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• Ensure obligations are clearly identified to successfully meet project cost, schedule & technical performance requirements.• Assist in developing and revising detailed project plans in support of proposals and contract modifications.• Guide multi-discipline teams and support Program Management reviews and reporting.

Auburn Hills, Michigan, Us

• Directed program management activities for SMC (Sheet Molding Compound) hard top and freedom panels and GMT (Glass-mat-reinforced Thermoplastic) storage tub programs.• Provided advanced project timing and monitored progress.• Ensured engineering projects, initiatives and processes were in conformance with CSP’s established policies and objectives.

Southfield, Michigan, Us

•Managed the design, development & production of FCA interior trim components’ (overhead systems, door trim, instrument panel & console) ensuring cost, schedule, investment and technical performance requirements are met.•Developed and maintained project plans in accordance with IAC’s Global Development and Launch System. •Drove the planning & implementation of program activities in accordance with customer milestones.

Sterling Heights, Mi, Us

•Managed the design & development of interior door trim panel and exterior carbon fiber components ensuring cost, schedule, investment and technical performance requirements were met.•Defined program requirements including milestone definition, task content/duration & resource planning.•Proposal development support to ensure submissions were in accordance with defined requirements and technical/programmatic content were sufficient to achieve successful award.

• Heavy Combat Vehicle sustainment support for the Abrams and M88 vehicles.• Evaluated and responded to requests for technical assistance from the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) and US Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM).• Identified and recommended alternate source(s) of supply necessary to deliver hardware in support of sustainment and obsolescence efforts.• Completed an ORD (Operational Requirements Document) to CPD (Capability Production Document) conversion crosswalk for the M88 modernization effort as well as supported the development of the trade study identifying options necessary for single vehicle recovery.

Stockholm, Se

• Project Team Lead and Application Engineer for global (NAFTA, Mexico, Brazil & China) seatbelt programs.• Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of company programs.• Established milestones and monitored adherence to master plans and schedules.• Cost and timing tracking and effective communication of requirements/needs through close work with core engineering, Manufacturing and Quality organizations at the customer, suppliers, and within Autoliv.• Developed and released assembly and component drawings, BOM’s, test plans and DVP&R documentation.

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• Managed internal GDLS research and development projects’ as well as government funded contracts’ to ensure objectives were completed on schedule and within budget.• Development, management and execution of resource plans and schedules with both the Functional Organizations’ and the Program Office resulting in both cost (cpi) and schedule (spi) performance indices exceeding corporate and program objectives.• Led the pursuit of new business opportunities as they applied to the growth and development of lightweight and innovative solutions’ within the ground combat vehicle business sector.• Collaborated with internal and external customers and suppliers regarding technical information relevant to the application of advanced composite and lightweight technology solutions’ for military components.• Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead responsible for the design and development of the Mounted Combat System (MCS) mission module structure for the Future Combat systems (FCS) program.• Design and development of primary & secondary structure as well as covers, guards, access panels and doors, hatches and grilles utilizing PRO-E, Unigraphics, Vis-Mockup and Teamcenter. Interfaced and collaborated with multiple departments to ensure performance, packaging and weight requirements were met.• Led the incorporation of kit hardware into the production released Stryker technical data package (TDP). The effort consisted of revising existing drawings as well as the release of new drawings.• Supported the manufacturing and testing of composite structures and subcomponents. This includes hands-on exposure to composite materials fabrication techniques such as compression molding, vacuum assisted resin transfer molding and hand lay-up.

• Led the development of advanced technologies to be utilized in the manufacturing of interior trim components such as thin wall processing, low pressure molding (LPM), in mold lamination (IML), modular door and head impact development.• Coordination with outside suppliers in the co-development of technologies for use at Textron.• Managed development projects for technical, financial and product implementation.• Provided technical marketing support for the promotion of new business opportunities based on current and emerging Textron Automotive Company technologies.• Participated in benchmarking activities to support commercial and technical development.• Led the research and assessment of competitive technologies.

Farmington, Ct, Us

United Technologies Automotive• Evaluated products to the design requirements and supported the manufacturing facility to ensure the design was product feasible and met fit, form and function requirements for the Chrysler 2001 JR27 hard trim and rear quarter trim panels and the 2001 JR41 rear shelf trim panel.• Defined program requirements ensuring customer expectations were met.• Utilized engineering tools to create product design, DFMEA, GD&T, FMEA, etc.

Hanover, Maryland, Us

Chrysler Corporation - Large Car Platform• Managed the design and development of a door trim panel system that met Chrysler’s quality, cost, weight and investment targets for the 1998 LH program by interfacing with suppliers and Chrysler internal departments and by the use of quality tools such as Product Assurance Planning, Digital Model Assembly, Catia, etc.• Involved in the development and review of quality documentation for the 1998 program: DFMEA, PFMEA, control plans, risk assessments, etc.• Responsible for documenting and managing changes due to quality concerns, cost reductions or fit and finish issues using the CN system.

• Coordinated and performed product revalidation testing on overhead consoles for the automotive industry.• Performed special tests for quality, cost reductions and product development issues.• Implemented document control procedures to comply with ISO 9001 certification requirements.

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• Duties included the manufacturing of composite components using various processing techniques: resin transfer molding (RTM), hand lay-up, autoclave and compression molding in a research and development environment.• Implemented the transfer of a thermal forming process to GDLS from the Fort Worth Division of General Dynamics.• Received recognition award for the supervision of mine blast testing.