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Chris Pickles

Head Of Engineering at Pyroguard

Chris Pickles has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning over 25 years. Chris started their career as an Apprentice at RLC Callender, where they gained practical experience in various departments such as milling, turning, grinding, inspection, cutter grinding, and toolroom. After completing their apprenticeship, they continued working at RLC Callender as a Manufacturing Engineer, utilizing their technical knowledge and collaborating with customers and the shop floor to enhance concurrent engineering.

Chris then moved on to ELE Advanced Technologies Ltd, where they served as a Manufacturing/Project Engineer, focusing on gas turbine blade manufacture. In this role, they provided engineering support to customers, developed manufacturing processes, designed fixtures and tooling, and created stage drawings.

Following that, Chris joined Weston EU as a Manufacturing Engineer, primarily focused on new product introduction (NPI) in aero blade manufacture. Chris was responsible for designing fixtures, creating stage drawings, defining operation sequences, and serving as the Catia CAD/CAM software administrator. Chris also took on the role of lead project engineer for several part families.

In 2007, Chris returned to RLC Callender and took on various leadership positions. As an Engineering Leader, they spearheaded the successful delivery of a new blade project involving linear friction welded blisk blades. Chris also led the Blades & Annulus Filler team, resolving manufacturing challenges and improving quality, delivery, and cost performance. Additionally, they served as an Engineering Leader in the Manufacturing Support - Blisk department, supporting production and quality teams and implementing new methods of manufacture.

In 2018, Chris joined BCW Manufacturing Group as a Production Engineering Manager in the automotive sector. In this role, they led manufacturing engineering initiatives, including capital and process development projects, and managed a team of Production Engineers.

Most recently, Chris worked at Pyroguard as the Head of Engineering. Chris played a crucial role in developing and delivering new products, equipment, installations, and process improvements. Chris'soverall accountability encompassed engineering and maintenance across the company's UK sites. Additionally, they served as the Industrialisation Manager, leading a project team in relocating a production facility to a new site and enhancing production capabilities and capacity. Chris also spearheaded the industrialization of next-generation products.

Throughout their career, Chris Pickles has demonstrated strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and a track record of successfully driving projects and improving manufacturing processes.

Chris Pickles earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Integrated Technologies (Mechanical & Electrical Engineering) from Accrington & Rossendale College from 1999 to 2001. Prior to that, from 1995 to 1999, they received an ONC & HNC degree in Mechanical Engineering from the same institution. Additionally, during the same period, they completed an apprenticeship at Training 2000, where they obtained the degree of Tool Room Time Served Engineer (NVQ).

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Blackburn, United Kingdom

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Pyroguard

Pyroguard is part of the Technical Fire Safety Group, and the world's leading independent provider of fire safety glass for timber, steel and aluminium applications. With production facilities based in both the UK and France and further sales representation covering the UK & Ireland, France, The Netherlands, Scandinavia, Iberia, Germany, Italy, the Middle East, and North America. Pyroguard is strongly positioned to manufacture and supply the widest range of certified fire safety glass products on a global scale. Pyroguard advocates industry best practice clearly demonstrated through the supply of a wide range of high-performance products to the construction industry that are fully tested and compliant to meet legislative and international standards across E, EW, and EI Classifications. With over 35 years of proven industry experience, Pyroguard can help you select the right product for the right application. We can provide you with the ultimate peace of mind through dedicated technical advice and support all backed up with a vast range of certifications, test evidence, product information, and online tools to ensure the right Pyroguard product is chosen to meet fire performance and system specifications. Pyroguard products are CE/UKCA Marked and registered under ISO 9001:2000. Product range: Pyrostem – Pyroguard Firesafe - Pyroguard Rapide – Pyroguard Rapide Plus – Pyroguard Advance - Pyroguard Protect – Pyroguard Infinity – Pyroguard Marine - Pyroguard Balustrades - Smokeguard - Attackguard For further product information or technical support please contact our specialist team via our website www.pyroguard.eu You're in safe hands


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