Even though many of our graduates will have progressed in their careers since completing a case study, they are still of interest to students who wish to gain an understanding of the world of work.

Leading the group of 10 manufacturing technology engineers on site to deliver product and process improvements and drive operational efficiency improvements.
Additionally my coaching role is to ensure Lean Six Sigma is a key part of how we make those improvements on site.

Management meetings, running project sessions, project reviews, facilitating site reviews, troubleshooting quality issues, coaching sessions with engineers and others.

Problem solving, coaching, learning, achieving, interaction with the site and the broader 3M.

High pressure, sheer volume of different issues / projects / initiatives you are invovled with.

I'm a continuous improvement thinker and a process thinker and I thrive on moving things on / making a difference.

Problem solving, presentation skills, communication skills, coaching skills, engineering background.

Lean six sigma Green Belt
Kepner Tregoe problem solving and decision making
Lean six sigma black belt training
Business Improvement techniques
Supervisory training
Health and Safety training
Good manufacturing practice training

Optimised Operations Engineer - 3M UK - at Aycliffe in County Durham - Sep 2005 - April 2006

Optimised Operations Engineer - 3M UK - at Clitheroe, Lancashire - Apr 2006 - Sep 2006

Production engineer - 3M Healthcare at Clitheroe, Lancs - Sep 2006 - Dec 2008

Valve Product Manufacturing Technology group Leader - 3M Healthcare Ltd @ Clitheroe, Lancs - Jan 2009 - July 2012

Site Manufacturing Technology Leader and Lean Six Sigma Coach - 3M Healthcare Ltd @ Clitheroe, Lancs - July 2012 - present

Aiming for CEng this year with the IET.
A management position in continuous improvement is the area I wish to stay in

Look at your transferrable skills, and make sure that people and communication skills are a strong part of your package. A good technical background helps but in the world of industry applying your knowledge is key and is mostly achieved through working with other people.

Sheffiled was a great universtiy and I miss my student days, so make the most of them!