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Utica, MI, US

Detroit, Michigan, US

1. Developed & Processed NDA's for Initial business development2. Focused on developing technology exchanged for GM Defense & GM Manufacturing3. Reviewed the IP content for all saleable GM specifications. This is verifying when we're selling GM specs, they are being sold for suppliers to develop GM products.4. Executed a Blackbelt Project- Develop &.

Detroit, Michigan, US

1. Process engineer for all prototype electric drive unit case machining.2. Process engineer for all future crankshaft design.3. Develop the machining for these 2 parts from 1st try at alpha stage through final gamma stage.

Detroit, Michigan, US

1. Supervise and develop production operators in running the 250K crankshaft line at Tonowanda Engine Plant.2. Support Cylinder Block production in the same manner.

Detroit, Michigan, US

This job was working with 3 other engineers to design, purchase, qualify, install, and begin running a 200K/year crankshaft line. This crankshaft line is all new equipment that was design to make 6.2L & 6.6L crankshafts for 2020 model heavy duty engines.Tasks1. Issue purchase requisitions for 60 pieces of machine & gantries 2. Work with LTA suppliers of.

Detroit, Michigan, US

Joined General Motors and worked at the Flint Engine Plant South. Duties include:1. Supervising the installation, rearrangement, and retool of 2 crankshaft lines for SGE.2. Daily Floor supervision of vendors & installation of contractors3. Qualifying machines for production once installed.4. Arranging GM safety reviews (G-risk) on the floor for all.

London, England, GB

There were 2 major projects executed in this time.1. Purchase a new 250K/year crankshaft machining line - manufacturing 3.2L/3.6L cranks2. Retool the Dundee South Engine Plant crankshaft line in 6 month time window.I supervised 6-8 engineers in 2 facilities that covered all tasks related to:1. Writing purchase requisitions (20 million to 50 million in.

London, England, GB

Became the World Class Manufacturing Plant Pillar leader for Focused Improvement. This job consisted of:1. Teaching and developing base understanding of kaizen improvement method.2. Developing a small group of engineers to use systematic problem solving tools3. Apply the tools to where the plant is losing the most perimeter cost.

London, England, GB

Developed the production team (13 people) for running the crankshaft machining line. This was the first production crew running a 1600 unit/day crankshaft machining line. All equipment was new, once installation and qualification was completed, I took over training the crew to put it into production.

London, England, GB

Supervised up to 13 engineers installing transmission, heat treatment, and engine machining lines. This included:1. Writing & approving purchase requisitions, between 20 & 50 million in assets2. Handling Monthly Cost & Budget reviews for projects3. Developing with the engineers the machining process for each lines4. Qualifying machines at the vendor site (.

London, England, GB

This was a project to develop the casting and forging parts for the 4.7L engine at Mack Avenue Engine PlantThis work covered:1. SIgnoff on all dimensional PPAP for cylinder head, cal block, and crankshaft2. Solving machining related problems as the launch developed.3. Lead problem solving at the casting & forging facilities( Intermet, Nemak, Indy Foundry)

London, England, GB

Worked as part of a product group solving engine product issues. My focus during the 3 years was:1. Developing the engine assembly cold test stands for Viper V-10 & Ironhead truck V-102. Redesigning the Ironhead V-10 truck engine oil pump. 2a. G-rotor was toleranced incorrectly.2b. Aluminum casting process scrap rate made it too costly to make, so develop.

London, England, GB

Supervised 8-10 maintenance personnel on machining lines making parts for rear axle assemblies.This included machines that did:1. Turning2. Grinding3. Fillet and spline rolling4. Tube press & clip welding- minivan trailing axles.

London, England, GB

6 Rotating Assignments in Manufacturing & Engineering, that included:1. Manufacturing Supervision of prop shaft department.2. Brake Engineering & testing3. 2 rotations with Powertrain Engine Calibration4. Viper Group- body engineering for doors, fasteners and other body panels 5. Pilot Plant operations- logging assembly build problems during tryout in the.

Master'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering