Mike Humphreys is an experienced tradesman and quality inspector with over 30 years of experience in steel, fiberglass, and dimensional inspection. He has led teams and coached staff in measurement techniques. His previous roles include quality inspector, machine operator, landscaper, and manager of a dimensional control department where he saved time and money. He has extensive skills in 3D measurement, report generation, and health and safety.

1. Mike Humphreys
6 Ferndale Mews, Gosport, Hants, PO13 0SW
Mob-07759 633439 Home 01329 313743
michael.humphreys13@ntlworld.com
An Experienced multi skilled tradesman in Steel and Fiberglass, experienced in inspection and leading
teams of inspection engineers in the Quality/Manufacturing/Engineering Sector. Successful in promoting
new technology which ensures increased productivity and a reduction in business costs. Constantly looking
to the future to embrace innovation and take on new challenges. Articulate and confident communicator at
all levels from shop floor to senior management.
Key Skills
• Leading and motivating multi skilled teams
• Skilled in allocation of work to ensure streamlined production
• Empowers the team to deliver at the highest standard through training and development
• Ensuring that best Practice in Quality and Health and Safety at work are followed
• Consistently meets challenging deadlines and departmental targets
• Making precise Measurement checks on Structures, Structural components and Machine
components (Using 3D measuring techniques including Leica total station and associated software)
and hand measuring equipment.
• City and guilds tradesman in Steel work and Fiberglass manufacture
• Generating Surveys and reports (Part of the Quality sign off /Final inspection process).
• Coaching and guiding Dimensional Controllers in (Measurements Techniques, Work planning and
Safety).
• Investigative and highly adept in problem solving and tenacious in finding solutions
Employment History
Eaton 5th October 2015 to present
Quality Inspector
Visual Weld and dimension Inspection on Aerospace parts and inspection of documentation
stamp.
Hutamaki Paper cups June 2015-September 2015
Machine operator-12 hour shifts-days and nights
In training for operation of paper cup maker machines.
Scandor Landscaping
Landscape operative October 2014-June-2015
Responsible for landscaping work on Hampshire county council and private projects.
BAE Systems
Global Defense Company
Manager Dimensional Control Department Aug 2012-September2014
Responsible for and work alongside a team of 8 Dimensional inspection Engineers working on all kinds of
Structures, structural components and heavy machinery components in a Naval Shipyard. Manage day to
day running of the inspection Team, maintaining work schedules.
Achievements include:

2. • Coached, motivated and trained staff in all aspects of Measurement inspection including all Health
and Safety issues.
• Saved Money and time fitting 160 tons Generators by proposing using precise measurements so
only lifted once. Implemented across BAE sites.
• Implemented training to progress the team to take on new challenges in accuracy.
• Controlled and turned around a difficult employee to a successful and engaged team member
• Assisted production to save costs and money in reducing rework
Won a BAE chairman award for (saving money using 3D Measuring)
Senior Dimensional Controller Oct 2001-Aug 2012
Working in a team of inspection engineers, responsible for day to day surveying and reporting of
measurement errors from ship design model and ensuring compliance with build tolerances.
• Calculated interfaces for the cut line for join ups of units to ensure correct dimensions between
datum’s.
• Produced Measurement surveys and reports for production
• Used 3D survey techniques including Leica total station Cad modeling and SC4W calculation
software.
• Deputised in absence of Manager, taking the lead in meetings and reporting.
• Liaised with production staff, team leaders and managers on a day to day basis
Won a BAE chairman’s award for producing the cut line between ship units using 3D measurement
techniques
Early Career
Vosper Thorneycroft Shipbuilders September 1981-October 2001
Sheet Metal worker fabricator 9 years
Fiberglass/Composites laminator -11 years
Training and Qualifications
Measurement inspection
• Skilled in use of Total station 3D measuring
• Skilled in calculation of coordinates from 3D dimensions
• Skilled in Cad to produce Reports of measurement errors from design Models.
• Experienced user of Microsoft applications.
Management
• Management essentials course
• Trained in health and Safety responsibilities.
Metalworking/Fiberglass laminating
• 4 years’ Time served City and Guilds Apprenticeship in Metalwork fabrication
• Fiberglass laminator to MOD standards
Health and safety
• First Aid
• Confined space

3. • IOSH course in management safety
• COSSH
• Working at Height regulations
• Fire awareness
• PUWER Awareness
Interests
I have led a Beaver scout group for 14 years, meeting on a weekly basis.
Maintenance of classic cars and keeping fit.
References
Available on request