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Ian Jones

Telford,United Kingdom

Summary

Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in materials engineering, quality inspection, and product development. Proficient in continuous improvement methodologies, tooling design, and equipment maintenance, with a strong focus on health and safety compliance. Demonstrates exceptional leadership and team-building capabilities, coupled with advanced skills in process improvement strategies and precision measurement techniques. Adept at machine setup, milling machine operation, thread cutting, and drilling procedures to ensure optimal performance. Committed to driving innovation and efficiency while fostering collaborative team environments to achieve organisational goals.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Production engineer

Panalok (CAM) Howmet Aerospace
Ennis, Clare
2024.12 - Current
  • Applied critical thinking to analyse problems, evaluate solutions and select best decisions..
  • Improved efficiency and productivity by acquiring new skills.
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
  • Operated machinery to achieve targets while following regulations.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Assured quality control, promoted excellence in machining operations.
  • Optimised machining processes with regular tool changes.
  • Optimised machining operations with careful selection of cutting tools and equipment.
  • Fabricated metal parts using various machining processes such as milling, turning and grinding.
  • Refined machining techniques over time improving performance and reducing errors.
  • Developed new machining methods for improved part quality.
  • Collaborated with engineering team to improve machining processes for better quality results.
  • Followed strict adherence to ISO quality standards during all machining operations.

Manager director

Daventech Ltd
Telford, United kingdom
2003.10 - 2025.09
  • Manufacture of precision turned parts and fasteners

Supplying:

  • Automotive sector
  • Sheet metal industries
  • Plastics industries

Works manager

Hives Bearings
Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
1995.01 - 2003.01
  • Oversaw hiring process, ensured skilled workforce was in place.
  • Developed operational plans to achieve production goals.
  • Fostered positive work environment, improved staff retention rates.
  • Delivered projects on time by effectively managing resources and personnel.
  • Maintained machinery for extended lifespan.

Tool setter

PSM International
Willenhall, United Kingdom
1988.01 - 1995.01
  • Checked measurements using precision instruments to guarantee accuracy.
  • Reviewed technical drawings for accurate setting of machines.
  • Utilised hand tools during maintenance routines, ensured optimal performance.
  • Monitored machine operation to detect malfunctions early.
  • Used precision measuring instruments and testing completed items for proper operation.

Trainee tool setter

TR Fastenings
Telford, United Kingdom
1986.01 - 1987.01

Education

Certificate of Higher Education - Health and safety in the workplace

IOSH Managing Safely
United Kingdom
2024.04 -

Supervisory Course - Supervisory Management

In-Comm
United Kingdom
2001.01 -

Certificate of Higher Education - Computer-Aided Eng Level III NC/CNC Machine setting assignments and Machine setting written

Shrewsbury College
United Kingdom
1992.01 -

Certificate of Higher Education - Full mechanical and electrical workshop engineering

R.E.ME Army engineering training
United Kingdom
1986.01 - 1988.01

GCSEs - Schooling

Abraham Darby
United Kingdom
1980.01 - 1985.01

Skills

  • Materials engineering knowledge
  • Quality inspection expertise
  • Product development insight
  • Continuous improvement methodologies
  • Tooling design
  • Equipment maintenance expertise
  • Bill of materials development
  • Process improvement strategies
  • Health and Safety Compliance
  • Team Leadership
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Product knowledge
  • Problem-solving
  • Communication skills
  • Team building
  • Leadership
  • Tools maintenance
  • Thread cutting
  • Turning machinery use
  • Precision measurement
  • Tool maintenance
  • Milling machine operation
  • Drilling procedures
  • Machine setup techniques

Timeline

Production engineer

Panalok (CAM) Howmet Aerospace
2024.12 - Current

Certificate of Higher Education - Health and safety in the workplace

IOSH Managing Safely
2024.04 -

Manager director

Daventech Ltd
2003.10 - 2025.09

Supervisory Course - Supervisory Management

In-Comm
2001.01 -

Works manager

Hives Bearings
1995.01 - 2003.01

Certificate of Higher Education - Computer-Aided Eng Level III NC/CNC Machine setting assignments and Machine setting written

Shrewsbury College
1992.01 -

Tool setter

PSM International
1988.01 - 1995.01

Trainee tool setter

TR Fastenings
1986.01 - 1987.01

Certificate of Higher Education - Full mechanical and electrical workshop engineering

R.E.ME Army engineering training
1986.01 - 1988.01

GCSEs - Schooling

Abraham Darby
1980.01 - 1985.01
Ian Jones