Colin Tilzey Fi Mech E Fcmi
About Colin Tilzey Fi Mech E Fcmi
Colin Tilzey is the Director of Advanced Manufacturing at Kennametal, where he has worked since 2016. He has extensive experience in manufacturing and engineering, having held various leadership roles at Kennametal and TRW Automotive, and he holds multiple degrees in engineering and business.
Current Role at Kennametal
Colin Tilzey serves as the Director of Advanced Manufacturing at Kennametal, a position he has held since 2016. In this role, he is responsible for delivering high volume manufacturing improvements and reports directly to the Executive Management Team. His leadership focuses on modernizing manufacturing processes and integrating advanced technologies to enhance operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at Kennametal
Prior to his current role, Colin held several positions at Kennametal. He served as the Executive Director of Transportation from 2015 to 2016, and as the Director of the Innovation Ventures Group from 2011 to 2015. Additionally, he was the Global Segment Director for Transportation from 2007 to 2011. His tenure at Kennametal spans over a decade, contributing to various strategic initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Colin Tilzey has an extensive educational background. He earned an MBA in Marketing from Oxford Brookes University between 1997 and 1999. He also holds an MSc in Project Engineering & Management from the University of Portsmouth, obtained from 1994 to 1996. Furthermore, he completed a Certificate of Professional Development in Strategic Planning & Management at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School from 2012 to 2015. His studies in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Portsmouth culminated in a BEng Hons degree from 1990 to 1993.
Achievements in Manufacturing
Colin has led significant initiatives in manufacturing, including the modernization of nine global manufacturing plants with investments exceeding $250 million. He implemented a strategy to incorporate Industry 4.0 technologies into these facilities. His efforts resulted in a 50% improvement in cost efficiency and a 60% reduction in quality concerns for 40,000 SKUs. Additionally, he executed the closure of two plants and the relocation of 15,000 global products as part of a manufacturing footprint rationalization.
Career Background in Automotive and Engineering
Before joining Kennametal, Colin worked at TRW Automotive as a Technical Development Manager from 1994 to 1999, and later as a Marketing & Product Development Manager Worldwide from 2001 to 2007. He also held the position of Marketing & Business Manager at Lotus Engineering from 1999 to 2001. His career spans various roles in technical development, marketing, and project management within the automotive and engineering sectors.