National Manufacturing Institute Scotland
John Reilly is a skilled engineer with extensive experience in research and development, renewable energy, and instrumentation. Currently serving as a Research and Development Engineer at the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland since January 2020, John leads technical initiatives in Industry 4.0 capabilities. Previously, John was a Renewable Energy Consultant at Wood, focusing on data recording systems for wind farms across several European countries. John's experience also includes working as an Electrical & Software Engineer at Amethyst Research Limited, where electronic designs for infrared detectors were developed, and an Instrument Engineer at Wood Group, where project management and engineering documentation were key responsibilities. Early in the career, John served as a Sales/Stockroom Assistant at Next Group PLC. John holds a Master of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Strathclyde.
National Manufacturing Institute Scotland
NMIS is driving the future of manufacturing through innovation. We’re accelerating productivity to grow our economy, develop a vibrant workforce, and create happier, healthier, greener communities. From our growing network of world-class manufacturing R&D facilities, we work with businesses of all sizes and sectors across Scotland, the UK, and beyond to find technology solutions to help them succeed. We turn brilliant ideas into reality, and we do it at industry speed. Coming from diverse backgrounds, our passionate team works alongside industry, academia, and the public sector to solve problems, train the next generation of makers, engineers, and inventors, and generate creative ideas that will change how we make things and protect our planet. NMIS is at the heart of the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland in Renfrewshire. It is operated by the University of Strathclyde and supported by Scottish Government, Scottish Enterprise, Highlands and Islands Enterprise, High-Value Manufacturing Catapult, Skills Development Scotland, Scottish Funding Council and Renfrewshire Council. Contact us: nmis-enquiries@strath.ac.uk