Tracked and reported cost for nacelle units monthly (multiple programs)Created cost estimates (hours per unit [in-house changes], design modification [supplier parts])Increased shop floor efficiency (time studies, value-add projects, analytical software)Generated real-time reports using live data to track progress/ highlight issues (Spotfire software)

Benchmarked interior components of Toyota and competitor vehiclesIdentified cost reduction ideas (VA/VE) through benchmarking and teardown activitiesCreated cost estimates for engineering design changesTracked and reported cost for several engineering design groupsStudied high cost parts to find cost reduction opportunities (VA/VE)Identified cost reduction ideas for tooling (injection mold, forging, progressive stamping)Supported cost reduction tooling design reviews (runners, vents, lifters vs slide)Developed cost estimation models to provide accurate and consistent cost estimatesPresented cost reduction proposals to company executives Mentored department new hires and internsWorked with suppliers and designers to get cost reduction ideas (VA/VE) implementedInvestigated latest tooling technology (rotating core, over-mold)

Compared interior components of Toyota and competitor vehiclesIdentified cost reduction opportunities based on benchmark activitiesVisited suppliers and discussed ideas to reduce vehicle interior parts costGathered cost information for vehicle componentsCreated graphs to track progress of vehicle component cost through development

Gathered production vehicles for quality testingEntered vehicle information and driver comments into IDS and PFS software programsSupervised and coordinated several teams of drivers for vehicle on road evaluations Reviewed vehicle assessment with drivers post drive and confirmed any issues Reported and demonstrated vehicle problems to plant engineers