Improved organization's ability to launch new products and manufacturing processes by overhauling the Product Development Process to better align with IATF requirements.Improved project implementation success by aligning efforts of cross functional teams through formulation and implementation of program management routines.Improved ability to achieve profitable solutions by creating an Executive Steering Committee to provide leadership, guidance and support to program teams on a regular, recurring basis.Successfully planned major modifications to existing manufacturing process to increase uptime and throughput to meet increased customer volume requirements by mentoring program team on best practices for project implementation.

Improved communication and teamwork within engineering by reorganizing the business unit resources into a single, cohesive team.Prioritized efforts to share best practices with global colleagues to improve company's solutions for implementation of new business.Improved SG&A metrics of business unit to support rebuilding of business unit by redeploying prototype and build team resources.Formulated cost effective solution for new model program by implementing plan to refurbish existing capital assets rather than purchasing new.Improved ability to manufacture product to a 1.67 CpK, typically required in the automotive industry, by introducing Design for Manufacturing modelling as a resource for internal and external customers.Supported OEM implementation of new product technology to improve vehicle crash performance by directing program and technical teams in launch of multi-million dollar manufacturing process.

Launched greenfield manufacturing site through adherence to APQP principles in development and implementation of manufacturing processes.Accelerated learning curve of plant staff by deploying local and global engineering expertise to mentor and teach all aspects of equipment and process.Improved ability to maintain equipment in a timely and cost effective manner by modifying European based global standards to those more appropriate to North America.Increased revenue and EBITDA for plant by improving OEE (reduced cycle time and scrap) on injection molding equipment, which opened up capacity, which allowed company to make a part that was previously purchased.

Reduced manufacturing costs for company by creating and implementing plan to transfer production from primary location in North America to locations in Mexico, China, Taiwan and Europe.Improved margins on existing products by developing and implementing processes for continuous improvement, engineering change control and value add value engineering (VAVE).

Successfully launched new programs by utilizing experience to coach and mentor launch managers, engineers, program managers, and core team members in all aspects of launch including: engineering, design validation, DFM, APQP, supplier development, quality, MP&L, production, delivery and management of customer expectations.Improved outcome of launches by developing and integrating new processes into business operating system and directing global teams in application of these best practices in Asia, Europe, Africa and the Americas.

Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Managed multi-disciplinary teams of manufacturing engineers, at multiple plants, that launched new programs for multiple automotive OEMs in North America. Directed feasibility reviews, developed and implemented manufacturing layouts and processes, incorporated lean concepts, lead pre-production builds, obtained PPAP/PSW, launched high volume production. Deployed new processes and technologies to manufacture leading edge plastic interior products. Leveraged global technical resources to ensure common best practices implemented at all manufacturing locations.New Product Launch Manager - Directed multi-functional team of personnel at internal and customer manufacturing sites in all aspects of new product launch. Responsible for on-time delivery, quantity and quality of all product supplied to customer for all pre-production and production build events. Responsible for all functional areas of launch including purchasing, supplier quality, MP&L, product engineering, program management, production, and quality. All product assembled to a 90 minute broadcast within JIT facility located adjacent to Nissan assembly plant.Business Planning Manager - Created strategic plans and business cases based on competitive intelligence, market pricing models, and corporate business plans to win new, profitable business from new and existing customers. Responsible for all aspects of quotes for interior components. Created competitive market pricing models. Performed financial analysis of new business opportunities; recommended financial targets (ROS, EVA) for various customers based on strategic implications for cockpit SBU.Manufacturing Engineer - Numerous engineering positions with increasing responsibility for injection molding processing, tooling, and equipment as well as assembly engineering layouts, labor, assembly equipment and tooling.