project management
Planning……..
Scheduling and co-ordination of internal and sub-contract resources. Exploiting concurrent engineering principles to reduce project lead times.
Communication……..
Defining data and communication channels. On going telecom and e-mail cross-communication to share opportunities, data and progress reports.
Make it happen……..
Effecting, monitoring and performing to ensure internal and sub contract tasks are completed to agreed timeframes. Regular reporting documentation.
Reviews……..
Scheduled and un-scheduled documented meetings as required to sign off phase reviews. Decide direction and resolve unforeseen issues.
Contingency planning……..
Risk assessment, alternative solutions and 2nd sourcing leaving nothing to chance.
Development Cost Control……..
Continually seeking opportunity to shorten design/ engineering time and reduce component and process cost. Insisting on competitive sub-contractor quotations prior to commitment.