1. Martin Robin Ford
Tel Home +44 (0) 2392 347732
Mobile +44 (0) 7912947968
martin.ford46@ntlworld.com
Profile
I am a focused and motivated Principal Process Engineer, with 20+ years experience
in the microelectronics and microwave manufacturing industry. Delivering projects
to on time, cost and delivery. I am a recognized expert in my field with an
exceptional performance award from European Space Agency (ESA) for assisting
suppliers in resolving process issues.
Skills Summary
 Root cause analysis, troubleshooting and problem solving
 Automatic and manual wire bonding of gold and aluminum wire and tape.
 Parallel gap welding.
 Laser and resistance seam sealing.
 Eutectic bonding.
 Thermo-compression bonding.
 Assembly of substrates and components using conductive and non-
conductive epoxies, solder assembly using eutectic and low melting point
solder alloys.
 Design for manufacturing.
 Identification of capital equipment requirements.
Professional Experience
Principal Process Engineer November 2008 to present
(Airbus DS Expert in microwave technologies)
Airbus Defence & Space Ltd (Formerly Astrium Ltd.)
Roles and Responsibilities
 Ensure programs are delivered to on time, cost and delivery
 Process owner for several key processes within manufacturing.
 Producing Process Qualification Plans and Reports.
 Liaise inter departmentally on key project issues from conception to final
build.
 Mentoring of junior engineers and apprentices.
 Operator training.

2. Principal Process Engineer January 2007 to October 2008
Technograph Microsystems Ltd
Roles and Responsibilities
 Ensure programs are delivered to on time, cost and delivery
 Operator training.
 Production of operating and training procedures.
Principal Process Engineer December 2001 to December 2006
Bae Systems Insyte Ltd
Customer support Engineer June 1999 to December 2001
IMPS Ltd
Senior manufacturing engineer June 1999 to December 1999
Nortel Networks
Senior Manufacturing Engineer September 1995 to November 1998
Amtech Europe Limited
Principal Manufacturing Engineer May 1979 to August 1995
Marconi Defence Systems (Hybrid / Microwave Division)
Started at technician rising to Principal Manufacturing Engineer
Lab Technician May 1976 to May 1979
Plessey Avionics LTD.
Education and Training
HNC in manufacturing
Physical Science CSE Grade 1
History CSE Grade 3
Math’s CSE Grade 2
Art CSE Grade 1
English CSE Grade 2
Wood and metal Craft CSE Grade 2
Operation and maintenance on laser welding system.
Operation and maintenance on Delvotec auto wire bonders.
Operation and maintenance on Kulicke and Soffa automatic wire bonders.
Operation and maintenance on Kulicke and Soffa automatic dicing systems.
Operation and maintenance on Dage shear and pull testing systems.