Ray Pryor Completed Plastics Engineering Cadetship with Plastic Products Ltd in 1970, NZCE in Plastics attained, gained multi-discipline manufacturing and technical skills over the next 16 years within AHI/CHH Plastics. Accepted as Professional Member of Designers Institute of NZ in 1985, completed 14 years as Group Technical Manager at CHH Plastics before moving on to facilitate the creation of Millennium Plastics Ltd. in 1999. Following 4 years as Technical Manager and 4 Years as General Manager I am currently kept busy in the role of Technical Director, responsible for technical requirements of the operation and hands-on new product development. Outside interests are involvement as Board Member for WECA and the recently formed Waikato Branch of Plastics NZ (President) |
Paul Edwards Operations Manager – Rocktec Ltd A qualified plant engineer in my early years, I have progressed my career through various companies, industries, and levels within those organisations up to senior management. I no longer refer to myself as an engineer, but I must admit I find it extremely difficult to ignore my roots. My professional specialty these days is business improvement, bringing huge efficiency gains and operational cost savings to those organisations I have had the pleasure of working with. This skill I apportion to my engineering training and background so although I may not be dealing with the nuts and bolts, business systems are not that different. My personal and business philosophy has been, and continues to be, one that develops those around me to create an environment of learning and progress. The opportunity to get involved with WECA, I believe fits well with this philosophy and I look forward to offering my experience and energy to work with WECA to develop the industry further. |
Trisha King Director – Mainline Sheetmetals Limited In 1987, Graeme and I began Mainline Sheetmetals with two employees. Twenty years on, we employ a team of 16 people of which 5 are working through their apprenticeships in light fabrication. In 2004, I completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Management Studies at Waikato University. This course of study was challenging and provided me with a better understanding of the business processes that are necessary to stay competitive. I believe in promoting the trade sector as an excellent career path for young people to follow. The opportunities are endless. WECA has brought the engineering industry together so that resources and capabilities can be better utilized. I look forward to contributing to the future of engineering through WECA.
Angela Shaw Area Manager- Midland -Skills4Work Angela is the Area Manager for Skills4Work, managing the operations activities in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty regions (Midland). The Skills4Work team provides training and workforce solutions to industries that include engineering and manufacturing. These services include: literacy and numeracy training, school leaver recruitment, apprentice and trainee management, and provision of other industry training. Angela represents sponsor and key partner Skills4Work on the WECA Board and brings to WECA a passion for supporting industry to recruit, train and retain their workforce. Melinda Deller General Manager – Human Resources – NDA Engineering Limited After starting life in accountancy I soon found my true interest in HR! I have a BBS, majoring in Human Resource Management, a certified member of the HRINZ and an accredited facilitator of Belbin Team Profiles. My main interest lies in learning and development & I have worked in manufacturing environments most of my career, other than a stint in Graduate Recruitment for a Merchant Bank in the UK. Having worked in varying levels within NDA, the key has been to deliver information and tools that are relevant, practical and useful to what people do and to also recruit and develop fantastic people! The engineering & manufacturing industry in NZ is a dynamic and fast paced environment that requires thoughtful talent planning for the future to ensure we have the technical skills needed to continue and grow. I am looking forward to adding value to the engineering industry as a whole through WECA. Cliff Ellery Production Manager – NDA Engineering Limited My professional area of expertise is pressure equipment and vessel design however my current position as Production Manager at NDA Engineer involves me leading a 170 strong team of workshop, management, and quality and design staff. I believe 100% in “industry training” and having been through an apprenticeship, NZCE then a degree I have moved through and experienced training at all levels. I hope through my involvement with WECA, I and NDA can continue to promote Engineering as a career option at all levels. Trevor Fearnley Team Leader – Civil & Mechanical Engineering – Wintec Trevor joins WECA with a background in both tertiary training and in the engineering industry. He is a civil engineer by profession and a full member of IPENZ. Originally from the UK, Trevor spent five years as a senior engineer with Transit New Zealand followed by twelve years with Wintec managing the civil engineering programme. He rejoins Wintec as team leader for civil and mechanical engineering. He has spent the last eighteen months working in the civil engineering industry for Cambridge Construction and Opus International Consultants. Prior to emigrating to New Zealand Trevor spent five years in the UK construction industry and eight years in tertiary training. The most memorable projects he has worked on are the Dinorwic Hydro Power station and the Brittannia Bridge across the Menai Straits.
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