Daniel Boutet Email & Phone Number

Windsor, On, Ca

Windsor, On, Ca

Auburn Hills, Michigan, Us

• Responsible for the overall management and delivery of customer proposals from concept/customer requirements through to formal proposal submission. Lead the collaboration the of cross-functional team (both internal and external through sub-contractors) to gather all necessary technical, commercial, and operational information to support the customer. This often includes the development of bid-packs and RFQs to clearly communicate roles and responsibilities for each party. - Analyze customer requirements (which often range from general discussions of expectations or deficiencies through to strict requirements and specifications) and develop technical engineering concepts and bid drawings demonstrating GIFFIN’s capabilities - Communicate technical concepts with the customer in a concise manner throughout the pre-engineering process to ensure that the customer’s need are being met - Analyze all technical, commercial, and operational aspects of bids submitted by sub-contractors for accuracy, completeness and feasibility - Ensure that submitted proposals are financially competitive while meeting client requirements - Support the development of a formal, detailed Customer Proposal that addresses the customer’s needs in a clear and compelling language for non-technical stakeholders• Focus on the continuous improvement and lessons learned throughout each proposal in an effort to streamline for both efficiency and cost competitiveness in the future

Windsor, Ontario, Ca

• Led all aspects of Plastics Joining Automation projects from the receipt of RFQ and quoting through to the final sign-off (and after-sales service as required) with multiple Tier-1 customers across North America simultaneously acting as the liaison between the customer and internal departments• Responsible for the creation and management of project scope, schedule, and budgets as well as developing the necessary action plans if variations arise• Managed, provided technical expertise, direction, and leadership for all internal departments on the design, manufacturing, build, and commissioning of multiple projects simultaneously; managing challenges such as internal delays and resource constraints, customer design/timing changes, component shortages, etc. without sacrificing deliverables

Amsterdam, Nl

• Managed the scope, timing, and cost of original equipment manufacturers through the design, manufacturing, installation, pilot/pre-production, launch, and validation of robotic automated systems for the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Body-in-White Assembly Line• Drove an internal team of engineers (both bargaining and non-bargaining unit) to manage the development and implementation of tooling, equipment, conveyance, and facilities for new vehicle model assembly production from product design through high volume production at the assembly plant within Body-in-White• Responsible for managing cross-functional projects throughout the program with multiple stakeholders and teams in order to mitigate critical risk regarding overall product quality and manufacturing equipment performance/throughput• Report out on the status of each program regularly during reviews with Senior/Executive Leadership • Drive continuous improvement to the processes and equipment through documentation of lessons learned and the World Class Manufacturing Methodology

London, England, Gb

• Inaugural participant within Manufacturing Engineering Leadership Program, which focuses on developing employees leadership, technical skillset, and exposure to Senior Leadership within the organization through on the-job experience on critical projects within the four core areas of Manufacturing Engineering Vehicle Assembly (Body-in-white, Paint, General Assembly, and Controls and Robotics)• Led cross-functional teams to drive improvement to throughput and equipment efficiency throughout various launches and across multiple centers resulting in substantial cost avoidance to the company• Led the development, structure, and guidelines of the program for future participants through exposure and challenges in all ME core areas. The program has now been expanded to three other high-potential employees within the department

London, England, Gb

• Responsible for the application, quality, and development of the paint shop sealer materials utilized in Paint Shops across 11 FCA North American Assembly Plants• Co-led supplier quality reviews of both new and existing Material Suppliers and conducted onsite reviews in order to evaluate Supplier Quality Control Plans as well as countermeasures that were put in place based on critical issues experienced at our plants• Managed new and existing material suppliers through new material development and led the development from concept through to launch of the new materials within FCA Assembly Plant Paint Shops, which required full testing and validation to ensure that the functional specifications and requirements of the material were met while also maintaining the processing capabilities. - Led the development, testing/validation, and launch of a new Paint Shop Sealer material that reduced overall material usage by 20%, greatly improved overall quality and water-leaks, and mitigated the environmental impact of the material that was posing the risk production stoppages at our Assembly Plants. - This project was awarded a 2015 FCA North American Environmental Health and Safety Award, and was a runner up for the 2015 FCA Global Environmental Health and Safety Award.• Led a Center of Competence Team, which is comprised of representatives from each of the 11 FCA North American Assembly Plants, in an effort to identify weaknesses and improve quality metrics at each plant.• Provided technical support to FCA Assembly Plants on material and/or process related issues through the use of World Class Manufacturing problem solving tools and the Kaizen methodology to evaluate the issue crisis and implement a permanent solution in a timely manner.

London, England, Gb

• Responsible for designing and conducting various testing procedures involving material application process simulation as well as the evaluation of appearance and durability of specific paints and materials. - Led and worked alongside facility mechanics during test setup and execution.• Developed and implemented a standardized Excel-based reporting program that is used daily within each FCA North American Assembly Plant. • Performed monthly departmental statistical performance reviews.• Conduct the interview process for hiring departmental intern candidates.

London, England, Gb

• Assisted Process Engineers with tests and activities involving the material application process as well as the appearance and durability of specific paints and materials.• Worked alongside CFD Engineers and assisted with simulation projects.

Windsor, Ontario, Ca