Our People

At TWI we achieve our success through our people. They are fundamental to the way in which we operate and are at the forefront of everything we do. We take our commitment to our employees very seriously and aim to provide each and every employee with a a suitable work life balance and the skills and experitise that they need to achieve professional and personal fulfillment. Our employees come from a variety of different backgrounds, from many different countries across the world, representing a mix of diversities and a cross section of age groups. With each employee bringing their own unique abilities and skills to meet the needs of our customers, it's the composition of our workforce that make us so successful.

To find out what our employees think of working for TWI, please see the profiles below:

	Rob Scudamore Rob joined TWI in May 2000 having completed a PhD in composite materials at Liverpool University. 'I started work on welding of plastics, mainly on the cutting edge Clearweld project. When TWI Yorkshire opened I moved to Sheffield and became involved in the development of laser deposition.I have since been promoted to Technology Group Manager.' I am able to develop my commercial interests in winning business and I feel that the company has the flexibility to enable me to grow both professionally and personally.'
	Helen Goddin Helen joined TWI, following a PhD in Materials Science at the University of Cambridge. The PhD received a case award from TWI as part of the EPPIC Faraday Partnership. My PhD was in micro joining technology and I frequently visited TWI to use their facilities. When I finished my PhD I applied to TWI and was appointed as a project leader in the Microtechnology section where I am involved with a broad range of projects and joining technologies. The job involves laboratory-based research, desk-based work for writing proposals and reports, and visiting clients. As well as work for individual clients, TWI also gets involved with government-funded collaborative research projects, where several businesses work together on a project. In my job, I enjoy the variety of work, exposure to new technology, and the interaction with businesses. TWI has a positive training culture, and allows you to develop in areas you are interested in. I am working towards Chartered Engineering status and aim to achieve this within the next three years.
	Roger Wise Roger joined TWI as a physics graduate and worked in electron beam development and then in plastics joining during which time he completed a PhD in Materials Science. After a spell in industry, he rejoined TWI in 2003, first as Head of the Microtechnology Department and he is now the Technology Group Manager of the Advanced Materials and Processes Group.'TWI has enabled me to develop my career into new areas. The support I received while doing my PhD was invaluable and opportunities to progress within the organisation are underpinned by the training on offer'.
	Tom Pinto I was attracted to TWI because of the role that was on offer. It gave me an opportunity to develop new skills and to build on skills developed in my previous job. I was very encouraged by the strong support, both financial and also with mentor's time and advice given to joining a professional body and the advancement of membership status. Within my section, Business Process Support, there is general support and a sense of being a team. There is a culture of allowing people to work and develop ideas; you are encouraged to take the initiative in both your work and your own professional development. With my role I have the opportunity to network with a range of people from professors at universities to engineers and managers in many companies. I also disseminate my findings across several groups within TWI which gives me the chance to meet people within different groups. I have been part of the medical strategic marketing planning team which has also meant working with and meeting people across different groups.
	Joanne Cooper As Chair of the Staff Consultative Committee (SCC) Joanne's brief is liaison between staff and management. Joanne is the Assistant Librarian in the Information Services section. 'The SCC is an independent committee which enables free communication between staff at all levels and the TWI management teams with the objective of improving working relationships. Through a network of departmental or group representatives, concerns can be aired and management can test ideas and receive feedback on new or existing policies'.
	Delphine Caravaca Delphine works in the Non Destructive Testing Technology Group as a Project Leader having joined from a French Industrial Member company. 'I knew TWI's good reputation from my previous employment. Working here is giving me the opportunity to develop both technical and managerial skills'.
	Amir Bahrami Amir joined TWI in 2005 and brought his biocompatibles experience and qualifications to the Advanced Materials and Processes Group. He is a graduate of Queen Mary College, University of London. 'I was looking for a prestigious outfit with direct involvement in all aspects of materials science - from selection and design to manufacturing. I enjoy running projects for clients and the day to day interaction with people both internally and externally. The number of technologies requires a steep learning curve but since I joined I have gained a great deal of technical and commercial knowledge.'
	Joanna Nicholas Joanna works in the Ferritic steels section. She had been introduced to TWI during her Year in Industry while studying at the University of Wales in Swansea. 'The job seemed ideal with a mixture of research and failure investigation. No two days are the same; a component failure needs a rapid resolution or a small component sent by mail needs a complete design review. I enjoy presenting project progress when a client visits TWI - and then visiting the client's premises to make the presentation to their managers. The Cambridge location and the lovely countryside nearby are an added attraction!'

CORPORATE VALUES

TWI's success depends on its staff having shared values which include the following:

Our reason for being in business is service to industry.
People are our most important resource.
Our reputation depends on our technical authority, the quality of our work and on our integrity.
Teams accomplish more than individuals.
We must strive to make continuous improvement in everything we do.
The needs of our members and customers always come first - they pay our salaries.
We must be financially viable.

TWI's Commitment to You

To invest in staff and their professional and career development through appraisal, training, communication and continuous improvement.