Paul Mc Culloch
About Paul Mc Culloch
Paul Mc Culloch serves as the PLM Specialist Protein EMEA at JBT FoodTech, where he has worked since 2021. He possesses extensive experience in engineering software and has a strong background in implementing digital processes to enhance efficiency in the manufacturing sector.
Work at JBT FoodTech
Paul Mc Culloch has been employed as a PLM Specialist Protein EMEA at JBT FoodTech since 2021. In this role, he utilizes his extensive knowledge of enterprise CAD-CAE systems and engineering software techniques to enhance product lifecycle management processes. His responsibilities include introducing and managing multiuser Product Lifecycle Management (PLM - PDM) software, specifically PTC Windchill, and Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software, PTC Creo. He focuses on improving efficiencies and reducing costs through digital transformation initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Paul Mc Culloch studied Mechanical Engineering at St Helens College, where he achieved a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Mechanical Engineering in 1993. He also studied Computer Science at the same institution, obtaining a Higher National Certificate and Higher National Diploma (HNC-HND) in Computer Science from 1994 to 1995. His educational background provides him with a solid foundation in engineering principles and digital technologies, which he applies in his current role.
Background
Before joining JBT FoodTech, Paul Mc Culloch worked at Glen Dimplex Home Appliances Ltd for 28 years, serving as a Digital Design Manufacturing Engineer. During his tenure, he played a crucial role in improving operational efficiency by transitioning manual processes to digital systems. His experience in the white goods manufacturing industry has equipped him with the skills necessary to implement new digital processes effectively.
Achievements
Paul Mc Culloch has a proven track record of enhancing product development processes. He has successfully reduced time to market and costs by implementing digital workflows in technical development departments. Notably, he created digital photorealistic product images to support new product introduction (NPI) and marketing activities, which minimized the reliance on external photography and physical prototypes. His contributions have significantly improved efficiency and traceability within engineering processes.