Primary Product: Factory Automation Systems, Welding, Marching, Material HandlingKey Customers: Ford, FCA, GM Managed multiple new product assembly systems from customer award through product launch Controls and Mechanical Engineering department lead, coordinated manpower and project responsibilities. Manufacturing Lead, coordinated manpower and project responsibilities. Generated Process and Estimates for new business

Primary Product: Laser based Metrology and Inspection SolutionsKey Customers: Ford, FCA, Honda, Toyota, Tesla, Graco, Nordson, SCA Worked directly with each global region (Asia Pacific, China, Europe, and North America) to ensure product roadmap meets global needs, and ensure salesforce is properly trained on product capabilities. Responsible for global strategy and production forecasting for Predator3D product line. Responsible for global marketing strategy for Predator3D product line.  Directed global Application Engineering team leaders on critical installations. Direct leadership on process standardization work with OEM’s.  Assisted in investor relations.

Primary Product: large scale body in white sub-assemblies. Aluminum and SteelKey Customers: General Motors, Honda, Webasto Managed multiple new product assembly systems for two new manufacturing facility start up from customer award through product launch. Customers included General Motors, Honda, Tier 1 Responsibilities included full P&L responsibility and timing.  Developed program plan for successful launch of new plant production and ensured on time delivery and quality of all sub-components Interfaced with customer's engineering departments to help guide them to a strong design concept Responsible for advanced process development and sourcing of manufacturing assembly process for new Aluminum Cadillac Omega Body in White sub-assemblies. Processes included mastic application, aluminum mig welding, henrob fastener, flow screw, aluminum spot welding. Developed program plan for successful launch of new plant production equipment and ensured on time delivery and successful start-up.  Developed 100% laser scanning for mastic application to meet FMVSS requirements Meet with customer teams to discuss manufacturing improvements Supported Account manager with customer meetings for cost and engineering changes

Primary Product: small scale body in white sub-assemblies and stampings. Aluminum and SteelKey Customers: Ford, Chrysler Responsible for technical management of advanced product research and development including communications to customer.  Responsible for advanced process development and sourcing of manufacturing assembly process Developed program plan for successful launch of new plant production equipment and ensured on time delivery. Processes include Welding, Mechanical Joining, Component Assembly, and In-Die Assembly. Developed shipping/heat treat container strategy for Ford F150 aluminum truck program

Primary Product: Safety Restraint Products (Seat Belt)Key Customers: Ford, General Motors, Standard Taxi, Hyundai Managed multiple new product assembly systems from customer award through product launch including full P&L responsibility and timing.  Managed plant launch teams during the initial product startup cycles Developed program plan for successful launch of new plant production and ensured on time delivery and quality of all sub-components Managed new product program sourcing decisions for multiple projects from customer award through product launch including meeting all component P&L and timing targets.

Primary Product: Mid-Size steel assemblies and stampingKey Customers: Ford, Chrysler, General Motors Worked directly with each facility Plant Manager to identify the root cause of key financial issues and develop an action plan for resolution Assumed the role of Operations Manager, Engineering Manager, Program Manager, Manufacturing Engineer, and Product Engineer as required on large scale projects. Appointed as Program Manager / Manufacturing Engineer for Hybrid Battery Tray program. Program was awarded SSAB 2004 Swedish Steel Award for the use of ultra-high strength steel.  Implemented OEE reporting methods at the Bryan and Spencerville facilities and improved the accuracy of the production efficiency data. Assembled cross-functional project team that improved the welding department OEE score from 28 to 73 within a three month period Implemented preventative maintenance and equipment reporting systems that reduced unplanned downtime and overtime costs  Developed corporate TS continuous improvement and assembly equipment tooling standards

Primary Product: Steel Cradle and Frame AssembliesKey Customers: General Motors Managed the $100M Chassis Cradle Program including the development of new product assembly systems, sub-component sourcing, P&L responsibility and personnel supervision. Successfully negotiated a 40% sales price increase for selected components Managed plant launch teams during equipment installation and product startup Ensured on time delivery and quality of all sub-components Developed new inner tube laser pierce system with key equipment suppliers