1. Ronald Wales GCGI LCGI MIET
53 St Peters Road, FAKENHAM, NR21 8AL
Tel (Evenings) 01328 856631, Mob 07503233015, E Mail: ronwales@sky.com
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
TECHNICAL
Possess highly developed engineering skills–gained through extensive experience working in a di-
verse range of work place environments. Has strong communication skills and totally at ease work-
ing within small or large teams with differing skill levels, covering various disciplines.
➢ Resource and facilities management within a plant maintenance organisation.
➢ Providing quality checks and compliance with Health & Safety at Work regulations.
➢ Equal Opportunities and Investor In People trained.
➢ Improve processes and efficiency through LEAN.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
Quality Assurance trained with considerable auditing experience. Achievements include introduc-
tion of process maps, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and trend analysis.
➢ Secretary Quality Management Review and Continuous Improvement meetings, production of
comprehensive records.
➢ Planning and coordination of Quality Audits, processing audit results and quality improvement
reports.
➢ Progression of Non Compliance Reports and customer complaints, investigation through fo-
cused audits and liaison with customers.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
Ensured compliance with Safety, Health, Environmental and Fire, (SHEF) regulations and legisla-
tion through supervision and audits.
➢ IOSH Managing Safely, Health and Safety advisor and Risk assessor. Production and review
of other SHE related items.
➢ Producing and maintaining Risk and COSHH assessments for Workshop, Vehicle & GSE and
Paint Facilities.
➢ Conducting and coordinating routine Health and Safety audits of technical work areas.
Experienced Workshop Manager who has excellent organisational and interper-
sonal skills with the ability to communicate concisely and articulately with clients
and colleagues alike. Enjoys being part of a team while demonstrating strong
leadership. Extensive involvement with Health and Safety, ISO 9000 Quality Sys-
tems, LOLER and PUWER regulations.
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Ron Wales

2. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Tornado Aircraft Structures Team. September 2012 – Present.
• Part of 7 man team monitoring Tornado Aircraft Structure Integrity.
• Reviewing Tornado Structures Engineering Instructions.
• Amending Aircraft Data Set.
• Monitor and comment on all Defence Aviation Safety Occurrence Reports.
• Holds limited Letter of Delegated Safety for aircraft structure.
Ground Support Workshop Manager. July 2009 – September 2012.
• Managed team of 31 personnel maintaining and repairing vehicles, plant and equipment and
lifting equipment.
• Supervision of welder, machinist and carpenter.
• Use of Joint Asset Management Engineering System (JAMES) and Ground Equipment Man-
agement System (GEMS).
Ground Support Equipment Controller August 2007 – July 2009
• Day to Day control of approx 4000 items of Ground Support and Lifting Equipment.
• Ensured equipment availability with customers.
• Liaison with Paint Facility to ensure equipment readied for painting.
General Engineering Manager. March 2005 – April 2007.
• Managed diverse team of 89 personnel involved in: aircraft component manufacturing work-
shop, painting and finishing facility and a Plant and Vehicle maintenance facility.
• Ensured efficient management of resources, trade standards and practices.
• Developed process maps and KPIs to monitor performance and trends.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
• Graduateship Award in Leadership and Management (GCGI).
• Licentiateship Award in Mechanical Engineering (LCGI).
• Aircraft Structural Integrity Course.
• Airworthiness of Military Aircraft Course.
• Safety Airworthiness and Engineering Management Course.
• Internal Quality Assurance and Quality Auditing.
• IOSH Managing Safely.
• Introduction to Project Management.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• Member of The Institution of Engineering and Technology.
• IT literate with working knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Project.
• Clean driving licence: Member - Institute of Advanced Motorists.
• Interests include: Reading, building and general DIY.
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Ron Wales