YOUR TEAM
Name
Nick Osborn
Function
Managing Director
Specialism
Team leadership combined with deep market insight across multiple industry sectors, including medical, automotive and high-precision engineering.
The value I add
Nick leads our in-house teams and supports customers by guiding them from low-volume prototyping through to full production manufacture and assembly.
Name
Sharon Carrick
Function
Finance Director
Specialism
Guiding financial strategy, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with financial and statutory regulations.
The value I add
Through her guidance and advice, Sharon plays an important role in supporting growth and improving the financial health of the business.
Name
Joe Melton
Function
Account Manager
Specialism
Providing customers with creative and cost-effective solutions to their manufacturing challenges.
The value I add
By listening to customers’ needs, Joe is consistently able to find approaches that mean they can succeed sooner.
Name
Dean Hands
Function
Account Manager
Specialism
Delivery of automotive engineering and design throughout the complete product lifecycle.
The value I add
Dean has a deep understanding of customer requirements, delivering solutions that meet their cost, time and quality targets.
Name
Olu Akinmokun
Function
Quality Manager
Specialism
Developing, deploying and maintaining Quality Management Systems; and applying Agile Project Management methodology.
The value I add
Olu applies his understanding of continuous improvement of Business Processes and application of Lean Six Sigma methodologies to achieve and exceed customer’s quality expectations at reduced costs and prompt delivery.
Name
Natalja Garkaja
Function
Project Manager
Specialism
Supporting successful project delivery through project management and carrying out all administrative tasks.
The value I add
Natalja smooths each project through her logistical knowledge, effective task-prioritisation, and clear communication with both customers and the FRP team.
Name
Nicole Sennett
Function
Senior Accounts Administrator & Program Trainer
Specialism
Monitoring of accounts receivable and payable, including data analysis and accurate record-keeping.
The value I add
Nicole’s task-driven work focus enable her to continually improve procedural efficiency and reduce resource consumption.
Name
Kelly Webb
Function
Marketing and Project Administrator
Specialism
Implementation of marketing strategy to meet business objectives and enhance company performance.
The value I add
Beyond her immediate role, Kelly’s positivity and flexibility mean she is always happy to take on tasks that support the wider business.
Name
Kent Nicholson
Function
Senior Project Engineer
Specialism
Using digital manufacturing skills to turn concepts into physical parts.
The value I add
Kent employs data-driven and time-proven processes to improve products and designs, while being unafraid to throw in some parallel thinking.
Name
Gary Rolfe
Function
Senior Project Engineer
Specialism
Expertise in multiple manufacturing technologies as well as efficient product delivery.
The value I add
Gary works closely with customers using DFA (Design For Assembly) and DFM (Design For Manufacture) methodologies, ensuring the path from concept to completion is a seamless one.
Name
Kamila Strahl
Function
Senior QHSE Engineer
Specialism
Championing the customer’s voice, developing the supplier base, and supervising quality assurance.
The value I add
Kamila’s knowledge of quality management is complemented by a keen environmental conscience and her advocacy of health and safety issues.
Name
Helen Mitchell
Function
Senior Quality Control Engineer
Specialism
Contributing high-value expertise in Mechanical Engineering, medical-part quality, metrology, and continual improvement.
The value I add
As well as her strengths in methodical inspection, communication and creating traceable documentation, Helen is also highly respected in her role as FRP’s chief party planner extraordinaire!
Name
Keith Dawes
Function
Quality Control Inspector
Specialism
Apprenticeship served with experience in toolmaking, production machining and machine building, installation and maintenance.
The value I add
Keith is able to evaluate and solve engineering issues using experience from various precision engineering industries.
Name
Nathan Cobbold
Function
Logistics Supervisor
Specialism
Working with internal stakeholders and external customers to ensure shipments are delivered on time.
The value I add
Nathan always prioritises understanding others, creating a positive working environment and a platform for new opportunities.
Name
Andrew Manning
Function
Logistics Coordinator
Specialism
Maintaining close control of incoming and outgoing goods inventory.
The value I add
Andrew’s grasp of the ongoing changes in logistics mean he can be relied upon to uncover solutions and resolve differences when challenges arise.
Name
Steve Riley
Function
Project Manager
Specialism
IPMA level C qualified in Project Management, delivering projects from concept design to maturation with focus on attention to detail.
The value I add
Steve uses his broad manufacturing project management experience, to aid the smooth delivery of customer requirements on time and in full.
Name
Tracey Sampson
Function
Quality Administrator/ Inspector
Specialism
Conducting investigations and managing non-conformances using a variety of quality tools. Managing the calibration processes to ensure accurate and consistent measurement systems.
The value I add
Tracey’s experience in managing Quality Management Systems exceed customer’s quality expectations. She has great attention to detail and drive for continual improvement .
Name
Heidi Yates
Function
Logistics Coordinator
Specialism
Working to succeed in communication with suppliers and customers to create and build a strong working relationship.
The value I add
Heidi has a strong work ethic which has been achieved from a long running logistical background. She brings a specialist dynamic to the team.
Name
Ben Smith
Function
Project Quality Engineer
Specialism
Lean & Logical mindset, with a passion for seeing a task through with maximum efficiency. Ben is a proactive problem solver, using the CNC CMM to assist in metrology and engineering projects.
The value I add
In his new role as Project Quality Engineer, Ben is committed to QC, hands-on precision engineering, progressing towards automotive quality assurance, PPAP and supplier management. He focuses on enhancing product reliability, improving efficiency and reducing wastes to exceed customer expectations.
Name
Oliver Osborn
Function
Project Administrator
Specialism
Mechanically minded with a keen attention to detail, Oliver can execute multiple tasks while maintaining a high standard of work.
The value I add
Oliver assists the needs of company employees and customer requirements to ensure smooth running of projects from start to finish. He is able to predict project steps to effectively sort and manage information.
Name
Akmal Khan
Function
Project Engineer
Specialism
Coordinating highly technical engineering projects by leveraging project management to ensure smooth running of projects.
The value I add
Akmal communicates and listens thoroughly to customer needs and requirements. Akmal’s enthusiasm for Engineering and his experience help him fulfil customer requests and deliver projects in full.
Name
Krystal Brazil
Function
Accounts Administrator
Specialism
Maintaining accurate financial records and fostering financial efficiency throughout the organisation.
The value I add
Krystal’s can do attitude and many years of financial and administrative experience means she is able to provide invaluable support to both her team and the wider business.
Name
Jamie Fox
Function
Senior Project Manager
Specialism
Supporting and delivering project management whilst adhering to quality principles and processes.
The value I add
Jamie thrives on challenges and exploits he’s engineering background to ensure projects are delivered in accordance with company KPI’s whilst meeting customer expectations.
Name
Stephen Gutteridge
Function
Senior Project Manager
Specialism
Experienced within high volume manufacture of complex medical devices with knowledge across injection moulding and assembly processes.
The value I add
Utilising he’s experience gained within a manufacturing environment and project management principles Stephen underpins the successful delivery of projects. Providing tailored support to customers, in line with the unique project requirements and expectations.