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Convert’s ‘Bright Spark’ wins electronic engineering award

Convert Ltd News and PR from Convert Ltd - Published 05 May 2017 Convert Ltd, the UK’s leading manufacturer of cable looms and harnesses, is celebrating after Quality and Engineering Manager, Josh Boakes, won a coveted Bright Sparks award for electronic engineering
Convert Ltd, the UKÂ’s leading manufacturer of cable looms and harnesses, is celebrating after Quality and Engineering Manager, Josh Boakes, won a coveted Bright Sparks award for electronic engineering.

Organized by Electronics Weekly, in partnership with RS Components, the Bright Sparks programme is designed to celebrate the brightest and most talented young electronic engineers in the UK today.

Twenty-five year old Josh, who has worked for the Kent-based electrical engineering company for five years, received his statuette at a celebratory lunch at the Houses of Parliament along with twenty eight other young engineers.

The selection panel - drawn from experts across the industry - included: Isabella Mascarenhas (Institution of Engineering and TechnologyÂ’s Young Professionals Engagement Manager); Tony Fish (co-founder FabLab London); Paul Hide (COO, techUK); Dr Lucy Rogers (science writer and presenter); Lindsley Ruth (CEO, RS Components) and Richard Wilson (editor, Electronics Weekly).

Josh initially joined Convert as a part-time apprentice in 2011 having left school at 19 with 10 GCSEs and 3 A-levels. Josh opted not to go to University, deciding instead to pursue a career in electronics by gaining hands-on experience. Five years on he has diligently climbed the career ladder to become ConvertÂ’s Quality and Engineering Manager.

Commenting on his award, Josh Boakes, said: “When I started working at Convert as an apprentice it never crossed my mind that I’d be receiving a national award, so to be selected as a Bright Spark is fantastic news! Electrical engineering is a great career and I’d encourage anyone interested in science, technology engineering or maths to consider it. I really enjoy solving electrical engineering challenges and being paid to do it is a bonus! Convert is an amazing company to work for and Dave and the team have supported and encouraged me every step of the way.”

Judge, Isabella Mascarenhas from the Institution of Engineering and Technology, said: “It’s refreshing to see an apprentice join the ranks of the Bright Sparks candidates. Josh’s example highlights how effective this route can be for those not enamoured by the thought of university, learning on the job can be just as valuable and produce exceptional young engineers like Josh.”

Dave Lord, Convert’s Managing Director, said: “This award is well deserved! From the outset, Josh’s aptitude, can-do attitude and enthusiasm made him stand out from his peers. He’s a true innovator when it comes to designing manufacturing work processes and he provides top class advice to designers on what will and won’t work. He continually looks at things in a creative way to ensure we meet our customer’s technical requirements. We are very lucky to have him on our team and I’m confident he’ll continue to play a vital role in shaping the future of electronic engineering in the years to come.”

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“When I started working at Convert as an apprentice it never crossed my mind that I’d be receiving a national award"

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