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Ever since I was a little kid I wanted to be Engineer! As the Vice President, Engineering at Plasman I am a part of leadership team in a global automotive solutions company focused on sustainable and innovative products. There are over 4500 team members working together at Plasman across 24 locations and across 9 countries as One Company and One Driving Force. Together we believe that what separates the impossible from the possible is perspective and that more important than where you’re going, is who you get there with.In my role I have been given first hand experience with product development, organizational improvement, managing both domestic and offshore development activities for international companies in public and private sectors. With a focus on product experiences in Exteriors, Interiors, Lighting, Liftgates, Modules, and Active Aero it has been an exciting ride. On the personal side, I love University of Michigan Football. I also spend time hunting, fishing, and generally be outdoors. Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing•Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)• Automotive Engineering• DVP&R•Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)•Continuous Improvement

Listed skills include Engineering, Apqp, Dfmea, Fmea, and 8 others.