Neil Timms is a chartered engineer (CEng MIMechE) and a qualified health and safety professional (DipNEBOSH) with over 30 years of experience in health and safety management and multi-discipline engineering. Currently serving as Senior Health and Safety Advisor at the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) since April 2011, Neil has a strong track record in implementing health and safety practices, developing facilities like the National Centre for Additive Manufacturing, and achieving certification for health and safety management systems. Neil's technical expertise spans a wide range of engineering fields, including robotics, CNC machining, laser processing, and additive manufacturing. Education credentials include a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng Hons) in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering and multiple NEBOSH qualifications, emphasizing a commitment to occupational safety and health management.