Extronics - "Making Hazardous Areas safer"Founded in 1992, Extronics is a leading global designer and manufacturer of intrinsically safe and explosion proof equipment. From our UK headquarters, we serve customers that work in potentially explosive environments, especially those in the chemical, pharmaceutical, petrochemical, oil and gas industries.As a result of a substantial investment programme in both R&D and technical skills, the company has developed considerable expertise… Show more Extronics - "Making Hazardous Areas safer"Founded in 1992, Extronics is a leading global designer and manufacturer of intrinsically safe and explosion proof equipment. From our UK headquarters, we serve customers that work in potentially explosive environments, especially those in the chemical, pharmaceutical, petrochemical, oil and gas industries.As a result of a substantial investment programme in both R&D and technical skills, the company has developed considerable expertise in vision technologies, engineered solutions and wireless technologies for the hazardous area. Consequentially, Extronics is now recognised as a leader and innovator in the global hazardous area market. To properly serve this market, Extronics has developed a network of Sales Partners & Resellers located in major industrial centres throughout the world. All of whom share Extronics quality ethos and possess high skill levels to support the developing Extronics range of products. Show less

RoBAT is the only company focusing exclusively on today’s complex backplanesWorldwide Sales & SupportFor all enquiries email sales@robattest.comTo compete successfully in today's global marketplace, you need to apply the right expertise at the right time to every stage of your product’s life cycle. RoBAT’s core competency in test program generation and application services can help you at critical phases of your product verification and test strategy, and shorten your time… Show more RoBAT is the only company focusing exclusively on today’s complex backplanesWorldwide Sales & SupportFor all enquiries email sales@robattest.comTo compete successfully in today's global marketplace, you need to apply the right expertise at the right time to every stage of your product’s life cycle. RoBAT’s core competency in test program generation and application services can help you at critical phases of your product verification and test strategy, and shorten your time to market. Show less

Blue Chip Technology is a leading UK innovator and manufacturer of industrial computers and single board computer platforms. They design, manufacture and supply single board computer andindustrial computer solutions to rail networks, hospital wards, assembly lines and laboratories around the world.Responsibilities & Achievements:• Quality Management – responsible for the departments Quality Management Systems (QMS) to ISO9001:2008.• Quality Improvement – working closely… Show more Blue Chip Technology is a leading UK innovator and manufacturer of industrial computers and single board computer platforms. They design, manufacture and supply single board computer andindustrial computer solutions to rail networks, hospital wards, assembly lines and laboratories around the world.Responsibilities & Achievements:• Quality Management – responsible for the departments Quality Management Systems (QMS) to ISO9001:2008.• Quality Improvement – working closely with design and development along with customers and suppliers to improve both internal and external quality, resulting in a Right First Time (at audit and test) of 100% for consecutive months.• Process Development – Implemented a workshop Kan-Ban system based on high volume low cost resulting in a 25% reduction in process time.• Lean Manufacturing – working on internal department projects setting strategic & tactical improvement objectives, ensuring KPIs, and implementing a PDCA review process aimed at reducing wastes.• Process Improvement – projects implemented to deliver improvements in the following areas, Product flow, Stage auditing, Data collection and People Development.• People Management - responsible for training, development and day to day management of up to 10 team members.• Health & Safety – Risk Assessments completed for all departments and office space.• Product Development - working closely with development ensure products are designed for manufacture. Show less

Maelor Contract Systems was a bespoke company that thrived on contract manufacturing for the instrument and lithography industry. Their main customers were Thermo Scientific and Leica. Scientific instruments included mass spectrometers, Electrotherm vaporisers and laser probes mainly for universities and chemical companies. Electronic modules for Leica were used on their range of E-Beam lithography products.Responsibilities & Achievements:• Instrument manufacture – team based… Show more Maelor Contract Systems was a bespoke company that thrived on contract manufacturing for the instrument and lithography industry. Their main customers were Thermo Scientific and Leica. Scientific instruments included mass spectrometers, Electrotherm vaporisers and laser probes mainly for universities and chemical companies. Electronic modules for Leica were used on their range of E-Beam lithography products.Responsibilities & Achievements:• Instrument manufacture – team based manufacture of high end components and electronics in to modules and cabinets including third generation quadrupole ICP-Mass Spectrometer instruments.• Prototypes – responsible for developing all new products and preparing them for workshop manufacture.• Quotation Synthesis – creating new contract quotations by sourcing all materials and using spreadsheets to predict the manufacturing and test times.• Material Savings – working with customers and suppliers to find alternative materials to reduce costs and improve manufacturing times.• Customer liaison – Investigation & elimination of customer complaints, worked closely with Leica to ensure product quality & after sales service. Show less

Over fifteen years Kemitron built up a comprehensive range of resources and facilities which concentrated on specialised products. Being unique in being able to offer UK design and manufacture at board and system level. They operated under the strict procedures of BS EN ISO, CE-marking products and acquiring UL and FCC approvals on a project basis. Forging long-standing relationships with key partners in the software and silicon sectors as well as with industry standards… Show more Over fifteen years Kemitron built up a comprehensive range of resources and facilities which concentrated on specialised products. Being unique in being able to offer UK design and manufacture at board and system level. They operated under the strict procedures of BS EN ISO, CE-marking products and acquiring UL and FCC approvals on a project basis. Forging long-standing relationships with key partners in the software and silicon sectors as well as with industry standards bodies.Responsibilities & Achievements:• Product manufacture – team based manufacture of high end components and electronics in to rack mount industrial kits including Micobus 8086 and 8088 motherboards.• Structured Problem Solving - reduced delay time on a processing unit by 100%• Knowledge Sharing - introduction of a new kit form including highlighting de-trash system, working closely with team members and sharing best practice with other departments to improve KPI’s in all areas.• Process improvement – exceeded & sustained a 12 day RMA product turn around. Show less

Manufacture of 3 phase 415v control systems working with electro mechanical devices and PLC controlled equipment. Our main customers were Shotton Paper Mill and the Water Board Authority.Responsibilities & Achievements:• Design & Manufacture - a clear understanding of mechanical and schematic engineering drawings.• Time management - Working to tight deadlines, prioritising tasks.• Quality control - Component inspection & release.