Managed sourcing for all new and modified parts within the casting and tube commodities to meet program quality, cost, and delivery targets. Created RFQ package including engineering drawings, CAD models, and specifications. Worked with Supply Mangers to continually improve sourcing strategies to provide best value (cost, quality, and on time delivery). Directed engineering in supplier selection. Negotiated pricing and tooling to meet program cost targets. Presented monthly updates to management. Successfully negotiated pricing to exceed target costs saving $100,000's annually. Mentored engineering on purchasing processes including RFQ, tooling approval, and supplier sourcing.

Design responsible engineer of new truck interior systems including seats, flooring systems, trim, insulation, steering wheel, and steering column. Responsible for designs from concept through production launch. Worked with a cross functional team including other engineering groups, purchasing, suppliers, and manufacturing to produce an integrated design that met QCD (Quality, Cost, & Delivery) targets. Lead a team of engineers and designers (up to 10 people at a given time including Navistar engineers and designers, contractors, and outside engineering resources). Participated and presented in weekly design review with program team. Developed DVP&R, DFMEA, Design Requirements Documents, UG models and layouts, and BOM.Created project plans and managed resources for interior systems designs to meet program timing.Completed 100% of releases for new designs on time without sacrificing design quality or BOM accuracy.Mentored coworkers and lead contractors regarding systems, standards, and designs; facilitated conflict resolution between coworkers and management. Lead team of engineers in India to develop interior trim components from concept to release and managed supplier in Taiwan to develop steering wheel from Industrial Design sketches to final design and validation.

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Responsible for the development of two lines of high-end motor homes. Designed new models based on customer feedback and input from sales team. Developed all components of the motor home including the chassis, structure, and interior. Followed all designs from initial concepts through production launch. Worked along side proto-shop employees to develop, test, and validate new design concepts. Quickly resolved manufacturing issues through daily interaction with line workers and production managers. Developed new best practices including standard training for new engineering employees and new 3D modeling practices, which improved new product development time and accuracy. Engineered new slide out roof system that eliminated warranty claims without increasing costs.

Increased manufacturing efficiency and decreased manufacturing cost through implementation of Lean principles. Performed time studies and developed standard work procedures to improve cycle time in manufacturing cells and eliminate muda. Resolved daily manufacturing issues through Lean methodologies including 5 why. Participated in a Kaizan event lead by a Toyota trained lean consultant tasked with developing standard work procedures for offline workers.Developed and implemented 5S standard work for manufacturing cells reducing post-shift clean-up time.

Resolved daily manufacturing issue for implementation of new chassis platform. Lead weekly issue meetings with suppliers and maintained open issues list. Performed testing to validate design changes. Reduced utility costs by over $10,000 annually by performing a utility audit to show over 50% of utility usage was for manufacturing. Redesigned A/C ductwork to eliminate negative customer perceptions while maintaining interior aesthetics and system cost.