Chris Busby

Experience

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  Glynwed International plc

  Aug 1987 - Jun 1995

  Estimator

  - Generated technical documentation and prepared drawings for contracts and tenders. - Dealing with customer issues of failed products – warranty or incorrect application, identifying cause of problem and recommendation of alternative products.- Interpretation of specifications to ensure quotation meets the required technical capabilities of the relevant product.- Technical and commercial review of incoming customer purchase orders.

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  Busak + Shamban

  Jan 1995 - Jan 2008

  Application Engineer

  - Support customers on technical issues and provide accurate technical proposals.- Project manage and progress key customer projects to ensure proposals materialise into customer orders.- Liaise with R&D and Product Management on the development of new products and materials.- Initiate and conduct product training to customers and staff members as requested

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  Trelleborg Sealing Solutions

  Jul 2008 - now

  - Develop and implement the global product line strategy - Align product management with in the product line category to work as a team- Define and align engineering tools across all manufacturing entities- Develop a three to five year product portfolio strategy, including an annual business plan- Conduct competitive benchmarking and actively monitor the competitive landscape - Understand market trends and changes in regulations - Identify product gaps in the current portfolio required to effectively serve the target markets- Perform technology trend scouting to identify opportunities for new innovation- Act as a sponsor to drive new product development projects and participate on project teams- Competitiveness initiatives related to cost reduction and capability improvements Show less - Implement the local product line strategy to improve the product line team, processes, and way of working in the organization: - Work with senior management to evaluate, update and implement the product line strategy- Align product engineering to work as a team to achieve the define targets- Implement globally approved engineering design tools and processes- Identify and implement areas of improvement in the local product line for cost savings, manufacturing efficiency opportunities and rationalization Show less

  • Global Segment Director, Semiconductor

    Mar 2024 - now

  • Product Line Director

    Oct 2017 - Mar 2024

  • Product Manager - Aerospace

    Jun 2012 - Mar 2024

  • Key Account Manager Defence

    Jul 2008 - Jun 2012