Nick Hilton

My Skills

Analytical Chemistry, e.g. X-ray & Infra Red spectroscopy

Quality Management Systems, e.g. ISO9001

Glass, fibres, chemical sizing, industrial minerals

Six sigma, problem solving

Web development, e.g. HTML, CSS, PHP, mySQL

Maker - Designer, e.g. 3d printing, robotics, IOT, micro controllers

Experience

Nippon Electric Glass

Wigan, England

Quality Manager

Quality Dept.

Fibres > textiles > GRP

2016 - date

PPG Industries

Wigan, England

Quality Manager

Quality Assurance Dept.

Glass Fibres

1987 - 2016

Turner & Newall

Wigan, England

Scientific Officer

Research

Fibre sizing development

1978 - 1987

Qualifications

Chartered Chemist

Chartered Quality Professional

Lean-six sigma master black belt

Training

British Standards Institute - Lead auditor

Celsian - Glass Manufacture

Hays Job evaluation

Hobbies

Projects

SAP

Introduction of SAP ERP (enterprise resource planning) software into plant departments.

Strategic project

Introduction of SPC control

Collection and display of data on shop floor as dashboard and individual SPC charts.

Best project award

New product introduction

Project to diversify product portfolio, including new raw materials and methods of manufacture.

Strategic project

Quality re-engineering

Global QMS incorporating automotive best practices, to leverage quality.

Best project award

ISO9001.2015 accreditation

Including the creation of quality model based on PDCA and elements of ISO9001.2015.

Strategic project

Environmental batch formulation

Changes in glass composition to reduce stack emissions and improve glass properties.