Nicholas Rubick

44 Kersley Road

London

N16 0AJ

Tel: 07828 212575

C U R R I C U L U M   V I T A E

PROFILE

Self-driven and personable, with 15 years broad experience in the aerospace industry. I have a strong background in both engineering and project management and control. The high pressure environments in which I have worked have often required me to think on my feet, provide creative practical solutions and practice a robust management of risk and forward planning. I have good team building and networking skills, am approachable and open minded, and am looking for my next challenge in a project management or planning role.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Assystem Ltd

Jan 2012 – Present                   Project Manager - Airbus A350 Root End Front Fairing

A challenging role over a short time frame, joining an under-performing project late in the life cycle with the aim of delivering as soon as possible in order to minimise the costs incurred for late delivery. This role includes:

• Managing a project team of 30, split between the UK and Spain
• Identifying key personnel with regards to both technical competencies and influence over other team members
• Quickly building team morale and gaining the confidence of team members to maximise productivity with the resources available
• Building a project plan from scratch using Microsoft Project, identifying the critical path and bottlenecks driven by resource limitations.
• Re-allocating resources to mitigate and minimise the impact of bottlenecks
• Detailed planning and close management of critical path activities and key milestones
• Introduction of KPIs to highlight improvement in project performance
• Managing customer expectations whilst installing credibility in the project

EADS Astrium Ltd

April 2008 – December 2011     Senior Structures Engineer

A diverse role that primarily involved leading multi disciplinary teams in the development of production ready prototype spacecraft structures. Management of several projects simultaneously was necessary. Activities included:

• Mechanical lead engineer for the CSO, Bepi Columbo and GAIA spacecraft
• UK project focal point for European wide lean engineering initiative; analysing and modifying design processes to increase interface efficiency across sites.
• Project management of R & D into emerging and disruptive technologies
• Schedule and financial management of design operations; managing budgets for both resource and materials / parts
• Mentoring 6^thform students in projects involving the design and production of spacecraft replica models in order to promote engineering in schools

EADS Astrium Ltd (Continued)

July 2005 – June 2008              Design Office Team Leader

3D modelling and detail design of various antenna structures and mechanical assemblies. Responsibilities included:

• Concept and detail design of antenna systems and structures.
• Leading a design office team often acting as the prime contractor; interfacing with and managing data supply from international suppliers.
• Complete design life cycle management and schedule control of drawing release.
• Best practices champion for the UK wide design office.

January 2002 – July 2005          Project Controller / Technical Co-ordinator

Worked within the operations management team, analysing project cost and schedule performance. Responsibilities included:

• Rolling out new cost control process throughout Antenna Business Department.
• Training of personnel to use new cost reporting methods and tools.
• Creation of product cost models to improve accuracy of bid estimates.
• Creating comprehensive work package descriptions and negotiating budgets.
• Obtaining cost and schedule updates for analysis, and presenting data at team meetings.

April 1999 – December 2002     Supply Chain Product Control

• Management of the JIT supply of materials and parts into production areas.
• Driving the schedule to meet project requirements and stock availability.
• Balancing inventory levels to optimise against cost and risk.
• Reducing inventory for production areas through improved stock control processes, achieving up to 35% reduction.

September 1997 – April 1999    Trainee Manufacturing Engineer

• Implemented change of production area layout and process flow, implementing 5S, JIT, MRP, Kanban and Kaizen.
• Creation of paperless works order system for production areas.

EDUCATION

Present:           Reed Online

Currently undertaking a Prince2 self-study course, estimated completion date Sept 2012

July 2003:         University of Hertfordshire

B.Eng Hons:     Manufacturing Systems Engineering                                Grade: 2:1

July 1997:         St John’s College, Portsmouth

2 A-Levels:            English Literature Grade C, Economics Grade B

10 GCSE’s:           8 Grade A’s including English, Maths and Physics, 2 Grade B’s

WORK PACKAGES

General:                        Microsoft Office

Schedule Control:          Primavera (P3)

                                    Microsoft Project – Certified: MSP 2010, Managing Projects

Process Mapping:          Visio

CAD:                            CATIA V5 & V4

FEA:                             NASTRAN

Femap

MRP / ERP:                  SURF (Oracle based)