Gregory Pfirman Email & Phone Number

Denver, Colorado, United States

Dearborn, Mi

• Manage Ford process and product quality planning at major North America seat complete production sites• Implement quality controls to ensure supplier sites deliver robust products, at capacity, to assembly plants• Leverage design of experiment principles and 8D process to address issues and develop corrective actions• Preformed site audits to assess compliance and uncover deficits, used to drive continuous improvements

Dearborn, Mi

• Spearheaded seat features (headrest, armrest, heat, lumbar) delivery and their integration into seat structures to maximize design and supply chain efficiency• Led cross-functional teams including purchasing, finance, and external suppliers to complete sourcing• Emphasis on optimizing for electric vehicles and improving value by reducing the complexity of systems • Leveraged content to create harmonious seating experiences across multiple row vehicles

Dearborn, Mi

• Developed and matured components for global vehicle interiors focusing on soft trim and hard trim• Expanded knowledge of injection molding and compression molding processes• Recognition awards for program milestone deliverables, cost optimization, and feasibility solutions• Inventive design concepts lead to patent submissions and nomination to the Body Interior Innovation Team

Dearborn, Mi

• Contract position at Ford Motor Company• Developed efficient engineering assumptions for vehicle interior door trim and soft trim• Completed competitive benchmarking to assess content, cost, weight, and quality of components• Took on additional role assessing design feasibility and package issues during times of transition

New Holland, Pa

• Supported the layout and installation of a new processing and packaging line • Coordinated with engineers and supplier technicians during plant shutdowns • Designed unique parts for improving process control and oversaw their fabrication and installation • Requested and analyzed proposals for facilities equipment and maintenance • Managed work orders and parts inventory using CMMS

Stormville, Ny

• Worked independently with customers to fill bulk landscape material orders• Learned proper use of commercial trucks and bucket loader • Maintained operations equipment and on-site property

Bachelor’S Degree, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Mini Baja SAE, Ski Club

Education record

Activities and Societies: National Honor Society, Varsity Crew, Ski Club