Managed groups with direct reports in Canada and the US. Improved efficiencies by driving ownership and accountability to the team members responsible for the programs. Effectively managed prototype sales increases of 16% within the current team size while reducing lead times by 25%. Improved the flexibility and workload management of a reduced CAD team by having each member trained and capable in multiple CAD software applications.Worked with adjacent support groups to ensure support and autonomy were secure.Established direction for groups and ensured they were kept on target.Developed actionable plans for driving improvement in all areas such as cost, timing and efficiency.Improved group visibility, efficiencies, and productivity by developing shipping and order tracking web based sites that can be accessed globally.Initiated a sustained world class 5S program in Prototype Labs.

Coordinated with manufacturing, customers, and suppliers to develop manufacturable designs.Worked with customers to establish product performance requirements and testing parameters.Coordinated internal cross-functional teams ensuring cost, timing, and quality were maintained.Conducted customer training, product introduction seminars and technical reviews.Reviewed warranty data and established opportunities for product improvement.Reviewed potential non-conforming product and developed a plan of action.Assisted in the development and presentation of 8Ds.

Implemented a Quality Management System to register the company to the ISO9000 and ISO 14000 Standards.Established a formal APQP process to successfully launch products within all scope, timing and cost requirements.Developed procedures, work instructions, forms and records within the current QMS.Effectively established and managed the non-conformance and corrective action process.Provided root cause analysis and determined effective short and long term corrective actions.Interacted closely with all internal and external customers.Worked with customers and suppliers to define quality expectations and resolved quality issues effectively and promptly when required.Provided input to dimensional tolerances, checking and verification during product and tooling design reviews. Developed and implemented Quality Checklists.Conducted training on inspection methods and standards.

Developed robust designs that met quality, performance and cost requirements.Worked with suppliers to establish part quality and performance expectations.Provided onsite support at customer and supplier facilities when required, particularly new product launches.Assisted in the development of 8D’s and corrective actions.

Worked with customers and insurance companies to produce estimates for repair work. Established and maintained the quality standards and customer expectations required for each repair.Isolated, identified and corrected the root cause of mechanical and electrical automotive issues.Trained employees on methods and best practices.

Coordinated with manufacturing, customers, and suppliers to develop manufacturable designs.Worked with customers to establish product performance requirements and testing parameters.Coordinated internal cross-functional teams ensuring cost, timing, and quality were maintained.Conducted customer training, product introduction seminars and technical reviews.Reviewed warranty data and established opportunities for product improvement.Reviewed potential non-conforming product and developed a plan of action.Assisted in the development and presentation of 8Ds.Researched new technologies, materials and processes to utilize in current and future products.Prepared and established DVP&R, DFMEA and all drawings and BOM associated with product.Developed testing parameters for ED, DV and PV testing.

Established quotations, determined resource requirements and budget and timeline restraints.Established relations with new customers and developed their product requirements.Researched new technologies, materials and processes to utilize in current and future products.