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Clair

Engineering Manager

Clair
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In my most recent role, I moved across to the Marine division of our business onto a new contract with a major defence client, heading up operations. The work covers both Design and Stress Analysis support as well as some onsite integration and production support for their manufacturing department.

From a management perspective, there is nothing more challenging than being at the very start of a new project and supporting a new customer. I have really enjoyed learning new ways of working, developing suitable working practices and procedures and building new customer relationships. Over the past 2 years we have grown from a team of 50 to over 220, and we have also won further projects on the back of this work.

Expleo supports many different customers across various industries from Aerospace, Rail, Automotive and Marine, as well as Project Management, Business Development and Systems work. The variation of work here keeps life exciting!

My team, based in Derby, ranges from technicians, graduates, to senior engineers and managers. Everyone gets on very well and we have become like a large family. We have worked through tough times with COVID-19, but I believe it has brought us closer together. The management team works brilliantly together, with daily team meetings where everyone can bring ideas to the table for discussion.

Expleo has kept me challenged over my time here and has also supported me in developing my career in management. One of the best courses I have been on is Leadership and Management Programme and I believe this has had the biggest impact on my work today.

I am very proud to say I am a female engineer but I have experienced some challenging times in order to get here, especially at the start of my career. Expleo has always encouraged and supported me in my role and is an advocate for women in engineering. Back in 2016 I started a group called WEB (Women in Engineering and Business). I believe that sharing my past experiences is beneficial for other women within the company and it has proved very popular so far!

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Robert Matthews

What is your name and your role and how long have you been working at Expleo?

This year I’m celebrating my 12th year at Expleo. I started my career at Expleo as a Quality Auditor contractor, and then was offered a Staff position in the Life Cycle Management team, where I became a Deputy Team Lead, after which there was another promotion opportunity to an Engineering Manager, and later I was able to join our Marine division where I currently work.

Where and how long did you serve in the armed forces?

I served in the Air Force just shy of 25 years. I started my career as an Aero Engines Mechanic. My first posting was at Brize Norton working on VC 10s, Tri Stars & Hercules Aircraft. Then I went on to a technician’s course and became a Junior Technician, and then progressed into a leadership position as a Sergeant. I left the Air Force as a Senior Non-commissioned Officer.  

Robert Mathews
Rob in 2022 post remembrance parade in his local village. Remembrance day is very important to serving and veterans of the forces as it gives a chance to honor those who have given the ultimate sacrifice in serving their country

What challenges did you have after leaving the Armed Forces?

My main challenge was worrying about Job Security. My manager was very supportive when I was still a contractor at Expleo and he transferred me over from contractor to permanent staff. I remember the conversation I had with him about the opportunities for secure job security and promotion.

And he said: “At Expleo, opportunities are out there for you, so go and get them”. And he was right, there are plenty of opportunities at Expleo. You just have to seize them. And every time I saw an opportunity at Expleo, I just went for it. 

I transferred a lot of my skills over to Expleo. For instance, the aircraft and engine experience, experience in fault diagnosis, and more in-depth engineering project management and of course my leadership & Management Skills 

How did Expleo help you to transition into your civilian job?

I found it quite an easy transition, as there were a lot of ex-forces colleagues within Expleo when I joined, some of which I knew already. For those that didn’t have a military background they were equally as welcoming.

How do you feel Expleo allows you to use your expertise you gained during your service?

Expleo gave me the freedom to use my transferable skills that I gained in the Air Force. My manager and colleagues had an open mindset for my ideas. I could bring those ideas into the office and illustrate how they could be implemented within a business setting They very much welcomed my ideas about improvements, and there is always an open environment for sharing ideas and previous knowledge. I also completed an Expleo Leadership Management course, which differed to the one I had in the Air Force. Combining the two gave me a much more rounded leadership and management mindset.

How do you connect with other members of the Armed Forces Community at Expleo?

I participate in careers transition workshops supporting recruiters. When Ex-Forces are looking for a new career, I attend the workshops chatting to the Armed Forces community sharing my experience and what I have learned.

What advice would you give to other members of the Armed Forces Community who are planning to join Expleo?

Expleo has many different opportunities, whether it be leadership management, various jobs in engineering, project management etc. Don’t think that you don’t have the skill set to join Expleo. It is within you; you do have those skills and Expleo can bring out these skills in people.