Our team

Introducing our team:

From left to right:

Sitwat Bukhari is TextureJet’s CAP Manager and looks after the communications, administration, and procurement for the organisation. Also overseeing how the company is viewed in terms of sustainability. Sitwat has completed her MSc in International Business and has worked for TextureJet on an internship programme. 

Patrick Bointon is TextureJet’s Operations Manager who ensures the smooth running of the company on a day-to-day basis. Patrick has both a MEng and PhD and has experience in developing systems from the ground up, experimental research and project management. 

Simon Taylor is TextureJet’s Lead Design Engineer, responsible for managing machine design and build processes. He is also in charge of maintaining our ISO9001 Quality Management System. Simon holds a BEng in Mechanical Engineering and possesses wide experience in design from several fields.

Jonathon Mitchell-Smith, Managing Director / CEO and co-founder of TextureJet and responsible for establishing TextureJet as a spin-out from the University of Nottingham. 

Mitchell Bardill is TextureJet’s Electromechanical Technician and supports the installation, development and testing of electrical and mechanical systems and software across several machine tools and applications. Mitchell has completed his HND in Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

Jack Foster is TextureJet’s Design Engineer and is responsible for electrical and electronic design as well as research and development to design and implement solutions. He has a level 4 NVQ and completed his higher apprenticeship with Rolls-Royce culminating in achieving a BEng.

Lisa Naylor is TextureJet’s Finance Administrator and is in charge of all payments and invoicing.