William Manns

Experience

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  Rospen Industries

  Sept 2012 - Feb 2013

  Trainee Project Engineer

  At Rospen Industries, I created detailed CAD models of products from contract specifications into annotated manufacturing, assembly and fabrication drawings. I would research suppliers for compatible peripheral components; from electric equipment such as level sensors to sealant material, taking into consideration design conditions from ATEX classification to the metered product chemical volatility. I learnt about ATEX ratings, safe manual handling requirements, anticipating the construction issues they posed and creating machinery O&M documentation with appropriate legal incorporation/conformity certificates. I frequently communicated with workshop staff to improve future designs introducing an Engineering Change Requirement process (ECR), while maintaining correspondence between multiple separate clients for up to 7 simultaneous overlapping projects. My clients included Eccelso, Fugro Seacore, Intersnack, London & Scandinavian, Walkers PepsiCo, Tangerine, Telford Extrusions, United Biscuits, Universal Flexible Packaging and Xerox. Show less

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  IPU Group

  Apr 2013 - Sept 2014

  Graduate Mechanical Engineer

  At Industrial Power Units (IPU) I was part of the Engineering Design & Project Management Team. Carrying out various project activities I helped introduction new products to market and develop solutions to help our existing manufacturing processes. With the goal to increase in-house manufacture of our products from 20% to 50% in four years. I began with the 36" flail mower which went into production after less than 6 months. I then finished a plug in hydraulic fan drive control system directed at our clients in the Oil & Gas market who included the likes of Shell, BP, SPP and CAT. I brought in-house and conducted Finite Element Analysis (FEA) reports on skid rigidity, lifting eye stress analysis and platform reaction loads. I pushed for progressing towards a standardised set of starter packs with a specification check-list traveller which reduced lead time and production cost to IPU. I was given training by Swagelok, a Pepperl+Fuchs ATEX awareness course and Solid Solutions Solidworks classes including DriveWorks. I 3D modelled the new 50,000sqft IPU building layout to virtually test equipment layouts prior to site relocation. Show less

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  Jordan Manufacturing and Services Solutions

  Oct 2014 - Jan 2019

  Project Engineer

  At Jordan Manufacturing Ltd (JML) I managed multiple projects valued from £1k to £250k, and joint team projects of up to £15m in value. From Architectural to the Nuclear industry, with clients such as: Rolls Royce, Babcock, Magnox and Sellafield. Project varied form bespoke one off testing and development pieces to batch production, built to print projects. Mostly steel fabrications with some assembly, testing and commissioning. I produce all the necessary project paperwork and disseminate information throughout the departments and manage contract cost through to delivery. A significant proportion of time was involved managing engineering design changes by clients during projects. Other typical project activities involve:• Studying the client's purchase order, contract, drawings, specifications and our quotation.• Discuss contract requirements team managers; raise technical queries & production permits.• Create contract specific quality control paperwork: Quality Plans, Inspection Test Schedule and Technical Procedures. • Produce a programme for the contract; assessing each activity, evaluate the risks then estimate time allowance and factor in potential delays.• Submit procedures for approval.• Create a BOM, send requisitions, procure and prepare material or subcontracts required.• Arrange meetings to issue and discuss instructions, progress and any issues.• Weekly review contract programme against resources and report to senior management.• Maintain regular communication with the client with reports and meetings.• Host visitors; suppliers, 3rd party sub-contractors, inspectors or clients.• Compile lifetime quality records in time for delivery before processing invoices.A significant part of my time is spent managing engineering design changes by clients during projects. Show less

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  EFINOR

  Jan 2019 - May 2022

  The Procurement Engineer is responsible for ensuring that a company has a very clear strategy on the purchasing goods and services. Responsibilities include:• Create and implement procurement strategies that are innovative, cost-effective, and incorporate the growing complexities and challenges within industry;• Build and maintain long-term relationships with suppliers in the industry;• Compare proposals for price and specification;• Work closely with vendors to create and submit pricing suggestions;• Lead transformation initiatives aimed to build procurement organisational capabilities and improve procurement efficiency;• Preparation of forecasts on changes in the market or price as well as on the own demands;• Maintain supplier approval list and procurement processes.• Insure all T&C’s are back to back with all suppliers. Show less

  • Procurement Engineer

    Jan 2020 - May 2022

  • Project Engineer

    Jan 2019 - Jan 2020
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  Framatome

  May 2022 - Jul 2022

  Procurement Engineer

  Framatome acquired EFINOR Ltd from May 2022. I continued my role as procurement engineer.Responsible for ensuring that a company has a very clear strategy on the purchasing goods and services. Responsibilities included:• Create and manage procurement procedures: supplier approval process, tender & quotation process, purchasing process, supplier performance evaluation and logistics (inc. Import and export).• Create and implement procurement strategies that are innovative, cost-effective, and incorporate the growing complexities and challenges within industry;• Build and maintain long-term relationships with suppliers in the industry;• Compare proposals for price and specification;• Work closely with vendors to create and submit pricing suggestions;• Lead transformation initiatives aimed to build procurement organisational capabilities and improve procurement efficiency;• Preparation of forecasts on changes in the market or price as well as on our own demands;• Maintain supplier approval list and procurement processes. Incorporating financial purchase history, monitoring of key performance indicators with suppliers.• Insure all T&Cs are back to back with all suppliers. Show less

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  Alexander Dennis

  Jul 2022 - Jan 2023

  Procurement Engineer - Global Power-train Systems

  Support international business; supply chain and product manufacture, drive strategic growth while in transition from diesel to zero emission propulsion. Lead cost reduction through value management, value analysis & value engineering. Deliver improvements in line with specific annual targets. Develop detailed understanding of supplier manufacturing and sourcing processes, used to produce specific materials and commodities. Influence and optimise cost and quality. Identify key cost drivers in powertrain, sub systems and components. Show less

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  GKN Aerospace

  Jan 2023 - Jan 2024

  Procurement Integrated Project Team Leader

  To implement the governance and strategies set by the board, including commodity strategies and overarching supply chain enablement for project material and services.

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  Jacobs

  Jan 2024 - Oct 2024

  Commercial Manager

  Currently working within the New Nuclear Programmes Procurement & Commercial Team, advising PEJ (Poland) on the commercial & procurement management of their first and largest civil infrastructure project (circa $25 billion) GWe PWR Project with Westinghouse Bechtel Consortium.

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  Amentum

  Oct 2024 - now

  Commercial Manager

  Continuing my role at Jacobs as a Commercial Manager at Amentum.Currently on secondment to the Sizewell C Nuclear Power Plant as the Contract Baseline Library (CBL) Manager.