Ben Parker
About Ben Parker
Ben Parker serves as the ACES Continuous Improvement Manager at Amazon Logistics in Portlethen, Scotland, a position he has held since 2021. He has a background in mechanical engineering and extensive experience in various roles, including technical sales and engineering positions.
Work at Amazon Logistics
Ben Parker has been serving as the ACES Continuous Improvement Manager at Amazon Logistics since 2021. He is based in Portlethen, Scotland, United Kingdom. In this role, he focuses on enhancing operational efficiency and implementing continuous improvement strategies. Prior to his current position, he worked as a Shift Manager at Amazon Logistics for six months in Motherwell, Scotland, in 2021.
Education and Expertise
Ben Parker studied at Glasgow Caledonian University, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Computer Aided Mechanical Engineering from 2018 to 2020. He also attended City of Glasgow College, achieving a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Mechanical Engineering from 2017 to 2018 and a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Mechanical Engineering from 2016 to 2017. His education has equipped him with a strong foundation in engineering principles and practices.
Background in Engineering
Ben Parker has a background in engineering, having worked at SDJ Design Engineering Ltd as a Student Engineer in two separate placements, one in 2018 for three months and another in 2019 for two months. During these placements, he gained design experience in the offshore and energy sector, which contributed to his understanding of engineering applications in these industries.
Experience in Technical Sales
Prior to his engineering roles, Ben Parker worked at The Snowboard Asylum Limited as a Technical Sales Adviser from 2015 to 2021. In this position, he provided technical support and advice to customers, leveraging his engineering knowledge to assist in product selection and sales.
Skills in CAD and Problem-Solving
Ben Parker possesses strong proficiency in using a variety of CAD design and analysis packages. He has extensive experience in rapid prototyping and employs non-traditional problem-solving approaches, which enhance his capabilities in engineering design and development.