leader’s product offering.• Successfully concluded the project early and negotiated the effective disposal of associated IP Show less

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  LADCO (Low & Duff Ltd)

  Feb 2009 - Jul 2010

  Project Design & Development Manager

  • Responsible as technical and commercial lead on design and development of new large batch confectionary manufacturing equipment, exported to 167 countries, 48 staff, and £15m turnover • Accountable for work flow through the DO, and project management of bespoke customised products• Designed Integrated machine systems from equipment specifications for plant installation on site• Planned and briefed in advance of installation at customer sites, and provided remote support• Utilised higher sophistication to increase accuracy and repeatability of new machinery designs • Expanded process versatility through the incorporation of new automation technologies on legacy equipment designs Show less

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  Clansman Dynamics Ltd

  Aug 2010 - now

  • Engaged to lead and mentor Drawing Office (DO) staff covering mechanical and hydraulic design of foundry handling equipment, exporting to 175 countries, staff of 52, and £12m+ turnover• Project managed multiple concurrent international projects, liaising and visiting international agents and customers• Reported to external funding organisations and multi-national engineering groups• Identified and drove cost saving initiatives and streamlining interdepartmental processes• Conducted scoping for new technologies for both products and business operations• Proposed recommendations to Technical Director and MD on technology and resource planning• Liaised with Board of Directors to ensure delivery of works identified as business-critical • Presented R&D business cases to external agencies, such as Scottish Enterprise, and large multinationals, regarding complex innovative technological production development and improvement projects• Successfully developed new process to forge aerospace metals, and designed an operating prototype of robotic material handling process, providing extreme accuracy and very high speed movement Show less

  • Engineering Manager

    Sept 2019 - now

  • Principal Engineer

    Jun 2018 - Aug 2019

  • Senior Project Engineer

    Aug 2010 - May 2018