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Name: Daniel Stuart James

Current Position Title: Team Leader on XWB ManualsTechnical Lead for Clean Inspect and Repair Manual (New Projects)Technical AuthorQA assessor

Date last update: 16th January 2014

Start date in Position: 06th December 2010

Date of Birth: 31-08-1984

Address: 16 Cowley Close, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8WA

Phone Number: 07957 719201

E-Mail danjack2007@yahoo.co.uk

Salary Expectation £32500 to £40000Driving licence Full UK driving licencePersonal Profile An accomplished engineer with a varied technical background in the automotive,

industrial and aerospace industries, An exceptional mix of training, knowledge, experience, and professionalism whilst utilising all available resources to deliver a high standard of work within very tight deadlines.

Experience ranging from various shop floor processes through to repair/project engineering,

Technical author experience covers a wide range of product types, publication formats and engineering standards for production of procedural text.

Development Needs and Aspirations

To acquire more experience and qualifications in all aspects of engineering and become a key member of an engineering team to assist in the development a successful company.

To progress within a career to the highest level possible, further progression to management levels in the future.

Career Options Team Leader in engineering discipline Technical authoring. To work within the repair/component business, either within the aerospace industry

or a non aero business sector e.g. Automotive. Process improvement and project leadership. To lead engineering projects involving improving TAT, process improvement, Cost

savings and process time improvement etc. Interests Watching and playing football, Watching rugby, Reading, Visiting National Trust places

and Spending time with my son.References Available on request.Geographic Mobility No restrictions. Would welcome the opportunity to relocate within the UK or work

overseas.

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Employment HistoryDec. 2010 to Present Day

Lionbridge (Rolls Royce contractor) – Team Leader + Technical Author + QA assessor Team Leader for the Engine manual and Clean, Inspection and Repair Manual Involved in project planning and allocation of work. Interfacing and answering technical queries. Training of the new employees. QA assessment for Engine Manual and Cleaning, Inspection and Repair data modules. System controller for data modules produced in Arbortext Edit SGML, XML, controlled in CSDB. Production of inspection manuals for new design aircraft engines (XWB). Investigation of source data including system definition documents and engineering drawings. Production of illustration mark-ups. Data modules produced in Arbortext Edit SGML, XML, controlled in CSDB. Data modules produced to ATA100 and S1000D.

Sept. 2010 to Dec. 2010

WinBro Group – EDM machinist. Hole drilling on aerospace components.

Oct. 2009 to Sept. 2010

Customer support administrator / Route Planner (Vaillant Group) Temporary job to remain in employment not relevant for this application.

Apr. 2007 to Oct. 2009

Repair Engineer – TRT Ltd (Rolls-Royce/Chromalloy Joint Venture) Good aerospace component knowledge. Project work including chemical stripping of components, repair improvements, machine

incorporation. Running with numerous projects at one time. Process and Turnaround time related improvements. Creating F.A.I.R. reports Data card and routing amendments. Reviewing and revising Rolls-Royce engine manuals. Resolving production issues. Statistical analysis, Reading basic technical drawings. Reviewing material specifications, technical data and technical drawings. Knowledge of shop floor processes including X-Ray, FPI, Non Destructive Testing (NDT), Welding,

Brazing, Electro Discharge Machining (EDM), Blasting, Blending, Stripping of coatings, Degreasing, Inspection, Calibration, Part Marking and others.

Excellent computer skills with good presentation skills. Investigating scrap components. Training personnel on processers.

Sept. 2005 to Apr. 2007

Welder – Chromalloy Eastwood, United Kingdom Restoration of components back to their original geometry within the industrial industry using

manual Tig. Welding. Adhering to the Routing information provided to successfully complete the restoration. Using provided Data cards to obtain an optimum level of repair.

Aug. 2003 to Aug. 2005

Welder – Toyota Restoration of components back to their original geometry within the automotive industry using

manual mig. Welding on the rear suspension member and supporting arms on the Toyota Corolla and Avensis.

Involved in Kaizans to gain seconds out of turn around time. Inspection of own work to approve the parts you are working. Using provided Data cards to obtain an optimum level of repair. Working to a heavy schedule and completing tasks quickly and proficiently.

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EducationOct. 08 Introduction to Heat Treatment

Why do we heat treat (Theory behind heat treatment).

Furnace types / designs pro & cons. Heating, soaking, cooling, quenching.

Furnace control. Quality control/assurance. Testing Good and bad practices.

July. 08 to Aug. 08

Level 2 award in Team leading – Institute of Leadership and Management Developing yourself as a team leader. Developing the work team. Using information to solve problems. Workplace communications.

June. 08 Technical publications and interactive data training course Reading and understanding aerospace engine data. Training gained on all Trent models and RB211 marks of engine.

Apr. 07 Human Factors Course and Maintenance Error Management Attention to detail Human Factors (cause and effect on the company) Maintenance Error Management

Sept. 2005 to Sept. 2007

Welding Approvals Tig Welding competency

Jan. 2001 to June. 2001

NVQ level 2 in engineering – SDC training Handling engineering information. Establishing working relationships. General health and safety. Engineering drawing measuring and marking

out.

Engineering materials. Sheet metal work. Oxy fuel gas cutting. Manual metal arc welding. Bench fitting.

Sept. 1995 to July. 2000

GCSE’s – Heanor gate school10 GCSE grades including Maths, English, Science (double award) and Spanish

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