I am a Project Manager and Coordinator with expertise supporting engineering in manufacturing environments.I am currently seeking my next opportunity and can be reached at: debi.pierce@hotmail.com

Responsible for managing and tracking engineering changes throughout entire product lifecycle on a global platform. Collaborated with cross-functional departments to ensure timely execution of goals and objectives and trained personnel in PLM software and change management process and procedures. Served as the primary point of contact for all stages of the change control process including appropriate supporting documentation, procedural compliance, effectivity dates, system updates, and reporting. • Led cross-functional teams from change request to implementation and closure of global engineering changes and product launches that met company deadlines.• Tested PLM systems launches, upgrades, and enhancements to verify compliance and accuracy.• Provided continuous improvement ideas that improved effectiveness in streamlining change control process, PLM system, procedures, and training.• Maintained engineering change tracking log to provide cross-functional members with current status of changes.• Continuously followed-up on status of change control activities to ensure deadlines were met.• Identified road blocks/issues and assist in resolving to keep positive process flow.• Maintained item master and bill of materials in ERP systems.• Identified as a PLM key user and provided training for new personnel on PLM systems and change control procedures.• Assisted in creation of training material.

Evaluated and implemented processes for productivity improvements, back-up coverage for customer representatives, SAP Order entry (debit, credit, prototype, freight, schedule agreements), and order management via review of EDI error files.• Created Excel macros to improve productivity on reviewing daily customers reports for data input into SAP.• Evaluated customer service personnel and presented gaps and the need for additional coverage.• Maintained customer orders in SAP on daily basis and reviewed EDI error files to ensure proper customer order entry.

Tracked and assisted in expediting engineering changes from customer RFQ to quoting on Autocar Product Line. Team Center Product Change Coordinator for Valves Group; PACCAR Solenoid Manifold program. Tracked and assisted in expediting new assemblies as required by PACCAR Solenoid Manifold program.• Developed a streamlined new product change release procedure for Paccar solenoid manifold program in Team Center (PLM).• Reviewed EMJIT (SAP order error file) daily for order changes. • Maintained tracking spreadsheet for expediting changes through SAP workflow, TeamCenter, costing, and pricing.• Collaborated with plant personnel, accounting, supply base, and pricing to ensure customer timing.• Maintained reports for paint suppliers and status of cabs list for plant.• Provided pricing on engineering changes to customer in timely manner.• Coordinated meetings and provided administrative support to the Modules department.

Supported Vice President of Charging, Directors, and entire staff. Backup Executive Assistant to President and CEO.• Coordinated and maintained calendars and schedules, prepared presentations, arranged travel logistics and prepared expense reports for Vice President and his direct reports.• Planned departmental outings for team building, rewards and recognition, holidays and department All Hands Meetings.• Maintained monthly status reports and maintained confidentiality when applicable.