Andy Wilby

Ford Escort

Talladega Nights

Never split the difference

Moraira, Spain

Lee Boyce

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Engagement Model Offered

Day Rate / Hourly Rate; Technical / Advisory; Project Based; Interim / Contract; Full time Transition

Suited to Organisational Types

Start-ups; Scale-ups

Andy is a Head of Manufacturing and Production with over 15 years of experience across automotive manufacturing and facility development. He has worked with organisations including Charge Cars and Gordon Murray Automotive.

He supports organisations in setting up manufacturing operations from prototype through to production, ensuring efficient, high-quality output through strong collaboration between engineering and production teams.

Andy’s Arena

  • Automotive Manufacturing & Production.

  • Technical Focus: Production Setup, Facility Design & Process Optimisation.

  • Function Expertise: Manufacturing Leadership, Operational Excellence, Team Building.

Superpowers

  • Builds manufacturing teams and facilities from prototype to production.

  • Ensures engineering designs are production-ready and efficient.

  • Works closely with engineering to deliver quality-driven, manufacturable solutions.

  • Drives operational excellence through process optimisation and attention to detail.

Impact in Action

  • Charge Cars (2020–2024): Established full production facility, including paint shop specification, and built the manufacturing team delivering prototype vehicles.

  • Pascoe International (2014–2020): Improved efficiency, build times and quality through process and facility upgrades.

  • McLaren MP4-12C (2009–2014): Part of manufacturing launch team, supporting transition from prototype to series production and line setup.

  • Managed budgets of £2m+ and teams of 8 direct reports.

Working style

  • Professional, detail-focused and collaborative.

  • Brings a hands-on, team-oriented approach to delivering efficient and high-quality manufacturing operations.