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- Responsible to manage assigned staff and product categories that maximizes sales and margin potential.- Follow strategic initiatives and product plans and promote positive proprietary vendor relationships. - Ensure that within assigned category, we design, develop and source the right quality products with the right features at the right cost to satisfy the intended customer. - Responsible to analyze data and insights to develop product lines within the scale category and drive category growth.-

- Program manager for charging solutions supporting Ground Service Equipment.- Lead all phases of the product development cycle- Communicate project goals, milestones, and critical deadlines to meet customer needs- Manage all levels of personnel in Engineering, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Quality, and vendor support- Support department goals based on budget, resources and project scope.

- Manage accessory development with third party vendors for new FF91 high luxury vehicle.- Manage quality engineer and product administrator on daily basis and in team settings.- Implement development processes for department (i.e. DVP&R, DFMEA, PFMEA, PPAP, JIRA, FAI).- Support Gamma build and serviceability of vehicle utilizing software and hardware tools.  - Build out and support budget goals for current and future objectives.  Support sourcing of supply chain and vendor selection.

- Launched endeavors into injection molding projects for new automotive business opportunities.- Supervised two subordinates on daily project development activities.- Project managed customer team meetings with Honda, Mobis, Toyota, Ford, FCA, GM.  - Account manager for AHM (Honda), number one customer, thermoformed trunk trays.  - Launched Honda’s highest volume program (Accord) one month ahead and increased sales by $300,000.  - Quoted and won new business programs totaling over $4 million dollars in sales.  - Supported the training, quality standards, FAI, process and capability studies in Tijuana, Mexico.  - Implemented new practices to promote effective time management skills for program management.

- Key responsible engineer for the re-design, development, and implementation of all-weather floor mats. Successfully re-launched AWM’s after highly visible unintended acceleration issues claims.  - Redesigned Tacoma tie down bed cleat for improved performance retention based on VOC feedback.  - Implemented and supported the development and quality for a Toyota first, Tundra Spray-on Bedliner. - Developed and modified accessories: floor mats, all weather floor mats, front grille, hood protectors, bed liners, car covers, bed accessories, shift knobs, body side moldings, rear deck spoilers.  - Demonstrated presentation and leadership skills while interfacing with Executive Management, Project Management, Planning, Quality, and overseas Japan counterparts.  - Conducted design reviews utilizing CATIA and presented findings to upper management and vendors. - Familiar with 3D software, CATIA and basic knowledge and principals regarding GD&T.

- Lead team meetings and followed up with key members on a daily basis for critical milestone dates. - Assisted in the planning and development of business case models for Scion vehicles.  - Conceptualized LED taillight kit for second generation Scion xB.  - Developed marketing material with vendor and advertising agency for unique box art for shift knobs.

- Processed Initial Sample Inspection Report (ISIR) for various vehicle accessories. PPAP documentation. - Conducted supplier capability audits for new sourcing and selection within North America.  - Collaborated with suppliers in the implementation and development of work instructions and limit samples.  - Supported port training activities for new model launches, special editions, and carry over vehicles.  - Supported the review, root-cause analysis and countermeasure ECRs based on warranty claims and FTRs.

New Vehicle Model Group: 7/2000 – 2/2001  - Assisted Tech Training Administrators with development of new model vehicle technical features course. - Developed vehicle walk-around training worksheets for new model introduction training courses.  - Assisted in validating test questions for 2001 Master Diagnostic Technician Certification Test. Body Weld & Toyota Production System Departments: 1/2000 – 7/2000  - Trained in the Toyota Production System (TPS), Lean Thinking and its application in the manufacturing. - Implemented knowledge of TPS course work for the improvement of team member work instructions.  - Developed work standards for conveyance cycles to improve part deliveries and increase safety.  - Collaborated in the implementation of a First In First Out (FIFO) system for incoming raw material. Toyota Racing Development: 7/1999 – 1/2000  - Developed installation instructions for Tacoma performance exhaust system.  - Participated in quality assurance and product evaluation for new performance accessories.  - Revised components for Land Cruiser 4.5L supercharger kit and performance headers utilizing Auto-CAD.