Phil Brown CMgr MCMI, FRAeS

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Head of Manufacturing Engineering on SSNA at BAE Systems Maritime – Submarines

Preston, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Phil is the Head of Manufacturing Engineering for the SSN-Aukus submarine programme at BAE Systems, drawing on extensive experience in both the aviation and maritime sectors. His expertise covers manufacturing strategy, asset management (ISO 55001), and operations. He holds a postgraduate degree from Lancaster University and is a NEBOSH certified leader.

Despite his current maritime focus, he is a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society (FRAeS), highlighting his significant cross-industry experience.

Personality Overview

Curious

Assertive

Example Seeker

They often ask many questions and rely heavily on information and documentation.  They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing. They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince.

Topics They Care About

Submarine Programmes
Currently leads manufacturing engineering for the SSNA programme, a decades-long initiative, and is actively recruiting for his team.
Asset Management
This is a core skill listed in multiple senior roles, specifically referencing experience with the ISO 55001 standard for asset management.
Inclusive Leadership
Describes himself as a "people focused leader" with a "democratic and inclusive style, " focused on delivering results through his team.

Media Appearances

Phil has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2024
Head of Manufacturing Engineering on SSNA at BAE Systems Maritime – Submarines
1-2024 - 10-2024
Head of Manufacturing Engineering / Asset Management and Materials Opertions and Governance at BAE Systems
7-2021 - 1-2024
Head of Manufacturing Engineering Asset Management and Materials Governance at BAE Systems
4-2018 - 7-2021
Operations Manager, Toolroom, 25H and Ops Logistics at BAE Systems
4-2017 - 4-2018
Operations Manager, Hawk Major Units & Installations at BAE Systems

Education

6-2024 - 12-2024
LEAD Programme from Alliance Manchester Business School
9-2016 - 6-2017
Postgraduate Degree from Lancaster University

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Insights For Selling To Phil

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Build rapport, it will come handy to handle hard questions later
  • Use phrases like ‘clear proof that’, ‘data shows’ etc.
  • Help them understand the risk aspect fully while inspiring confidence

DONT's

  • Don’t be too objective but make sure to pad your storytelling with data points
  • Don’t rely excessively on your relationship with them to win the deal
  • Don’t brush off any concerns, take all questions seriously

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Phil is

  • Clear proof of product value matters to them, followed by others' testimonials and rapport.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Phil

  • They are practical yet friendly, don’t expect a clear no very often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Phil move?

  • They like to analyze well and can take their time to reach any decisions.
  • Can Phil take some risk or not?

  • They systematically evaluate all decisions and are unlikely to take many risks.

You And Phil

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