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Michael Abrahams B.Sc. PhD M I Mech.E C.Eng.

Specialities
Materials and
Design
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Materials selection
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Product design
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Product engineering
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Tool design and sourcing
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Processing
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Compression moulding
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Equipment
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Fibre reinforced
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Foam moulding
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Injection moulding
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Secondary Operations
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Finishing and decorating
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Testing
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Welding and fastening
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Commercial
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Marketing and market research
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Mergers and acquisitions
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Strategic planning and
forecasting
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Technology transfer and licensing
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Markets
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Automotive
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Biomedical
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General
products
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Other Skills
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Project management
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Trouble shooting
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Other services
offered
Materials and Design
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Processing
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Secondary Operations
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Commercial
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Markets
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Other
Skills
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General management
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Company restructuring
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Personal
Profile
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After a 20 year career with General Electric in technical, marketing and
senior general management positions he is now an independent consultant with
his own marketing and consulting company working for clients in automotive,
engineering, plastics and leisure industries.
Ability to take on multitask projects to achieve clients goals in terms of
financial and technical objectives within short time scales. Considerable man
management experience with the capability of working independently or as a
team leader and coach on short term assignments to supplement a client's
permanent staff. Able to produce business plans, management accounts and
provide strategic guidance for a client's management team. Strong in project
management and very able in managing subcontractors on multimillion dollar
contracts. In depth knowledge of plastic materials, processes and products to
provide guidance on materials selection and product costs.
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Recent projects
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Market research study on new applications for polyamides
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Purchase of a business from the receiver for a client
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Set up cost control procedures and management accounts for a prototyping company
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Advised on the structure and planned the setting up of a JV design Company in India.
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Managed the new product introduction process for an innovative household safety product.
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Development and tooling of plastic trims for automotive seating.
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Project manager responsible for the design, development, tooling, testing and homologation and the product launch of the plastic underseat drawer for the Daimler Chrysler Smart Car.
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Management of automotive seating projects utilising rapid prototyping methods for both plastic and metal components.

Contact
Address
dilectamarketing ltd.
Orchard House, Bures Rd, White Colne, Colchester CO6 2QF
Tel: 01787 228 304
Fax: 01787 228 455
Mobile: 07711 325 152

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