Greg Reed Email & Phone Number

Global

RACON LLC is a newly formed automotive consulting entity, powered by Greg Reed - a seasoned automotive industry expert with 30 years of experience in Engineering, Quality & Program Management. RACON's mission is to help small/mid-sized Asian suppliers grow their export business, and to help US-based customers leverage all the advantages of Asian sourcing.For the Asian supplier, RACON LLC can work with you in the following areas:- PPAP Documentation Improvement- Customer Audit Preparation- Market Development / Technical Sales Support- Problem Resolution / 8D SupportFor the US-based customer OEM or Tier 1, RACON LLC can support the following:- Asian Supplier Identification- Supplier Pre-Screening- Problem Supplier Troubleshooting & Recovery- Audit / Run@Rate SupportCheck out the website, make contact, and let's discuss how RACON can help your company's growthwww.raconllc.com

Detroit, Michigan, United States

Engaged as Program Manager and local representative of Tuopu to the NA EV customers Rivian, Lucid and Tesla, interfacing back to Tuopu's engineering team and manufacturing facilities in Ningbo, China. Products covered are primarily structural aluminium chassis components such as knuckles, control arms, and subframes.

Hai Phong City, Vietnam

Managing a team of SQE professionals in Vietnam, China, India & Korea, focused on Chassis/Electrical/Battery/EDS components, for Vinfast's exciting new range of EV's, E-Scooters, and E-Buses.

Haiphong, Hai Phong City, Vietnam

Co-Located Shanghai, China & Livonia, Michigan Usa

- Responsible for the development of new business opportunities globally within the $500m+ ZF Braking Actuation product line- Provide a link between the engineering functions, Sales, and commercial teams to create the highest value offers to our customers whilst meeting/exceeding ZF strategic goals- Continuously seek new markets & new customers for our mature products in parallel to laying foundations for selling new technology- Focal point for the customer Vinfast (Vietnam) within Braking Engineering

Co-Located Shanghai China & Livonia, Michigan Usa

- Leading local Engineering Team developing Brake Booster & Master Cylinder products for the Chinese market- Managing agressive Tier 2 localisation plan- Managing effort to develop a customised product for enhancing market share with domestic OEM's- Providing a link between AP team, and core expertise in EU & NA - Co-located in Shanghai, China & Livonia, Michigan tech centres

Livonia, Michigan, Usa

•Leader of Design Engineering Team, developing Brake Booster & Master Cylinder products for the North American Market•Global Engineering lead for large JOEM platform, coordinating with the customer in Japan, UK, & India along with TRW production in India, Poland & Mexico•Extensive experience over 15+ years with developing local & LCC Tier 2 suppliers to support Mexico manufacturing.

Livonia, Michigan, Usa