Philip James Silk

Philip James Silk has a diverse work experience in the field of mechanical manufacturing and robotics. Philip James began their career as a Design Engineer at RPA Systems Limited, where they successfully implemented novel machining processes and demonstrated proficiency in CAD. Philip then pursued a BSc (Hons) degree in Design Engineering at Bournemouth University, graduating with First-Class Honors.

Following their education, Philip joined the Advance Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) as a Project Engineer. Philip James played a key role in researching and developing innovative solutions in robotic machining and accuracy robotics for the aerospace industry. In this role, they were responsible for the Accurate Robotic Machining System, which involved experiment design, system setup, data collection, and analysis.

Philip then joined Arrival, where they held various roles related to robotic manufacturing and CNC. As a Manufacturing Robotics Engineer, they advanced Arrival's robotic trimming technology for composite production and performed cost-benefit analysis for the purchase of CNC machine tools. Philip James later became the Robotic Trimming Lead, overseeing the delivery of multiple trimming cells and refining the trimming process to enable effective production. Philip eventually became the Lead of Robofacturing - CNC, where they managed integrators, suppliers, and internal staff to ensure timely robotic cell delivery for production ramp-up.

Most recently, Philip joined INSPHERE Ltd as an Operations Manager, although specific details about this role are yet to be provided.

Philip James Silk attended Bournemouth University from 2014 to 2017, where they pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Design Engineering. No specific field of study is mentioned.