
Dipl.-Ing. Simon WRIGHT
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Berufserfahrung von Simon WRIGHT
- Bis heute 6 Jahre und 6 Monate, seit Dez. 2018
Associate Partner
ADMETAM
- 1 Jahr und 9 Monate, Apr. 2017 - Dez. 2018
Interim Project Manager
Tremec, Zedelgem, Belgium Design, develop and produce Torque Transfer Solutions
• Project Manager led timeline, cost and quality improvements, evaluated and audited supplier operations to meet the timeline of 2 major US customers. Led Design Change / Modification Control • Led and developed a team of 12 SQEs. Developed suppliers to put in place APQP methodology and to become capable to present PPAP in accordance with IATF 16949. Put in place the 18 steps process to develop, monitor and measure Suppliers PPAP advancement. Worked with suppliers to complete the 8D analysis
- 1 Jahr und 4 Monate, Jan. 2016 - Apr. 2017
Interim Managing Director
JOST (UK). Bolton, UK
As Managing Director I had full P&L responsibility. Responsible for production, logistics, quality, R&D, purchasing, sales, HR, and finance: • Changed the culture of a 100 year old company with an aging workforce (employees with >45yrs service) • Led 5S, QRQC activity, quality gates, Kanban and changed the quality culture • EBITDA improved better than forecast by £140k • Increased production by 36%. Improved quality (reduction of QCA’s by 52%, reduction of SCRAP by 22%)
- 9 Monate, Apr. 2015 - Dez. 2015
Industrial Director
GESTAMP TALLENT Ltd. Cannock, UK
I was primarily responsible for 5 UK Plants (Cannock, Washington, Newton Aycliffe, Llanelli & Fareham) & Industrial Excellence.
- 2 Jahre und 4 Monate, Jan. 2013 - Apr. 2015
R&D Director / Programme Director
VALEO WIPER SYSTEMS. Paris, France & Bietigheim, Germany
Responsible for the worldwide project and product development of Wiper Systems Product Line for Sites globally in France, Germany, Poland, Mexico, Brazil, USA, Japan & China: • Devised 10-year technological development plan and productivity plans. Managed 185 employees • Reorganized the R&D on a worldwide basis to be more efficient and business focused (reduced headcount by 12%). Responsible for multi-site projects and teams. • Developed new advanced product range
- 2 Jahre und 9 Monate, Mai 2010 - Jan. 2013
Managing Director
THE WRIGHT SOLUTIONS. Mataró, Barcelona. Spain
Managed business operations including contract negotiations and new business development. Acted as Programme Manager on diverse projects around the world. Spearheaded production facility transfers including conducting operations audits and risk assessment. Perform due-diligence audits. Mentor employees in best practices, project management. Led QRQC /PDCA analysis.
- 3 Jahre und 3 Monate, März 2007 - Mai 2010
Managing Director
NIDEC MOTORS AND ACTUATORS. Santa Perpetua, Spain
Responsible for production, logistics, quality, R&D, purchasing, sales, HR, and technical operations to ensure maximum performance, improve quality, and reduce costs. Full P&L responsibility. Managed 150 employees: • Increased Sales from 30→38M€; Gross Margin increased by 30% during a market in crisis • Restructured and reorganized the Plant layout to improve workflows, automation of the lines and gain a workforce reduction of 15%, with reduction of DL & IL costs. Led SCRAP / TLR reject reduction 1.7→0.2%
- 4 Jahre und 9 Monate, Juli 2002 - März 2007
R&D Director / Program Director
VALEO MOTORS & ACTUATORS. Santa Perpetua, Spain
Responsible for multi-site, global projects in Spain, USA, France, Germany, Poland, and Japan. Defined budgets, investments, and action plans: • Revolutionised a dying product range and won 17 new projects (370M€). Represented Valeo in front of the customer in all technical / programme management / commercial aspects. • Led the successful industrialisation of various systems through rigorous project management and control • Developed a strategy and new product line of high power / high efficiency motors
- 2 Jahre und 3 Monate, Mai 2000 - Juli 2002
Director Design & Development
VALEO CLIMATE CONTROL, Auburn Hills, MI USA & Toluca, Mexico
Responsible for global projects in USA, France, Germany, Mexico and Japan. Defined budgets, investments, and action plans. Redesigned established processes to improve project management. Managed 75 employees.
- 2 Jahre und 9 Monate, Sep. 1997 - Mai 2000
Engineering Manager
VALEO CLIMATE CONTROL, Auburn Hills, MI USA & Toluca, Mexico
Engineering Manager for Validation, Acoustic, Vibration & System Development. Managed 25 employees.
- 3 Jahre und 1 Monat, Sep. 1994 - Sep. 1997
Engineering Manager
VALEO ELECTRONIC, Créteil, France
Engineering Manager - for all electronic hardware & software validation.
- 3 Jahre und 9 Monate, Jan. 1991 - Sep. 1994
Team Leader
NISSAN EUROPEAN TECHNOLOGY CENTRE, Cranfield, UK
Responsible Electrical Test Department for all Electronic Modules, harnesses and design & development of Info-entertainment systems.
Ausbildung von Simon WRIGHT
- 8 Monate, Jan. 2000 - Aug. 2000
CEDEP - Executive Development Program (mini MBA)
INSEAD. Fontainebleau, France
Management & Finance
- 3 Jahre und 3 Monate, Apr. 1980 - Juni 1983
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Yeovil College, Yeovil, UK
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Englisch
Muttersprache
Französisch
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Spanisch
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Italienisch
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