Jack Hope

An accomplished and highly versatile QHSE Professional with a strong foundational background in technical manufacturing and engineering. Demonstrates a proven track record of driving quality assurance, executing rigorous compliance audits, and fostering a proactive workplace safety culture. Expertise spans root cause analysis, risk management, customer relations, and cross-functional leadership, highlighted by a successful tenure as Interim QHSE Manager.

Combines rigorous engineering precision with excellent communication and business management skills to seamlessly transition into dedicated compliance, health and safety, or operations management roles.

Interim QHSE Manager - Engineering & Manufacturing Company

(2026-01 - 2026-03)

Stepped up to spearhead the QHSE department, managing client communication, regulatory standards, and high-level customer issue resolution.

• Represented the department in weekly senior management meetings, providing strategic updates on compliance metrics and operational risk.
• Collaborated closely with the accounts team to generate financial credit reports for rejected components, tracking cost-of-quality metrics.
• Conducted face-to-face visits at customer premises to resolve technical quality queries, strengthening client partnerships and supporting sales targets.
• Overhauled workspace safety protocols, authoring comprehensive risk assessments and Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs) for disabled personnel.

QHSE Engineer - Engineering & Manufacturing Company

(2025-01 - 2025-12)

• Developed and delivered comprehensive toolbox talks and quality briefings, educating staff on procedural non-conformance and defect prevention.
• Facilitated rigorous Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and '5 Why' investigations to dissect errors, establish corrective actions, and minimize factory floor waste.
• Audited critical manufacturing machinery and fabricated parts regularly to verify compliance with strict internal and external engineering standards.
• Managed First-Off (Initial Sample Inspection) protocols for new customer parts, producing precise compliance documentation to accompany deliveries.
• Actively contributed to monthly Health & Safety committee meetings, presenting identified risk factors and executing successful resolution strategies.

Fabricator / Welder - Engineering & Manufacturing Company

(2017-01 - 2025-12)

• Fabricated high-specification fuel and hydraulic tanks utilizing precision welding techniques.
• Conducted rigorous pressure testing up to 5 PSI / Bar to ensure component integrity, weld quality, and absolute leak prevention.
• Maintained strict adherence to engineering drawings, safety protocols, and quality standards, paving the way for promotion into the QHSE team.

Higher National Certificate (HNC) - Hotel & Business Management - Scotland, UK

City & Guilds 706/1 & 706/2 - Professional Cookery - UK

SVQ - Welding Processes - Scotland, UK