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Detroit, MI, US

Detroit, Michigan, US

Continuously improves and supports the development of manufacturing processes for electric vehicle batteries, equipment/tooling alternatives, sequence, and flow of operations for the effective utilization of personnel, material, machines, and facilities necessary to produce parts.

Mason, Michigan, US

Led manufacturing engineering, operations excellence, and quality teams to troubleshoot, problem-solve and drive continuous improvement throughout the facility. Provided technical support to the manufacturing teams. · Improved process efficiencies and overall communication process throughout the plant.· Led communication among operators, technicians.

Dearborn, Michigan, US

• Managed crankshaft manufacturing lines being relocated globally and nationally supporting new vehicle programs and balancing cost, schedule, and performance. Equipment included part handling, metal removal, gauging.
• Launched relocated equipment from India to Michigan for 73 pieces of equipment focusing on 13 supplier communications, machine capability runs, prototype & first vehicle engine builds. Led plant personnel, and UAW.
• Managed advance purchase notifications and purchase orders for relocating 57 pieces of equipment from Michigan to Ohio.
• Led engineering solutions across multiple departments & companies for plant column and aisle configuration differences.

Dearborn, Michigan, US

• Supervised and provided engineering solutions where Ford Motor Company delivered Airon pNeuton Model A Ventilators and face shields to FEMA during the COVID-19 pandemic. Selected Accomplishments:
• Supervised 53 hourly employees assembling and test certifying ventilators 72 hrs/wk partnering with GE and Airon to solve assembly & test problems, increasing quality, and line rate completing the 50K FEMA contract.
• Provided company expertise for 15,431 face shields at TDM 60 hrs/wk.

Dearborn, Michigan, US

• Provided cost estimations and optimized future powertrain manufacturing processes for powertrain components. Fitted equipment model to volume projections, product engineering quality requirements, and included advanced.
• Responsible for 231 cost studies with a combined assembly and manufacturing total of $3.63B covering 6 countries, 11 powertrain and component plants, and 17 components from 5 years in the future to current model.
• Independently wrote financial business cases for $26M funding to engine plants to increase uptime & productivity.
• Evaluated, recommended programs & development plans, and prioritized $34M for the Prototype Operations. Wrote technical and valuation findings for 3 property sites, facilities, processes, and equipment and presented.

Dearborn, Michigan, US

• Managed launching new model components including front and rear-wheel drive vehicle components balancing cost, schedule, and performance. Selected Accomplishments:
• Produced Ford’s first Hypoid Spiral Bevel Pinion & Ring Gear standardization document by detailing manufacturing processes and technical knowledge.
• Managed successful resolution of carrier machining fault code decrease utilizing Six Sigma with savings of $97K.
• Estimated cost for new product engineering changes impacting current model manufacturing lines totaling $2.7M.

Dearborn, Michigan, US

• Managed launching new model transmission case, converter housing, and valve body aluminum machining lines balancing cost, schedule, and performance. Implemented 39 CNC machines, automation, gantries, washers, and.
• Managed 6 suppliers and contractors to complete all necessary tasks to ensure machine capabilities were met and output quality exceeded product part print requirements for new vehicle programs.
• Identified and worked with finance to solve a $4M discrepancy between accounting and purchasing systems.
• Drove resolution of manufacturing problems and implemented recovery actions utilizing Six Sigma.

Dearborn, Michigan, US

• Led powertrain powerpack commonalities across various vehicle lines. Assessed and implemented future product/business proposals and plans for automobile powertrain packages that functionally met or exceeded vehicle.
• Led 24 formal engine and transmission strategy approvals from early program stages through the program obtaining funding approval to support successful new vehicle program approvals.
• Led PSBO 6 Sigma objectives by rolling out necessary training, tracking, mentoring, and execution of projects ~$7M.
• Led, organized, implemented, & taught successfully the Certified Six-Sigma Greenbelt Training to 82 PSBO employees.

Dearborn, Michigan, US

• Reduced product and system variation to improve corporate financial status by decreasing warranty costs, decreasing manufacturing costs, eliminating in-plant repair costs, improving process efficiencies, and improving.
• Managing 19 powertrain projects leading to the evolution and development ranging from $20K to $2M for additional cross-functional cost-saving projects to total savings of $4M.
• 2.3L I4 Duratec Engine: Improved powertrain systems and product quality outputs related to the tappet valvetrain process.
• 3.0L V6 Duratec Engine: Improved engine cylinder block quality by assessing current and proving out future machine advanced cutting tool technologies.
• Organized and implemented the Six Sigma Greenbelt training rollout process for 1,100 PTME employees.

Dearborn, Michigan, US

• Developed logistic strategies with 17 international companies worldwide to ensure machine readiness timing was optimized for a smooth and efficient installation to support Job 1 dates at the Cologne Germany Engine.
• Improved 4.0L V6 program launch time by coordinating and improving logistical interface among machine builders, engineering activities, component suppliers, international shipping companies, local German unions, and.
• Managed 13 employees to accurately and efficiently install new machinery while maintaining the plant’s regular operating production schedule utilizing many languages including English, German, Spanish, & Hungarian.

Dearborn, Michigan, US

• Planned, implemented, and installed modifications and additions to machining lines related to construction management, connecting equipment to plant energy sources including electric, compressed air, chilled water.
• Led organization managers, finance, engineering, and architectural companies to develop solutions and obtain approval for programs across two engine plants.
• Executed a “never done before” short 2-week install of an industrial parts washer including automation & multi-sections.
• Managed PTME and plant operation communication to successfully implement program timing including launch.
• Led and maintained spending budgets to successfully & cost-effectively install and implement machines.

Dearborn, Michigan, US

• Prioritized production schedules with forecasts while balancing maintenance operations problems and providing feedback to engineering. Selected Accomplishments:
• Supervised 9 production & maintenance employees for the cylinder head, connecting rod, crankshaft, & head assembly.
• Solved union and personnel problems locally within human resources and Canadian Auto Workers’ management.

Dearborn, Michigan, US

• Solved technical equipment problems and managed external resources when needed to ensure production met sales volume. Selected Accomplishments:
• Led, monitored, & planned engineering improvements for the cylinder head, head assembly, and connecting rod lines.
• Led, purchased, & implemented 9 in-feed and out-feed conveyors to increase plant operating production levels.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Mechanical Engineering

Associate'S Degree, Engineering

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