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Responsible for all new product development and sustaining engineering at CVP (Commercial Vehicle Products) Division. Manage cross functional teams that create designs, prototypes, costing, DFMEA's, test plans, pilot production, PPAP, APQP, final qualification and production products

Manage all new product development programs in the Commercial Vehicle Division.Oversee cross functional project teams consisting of Sales, Quality, Manufacturing, Costing, Purchasing and Engineering.Track and report on projects by using new development procedures and Microsoft Project·

Managed all technical aspects of APEM Components USA Division.Supervised all new switch programs from concept, development to production. Manage Engineering Department, Test Laboratory, and oversee Production Department.

Managed electromechanical resale products group in U.S.A. Was responsible for designs and products from suppliers in Japan, Taiwan, Italy, Germany and France. This engineering group would create designs, specifications, and partner with suppliers to test and approve products.·Responsible for all aspects of engineering on over 150 product lines