Steven Townley has over 30 years of experience in manufacturing roles within the aerospace and gas turbine industries. He currently works as the Manufacturing and Engineering Manager at the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre with Boeing. Prior to this, he held various managerial positions at companies like Rolls Royce, Gardner Aerospace, GE Turbine Blading, and others where he was responsible for tasks like program management, engineering, quality assurance, operations management, and new product development. He has a Green Belt in Six Sigma and an ONC in Mechanical Engineering.

1. Steven J Townley
1 The Mews,
Gynsill Court, Gynsill Lane
Anstey
Leicestershire
LE7 7AJ
Tel No.07540 674936
Email: sjtownley1958@gmail.com
Profile
Over thirty year’s experience and knowledge gained working within the land based gas turbine and aerospace sub-
contract industry. Extensive experience in decision making and working under pressure to meet tight deadlines. I
possess good man management/leadership skills and am very self motivated. I am able to work under my own
initiative or within a team environment.
Employment History
Company: Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre with Boeing Jan 08 - Present
Job Title: Manufacturing and Engineering Manager
Company: Rolls Royce
Job Title: Machining Programme Manager April 07 – Jan 08
• Working on contract basis for the Manufacturing Technology Department of Rolls Royce at Derby.
• Tasked with managing the (MCA) Manufacturing Capability Acquisition process within the department on two
projects.
• Placed on secondment to Rolls Royce Barnoldswick to help M.E. department on current methods of
manufacture.
• Conducted manufacturing/quality survey for the Rotatives supply chain unit in Derby, compiled report and
submitted to line managers.
• Compilation of all documentation for the MCA process, conducting all relevant review meetings to identified any
problem areas against project plan.
Company: Gardner Aerospace
Job Title: Programme Manager March 06 – Dec 06
• Negotiating business contracts overseas as part of the company strategy to outsource work to low cost
suppliers.
• Visiting sites to assess company capability and reporting back to chief operating officer.
• Establish and management of overseas supply chain.
• Organizing transferal of all raw materials.
• Providing engineering/quality assistance to aid method of manufacture.
Job Title: Engineering and Quality Manager August 04 – March 06
• Responsible for engineering and quality departments in both Structures and Combustion business units.
• Restructuring of engineering and quality departments in both units to improve communication.
• Engineering, planning and manufacture of new products through to first article.
• Setting up of ongoing training programs.
• Monitoring of key performance indictors for both departments.
• Review of internal audit process to ensure quality assurance and adherence to meet requirements of AS9100
and Nadcap.
• Weekly site reviews with quality and engineering team leaders.
• Gaining of Nadcap approval for Non-Conventional machining.
• Ongoing review of alternative methods of manufacture to improve process capability.
Company: G.E. Turbine Blading Ltd August 02 - August 04
Job Title: Senior Project Engineer
• Design and development of all tooling and manufacturing methods for new product introduction on Turbine
blades and Vanes.
• Negotiations with vendors over engineering issues and resolution of any problems.
• Development and application of new machining methods to enable more efficient throughput.

2. • Use of Unigraphics NX for the aid of manufacture and design.
• Implication of six sigma practices to aid and monitor manufacture and quality.
Company: H.Beesley Ltd July 01 - August 02
Job Title: Operations Manager
• Overview and ensure efficient running of all departments within an average size sub contract firm.
• Responsible for all method of manufacture/product improvements.
• Introduction of correct contract review working practices.
• Implementation of operator verification and correct working patterns between Production Department and
Quality Department.
• Amalgamation of manufacturing and inspection techniques.
• Introduction of “Lean Manufacturing” methods on large production batch work.
• Liaising with Quality Manager on any quality issues and implementing of any corrective actions or release of
any standing instruction.
• Holding regular production meetings to highlight and action any problem areas.
• Setting and monitoring of budgets for Purchase Department.
• Compilation of production schedules to meet budget/sales forecast’s.
• Compiling and presenting sales report to the Board for month end meeting.
Company: Earby Light Engineers Ltd June 98 – July 01
Job Title: Technical Manager (Advanced Machining)
• Monitoring and management of all EDM, ECM, Nd:Yag Laser and Stem/Cap Drilling Processes.
• Design and development of all tooling required for new projects.
• Dealing direct with customers and recommending best method of manufacture to meet their criteria.
• Responsible for all pre production machine trails.
• Dealing with any customer quality related issues.
• Compiling and monitoring of all datacards and quality documents for each process.
• Costing, planning and estimating of all new jobs.
Company: Earby Light Engineers Ltd May 96 – June 98
Job Title: Manufacturing Manager (Advanced Machining)
• Installation of EDM cell for the manufacture of Film Cooling Holes in H.P. Turbines.
• Responsible for all manufacture and tooling trials until 1st
off attained.
• Interviewing and training of all personnel.
• Projected and developed an ECM cell for the manufacture of compressor vane airfoils.
• Set up training matrix for the continuous improvement of personnel working within the Advanced Machining
cells.
• Production control of all advanced machining, with responsibility for meeting month end targets.
Company: Earby Light Engineers Ltd May 94 – May 96
Job Title: - Nd:Yag Laser Programmer/Operator
• Setting, programming and operating for the manufacture of Heatshields, combustor casings, Turbine Blades
and Vanes.
Company: Earby Light Engineers Ltd Jan 84 – May 94
Job Title: - CNC Milling Programmer/Operator
• Programming and running of CNC Milling Machining centres.
Company: Cleveland Guest July 80 – Jan 84
Job Title: - Universal Miller
Company: CMA Tools Aug 75 – July 80
Job Title: - Apprentice Toolmaker
Education
• Six Sigma Green Belt
• ONC in Mechanical Engineering

3. Hobbies and Interest
Rugby, eating out and cinema
Personal Details
Status: Divorced DOB: 25.05.58 Nationality: British
Holder of full UK Driving Licence References available on request