Christopher Dakin Email & Phone Number

Chickasaw, Alabama, United States

Marion County, Arkansas, United States

Allen Park, Michigan

• Created stand alone Vehicle Engineering group of 12 professionals responsible for cost proposals, processes, documentation and execution of core program activities including: Benchmarking, Packaging, Design and.
• Responsible and accountable for staff leading cross-functional teams supporting military/ automotive and autonomous vehicle engineering and manufacturing programs.
• Developed complex automotive and military engineering and certification design and development plans and schedules for multiple programs.
• Managed small volume military product production programs for global customers.
• Lead and coordinated the implementation of AUROS knowledge systems software across the Roush engineering community.
• Presented periodic dashboard reports on budget, current programs, future opportunities and client issues to senior management.

West Point, Mississippi

• Responsible and accountable for an Integrated Product Team of 8 professionals managing TACOM engineering contracts to improve and implement improvements to the MaxxPro MRAP line of vehicles.
• Improved credibility and communication with stakeholders at multiple levels, including those external to the organization.
• Drafted specifications to initiate projects and assigned Project Managers to manage cost, schedule, and performance of component projects, while working to ensure the ultimate success and acceptance of the program.
• Coached, mentored and lead personnel within a technical team environment.
• Presented periodic dashboard reports on the program performance, future opportunities and client issues to senior management.

Chesterfield, Michigan

• Organized and lead staff of 35 professionals responsible for military product and process quality and compliance.
• Planned reorganization of Quality Assurance Department to include Operational Excellence section with responsibility for Safety and Environmental Compliance, Supplier Quality Assurance and Quality Management Systems..
• Lead development of ISO system procedural upgrades to successfully transition from ISO 9001:2000 to ISO 9001:2008.
• Responsible for Quality Engineering Staff assigned to multiple Integrated Program Teams with responsibility for contract and special process compliance to military, government and prime contractor requirements.
• Organized and lead Receiving, Fabrication, Welding, and Assembly inspection staff responsible for in-process product and process verification systems along with postproduction product testing and validation.
• Lead special and difficult projects at the direction of senior management including troubled programs and training of new program managers.

Chesterfield, Michigan

• Responsible for program quality, schedule and cost managing multi-million dollar military contracts such as: TACOM FMS Ambulance, Raytheon IDS AN/TPY-2 CEU (THAAD), Raytheon AN/TPQ-47, DDGM LUVW, Battelle MRPM.
• Responsible for all contract administration of assigned programs including creation and management of all Subcontract Data Requirements including program plans and IPT stage gate requirements.
• Organized and lead multiple IPT teams using efficient communication and effective risk management tools to ensure that all contracts were completed in a timely manner and with excellent quality.
• Responsible as sole point of contact for customers Subcontract and Program Managers on all matters regarding schedule, out-of-scope work, technical and contract issues.
• Responsible for subcontractor activity including assessments, selection, negotiations and budget control to meet program objectives.
• Responsible for preparation and presentation of program status reports to senior management using Microsoft Project and VISUAL MRP systems reports to ensure accurate program profit and schedule status.

Allen Park, Michigan

• Engineer, Lead Chassis Design/ Development - April 1997 to March 1999
• Responsible for the design, development & release of all unique SVE PN96 chassis related components including: authoring and maintaining the DVP&R and FMEA reports, working with Ford CAE, WERS, Purchasing and Suppliers.
• Responsible for vehicle durability program including interfacing with AVT durability, durability concern tracking and closure, and planning and monitoring of durability events both simulated and at APG.
• Developed SVE PN96 ride and handling characteristics by subjective and objective testing methods
• Facilitated plant builds from CP to Job #1.
• Planned and lead the SVE PN96 Chassis Program Management Team. Engineer, NVH Development - October 1996 to April 1997

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Finance, General

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Chemical Engineering

Activities and Societies: American Institute of Chemical Engineering/ National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence/ Society of.