Mike Newham

Program / Project Manager and CI professional

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Penzance, CornwallMember since February 22, 2023

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With experience working within highly regulated industries such as Biopharmaceutical, Rail, Automotive and Oil & Gas, I am a dedicated and driven Engineering and Manufacturing Program Manager and Continuous Improvement Leader. I have a proven track record of working from concept design through to production/installation, managing the complete project lifecycle for high-value turnkey installations. I am skilled in dealing with customers and suppliers at all levels, and possess highly developed negotiation and reasoning skills.

In addition, I have great communication skills, problem-solving abilities and a constant eye on continuous improvement and business development. As an individual who never shies away from confronting issues at hand, I pride myself on my ability to deliver results.

Experience

Employment History

Watson Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions Nov 2021 – Present

Program Manager

Working predominantly with Watson Marlo Flexicon to deliver a program of projects including managing the complete project lifecycle for high value turnkey installations.
Driving communication between Product Management, Sales and Engineering to ensure the scope, timeline and budget are fully understood.
Aiding in the development of Watson Marlow Flexicons internal sales and quotation processes.
Reporting to senior management on project progress, change management and project financial KPI’s.
Additionally working with the Watson Marlow Information Systems team to deliver a PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) system implementation project across multiple companies within the group.

Mountainside Talent Solutions May 2020 – Nov 2021

Head of Engineering & Project Management

Asked by a previous colleague to help launch a recruitment firm utilising my technical

expertise and industry knowledge in the automotive sector.

Partnering with leading technology firms in the automotive sector supporting their talent acquisition and organisational needs
Using in depth industry knowledge to effectively headhunt for senior commercial and technical positions for a select client base.

Gemini Rail Services June 2018 – May 2020

Head of Continuous Improvement (Feb 2019 – May 2020)

Working as a member of the senior management team, I led the department responsible for identifying and implementing effective change with the aim of achieving operational excellence.
Working with planning and production teams to identify and clear operational bottlenecks.
Running time and motion studies to understand potential process improvements.
Taking interim control of departments that require in depth assessment or improvement.
Supporting members of the management team through Personal Improvement Plans to allow them to perform their duties more effectively and efficiently.
Assessing and altering organisational structures to better suit the business needs.

Project Manager (Jun 2018 – Feb 2019)

Leading a cross functions team to delivery a rollingstock overhaul program for two TOC’s (Train Operating Companies) with differing deliverables simultaneously under a single program.
Operating in a matrix organisation with a team of ~40 heads.
Responsible for implementing and monitoring effective change management.
Reporting to senior management on project progress, on time shipment, change management and project financials.
Working with procurement to manage suppliers and mitigate supply delays.
Working closely with engineering and manufacturing to plan, monitor, manage and report on detailed design and product production in line with customer requirements.

Akwel Automotive January 2018 – June 2018

Contract Manufacturing Project Manager

▪Working with Akwel Automotive on a contract basis.
Delivery of a prototype component build for a major OEM.
Single client point of contact.
Coordination of multiple European manufacturing facilities.
Delivery of new prototype tooling.
Sourcing of prototype and standard components.

Jaguar Land Rover September 2016 – December 2017

Contract Design for service programme lead

Working with Jaguar Land Rover on a contract basis.
End to end project management.
Management of design for service for specific model platform from conception through to launch.
Management of service strategies and implementation of service standards.
Liaising with technical specialists across the entire company to resolve problems and gain information.
Maintenance of program status and cascading of requirements through project
database.
Communicating and presenting project milestones and status to senior managers within the wider business.
Departmental lead for introduction of Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle technology into the service environment.

Internal process development

Implemented an automation of a currently manual process which has reduced risk of error and streamlined the operation to the point of allowing head count reduction.

OneSubsea (Schlumberger) July 2013 – September 2016

Contract Project manager – Commercial

Working with OneSubsea, a Schlumberger company on a contract basis.
Managing a portfolio of commercial connector and subsea control projects valuing in excess of $15m alongside New Product Development projects.
Sole point of contact for clients with responsibility for developing client relations and an understanding of upcoming potential business opportunities.
Working with the Sales team to identify and develop future business opportunities within my client base.
Responsible for implementing and monitoring effective change management.
Reporting to senior management on project progress, on time shipment, change management and project financials.
Working with procurement to manage suppliers and mitigate supply delays.
Working closely with engineering and manufacturing to plan, monitor, manage and report on detailed design and product production in line with customer requirements.
Planning Qualification and FAT tests to ensure compliance with relevant standards.
Identify, assess and monitor risks in line with companies Risk Assessment procedures.
Heavily involved with the projects and finance teams in the development and implementation of new robust reporting methods.

Project manager – Internal development

Restructuring of the Qualification testing and Factory Acceptance Test departments.
Introducing new planning and reporting procedures to allow accurate capacity planning and utilisation logging.
Designed, produced and implemented a new costing tool now used throughout the business allowing more accurate and efficient quote generation.

Delphi Diesel Systems May 2011 – June 2013

Project manager – Euro 6 cost down team

Recruited in development to work on Euro 6 heavy duty common rail injection systems. Responsible for product development, quality control and providing technical support to customer.
Quickly transitioned to project management at our main manufacturing facility with a focus on cost down activity.
Responsible for the coordinated management of multiple related projects directed toward streamlining of manufacturing processes, process change and scrap rate reduction.
Provide direction and support to junior team members to increase quality and efficiency of work
Plan out and report on potential cost down initiatives, presenting to senior management on financial viability, risk and cost reduction over project lifecycle.
Constant communication with suppliers to develop external manufacturing processes with the aim of reducing part cost and scrap rate.
Documentation of project progress inline with phase gate targets.

Cornish Crabbers LLP Nov 2010 – May 2011