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Troy, Michigan, United States

Rochester, Michigan, United States

Waterford, Michigan

• Managed new and existing Mechanically Attached Fastening system programs, establishing appropriate system processes and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to satisfy tooling and equipment validation requirements prior to customer shipment.• Initiated cross-functional open issues meetings, conducted design reviews, supervised supplier equipment manufacturing, and supported equipment buyoffs to fulfill defined customer statement of work (SoW).• Regularly analyzed organizational procedures and identified areas for process improvements, including engaging a freight forwarder service and consolidating shipments to reduce costs by 50%.• Performed comprehensive forecasting and analysis regarding upcoming shipment quantities, reporting conclusions to senior leadership and supporting financial decision-making.• Supervised personnel across multiple departments including Purchasing, Scheduling, Assembly, Functional Check Out, and Shipping and Receiving (S&R) to ensure punctual delivery of customer orders. • Oversaw order fulfillment totaling approximately $400K per month by coordinating three distinct department activities to procure requisite parts, ensure a timely build, and enable customer delivery.• Collaborated with consultants to create a customized JD Edwards system for upcoming 2020 launch.• Championed the internal launch of SAP enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems by developing a reference manual and training colleagues to safeguard a seamless rollout.

Waterford, Michigan

• Managed new and existing Mechanically Attached Fastening system programs, establishing appropriate system processes and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to satisfy tooling and equipment validation requirements prior to customer shipment.• Initiated cross-functional open issues meetings, conducted design reviews, supervised supplier equipment manufacturing, and supported equipment buyoffs to fulfill defined customer statement of work (SoW).• Performed comprehensive forecasting and analysis regarding upcoming shipment quantities, reporting conclusions to senior leadership and supporting financial decision-making.• Supervised personnel across multiple departments including Purchasing, Scheduling, Assembly, Functional Check Out, and Shipping and Receiving (S&R) to ensure punctual delivery of customer orders. • Oversaw order fulfillment totaling approximately $400K per month by coordinating three distinct department activities to procure requisite parts, ensure a timely build, and enable customer delivery.

Troy, Michigan

• Demonstrated leadership and directed strategic planning for program activities concerning Stud Welding and Self-Piercing Rivet (SPR) equipment product lines to achieve company and customer goals.• Developed a detail manual defining best practices for the Self-Piercing Rivet product line, organizing the technical catalog to streamline the application process for newly award business, eliminate redundancies, and mitigate incorrect equipment use. • Adeptly navigated a complicated product line by bolstering understanding of all aspects and relaying the information across interdisciplinary units to maintain a unified launch approach. • Drove major initiatives including the design, integration, and launch of Stanley Self-Piercing Rivet systems for the Tesla Model S, Acura NSX, in addition to the green field installations of global stud welding equipment for Volkswagen Chattanooga. • Served as the primary point of contact for issue remediation and final buyoff, addressing root cause and enacting corrective actions to ensure an expeditious resolution. • Orchestrated and led the installation of stud welding equipment for several General Motors body shops in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and industry best practices.

• Collaborated with Operations, Engineering, Service, Marketing and Sales departments to chart progress and ensure the fulfillment of customer specifications. • Provided onsite customer support and project management during integration and commissioning, in addition to directing product launch issue resolution. • Cultivated, built, and maintained core customer relationships by demonstrating expertise and establishing trust to yield a mutually beneficial business partnership. • Validated cell configurations, equipment, tooling, cycle time, robotics, and manual in partnership with the customer and engineering associates, adequately tailoring each facet to corresponding field application.• Regularly interfaced with program managers, outlining program timelines and identifying prospective issues to promote quality control (QC) and ensure preparation for launch. • Performed equipment buyoff by communicating with customers and documenting the status of installation to establish limitations and long-term expectations.

• Developed a standardized stud welding tool utilized globally across General Motors’ applications to support the North American product line as the Lead Engineer. • Coordinated efforts with customers and integrated requirements into new products aimed at maximizing satisfaction and product functionality.

• Designed and produced stud welding equipment for both new and existing products—including detailed design and 3D modeling—in addition to performing product inspections, testing, and failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA). • Created and automated engineering change notification (ECN) system that generated time reduction of one week.