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Michigan, United States

Warren, Michigan, United States

• Led a team, contributing to a growth of $6.6 million in new remanufacturing business in 2023.• Implemented an experience parts program, serving over 1600 customers with no OE solution available.• Managed lifecycle buildouts for Engines and Transmissions.

Grand Blanc, Michigan, United States (Wfh)

• Led a diverse team of SQEs across the United States and Mexico, overseeing PPAP for 8,500 part numbers annually.• Collaborated globally with GM Regional SQE managers, and various departments ensuring supplier quality management.• Conducted weekly inclusive staff meetings, emphasizing cultural enrichment and fostering a collaborative environment.• Responsible for hiring and training new Supplier Quality Engineers.

Warren, Michigan, United States

• Responsible for automotive lighting systems from design concept through vehicle launch across multiple platforms.• Facilitated cross-platform compatibility, saving approximately $160,000 in the development and validation of the T1XX SUV.• Engaged in ongoing market research to monitor trends in aftermarket accessories.• Led PDT meetings with Suppliers, Buyers, Validation Engineers, and other teammates

Flint, Mi

• Conducted daily process engineering tasks to maintain assembly line productivity.• Demonstrated process and people management skills, leading the truck assembly line clearcoat conversion project.• Collaborated with peers on process and preventative maintenance projects.

Flint, Mi

• Managed production and skilled trades teams, achieving on-time delivery of over 1 million transmission components with zero expedites.• Led multi-functional teams to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) on constrained operations by 30%.• Reduced scrap percentage by 50%, saving over $200K.• Maintained compliance with TS 16949 standards.

• Accountable for training and supervising union production personnel, ensuring conformance to TS 16949 standards.• Coordinated cost reduction initiatives and set-up time improvements.

Plant 36 - engine components (heads, blocks, cranks).Plant 81 - torque converters (high volume assembly)Plant 05 and 10 - transmission components (input/reaction carriers and pinions).• Responsible for supervision of skilled trades across multiple plants.• Worked on design and manufacturing/machining problems, reducing customer complaints and warranty issues.• Managed day-to-day maintenance activities for engine blocks and headlines.

• Responsible for capital budget estimates, project schedules, and production start-up.• Designed ergonomic and safety upgrades.• Refurbished the 3800 Engine camshaft machining process, saving $1.5 million annually.

Ms, Manufacturing Operations

Bs, Mechanical Engineering