David Vrabel Email & Phone Number

Auburn Hills, Mi

Senior Program Manager responsible for all timing, cost, investment, continuous improvement change activities, quality, new buzz model product approvals and launch execution:• Lead vehicle change management committee.• Develop new program content and financial business case roll-ups for CEO approval.• Publish timely action bulletins to Sr Management /organization communicating program direction.• Create new product action vehicle pilot and production launch plans.• Lead cross-functional teams in meeting new program quality and launch objectives. • Resolve technical issues by leading team through root cause analysis process. • Escalate decision making by presenting to Executive Leadership when necessary.• Present product information at media events and participate in off-road driving events.

Auburn Hills, Mi

Senior Program Manager responsible for C Segment Vehicle Renewal strategic planning and vehicle definition:• Executed Engineering scope of work for Ethnographic Market Research Plan.• Trained to use Taguchi methods in generating “Voice of Customer” wants. • Developed engineering support plan for on-site customer interviews (US, Europe & China). • Led team in creating “House of Quality” that defined feature priority and design focus.• Presented results to Sr Management for approval. • Awarded DFSS Greenbelt Certification.

Auburn Hills, Mi

Senior Program Manager responsible for new C412 Joint R&D Program with Daimler /Mercedes:• Co-led with German PM counterpart all cross-functional part commonization program activities.• Managed a staff of 5 engineers.• Coordinated and led quarterly joint program reviews in both Auburn Hills and Stuttgart.• Developed cost and investment financial roll-ups by functional area.• Presented part communization program status to Sr Management for approval.

Auburn Hills, Mi

Chassis Design Senior Manager responsible for design and development of all new Chrysler Pacifica and Minivan Programs:• Led Chassis design activities in support of all new cross-over SUV Pacifica vehicle ($1.2B). • Responsible for Powertrain Integration and AWD system requirements.• Managed a staff of 31 engineers and designers.• Responsible for department manpower and resources.• Achieved department budget targets.• Resolved complex design issues with timely implementation of technical solutions.• Championed quality improvements in meeting program objectives.• Participated in Sr Management ride and drive events as vehicle host.

Graz, Austria

Resident Engineering Senior Manager responsible for in-plant production, design and supplier issue resolution and management of pilot and production launch activities for Chrysler Minivan and PT Cruiser vehicle programs:• Managed a staff of 16 resident engineers (Austrians and Ex-pats).• Responsible for department manpower, resources and financial budget.• Organized and led all Sr Management plant visits and ride & drive events.• Created in-country vehicle fast feedback program to support launch of all new minivan.• Managed part releases, part tryouts, and substitutions on plant floor.• Implemented short term containment actions to resolve build and launch issues.• Analyzed builds to reduce process variation and reduce EHPV/HPV.• Assisted plant in achieving required FTC quality metrics.

Detroit, Mi

Body Engineering Design Manager responsible for design and development of Jeep Wrangler vehicle program:• Responsible for all BIW, Body Hardware and Hard/Soft Top system requirements.• Managed a staff of 18 engineers and designers.• Responsible for department manpower, resources and financial budget.• Conducted supplier visits to brainstorm product improvement ideas.• Developed Head Impact Criteria (HIC) design counter measures.• Led team in addressing Customer Satisfaction Issues with timely implementation of solutions.• Led team in supporting all in-plant product improvement actions, pilot builds and launches.

Detroit, Mi

Product design and development engineering manager responsible for sever-use / unique duty cycle system improvements for International Jeep and Truck Programs:• Managed a staff of 16 engineers and designers.• Responsible for department manpower, resources and financial budget targets.• Designed and developed severe-use A/C and cooling package on Jeep Grand Cherokee (ZJ) 4.0L engine for GCC and SE Asia Markets.• Designed and developed RHD Jeep Wrangler (YJ) for SE Asia Market. • Organized and led development test trips in Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia. • Conducted severe duty cycle vehicle durability testing at Nevada Automotive Test Center.

Detroit, Mi

Engineering Program Management Senior Engineer responsible for overall new Jeep Grand Cherokee Program coordination:• Responsible for creating and publishing action bulletins establishing new program direction.• Led cross-functional team in establishing common Engineering Program Description Book content and Series Card format. • Created Sr Mgmt monthly program review presentation books to manage program progress. • Coordinated with Design Office redesign of interior to integrate steering wheel air bag system. • Presented technical vehicle reviews at Media Events.• Created technical video as spokesperson describing usage tips on new technology systems.

Detroit, Mi

Powertrain calibration engineer responsible for the engine calibration development and production release on Jeep Cherokee, Grand Wagoneer and Renault Alliance & Encore Programs:• Given responsibility to calibrate first joint engine electronic fuel control system at AMC. • Organized and led development test trips to Yuma, AZ (Hot weather), Denver, CO (Altitude) and Fargo, ND (Cold weather).• Worked directly with software engineers in creating software algorithm's to improve performance.• Ran Chassis Dyno emissions testing to balance FE, engine performance and emissions output. • Chosen amongst peers to lead special Renault R5 1.7L engine calibration program.• Conducted hexadecimal/binary to base 10 conversion training classes with carburetor engineers.

Mba, Finance

Bsee, Electrical And Electronics Engineering