Dave Sharp Email & Phone Number

Maumee, Ohio, United States

Headed the Aftermarket team in successfully launching high level programs for the non-traditional automotive and the off-road markets. Ensure all programs are meeting budget, planning, scheduling and direction from kick-off to product launch. Proactive in developing alternative solutions in resolving issues that could possibly delay the program. Managed teams (to monitor budgets, pricing, product planning and marketing) to achieve a successful, on time and on budget launch.

Responsible for communication and management of all activities related to product engineering, manufacturing, setting account objectives to sustaining current sales and promoting future growth with Detroit Automotive OEM’s and various Diesel Engine manufacturers with sealing and thermal products. Grew sales by developing and implementing strategies that targeted specific needs of the customer. Identified new business opportunities by working with cross functional teams in resolving existing and future problematic issues. Successful in negotiating long term contracts that consisted of several different product lines which effectively grew the content on multiple customer programs. Managed programs from the initial sale through the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) to the launch and start of production of the program.