“I am currently the Senior Quality Engineer responsible for new product introduction working within the Production facility at Red Arch Manufacturing Ltd.
James Wood, Senior Quality Engineer, started June 2015
Since completing A-Levels I developed a keen interest in engineering. However, I decided to advance my knowledge through practical experience rather than going to university. I found myself working within a factory environment and in 2015 at RA. I originally started as a Production Operative working within the Component Assembly department, building exhaust trim finishers and various other aesthetic automotive components. RA provided me with a unique opportunity to develop my skills and progress into the Quality department. This was not the direction I had originally anticipated but quickly found myself adapting and learning more about Quality, rapidly increasing my knowledge. RA has provided me with opportunities to try my hand within different areas, and develop new skills. Most notably within the field of Dimensional Metrology using the FARO Arm CMMs. Metrology is an area I enjoy and which I have been provided a great deal of development time, really allowing me to hone my skills within this subject. So much so that I have been inspired to take this to the next level and explore options for further education within this area. Further education will provide me with a skill that I can use to continue to progress my career.”