Darren Cessford
About Darren Cessford
Darren Cessford is a Senior Quality Engineer at Plexus Corp., where he has worked since 2021, following a seven-year tenure as a Quality Engineer and previous roles in stores and as an engineering apprentice. He has extensive experience in quality engineering for complex products in the Defence and Aerospace Sector and has represented his site at global awards.
Work at Plexus
Darren Cessford has held multiple roles at Plexus Corp. in Kelso, Scottish Borders, United Kingdom. He began his career as a Stores Associate from 2009 to 2010, before transitioning to an Engineering Apprentice from 2010 to 2014. After completing his apprenticeship, he worked as a Quality Engineer from 2014 to 2021. Currently, he serves as a Senior Quality Engineer, a position he has held since 2021. In his current role, he manages and supports quality engineering functions for a critical oil and gas customer and leads quality engineering functions on low volume, high complexity products in the Defence and Aerospace Sector.
Education and Expertise
Darren Cessford studied at Earlston High School from 2002 to 2008, where he achieved Standard Grades in Mathematics, History, Physical Education, Modern Studies, and English. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in quality engineering. He has accumulated product and manufacturing knowledge for over 200 assemblies built on site, demonstrating his expertise in the field.
Background
Darren Cessford has a diverse background in quality engineering and manufacturing. He began his career at Plexus Corp. as a Stores Associate and progressed through various roles, including Engineering Apprentice and Quality Engineer. His experience spans over a decade in the industry, with a focus on quality engineering functions. He has represented the Kelso site at the Global Plexus BEST awards for the past two years, highlighting his commitment to excellence in his field.
Achievements
During his apprenticeship at Plexus Corp., Darren Cessford was awarded the Apprentice of the Year award for two consecutive years, recognizing his dedication and performance. His current role as a Senior Quality Engineer involves leading quality engineering functions for complex products, which further showcases his professional growth and contributions to the company.