Andy Blow

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ABOUT ANDY BLOW

I\'m a driven and motivated engineering leader with a calm demeanour with deep expertise in metrology, quality, and advanced manufacturing across Formula One, aerospace, and high‑performance industrial environments. I specialise in building high‑performing teams, optimising complex inspection workflows, and deploying advanced measurement technologies that drive measurable gains in productivity, takt time, and right‑first‑time quality.My career spans over two decades of hands‑on technical delivery and senior leadership. I’ve led inspection and metrology functions at Mercedes AMG F1 and Williams Racing, driven dimensional quality programmes at Rolls‑Royce, and delivered customer‑facing technical excellence and sales success at Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence — including EMEA recognition as Leica Product Line Specialist.I’m known for combining deep technical capability with strong people leadership. Whether introducing Laser Trackers and automated CMM processes, embedding lean and 5S principles, or mentoring engineers through capability development, I focus on creating environments where precision, pace, and continuous improvement thrive.Key strengths include:• Advanced metrology (CMM, Laser Tracker, GD & T, MSA, SPC)• Quality leadership and ISO 9001/AS9100 systems• Workflow optimisation and operational excellence• Cross‑functional collaboration with design, manufacturing, and race engineering• Stakeholder influence, communication, and team development• Technical sales, solution positioning, and customer engagementI thrive in roles where technology, people, and process intersect — especially in fast‑paced, high‑integrity engineering environments. My goal is always the same: elevate capability, strengthen performance, and deliver world‑class results.