William Sheppard
About William Sheppard
William Sheppard is a Process Engineer currently employed at Northvolt in Sweden, where he focuses on battery production processes. He has a background in engineering, with experience in various roles including Toolmaker and Process Specialist, and has worked for organizations such as the British Army and Sandvik.
Work at Northvolt
William Sheppard has been employed at Northvolt as a Process Engineer since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for establishing the 5S benchmark in the Module and Pack department. His focus is on maintaining high standards in workflow, automation, and the work environment. Sheppard aims to become a subject matter expert in battery production while enhancing his knowledge across various collaborative process areas.
Previous Experience in Engineering
Before joining Northvolt, William Sheppard worked at UKBIC as a Process Engineer for 11 months in 2022, following a year as a Process Specialist at the same organization from 2021 to 2022. His earlier experience includes a five-year tenure at Sandvik as a Toolmaker from 2015 to 2020 and three years as an Electrical and Mechanical Draughtsman with the British Army's Royal Engineers from 2012 to 2015.
Education and Expertise
William Sheppard studied Engineering at The Open University, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering degree from 2018 to 2022. He also completed an NVQ Level 3/BTEC Level 3 in Engineering at the EEF Technology Centre from 2015 to 2017. His educational background supports his expertise in process engineering and production methodologies.
Focus on Process Improvement
In his engineering roles, William Sheppard has concentrated on delivering process Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (FMEAs), standard work instructions, control plans, and process sheets to support ongoing production and associate training. His work emphasizes the importance of structured processes in manufacturing environments.