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Paul Bates - Technical Resources Manager BEng (Hons)

Paul started his journey into engineering as a technical apprentice with GKN, gaining experience in automotive driveline systems. Having served at GKN for twenty five years, Paul can demonstrate knowledge in manufacturing processes, research & development and project management. A change in career saw Paul gain his PGCE in secondary school teaching in design & technology and engineering. Returning back to industry, Paul worked as project manager and NPI assembly team leader at body-in-white pressings manufacturer Gestamp before moving to the University, where he now works as the Technical & Business Resource Manager.

Paul’s role within the Calmeric team is in the support of research and manufacturing activities, coordinating with the technician team and ensuring that facilities are available and ready to use in the varied projects that come our way.

 

 P.Bates4@wlv.ac.uk

 Tel: 01902 321721