Alan Marsh

Experience

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  Renishaw

  Jan 1983 - Apr 2009

  Developing and introducing modern manufacturing technology into the dental industry as both a supplier to large multi-national dental companies, and as a supplier of complete systems for dental laboratories. Responsible for the sales of a range of 3D scanning machines through out the UK and Eire. An interesting position that included sales into diverse markets such as aerospace, automotive, pottery, jewellery and the medical industries. An autonomous role that called for a creative approach to sales that ensured annual growth, often when traditional markets were in decline. Responsible for the installation, end-user training, application support and routine maintenance of the same range of products. This position involved considerable overseas travel throughout Europe, the USA, and some Asia Pacific countries often involving the design and generation of post processors for CNC (Computer Numerically Controlled) machine tools. Responsible for implementing assembly procedures and processes for newly designed product ranges. This included the design of jigs & fixtures to aid the assembly of precision electro-mechanical assemblies, generation of assembly instructions and QA documentation. Responsible for developing test procedures and equipment, covering manual tests and ATE (Automatic Test Equipment). Responsible for inspection and test of production assemblies including PCBs (Printed Circuit Boards) and finished electro-mechanical devices. Working in a production environment assembling PCB's. Including hand built low volume runs as well as automated SMT (Surface Mount Technology) assembly

  • Business Development

    Jan 2006 - Apr 2009

  • Area Sales Manager

    Jan 1997 - Jan 2006

  • Support Engineer

    Jan 1994 - Jan 1997

  • Production Engineer

    Jan 1990 - Jan 1994

  • Test Engineer

    Jan 1987 - Jan 1990

  • QA Technician

    Jan 1985 - Jan 1987

  • Electronic Assembler

    Jan 1983 - Jan 1985
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  Perform Marketing

  Jun 2009 - Apr 2010

  Service Engineer

  Supply and service of vending machines, both for wash rooms and front-of-house

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  Schlumberger

  Apr 2010 - Jun 2015

  Electrical Manufacturing Technician

  Responsible for the production testing of a range of drilling systems for oil & gas rigs.Striving for successful, on-time delivery, whilst maintaining professional integrity. Always looking for improvements in quality and efficiency.An active player in Lean Six Sigma projects and Winner of Schlumberger’s “Road to Reliability” 2013 award.Additional (voluntary) roles include serving on three committees:-Quality Steering Committee – part of a multi-disciplinary team tasked with root cause analysis and investigations of quality issues.Loss Prevention Team – Working closely with the HSE Department, leading a group of professionals performing regular campus inspections with a view to highlighting risks and instigating prevention measures.Employees Works Council – representing the Manufacturing Community on employment issues. Show less

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  101 ENGINEERING LTD

  Jun 2015 - now

  Maintaining and improving company quality standardsAssessing and complying with customer quality requirementsProducing and maintaining inspection and test proceduresInvestigating customer complaints and non-conformance issuesProducing and monitoring corrective and preventative actionsProducing and maintaining Quality Procedures and documentationCarrying out and recording Internal AuditsArranging and supporting External AuditsMaintaining equipment calibration recordsSupervising team of inspectorsEnsuring company complies with relevant Health and Safety standardsMaintaining Portable Appliance test programControl of Hazardous WasteAssisting production staff with assembly methods and tooling Show less

  • Semi-Retired Quality Manager

    Apr 2023 - now

  • Quality Manager

    Jun 2015 - Apr 2023