Derek Corcoran

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About Derek Corcoran

A loyal corporate citizen. Seasoned and results-driven engineering professional with over 15 years of proven success in leadership, management, and team direction skills. Exceptional capability to link people, strategy, and resources to attain most challenging business objectives; capable of maintaining strategy alignment and maximize the efficiency of business processes through innovation. Excelled in scientific research, Six Sigma concepts, and advanced micro-scale analytical techniques Specialized scientist, manager, and top-level Director with stellar communication skills Expert level in vast array of analytical equipment as well as a deep scientific and engineering knowledge and understanding. Team motivator and dedicated attitude as well as a role model for the technical staff. Highly regarded mentor and trainer. Able to converse and strongly convey ideas, bringing clarity on a multidisciplinary level affording inter-team adhesion. The source of specialised information and experience as well as the induction point for new staff through lectures, demonstrations and presentations. A proven track record and reputation of being a specialised scientist who has excellent communication skills. A positive influence on fellow staff members, approachable and reasonable. Reliable and trusted to deliver. Specialties: Machinery Engineering and Applications, Additive Manufacturing. Product and Process Development. Materials Analysis: XRD, SEM, EDX, WDX, Dilatometry, TGA/STA. Screen printing, ink manufacture, materials synthesis. Manufacturing scale up and procurement. Supplier relationships.