Bill Flodder Email & Phone Number

Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson, South Carolina Area

Greenville, South Carolina Area

Greenville, South Carolina

Engineering Program Manager for Next Gen turbine

Greenville, South Carolina Area

Lead worldwide program team from conceptual development through launch of GE's flagship 3.x platform.

Greenville, South Carolina Area

o PowerUp engineering leader. Leading team that is developing solutions to gain additional AEP from installed base of 20,000+ wind turbines. (http://www.ge-energy.com/products_and_services/services/wind_services/powerup.jsp)o Model Manager for sub-100m blade turbines (1.5 MW ~ 1.85 MW)

Greenville, South Carolina Area

o Lead worldwide mechanical design group of 8 ~ 12 persons in developing new technologies for blades, drivetrain, bearings and sub-scale testing capability.o GE Engineering Program Manager on external projects including NREL 5MW test facility commissioning (http://innovationews.com/innovation-news-releases/nrel-opens-new-wind-turbine-drivetrain-testing-facility), Advanced Drivetrain and DOE ARPA-e Tension Fabric Blade proposal.o Developed Multi-Generation Technology Plan to support… Show more o Lead worldwide mechanical design group of 8 ~ 12 persons in developing new technologies for blades, drivetrain, bearings and sub-scale testing capability.o GE Engineering Program Manager on external projects including NREL 5MW test facility commissioning (http://innovationews.com/innovation-news-releases/nrel-opens-new-wind-turbine-drivetrain-testing-facility), Advanced Drivetrain and DOE ARPA-e Tension Fabric Blade proposal.o Developed Multi-Generation Technology Plan to support Product Plan.o AWEA R&D committee member. Show less

o Operations Manager overseeing $15M ~ $20M annual technology development budget.o Program Manager for New Technology team including GE Global Research Center and externally funded projects with governmental agencies and universities.o Program Manager for Space Frame Tower technology development. (http://www.ge-energy.com/products_and_services/products/wind_turbines/space_frame.jsp)

o Developed product strategy for worldwide mechanisms to support our seat structures product line including innovative laser-welded rotary recliner. (http://www.johnsoncontrols.com/content/us/en/products/automotive_experience/seating/metal-structures-and-mechanisms.html)o Advanced Sales support across all OEMs and their platforms to win new business. Resulted in $57 Million additional sales awarded for 2011 launch.o Maintained Targeted Business List and provided central coordination… Show more o Developed product strategy for worldwide mechanisms to support our seat structures product line including innovative laser-welded rotary recliner. (http://www.johnsoncontrols.com/content/us/en/products/automotive_experience/seating/metal-structures-and-mechanisms.html)o Advanced Sales support across all OEMs and their platforms to win new business. Resulted in $57 Million additional sales awarded for 2011 launch.o Maintained Targeted Business List and provided central coordination among platform teams for mechanism usage and implementation timing.o Maintained product portfolio and cycle plan to drive development timing and product implementation. Responsible to allocate $1.8 Million annual development budget for new mechanisms.o Led capital planning activity with Operation group to maximize return on minimal capital. Show less

Led all engineering activities in Europe for group of 25 engineers located in 2 countries while reporting to VP of Engineering Europe. Accomplishments included:• Managed department budget ( $10 Million - $15 Million annually) without overspend.• Relocated engineering capabilities to Germany from UK to improve customer support and efficiency at same cost.• Received patent for innovative rear seat stowage concept.Led engineering development of European Corolla (Auris) seating… Show more Led all engineering activities in Europe for group of 25 engineers located in 2 countries while reporting to VP of Engineering Europe. Accomplishments included:• Managed department budget ( $10 Million - $15 Million annually) without overspend.• Relocated engineering capabilities to Germany from UK to improve customer support and efficiency at same cost.• Received patent for innovative rear seat stowage concept.Led engineering development of European Corolla (Auris) seating system from prototype drawing release through serial tooling and mass production utilizing Lean Engineering process and Design for Six Sigma tools.• Launched Auris meeting internal 0-0-100-30 target (0 defects, 0 safety issues, 100% delivery, for 30 after start of production). Received customer award for launch. Show less

Led engineering design proposal of seat system for worldwide platform between the US, Europe, and Japan to ensure product met all customer and internal performance and commercial targets. • Resulted in first full development responsibility for Toyota seating program given to non-Japanese company. Internal Merit Award received for the milestone.Mentored U.S. engineers in Japanese and Toyota methods.Managed department headcount and budget.

Sent to Japan to build engineering credibility with Toyota. Initial team was only 2 persons located at Japan Technical center (near Yokohama). Grew group to 10 persons including 2 business development that culminated in opening dedicated office near Toyota Technical center (near Nagoya). Initial scope of group was liaison to North America and European Business units. Built team capabilities to ultimately include:• CAD design and drawings, prototype fabrication and evaluation… Show more Sent to Japan to build engineering credibility with Toyota. Initial team was only 2 persons located at Japan Technical center (near Yokohama). Grew group to 10 persons including 2 business development that culminated in opening dedicated office near Toyota Technical center (near Nagoya). Initial scope of group was liaison to North America and European Business units. Built team capabilities to ultimately include:• CAD design and drawings, prototype fabrication and evaluation, development timeline, resource management and development, and continual customer reporting for both seating and interiors projects.• Issue weekly status reports and monthly project summary reports to NA and EU Business units.• Direct customer interface in Japan for other regional teams for technical and commercial items.• Business development • Quality engineering responsible to support seating, headliner, overhead console and electronics. Show less

Developed seat and interior system concepts and prototypes for advanced vehicles. Worked with Marketing and Advanced Sales groups to develop and present appropriate products to Toyota. Vehicles included the Toyota Matrix and Pontiac Vibe.• Customer recognition and internal Merit Award received.

Designed of automotive seat systems for initial Toyota Solara including metal, plastic, foam and trim utilizing a standardized Engineering Program Management system that included:• Maintaining timelines, resolving open issue, and issuing monthly design reports• CAD engineering of components and systems utilizing Toyota proprietary CAD software.• Manufacturing liaison between Toyota and our facilities to ensure manufacturing feasibility.

Managed all production preparation activities for a Just-In-Time, Lean manufacturing plant for seats systems for Toyota and General Motors. Multiple programs included metal frame manufacturing and trim assembly of seat systems. Customer contact for all plant issues including: • Reviewing designs to optimize manufacturing • Tracking prototype orders to completion• Resolving timing issues.

Performed quality-engineering activities for Toyota models including Camry, Corolla and Tacoma. Led cross-functional teams to improve quality by upgrading tooling, equipment, and processes. Resolved quality issues for processes including: • Metal stamping, MIG welding, resistance welding and painting.