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Project Management
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Supply Chain Management
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Total Quality Management
Andrew James
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Bespoke assembly processes
Production & Engineering Project Consultant
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Process Improvement
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Design & Process FMEA's
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Control Plans
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Process Design
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Inventory Management
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8D quality action
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Change Management
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iso 9001 alignment
Thank you for your interest, please see below a brief introduction.
You'll have many questions, just make contact for more details or to discuss deeper your specific requirements / inquiries.
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SMD i.p.c.
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Optical Bonding
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Audit Support
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Electronics SMT processes
Brief Introduction
Based in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, a global hub for advanced engineering and manufacturing. Nestled in the picturesque Black Forest region, our location is in the heart of Europe’s industrial powerhouse, surrounded by world-renowned automotive OEMs and cutting-edge technology leaders.
One hour from Stuttgart & Zurich airports, extensive travel flexibility.
With one of the most extensive supply chains for manufacturing and technical development, we benefit from multiple access to research specialists, university partnerships, and an innovation-driven infrastructure. This thriving ecosystem enables delivery of excellence in engineering, manufacturing, and technological advancement and logistics.
For a reliable partner and dynamic broad representation in industry or seeking innovation-driven solutions, please make contact for a concise overview to see if we can assist you.
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With extensive experience across multiple industries, comprehensive solutions for your engineering and manufacturing projects are provided. Extensive industry experience, offering a complete, one-stop solution for engineering and manufacturing projects. From product design to tooling and process development, your project is supported and promoted at every stage. Working from concept through to high-volume production and seamless integration into the automotive supply chain.
Flexibility and Adaptive Experience
Cross-Industry Expertise & Applicability:
Experience in one industrial sector is never confined to that sector alone, it complements and enhances capabilities across others. While the weight of focus may shift, core principles remain universally relevant. For example, the rigorous controls and efficiency-driven methodologies of the automotive industry apply just as effectively in nuclear engineering or optical bonding.
Automotive project management demands that all components come together, fully qualified, at the same time, an approach equally valuable in any sector requiring precise execution. However, applying such methods without adaptation can be excessive for smaller-scale projects.
Each industry has its own priorities: nuclear engineering emphasizes material traceability, rail focuses on longevity and safety, and satellite electronics require extreme integrity compared to consumer products. Yet, the underlying processes and production techniques often overlap. In many cases, production lines for different industries can even be shared.
A broad, multi-sector foundation of real experience enables a more adaptable, efficient, and innovative approach; bringing the best practices from each industry to any challenge.
This is my expertise and advantage.
Customer & Project Management:
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With extensive hands-on experience, I offer a unique ability to understand and anticipate customer requirements from multiple perspectives. Drawing from real-world experience and expertise, not just theory, I can effectively navigate global project elements, foundation details, and strategic planning.
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Decluttering to find clear pathways forwards, ensuring inclusivity in responsibilities and decision-making. Managing data, status, costs, and resources in a structured, easily retrievable manner is key to controlling broader project variables and facilitating contingencies efficiently.
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Energy Engineering:
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Success in nuclear engineering requires meticulous planning, absolute process control, and adherence to strict standards and process integrity.
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From raw material specification and full bonded traceability, multiple test, performance and detail recordings, to extensive future planning, I help ensure every project stage is complete and handovers effective.
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For renewable energy, I was involved at the top in "SW Regen", South West Regeneration, when local authorities were planning fundamental changes to efficiencies in energy and green incentives.
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Fundamental involvement in design of Sea Turbines - projects still in use.
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Extensive experience with domestic power generation.
Automotive & Rail:
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With over 30 years of deep expertise in production processes at the highest levels of repeatability and reproducibility, I bring strong production and process design knowledge, quality standards implementation (ISO 9001), and production planning.
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My experience spans supply chain optimisation, material handling, and maximizing efficiency from incoming packaging to final product. I have been directly responsible for process automation, equipment design, and implementation across all tiers of the supply chain, including OEM training and process development.
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6σ, TQM, Cycle Time Analysis, 3D Automated Optical AOI systems, Production line optimisation, list goes on.
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Product Manufacturing Systems Design:
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Multi-process & product experience in developing, specifying and delivery of full manufacturing systems, from simple manual press tools to high-volume lines, flexible cells to specific automated equipment.
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Subcontract design of complete products, from high-volume flexible lines and cells, to high-security public transport, automotive medical …
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Optical bonding processes, spanning low-volume precision systems to high-volume automation in heavy industry.
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Development of proprietary equipment and systems for globally recognized OEM's, 1st Tier and specialist manufacturing businesses.
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Detailed design from product to process, low volume manual to high volume fully automated.
Consulting & Direct Support:
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Support for direct sales teams and engineering-driven project engagements.
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Clear, fair, and approachable management style fosters trust, delivering on commitments and securing long-term relationships through consistent performance.
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Flexibility for you is important, as is continuity and stability. As a stand-alone consultant, a flexible embedded team-member or as a management resource fully within your business, I'll seamlessly work with you to elevate your success and future.
