Dan Simms

Background

About Dan Simms

Engineering and Maintenance Leader with over 15 years’ experience improving asset reliability, safety performance, and operational efficiency across highly regulated and technology‑driven manufacturing environments. My background spans medical devices, aerospace materials, FMCG, and industrial processing, with a consistent record of strengthening engineering governance, stabilising critical equipment, and delivering high‑value technical projects.I specialise in building structured, data‑led engineering functions, developing clear processes, strong maintenance strategies, and disciplined CMMS utilisation to improve uptime, compliance, and long‑term asset health. My leadership approach is based on clarity, accountability, and capability development, ensuring teams operate with autonomy, technical competence, and a focus on continuous improvement.Across my career, I have led comprehensive CMMS implementations, introduced group‑level LOTOTO standards, delivered multi‑million‑pound engineering and facilities projects, and improved the performance of complex utilities and cleanroom systems. I work closely with Operations, Quality, HSE, R&D, and corporate engineering groups to ensure engineering strategy aligns with wider business objectives.I am particularly effective in environments undergoing change or requiring stronger engineering structure, where I bring stability, clear governance, and a balanced mix of technical and people leadership to drive sustainable improvement.