Colin Ridoutt
Head of Technology & Quality at Siemens
With nearly 20 years experience in Product development (NPI/NTI), I have taken a leading role in many Gas Turbine, Steam Turbine, Generator and Engine developments.
In my career, I have developed the strategy and executed many interesting projects to develop new products and technologies with a focus on improving efficiency, performance, reliability, and also to reduce product costs. I have also driven process improvements, through LEAN initiatives, to reduce development cycle times and produce development costs.
My focus is on delivering results, by developing innovative solutions that meet customer needs, in a quick and efficient manner. I am an enthusiastic and dependable manager, who drives decisions and assumes responsibility.
I am a Fellow of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and a Chartered Engineer with the UK Engineering Council. I have a high level of interest in technology, and in this context I am the Vice Chairman for the Switzerland group to promote the science of Engineering and mentor engineers in their career development.
Product Development (NPI), Technology Development (NTI), R&D Department Manager, leading multi-national teams, technology strategy, development roadmaps, People Management & Career Development, Chairing Design Reviews, Capacity Planning, Budgeting, Customer Engagement, Root Cause Analysis, Cost Reduction, Lean Process / Value Stream Mapping, Risk Analysis (FMEA), Experience Response, Product Qualification, Product Safety (e.g. CE compliance), ISO 9001 & 14001 certification, Building productive and collaborative work cultures.