Barry Coull
About Barry Coull
Barry Coull serves as the Global Quality NPI Lead at Smiths Detection since 2022, bringing extensive experience in quality engineering from previous roles at Landis+Gyr and NXP Semiconductors.
Current Role at Smiths Detection
Barry Coull serves as the Global Quality NPI Lead at Smiths Detection. He has held this position since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing quality assurance processes related to new product introductions. His expertise in quality management contributes to the company's commitment to delivering reliable detection solutions.
Previous Experience at Landis+Gyr
Barry Coull has extensive experience at Landis+Gyr, where he held multiple roles over several years. He worked as a Quality Lead for the Japan Gas project for six months in 2015. Subsequently, he served as Project Lead Quality for the Genesis Project from 2016 to 2019. He also worked as a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer for Smart Metering Products from 2020 to 2021. His roles involved managing quality processes and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Engineering Background at NXP Semiconductors
Barry Coull's engineering career includes significant roles at NXP Semiconductors. He worked as a Principal Process Engineer from 2007 to 2012 and as a Process Engineer from 1999 to 2007. His responsibilities involved process development and optimization, contributing to the efficiency of semiconductor manufacturing.
Education and Qualifications
Barry Coull studied at the University of Aberdeen, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) with Honours from 1993 to 1997. This educational background provided him with a solid foundation in engineering principles, which he has applied throughout his professional career.
Early Career at International Rectifier
Barry Coull began his career as a Graduate Process Engineer at International Rectifier from 1997 to 1999. This initial experience laid the groundwork for his future roles in process engineering and quality management within the semiconductor and metering industries.