1. Christopher Caffry
christophercaffry@hotmail.com – 07789360409/(0191)5225553
86 Tudor Grove, Humbledon, Sunderland SR3 1SU
Profile
I am a highlymotivated,ambitiousandenthusiasticEngineeringprofessionalwhopossesses
excellenttechnical and manufacturingskills. Ihave excellentcommunication,organisationandtime
keepingskills.Alongwitha comprehensive knowledge of designinganddevelopingprojectsto
requiredspecifications,focusingon,safety,reliabilityand quality,whichhasbeenbuiltuponwithin
my time at university andinmycurrent role workinginthe automotive manufacturingindustry.Iam
committedtosecure a challengingrole,withanambitiouscompanythatoffersopportunitiesfor
careerdevelopmentandadvancement.
Work Experience
Faltec Europe – April 2016 – Present
Faltec is a 1st
tier automotive manufacturer, who supplies global organisations such as; Nissan, Land
Rover, Honda and others.
Production Operative (Agency Staff)-
Duties and skills included;
 Working directly from engineering drawings.
 Completing spread sheets and other paper work.
 Working within minuscule tolerances in a fast paced, target driven environment.
 Setting and programming press machinery as well as making amendments to them.
 Working with metal and plastic components.
 Carrying out visual quality inspection tasks on a daily basis.
 Following strict health and safety regulations.
Bensons Electrical - April 2015 – April 2016
Electrical Assistant-
Duties and skills included;
 Assistingin the designand installationof electrical refits within the commercial sector.
 Understanding, workingand developingEngineer Drawings.
 Workingand travelling throughoutthewhole of the UK, buildingmy customerservice skills.
 Assistingwithelectrical installationandmaintenance onadailybasis.
 Cooperatingfullywithclientstoachieve theirneedswhilstalsoachievingBensonsdemands
 Workingina domesticandcommercial environment,carryingoutbasicelectrical worksuch
as connections,wiringandswitching.
TNT – August 2013 - April 2015
Operative –
Dutiesandskillsincluded;
 Ensuringthat all parcelsare unloadedandloadedand routedtothe correctlocationsintime
for endof sort.
 Use scanningequipmenttoscaninboundandoutboundconsignmentsensuringauditand
traceabilitythroughthe network.
 Responsiblefor reporting any packagingissues andrectifying where possible.

2. Education
Teesside University(Newcastle College Campus) –September2013 to June 2014
BSC (Hons) inMechanical andManufacturingEngineering - Grade Achieved:2:2
Lecturesand individual studybasedaroundmechanical andmanufacturingprinciples withthe
inclusionof mathsandphysicsactivity.
- Takingpartinmanygrouptasksand presentationhasallowedme todevelop myleadershipskills,
helping me become a confident leader but also working well within a team.
- I have been praised for my ability to learn independently.
- I have developed my creative thinking, and applied this throughout all of my tasks at university
and in my current workplace.
- Completed a research dissertation on cutting and machining techniques.
LeedsMetropolitanUniversity(Newcastle CollegeCampus) –September2011 – June 2013
FoundationDegree inSubseaEngineering
Newcastle College –September2009- June 2011
BTEC National Certificate inMechatronics(Engineering)
City of SunderlandCollege –September2008 – June 2009
BTEC First Diploma,Manufacturing(Engineering)
St Aidan’s– September2002 – June 2007
10 GCSE'S includingMaths,EnglishandScience.
Relevant Experience
BusinessImprovementTechniques
Studiedarange of techniquesthroughoutmyuniversitystudiessuchas,Leanmanufacturing,Kaizen,
Six Sigma,5S and PokaYoke.I am alsonow experiencedworkinginamanufacturingenvironment,
maximisingproductivityundermanyof these conditions.
PEO Level 2
Withexperiencein lathe,CNCmachiningandhandtool work.
CAD/CAM, CNCand FEA
FullyCompetentusingabove programmes, Ihave usedthissoftware constantlythoughoutmy
engineeringstudiesincluding aFEA basedassignment.Ihave constantlyusedAutoCAD,Solidworks
and Deepworks throughoutmyyearsat college anduniversity.
Product Development
I successfully completedandimplemented aprojectwherebyIdevelopedanddesigned aproductof
my choice. Usingmyinitiative IdevelopedaproductthatwouldbenefitTNT,the companyIworked
for at the time.Inoticedthat a processwithinthe workplace couldbe ranmore efficiently,soI
designeda“flexible 2level conveyorbelt”usingmotiondetectors,topreventdamages whilstalso
speedingupthe process.Ithen presentedittothe depotmanager,receivingexcellentfeedback.

3. Other Experience
Tosca – August 2007 – April 2015
AssistantManager- My duties in this role included;
 Problem solving
 Catering to customerneeds (e.g. Customerswith disabilities,allergiesetc.)
 Staff performance appraisals
 Organisingstaff rota.
 Co-ordinate business dealings with suppliers/working out stock estimations.
Personal Interests
I am a very outgoing,active individual.As well asbeingamemberatmylocal gym, I enjoymany
differentoutdooractivities includingfootball,runningandbiking. Ihave previouslyassisted in
creatinga Sundayleague football team, helpingthe teamthroughgoodandbad seasons – including
twopromotions.Iholda seasonticketformy local football team, andtake greatpleasure from
followingthemaroundthe countrywatchingthemplay. Otherthanthese hobbies,Ihave previously
attended martial artsclassesandhave beenawarded several medals,includingasilverinthe British
ChampionshipsinTae KwonDo.
Additional Skills
 FullycompetentwithMicrosoftOffice includingWord,PowerPoint andExcel.
 Healthand Safetyinthe workplace.