Ethan Johns Email & Phone Number

Dearborn, Michigan, US

Mclean, Virginia, US

As a results-driven Program Manager, I have successfully coordinated and executed various HDUSA programs, including preparation for OMFV contract with the United States Army and providing munitions to the United States military. With a track record of achieving cost, schedule, and quality objectives, I collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring.

Irvine, CA, US

• Worked as a Senior Technical Program Manager at Rivian, I deliver technical and engineering oversight for general assembly (R1) and stamping group (Amazon Delivery Vans) on commercial lines while collaborating with.
• I reduced decision time and boosted confidence by developing and implementing several models and data collection systems.
• I promoted professional development and culture of performance excellence by delivering effective leadership to project managers.
• I increased volume and reduced cost per vehicle by overseeing successful shutdown planning implementations to ensure production execution and maintain quality standards.
• I identified and mitigated potential risks by researching and delivering effective solutions using diverse platforms, including Smartsheet, JIRA, Confluence, and MS Excel.

• While serving as a Senior Systems Cost Engineer at Stellantis/Chrysler, I oversaw target setting for automotive systems and components and conducted technical negotiations with supply base. I led and developed.
• I saved $30 million ($100 per vehicle and 300k vehicles per year) for Ram product line through technical negotiations with Tier-I suppliers.
• I optimized efficiency and accuracy of capital, tooling, and variable costing elements by continuously emphasizing metal stampings and driving software adoption.
• I reduced tooling cost by $3 million and additional piece price of vehicle by $15 million per annum for Jeep line by conducting persuasive negotiation with Tier-I suppliers.
• I headed and assisted 15 technical team members in cost control/reduction, target setting, and manufacturing process optimization.
• Cost Estimating Standardization: I standardized estimating processes and tools across engineering departments by performing detailed analysis, identifying areas of improvement, and delivering change management.

Pfäffikon SZ, CH

• Throughout my career as an Application Engineer at Autoform Engineering USA, I was recognized as Technical Account Manager for high-profile Tier-I company to educate on best practices and make recommendations for.
• I increased accuracy of metal forming simulations while working with customers and users of AutoForm.
• I increased customer retention (about 70% of market) by delivering holistic customer experience.
• US Market Exposure: I was recognized as Key Technical Account Manager for high-profile Tier-I to oversee customized solutions presentation to prospective clients and training and development of customers.
• AutoForm certifications: Process Engineering I & II, Hydroforming, Springback I & II, Die Face Development, Hot Forming, Hemming, Friction Modeling, and Progressive Die.

• While serving as a Project Manager at Jefferson Industries Corporation, I planned and executed projects from conception to finalization while ensuring completion of deliverables within stringent deadlines, quality.
• CRV Tooling Install: I maximized efficiency and quality, reduced cost, and maintained low maintenance costs by developing design and process in collaboration with third-party meetings between supplier, buyer, and.
• Civic Tooling Install: I directed development and installation of hundreds of stamping tools across three plants in North America (tools outsourced overseas) and participated in tooling design reviews and tools buyoffs.
• Design Change Tracking System: I designed system that enabled designers to input requests for changes and allowed internal team to quickly quote and respond, selected in Quality Circle competition to represent company.

Columbus, Ohio, US

US

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Bachelor'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering