Matthew Richards
Mechanical Engineering Leader, R & d @PerkinElmer
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WORK HISTORY
Mechanical Engineering Leader, R & d @PerkinElmer
London, GB
Brought on board to build and lead a new mechanical design team developing cutting-edge instrumentation in spectroscopy and microscopy. I’ve led initiatives to embed innovation, strengthen engineering discipline, and enhance team collaboration, driving improvements in product quality and operational efficiency.• Built and developed a high performing mechanical design team, creating a supportive environment that encourages ownership, technical growth, and high standards of work.• Mentoring engineers through regular feedback and development discussions, helping them build confidence, capability, and clear career direction.• Established and embedded a robust design framework across the full product lifecycle, integrating DfX, FEA, verification, and assembly best practices to strengthen quality, consistency, and engineering capability.• Used risk management (FMEA), error-proofing (Poka-Yoke), and design-for-cost methods to improve reliability, manufacturability, and value.• Led modular design work that improved manufacturing efficiency, serviceability, and product scalability.• Introduced a peer review process to improve collaboration, technical consistency, and shared understanding across the team.• Set up a structured design review and stakeholder management process to keep projects aligned and ensure decisions were well-informed and transparent.• Contributed to project planning and delivery, helping coordinate efforts across engineering, operations, and supply chain to meet technical and schedule goals.• Supported long-term product scoping by aligning engineering capabilities with business needs to guide future design direction.
EDUCATION
Pilz, Industrial Automation
City and Guilds; Advanced Certificate, Machinery Design, Safety, and Standards Compliance
Buckinghamshire College Group, Amersham Campus.
National Diploma, Design Foundation
Cadspec Ltd.
Autodesk Inventor Training
Abingdon and Witney College
BTEC National Certificate, Mechanical Engineering
SKILLS
ABOUT MATTHEW RICHARDS
Experienced engineering leader with over 16 years of developing cutting-edge, high-precision, and commercially successful products. Combines deep technical understanding with strategic awareness to guide ideas from early concept through to manufacture.Applies a thoughtful, analytical approach to challenges and develops effective solutions that balance innovation, risk, and commercial value. Experienced in leading cross-functional teams, establishing robust development processes, and aligning engineering decisions with business objectives.Expertise includes risk management (FMEA), Design for Excellence (DfX), supplier and vendor identification, cross-functional collaboration, mentoring and team development, and driving design reviews and quality standards. Focused on building practical, scalable processes that help teams perform at their best, maintaining high standards, and delivering positive outcomes.
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