Ronnie MacGregor has over 30 years of experience in engineering roles, currently working as a Senior Technical Publications Engineer at BAE Systems. He thrives in team environments and enjoys challenges. His experience includes project management, quality control, process improvement, and technical support roles in various industries.

1. RONNIE MACGREGOR
20 Lanfine View
Darvel, Ayrshire
KA17 0FE
Home Telephone: 01560 428179 Mobile: 07544596253
E-Mail: Ronnie. MacGregor@BAESYSTEMS.com
I am a well organised individual who thrives on a challenge.
I prefer working with a team, where I believe the group can achieve far more at a far greater pace. I am
also sufficiently self motivated to work on my own. I believe the experience I have gained has given me
excellent problem analysis and solving techniques. I have also developed excellent man-management,
communication and motivation skills. I also enjoy being a people person with a professional attitude.
Experience:
April 2005 – Present BAE SYSTEMS, Prestwick International Airport
Senior Technical Publications Engineer (Author - Publications and Processing)
• Maintain technical records for all of BAE Systems “in service” aircraft along with
modification Truth Tables for Operational manuals.
• Provide ongoing technical publication support for over 1100 aircraft in worldwide
locations.
• Currently responsible for extracting and processing Aircraft Engineering, Wiring and
Operational Manuals e.g. Aircraft Maintenance Manuals, Integrated Parts Manuals, Aircraft
Flight Manuals, Aircraft Checklists for both MoD and civil operators (which includes any
revision updates).
• Extract data from various software CMS (e.g. Documentum / VAX environments – sgml,
TP text or Word based ) and process data through , HP environment for customisation
process, Xyvision, through to postscript files then to PDF format for electronic file
release or Djvu format for release onto Internet base.
• Process / create aircraft maintenance Work Cards from VAX solution and process
through to PDF solution for electronic release and also for DVD release.
• Extract BCAWD data from VAX system (for Aircraft Schematic Wiring Manuals) and
process through to PDF solution for electronic release.
• Constantly liaising with our Design Engineers and Operators, assessing their
requirements - ranging from aircraft modification requirements to mandatory authority
requirements
• Department contact and liaison with CAA, EASA, FAA and any other Aviation Authorities
for flight manual approvals either technical for new modifications or editorial.
• Provide quotes for all work required and provide convenient timescales.
• After assessing the operator requirements, raise the appropriate Work Authorisation Sheet
to allocate work required to production team.
• Project management of all work tasks, providing complex scheduling for aircraft
operator and BAE Systems alike. These are mostly very tight schedules, due to the nature
of the aircraft industry.
• Responsible for the Time management of all projects undertaken, until completion.

2. Major Accomplishment – April 2010 Transferred all Processing and Publishing from BAE
Systems in Chadderton, Manchester to In-House at Prestwick where I alone continue to run
with this and support all functions of this process.
Feb 2004 – April 2005 Jabil Circuit Ltd, Livingston
Team Leader
• Responsible for headcount planning / manning
• Responsible for resource allocation
• Responsible for Time management
• Responsible for control of WIP/Day to day running of production
• Responsible for production targets throughput and quality issues
• Responsible for quality control/ Continuous production / process improvements
• All disciplinary procedures
• Experienced in the use of SAP systems
• Involved with production planning for the site
Major Accomplishment – I transferred product / process from Scotland to Northern Ireland
and continued to support until stable.
Sept 2003 – Feb 2004 SMTek Lurgan, Northern Ireland
Product Engineer / Cell Management
• Responsible for the introduction and ramp up of New Product transfer into Ireland
• Plan and organise the resource allocation for all operators and technicians
• Responsible for all Radio Frequency Product Engineering of Westica Digital Microwave
radio, (Hands on roles & responsibilities within product engineering)
• Assist with their training and development to ensure compliance with company quality
procedures, as well as customer requirements
• Continually monitor and control, the use of company procedures, quality criteria
• Responsible for individual Cell introduction and management for specific customers
• Responsible for yield control and continual yield enhancement, as well as achieving
shipping/build plan targets within the controlled quality procedures and standards
by the customer/company
• Responsible for all disciplinary procedures and time keeping for the department
• Issuing of daily/weekly and monthly reports to senior management and senior
engineering
Feb 2003 – End Aug 2003 Benchmark Electronics East Kilbride
Production Supervisor
• Responsible for headcount planning / manning
• Responsible for resource allocation
• Responsible for Time management
• Responsible for control of WIP/Day to day running of production
• Responsible for production targets throughput and quality issues
• Continuous production / process improvements
• Responsible for quality control
• All disciplinary procedures
• Use of (AS400) systems similar to SAP
• Involved with production planning for the site

