Nick Lloyd

Engineering Manager with extensive experience in product development, technical leadership and innovation within bespoke manufacturing environments. Proven ability to develop and improve complex engineered products, ensuring they are robust, manufacturable and easy to specify for customers. Strong background working across design, production, suppliers and customers to deliver technically sound and commercially viable solutions.

Experienced in hands-on engineering, prototype testing and continuous product improvement. Additional experience within clean and wastewater-related environments, supported by CSCS and EUSR Clean Water certification at the time and I also a basic knowledge of WIMES standards.

Design and R&D Manager at Makefast Ltd (2017-01 – Present)

• Lead and manage a team of 7 design engineers across multiple concurrent customer and product development projects.
• Act as a central technical interface between engineering, manufacturing, sales, suppliers and customers to align requirements, timescales, risks and commercial expectations.
• Manage engineering projects from concept through design, prototype build, testing, production release and in-service/customer support.
• Work closely with customers and sales teams to develop practical, technically robust and commercially viable product solutions that are easy to specify and manufacture.
• Support UK, European and US customers through technical discussions, project reviews, site visits and international exhibitions including METS and Cannes Boat Show.
• Coordinate prototype builds, supplier engagement, validation testing and manufacturing readiness for new and improved products.
• Manage project costs and commercial considerations, including supplier pricing, cost rollups, manufacturing costs and design-for-manufacture improvements.
• Implemented engineering change management and project tracking systems, improving delivery performance, visibility and traceability.
• Led investment in capital equipment including laser cutting and nitrogen generation systems, supporting improved manufacturing capability.
• Secured grant funding for innovation projects including industrial 3D printing technology.

Technical Design Manager at Technocover Ltd (2011-01 – 2017-12)

• Managed engineering team workload and major customer project delivery within a manufacturing environment.
• Coordinated technical submissions, design reviews and internal priorities to ensure project requirements and timescales were met.
• Led recruitment, training and performance management of engineering staff.
• Oversaw new product development, engineering change activity and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Worked with internal teams and customers to resolve technical issues and deliver compliant engineered solutions.
• Gained experience working within clean and wastewater environments, including site-based activities supported by CSCS and EUSR Clean Water certification.

Technical Design Engineer at Technocover Ltd (2007-01 – 2011-12)

• Designed bespoke engineered products to meet customer specifications and project requirements.
• Conducted UK site surveys and customer meetings to capture requirements and support successful delivery.
• Developed electrical control panels including smart relay programming.
• Performed FEA simulations to validate designs and support technical decision making.
• Produced detailed 3D models, drawings and manufacturing information for production.

Product Development Engineer at Trax Ltd (2006-01 – 2007-12)

• Designed tooling for zinc injection moulding processes and supported manufacturing improvements.
• Developed new and existing products and manufacturing methods.
• Supported European customers with technical and quality improvements.

Pipe Support Engineer at Quality Pipe Supports Ltd (2004-01 – 2006-12)

Designed pipe support systems for the oil and gas industry and managed projects from quotation through to completion.

Manufacturing Engineer at NEO Fabrications Ltd (2001-01 – 2004-12)

Produced detailed manufacturing drawings and operated fabrication/machining equipment.

Engineering Apprenticeship at Bearing Technology Ltd (1998-01 – 2001-12)

CNC machining, grinding, precision manufacturing and quality inspection.

BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering – University of Wolverhampton

HNC in Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering

ONC in Mechanical Engineering