Stuart Gordon
Head of Engineering @Agricarbon
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WORK HISTORY
Head of Engineering @Agricarbon
Dundee, GB
Leadership of a highly skilled, diverse and experienced Engineering team covering all aspects of Engineering within Agricarbon to lead to the development and build of our novel ASCA (Automated Soil Carbon Analysis) platform and it\'s ancillary equipment. Initially starting up in Dundee, Scotland, we employed 9 Engineers covering R&D, Machine design & build as well as ongoing Maintenance of the machines already in production. After just over 1 year in this role we embarked on the challenge of setting up a new site in the USA. As Head of Engineering, I led all technical and practical aspects of setting up this new site, building and moving an ASCA machine over to the US, hiring the new local team and getting the site production ready. This project ran from concept to operational readiness took a total of 12 months. Designed Electrical & Control system to meet UL specifications (Incl. National Electrical Code) for the USA. Achieved successful UL Evaluation.As Head of Engineering, I am accountable for:The strategic vision of the development of our technologyThe structure, size and skill sets of the Engineering teams within the companyBudget structure and controlThe systems and processes that we use to manage our workload and development activitiesSite safety and development of SOPs, safe systems of work and safety features of our equipmentMan management, 8 direct reports in Dundee, Scotland and 2 direct reports in South Carolina, USA
EDUCATION
The Open University
BEng (Hons)
Dundee and Angus College
NC in Engineering Practice
Dundee and Angus College
HNC in Engineering systems
ABOUT STUART GORDON
Professional:I am a highly motivated Engineering Manager with extensive experience in the automotive industry. Skilled in Electro-mechanical Troubleshooting, Lean Manufacturing, Contractor Management, Leadership, and Project Management. Strong program and project management professional with a BEng (Hons) focused in Engineering from The Open University.I have been enthusiastic about technology from a young age and have developed my appreciation and understanding in all engineering fields since. I find technical troubleshooting and problem solving extremely rewarding. Design and development of new ideas is exciting and working in teams to innovate makes engineering more attractive. I have developed a passion for leadership and people management in recent years. Developing others can be as rewarding as self-development. Focus, organisation and strong communication have helped me drive my successful career to date by leading from the front.I thrive in challenging and high pressure environments while working in an autonomous manner. I am determined to be successful with everything I do, and in particular learn from mistakes and drive continuous improvement. Personal:I enjoy working with people and have a high regard and consideration for different points of view and perspectives when making decisions and interacting with others. As a landlord with a small number of properties, I hope to maintain a pleasant and professional approach with the residential tenants as it is in all our interests to develop good long term relationships. Developing properties has also introduced me to developing a start-up business, which continues my own wider development. These new skills help enhance my current experiences, helping me fulfil my long term goals by adapting my 30 year plan as the business landscape changes to ultimately invest in my future and create financial security for my family. Academic:I am keen to expand knowledge and understanding as well as qualifications in several fields, and want to complete further education in one of the following topics:MBA in Business ManagementMSc in Subsea engineeringLLM in Employment Law
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