3. April 2002 – Feb 2003 Stolt Offshore Ltd Aberdeen
ROV Pilot / Technician
• Carry out dives according to client schedules to include (inspection work, GVI, HP water
cleaning, CP testing, drill support work, diver support work)
• Routine maintenance of ROV and TMS & LARS
• Root cause and corrective action if breakdown
(electrical/electronics/mechanical/hydraulic systems)
• Feedback of dive reports, maintenance schedules, to senior management
July 2001 – April 2002
• Took sabbatical
1997 - June 2001 Motorola Easter Inch, Bathgate
Principal Analyser
• Responsible for the introduction and ramp up of new product introductions
• Responsible for headcount allocation and planning to meet company requirements
• Organise and assist members of all departments in achieving company targets
• In depth debug / root cause and corrective action skills
• Extensive knowledge in continual yield improvement
• Product engineering on shift
• Initialise and control ECN’s and process MEM’s
• New parts /materials engineering evaluation
• BOM changes and updates
• In depth knowledge of GSM / PCS / RF technology
• Product engineering skills (various GSM products)
• Provide on-going projects for further product / process improvements
• Responsible for all equipment used by system analysers, (failure and calibration)
• Provide in depth technical support to staff and senior management
• Process department appraisals, setting individual goals and objectives
• Identify training requirements - organise and implement
• Responsible for all disciplinary matters
• Continually monitor of analyser effectiveness providing assistance where required on
both a technical and individual basis
• Liaise with senior management and engineering on all shifts to provide and maintain
consistent communication across all shifts
• Budgetary Control (Overtime, Equipment, Training)
1993-1997 Motorola Easter Inch Bathgate
New Products Senior Analyser
• Working with design group from Libertyville (Chicago) and Germany
• Part of transfer team, transferring new products from USA and Germany to Easter Inch
on an ongoing basis
• Control special build pilots and root cause any failures providing feedback to design
group for continual improvement
• Support the new product introduction and ramp into manufacturing

4. 1990-1993 Conner Peripherals 2Brewstar Place, Irvine
Failure Analysis Supervisor (Clean room & Test Area)
• Responsible for the technical product transfer of new products from Singapore to
Scotland and from Scotland to China site
• Responsible for leadership of department (Managerial and Technical)
• Responsible for all disciplinary actions and procedures
• Responsible for organisation workload of department
• Responsible for forecasts and department goals (throughput, yields and scrap costs)
• Providing senior management with action plans and department targets
• Responsible for yield control and yield enhancement on an ongoing basis
• Root cause and problem areas, either product or process or personnel related
• Introduce action plans for problem areas in process and product
• Responsible for the training of analyser department
• Responsible for the development of staff within department
1981 - 1990 JH Donald Ltd 6Riccarton Road, Kilmarnock
Field Service Engineer
• Carry out repair on a wide range of Audio, T.V, Video and satellite equipment
• Working on customer sites, either at business or at home, providing an ongoing service
and breakdown cover
• Carry out manufacturer’s modifications on customer sites
• Liaise with customers within their business environment to satisfy their needs
• Provide backup sales service for customers on site
Education
1982-1986 Kilmarnock Technical college Kilmarnock
• Full 4 year Apprenticeship in Electronic Engineering and servicing (City & Guilds)
(HND Level)
Various Courses
• SPC, 6 Sigma, + various quality control
courses
• Presentation skills
• Train the trainer
• Various Supervisory Courses
• Excel, Word, Office, Outlook
• Assertive skills
• Various RF Fundamental & Equipment
Courses
• Problem Solving Techniques (Various)
Interests Golf, walking, gardening and football
Other Date of birth: 17th
June 1964, Age: 51
Marital Status: Married with two children (Boy 26 years, Girl 24 years)
Full (clean) UK driving licence
References: Available on request.