Dave Flowers

Highly accomplished Senior Design Engineer and Technical Manager with over 25 years of experience in technical design, CAD/CAM management, and continuous improvement within the manufacturing sector (Holiday Homes, Furniture, Door Systems). Proven history of leading technical teams, driving schedule adherence (OTIF), optimising material yield, and successfully implementing Lean Manufacturing techniques (5S, SMED, Value Stream Mapping). Expert in CAD software (Inventor/SolidWorks) and BOM verification for New Product Introduction (NPI).

Senior Design Engineer at Willerby Holiday Homes (2015-01 – 2025-01)

Managed the Technical Design team responsible for all one-off, bespoke customer requests.

• Drove schedule adherence OTIF (On-Time-In-Full) across the department and office operations.
• Acted as the primary liaison with the Sales team to ascertain and scope complex customer requests.
• Ensured technical accuracy and controlled costs by cross-checking every van against the job BOM prior to production.
• Provided senior technical advice on all Fleet specifications, conducted production walkthroughs, and checked option compatibility.
• Consistently checked all work, offering technical advice and recommending change solutions.

CAD/CAM Manager at Willerby Holiday Homes (2010-01 – 2015-01)

Led a small team utilising optimising software to create cutting patterns for Beam saws & CNC Routers.

• Maximized material yield and minimized waste by advising management on best working practices.
• Liaised closely with the Design department on new model development and advised on modular overview discrepancies.
• Verified BOM for all New Product Introduction (NPI) and created accurate BOM information to support costing, purchasing, and sales.
• Calculated Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) to provide data for production planning.

Machine Shop Cell Leader at Deans Door Systems (2009-01 – 2010-01)

Managed a highly skilled team of CNC machinists, fabricator/welders, and engineers.

• Implemented Lean Manufacturing techniques including Kan Ban, 5S, and SMED to improve workflow and efficiency.
• Introduced work tolerance control measures and quality assurance procedures.

CNC Programmer - Machine Operator at Willerby Holiday Homes (2006-01 – 2008-01)

Responsible for the planning, programming, and manufacture of current and new model ranges.

• Implemented continuous improvement programs to decrease waste and maximize OEE.

Factory Supervisor/Team Leader at MFI Manufacturing (1998-01 – 2006-01)

Managed a large team of sixty staff, including transport, and maintenance departments.

• Implemented continuous improvement programs covering KPI, value stream mapping, 5S, SMED, and priority matrix.
• Developed training programs for new equipment and liaised with external contractors.

Chartered Management Certificate in Section Management – Hull College

Chartered Management Certificate in Team Leadership – Hull College