Peter Young
About Peter Young
Peter Young is an Engineering Manager at Scapa Healthcare, where he has worked for 27 years. He played a significant role in achieving ISO 13485 compliance and has a strong background in mechanical engineering from The University of Edinburgh.
Work at Scapa Healthcare
Peter Young has served as Engineering Manager at Scapa Healthcare since 1997, accumulating 27 years of experience in the role. He has been instrumental in achieving ISO 13485 compliance for medical devices, ensuring that the organization meets international standards for quality management systems. His responsibilities include overseeing engineering operations and collaborating with various departments to enhance product development and operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Peter Young studied Mechanical Engineering at The University of Edinburgh, where he earned a B.Sc Hons degree. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his technical expertise in engineering management. He possesses strong commercial acumen, which allows him to align customer needs with strategic planning effectively.
Background
Peter Young has dedicated his career to Scapa Healthcare, working in Dunstable for nearly three decades. His long tenure at the company highlights his commitment to the organization and his role in driving engineering initiatives. His experience spans various aspects of engineering management, including process development and project delivery.
Achievements
Peter Young has collaborated with the R&D manager to develop a new process that resulted in a 30% increase in business turnover within three years. He has extensive experience in delivering capital expenditure (CAPEX) projects and process developments, consistently completing them within budget and tight timelines. His leadership approach incorporates a coaching philosophy, aimed at fostering continuous performance improvements across multiple sites.