If Jeff Jones is unavailable please contact Simon Ripton.

Education/Academic

• Polytechnic of Wales (1980-1984)
  BSc. Mechanical Engineering
• University of Glamorgan (1994-1998)
  MBA
• Accredited IP practitioner ( University of Coventry 2008 )

Experience

• Lucas Girling,(New Inn)
• Project Engineer (1984 – 1986)
• Penny & Giles Conductive
  Project / Marketing Engineer 1986 –1988)
• Plastics (Blackwood)
• Nuaire Ltd, Caerphilly
  Senior Dev Engineer/Control Section Manager
  Operations Manager (to 2000)
• YC Plastics Ltd
  Production Manager (to 2002)

Member of professional organisations

• Institute of Management
• Methods Time Measurement (MTM 1)
• Member of the British Model Flying Association

• Member of the National Steering Board (NATEP) 

Areas of Interest

• General Innovation
• Technology with specific interest in lean Manufacturing
• Electromechanical design
• Operational management
• Wales Manufacturing Forum (HS)

Skills

• Early career experience in Automotive and aerospace industries concentrating on electromechanical design / production engineering.
• I have significant experience in plastic component/product design using various techniques, processes and materials.
• Active knowledge and experience in lean manufacturing / JIT manufacturing at operational level.

• Specific responsibility for the promotion of technology within the aerospace sector