Iasonas Christou C Eng Mi Mech E
About Iasonas Christou C Eng Mi Mech E
Iasonas Christou is a Manufacturing Engineering Test Manager at Smiths Detection, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in manufacturing engineering, having held various roles in multiple companies, and possesses advanced qualifications in Lean Six Sigma and engineering.
Work at Smiths Detection
Iasonas Christou has been serving as the Manufacturing Engineering Test Manager at Smiths Detection since 2020. In this role, he oversees manufacturing engineering processes and ensures that testing protocols meet industry standards. Prior to this position, he worked as the Engineering Apprentice Manager and Senior Manufacturing Engineer at Smiths Detection from 2018 to 2020. His experience at Smiths Detection has contributed to the company's commitment to innovation and quality in manufacturing.
Previous Employment Experience
Before joining Smiths Detection, Iasonas Christou held various engineering roles in different organizations. He worked as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer at MBDA from 2017 to 2018, and as a Senior Production Engineer at Parker Hannifin from 2016 to 2017. His earlier experience includes a position as a Process Engineer at Crane Fluid Handling from 2014 to 2016 and a Production Engineer role at Thales from 2011 to 2014. He also worked as an Information Assistant at Eastbourne Borough Council in 2010.
Education and Expertise
Iasonas Christou has a strong educational background in engineering. He obtained a BEng (Hons) in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Surrey, followed by an MSc in Advanced Materials from the same institution. He has also achieved a Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma Change Leader from the University of Oxford and a Green Belt from Smallpeice Enterprise Ltd. Additionally, he holds an ILM Level 2 Award in Team Leading from Sussex Downs College.
Professional Qualifications and Skills
Iasonas Christou is qualified in IPC-610 and IPC-620 standards, essential for electronics manufacturing. He is proficient in advanced data analysis software, including MiniTab, R, and Excel. His training in BS:8888 Drawing Standards (GD&T) and Tolerance Analysis enhances his technical capabilities. He has expertise in Design For Manufacturing Assembly (DFMA), New Product Introduction/Development (NPI/NPD), and is experienced in rapid prototyping and 3D modeling using various software tools.
Commitment to Safety and Security
Iasonas Christou is a member of the Health, Safety, and Environment (HS&E) Committee, demonstrating his commitment to workplace safety. He is also Fire Warden trained, ensuring preparedness for emergency situations. His SC Security clearance indicates a high level of trust and responsibility in secure environments, reflecting his professional integrity and adherence to safety protocols.