Job Title: Senior Industrial Engineer
Company: Plessey Semiconductors Ltd
Tell us a bit about yourself. This can include telling us what fires you up about the job you do, your professional achievements, your career highlights. What inspires you? What attracted you to pursue a career in manufacturing? Is there anything else you’d like to say about either your job or UK manufacturing?
I’m a passionate engineer with over a decade of experience in manufacturing, driven by a desire to improve processes and empower people. I thrive on leading cross-functional teams, developing insightful dashboards and enabling data-driven decision-making through compelling data storytelling. Career highlights include driving digital transformation at Plessey Semiconductors by optimising fab capacity, modelling throughput and implementing Power BI systems aligned with SEMI standards.
What inspires me is using data not just to inform, but to engage and align teams with strategic goals. I was drawn to manufacturing by its blend of innovation, precision and real-world impact. UK manufacturing’s resilience and forward momentum energise me, and I’m proud to contribute to its evolution through smarter systems and empowered people.
What advice would you give to your younger self?
Trust the process, but don’t be afraid to challenge it. Early on, I focused heavily on mastering technical skills, but I’ve learned that soft skills like communication, influence and storytelling are just as critical in driving change. I would tell my younger self to seek mentors, embrace cross functional collaboration and always stay curious. Don’t wait for permission to innovate, experiment, learn from failure, and make data your ally. Most importantly, believe that real progress happens when you empower people, not just processes.
What is your favourite engineered/manufactured product?
One of my favourite engineered products is the cable I worked on during the early stages of my career. In my first job, I had the opportunity to be involved in the development of a cable manufacturing facility, from facility construction to product delive
Please give one interesting fact about yourself that not many people know.
I’ve had the unique experience of working both as a manager and later at the operator level. This unusual career path gave me a rare opportunity to get a deeper understanding of ground level operations while also having the perspective of managerial decis
If you weren’t in manufacturing what would be your dream job?
A software developer. I’ve always been fascinated by how code can solve real-world problems and create powerful tools for automation and efficiency. The logical thinking and problem-solving involved in software development align closely with my strengths, and I enjoy working with data, systems and technology. I also love building dashboards and digital solutions, so developing software that improves workflows and decision-making would be a natural and fulfilling path for me.
