An accomplished Engineer and Manager with over 25 years of direct manufacturing experience with strong manufacturing operations, process engineering, project and program management skills covering vehicle powertrain systems, powertrain components, off highway mechanical systems, and global team and program management. Experience leading program and project teams internationally on 3 continents. Summary of Skills and Qualifications: • Proven Engine and Powertrain process engineering skills and knowledge.• Managed a plant closure and transition of work.• Managed and Coached Engineers on LEAN and VA/VE Activities.• Significant Manufacturing Layout Experience from greenspace.• Proven skills with Profit and Strategic planning and annual budget management.• Significant Program Management Experience.• Significant Design for Manufacture and Assembly Experience.• Blue Print Reading Skills.• Strong 2D & 3D CAD Skills.• Cost Saving Analytical Skills.• GD&T, APQP, DFMEA Skills and Knowledge.• Manufacturing Process Experience, Casting, Machining, and Assembly.• 1 Henry Ford Award Honorable mention (Ford Motor)• 1 Technical Maturity Award (Ford Motor)• International Project Management and Team Management Experience.• Strong Organizational Skills.• Team Player with the ability to grasp complex issues and concepts.• Proven Leader and Problem Solver within a Global Organization.• Bachelor’s degree – Agricultural and Biological Engineering degree. Mechanical system design specialty. (Purdue University)