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Vancouver, Wa, Us

Vancouver, Wa, Us

Vancouver, Wa, Us

Customer-focused leader managing ConMet's largest account and product portfolio of structural castings, proprietary wheel-ends, digital IoT and eMobility products. Increased overall account revenue by 13% and improved profitability while maintaining 95% market share. Utilized network of client relationships to build pipeline of strategic business representing 25% business unit revenue growth.Established pricing strategies, developed business case proposals, and spearheaded strategic growth plans in conjunction with Director, VP, and GM level executives. Led all new business development activities including commercial and technical engineering workstreams to support customer market share growth and expand ConMet's product portfolio.Prepared and presented on-going commercial and technical proposals to internal and external customer teams for new business development opportunities, emerging technologies, innovation product roll-outs, business unit expansion plans, strategic investments, strategic partnerships and voice of the customer market feedback.Additional account related activities included pricing, contract review, part delivery schedules, sales and financial analysis, business portfolio analysis, contract negotiations, design and feasibility reviews, etc.

Vancouver, Wa, Us

Lead program manager responsible for development and launch of first digital connected IoT product in which I managed multiple technical and operational workstreams, oversaw development of telematics hardware, and business process integration while supporting cloud infrastructure and customer deployment teams. Led design, manufacturing, operations team, and external strategic partners to take digital product from proof-of-concept to launch-ready minimum viable product within 10 months.

Vancouver, Wa, Us

Strategic role within newly formed NPI team as lead product engineer for an innovative new technology outside of ConMet's core engineering and product offerings. Developed short-medium-long term product strategies, technology and commercial roadmaps to set engineering development direction, while overseeing all internal cross-functional teams, and external strategic joint development partners.Presented on-going business and technology proposals to internal and partner C-Level executive teams on Go-to-Market strategies, program/product scope, financial and business case models, development and operational budgets, launch plans/timelines and team resource requirements.

Vancouver, Wa, Us

Applications engineering position which provided on-site full product life-cycle engineering and sales support at customer headquarters. Advised and consulted on 40+ different vehicle products across eight simultaneous customer development programs.

Vancouver, Wa, Us

Deployed to develop, lead, and execute recovery plans on manufacturing plant floor to turn around facility that was unable to execute customer product deliveries, and experienced significant operational breakdowns. Served as key customer-facing contact, interacting with VP level customer leadership teams. Gained buy-in from local plant management and integrated deeply with production teams to resolve all issues, and increase production output from 25% to over 150% of daily requirements across all product lines while stabilizing production 5-weeks ahead of management expectations.

Vancouver, Wa, Us

Managed companies largest vehicle interior development and manufacturing program valued at $105mm in annual revenue. Launched program $300k under budget while maintaining on-time delivery of all customer milestones throughout three-year development cycle. Additionally, trained 50 local manufacturing operators across US and Mexico facilities on 9-complex vehicle assembly modules, resulting in <50 ppm defects in first month of production.

Vancouver, Wa, Us

Responsible for three major projects that required extensive R&D, hands-on concept design, 3D CAD modeling, product testing, materials engineering, and rapid prototyping. Experience delivering numerous presentations of design concepts, deliverables, processes, and outcomes in front of Senior Management team.

Portland, Or, Us

Design Engineering Intern (MECOP internship program) within the Cab Exterior Components department focused on exterior vehicle lighting applications, mirrors, and air horns. Responsible for producing product designs, 3D CAD modeling, and technical documentation, drawings, and specifications, while working with third-party consulting firm on part complexity reduction.

Honors Bachelor Of Science, Mechanical Engineering| Minor: Business And Entrepreneurship

Business And Entrepreneurship

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