Pius Ikpe

Versatile driven and highly skilled CNC Applications & Quality Engineer with sound problem-solving abilities and Lean World Class Manufacturing (WCM) initiatives. With more than 10 years’ experience, I possess a multitude of technical knowledge and quality management skills acquired from work. Profoundly competent working from own initiative, as a lead or in a multi-disciplinary project team
Customer focus; Leadership; Engagement of people; Process approach; Time Management; Critical Thinking; Negotiation Skills; Decision Making; High Integrity; Solution Oriented; Attention to Details
With the ability to identify, utilise and share best practice methods, I am a high achiever who continuously strives to achieve operational excellence and continuous professional development. Also affiliated to engineering societies and completed several certifications and courses. Capable of offering long term value across technical and engineering roles leading to Senior Engineering Manager.

QUALITY ENGINEER                                                                               10/2022 to Present

AMF PRECISION ENGINEERING – ASG GROUP, Bromborough Wirral, United Kingdom

• Liaise and collaborate with internal Clients and external Customers to resolve Quality-related issues, 8D
•  Identify root cause and instigate permanent corrective actions for Product Quality issues 
• Quality control of work by appropriate reviews and Complete First Article Inspection Report (FAIR)
• Understanding of engineering drawings and manufacturing processes 
• Use of ERP Software for Allocating Quality-related Jobs, Logging in NCRs including scraps and reworks
• CMM Alignments and Measurements, Sign off Certificate of Conformity (C of C)
• Carry out Leak Checks and Engraving, Calibrate Measurement Devices and Update Quality Documents
• Ensure compliance and assist with adherence to the Quality Management system (AS9100/AS9120 /ISO9001)

CNC MACHINIST & ENGINEER                                                                  05/2022 to 10/2022

SUSPENSION SECRETS, Knutsford Cheshire, United Kingdom

• Setup & Operate CNC lathe and milling machines to manufacture constantly growing range of products 
• Managing all special projects related to the CNC manufacturing & quality processes.
• Developing existing tooling packs, working with new and existing tooling suppliers
• Creation and control of all CNC programs, offline programming, minimizing lead and takt times
• Directly involved in the development of the components for Automotive
• Key in First off Sample approvals
• Hands-on experience with CAD/CAM programming software
• Execute PPM and Continuous Improvements using Lean Manufacturing techniques
• Monitor and report on quality-related key performance indicators including scraps and reworks
• Improve Product Quality and update Manufacturing Processes
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MANUFACTURING & QUALITY TECHNICIAN                                              03/2019 to 05/2022

KLOCKNER PENTAPLAST (LINPAC), St Helens, United Kingdom

• Plastic Packaging Sheets Manufacturing Process Technology & Inhouse Recycling
• Quality Control using quality measuring tools & instruments to ISO 9001:2015 standards
• Plastic Extrusion Molding Process Monitoring, Product & Machine Quality Inspections
• Support and collaborate with Engineers in Continuous Improvements using Lean techniques, including 5S, 8D
• Raise Near Misses, complete NCRs, 30 SECS Safety & Quality Assessment, People & Safety Audit (PASA) Lite 
• and training new line operators on process operating conditions
• Observes a good manufacturing practice (GMP) in an FMCG environment

AUTOMOTIVE QUALITY CONTROL/INSPECTOR                                          10/2017 to 04/2019

ADIENT SEATING& JAGUAR LAND ROVER & IAC GROUP Ltd, Liverpool, UnitedKingdom

• Quality Inspection on JLR engine parts for faults/ validation according to IATF16949/ISO9001
• Final inspection of all inbound components
• Sign off documentation for traceability records
• Rework several components to dimension and carry out part-assembly
• Deliveries on fast paced environment and completing audit
• Final control of outbound parts before moving to Assembly Line
• Quality Inspection and carried out OTIF/ RFT deliveries on fast moving automated lines
• Assembled automotive parts
• Ensured products are to the correct tolerances and met customer and internal standards and specifications
• Implemented lean manufacturing and 5S
• Contributed to other continuous improvement activities

RAMP PRODUCTION ASSISTANT                                                              09/2016 to 09/2017

USCO ITR MACHINERY S.p.A,Modena (MO), Italy

• Carried out Quality Inspection, Cleaning and Packaging of Finished Products
• Ensured products are to the correct tolerances and met customer and internal standards and specifications
• Checked for errors, finding their causes and contribute ideas to reduce waste
• Followed Health & Safety working practices in accordance with legislation and project requirements.

CNC PRODUCTION MACHINIST                                                                07/2015 to 09/2016

OMG COSTRUZIONI MECCANICHE S.r.l., Formigine (MO),Italy

• Setting & Operation of 3 axis Fanuc CNC Lathe & Milling Machine systems at very tight tolerances
• Worked with and interpreted ISO prepared programs, CAD drawings and technical designs.
• Worked with lean manufacturing initiatives and minimized lead and takt times
• Parts – Assembly, modification and improvement of plants and production processes

CNC MACHINIST OPERATOR                                                                  05/2012 to 07/2015

OMG S.p.A.,Castelfranco Emilia (MO), Italy

• Responsible for supporting production processes according to business activities
• Setting & Operation of multi axis Fanuc/Siemens CNC Lathe Turning Machine systems at very tight tolerances
• Read, interpret and produce parts to adhere with ISO prepared programs and CAD engineering drawings
• Worked on 3, 4 and 5 axis machines and ability to edit programs on DOOSAN, MORI SEIKI, etc.
• Improved quality and manufacturing processes – 5S, QA/QC

ASSISTANTPRODUCTION ENGINEER                                                     09/2010 to 12/2011

FALCO S.p.A.,Miradolo Terme (PV), Italy

• Received trainings on different manufacturing, packaging and sealing machines
• Maintained documented records relevant to all aspects of a project as expected
• Servicing of the machine systems and components – Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
• Assist on machine engineering Continuous Improvements and deliver manufacturing KPIs as directed by the

engineering manager

• Lead a team of five operators on daily activities on the most effective and safe practice
• Carry out benchmarking studies to determine best practices for future trends

• MSc. Advanced Manufacturing Systems & Technology University of Liverpool, UK, 2018 “Merit”
• B.Eng. (Hons) Electrical Engineering and Electronics University of Liverpool, UK, 2009 Second Class “Upper”

• Green Belt Certificate in Lean Manufacturing (Six Sigma Lean/DFSS (with DMAIC) Aveta Business Institute,

Pennsylvania, USA, 2017

• NQA AS9100 and AS9120 Aerospace Internal Auditor (November 2022)