A couple of bits of curiosity here, DVT.
I did help with DCC in Kinmel in my short time there and, yes, have organised line trials where you get design, PE, production reps out to try something (including getting things not to drawing from goods inwards to the lines) out. I've also loaded new machines onto the computer but in my time, these were functions of Production Control, although Design then also had their own system for parts/drawings. Ours was the one that did the supplier schedules, went on to do the picking lists, etc. but I guess a lot changes over the years.
Would a character you refer to be DP, superintendent for the manufacturing side of the wall in my time?
I sort of vaguely knew the Junction site although of course, living in Pydew, I passed the place many times. I'm failing to place the Craigside site.