Michael Kitchin

Experience

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  Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.

  Jan 1985 - Jan 1995

  European Product Manager Sensors

  Product Manager 1993 – 1995Marketing Engineer 1991 – 1993Production Manager 1989 1991Production Engineer 1985 – 1989Introduced a new electronic sensor production line into a current European location after working initially in the USA & Mexico manufacturing facilities.

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  Hawco Limited

  Jan 1995 - Jan 1999

  Operations Manager Sensors

  Responsible for a Manufacturing Division within a Group of Companies. Including the start up new operations facility, day to day running of a production facility, meeting production targets, P & L account, assisting sales/customers on technical matters, design and costing’s to the process control industry.

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  BNFL

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2001

  Electrical Design Project Engineer

  Electrical designer of specialised equipment used within the civil nuclear Industry.Project Management responsibilities in concept design, manufacturing and commissioning of equipment within nuclear power stations and reprocessing plants within the UK and Europe.Liaised with on site and manufacturing organisation’s to fulfill design brief and "on time" delivery.Responsible for technical documentation relating to specific project.

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  Bourns, Inc.

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2009

  European Business Manager Sensors & Controls

  A European technical sales role, responsible for a multi million $ product line, technical sales and business development of standard and custom sensor and controls, sold into the aerospace, military, medical, industrial and audio industries.Key responsibilities included project control through a NPI process between European sales team, USA management and Mexican manufacturing site. Provided product/technology training to OEM and distribution sales force.

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  BDR Thermea Group

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2013

  Group Product Manager Controls

  A Group Product Marketing position, with responsibilities in setting the product road maps and strategy for electronic control platforms used in the HVAC /Renewable industry.A key role in assisting, advising and supporting, the multinational “Core Teams” on multi site projects. Responsibilities included coordinating project activities between R & D and local country Management teams (Pan European). Assisting with the development and implementation of the Group strategy within the organisation along with identifying key supply partners. Show less

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  Safety Critical

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2015

  Strategic Business Manager

  A strategic development role, which includes the marketing and strategic planning relating to the business offering ME&I engineering consultancy services operating within the civil nuclear industry. Managerial functions include planning, controlling, organising, staffing and directing the sales and marketing team assuring that the business reaches and achieves its goals by successfully executing a high quality support in stakeholder management, quality, and customer satisfaction. Bid management duties included the selection of tenders (PQQ/ITT) and coordination of team/consortium members. Show less

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  Mirion Technologies UK

  Jan 2016 - now

  Key Account Manager

  A Key Account Manager position across the northern UK NDA estate, to Tier 1 & 2 customers including: - Sellafield, LLWR, DSRL, Westinghouse and NNL etc. Supplying radiation measurement equipment used in Spectroscopy, Characterisation and Health Physics applications. Having full responsible and the management of sales, including product, consultancy, services. Ensuring close key stake holder relationships, while serving as the business link to all of the internal company divisions and management teams. Key responsibilities include quoting, tendering (CTM), setting business strategy and updating the company CMS system (Salesforce). Resolving any issues and maintaining clear communication channels with the key accounts, and ensuring success of the business plan and strategy for the region. Show less