Craig Lawrie
About Craig Lawrie
Craig Lawrie is a Program Manager with a strong educational background in engineering and business improvement. He has over six years of experience in program management and has successfully led initiatives to enhance cost efficiency and support business reviews.
Work at Plexus
Craig Lawrie has been serving as a Program Manager since 2018. In this role, he has initiated cost down exercises, motivating internal teams to enhance cost and efficiency metrics. He has facilitated and supported Quarterly Business Reviews, ensuring the closure of subsequent actions. Additionally, he has led periodic revenue reporting updates and collaborated with finance to establish customer goals. His responsibilities include overseeing the effective implementation and appropriate pricing of Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
Education and Expertise
Craig Lawrie has a diverse educational background. He studied at the University of Strathclyde, where he earned a Master's degree in Engineering Management for Process Excellence from 2019 to 2021. He also holds a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Engineering with Management from the University of the West of Scotland, completed between 2016 and 2019. Prior to this, he achieved an HNC in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Borders College in 2015 and completed Business Improvement Techniques, achieving SVQ Level 3, at EAL from 2013 to 2017.
Background
Craig Lawrie began his career as an Engineering Apprentice from 2013 to 2016, gaining foundational experience in the engineering field. He then transitioned to a role as a Product Engineer from 2016 to 2018, where he further developed his technical skills. His professional journey reflects a commitment to continuous learning and improvement within the engineering and program management sectors.
Achievements in Program Management
In his role as Program Manager, Craig Lawrie has successfully led initiatives aimed at improving operational efficiency. His work includes motivating teams to achieve better cost and efficiency metrics, as well as facilitating business reviews that drive actionable outcomes. His collaboration with finance to establish customer goals demonstrates his ability to align engineering objectives with business needs.
Knowledge of Supply Chain Management
Craig Lawrie possesses a working knowledge of Supply Chain Management, which aids in planning requirements. This expertise supports his role in program management, allowing him to effectively coordinate resources and ensure project success.