Global Sales Lead for Stellantis [exFCA] Managed a team of Sales Analysts supporting 9 customer accountsAdvanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)

FCA, Ford, West Coast CustomersAdvanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)

Chrome plated, painted, mold-in color components/assembly; exterior trim, grille assemblies, nameplates, badges, lift gate appliqués, roof ditch moldings, metal extrusion drip moldings, body side moldings, roof rack appliqués, etc.

*Responsible for D285 / D385 / U502 Programs; AVBOM, Design Studio Interface, PMT, Supplier Management, Design and Release, Cost Management, DVP&R / DFMEA, CATIA V5, Teamcenter, WERS, Vis-mock-up, DOE, GD&T, Tool Design.*Design, develop, release, and launch product for the Exterior Ornamentation group, i.e. fender badges, hood badges, fender vents, decklid appliqué with camera, lift gate appliqué, and roof ditch moldings.*Manage suppliers to meet program timing, cost targets, and ensuring overall quality and delivery of part for final assembly

•Assess, plan and manage the implementation of product enhancements and product launches for the Modules Group; Drive, direct and lead cross-functional teams; Purchasing, Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, Pricing, Sales (External customer), Materials, Marketing, Customer service / delivery; and coordinate multi-functional activities to meet milestones and deliver programs on time and accordingly to plan•Manage project and programs from concept and scoping through completion, on schedule, on budget, and meeting or exceeding expectations of customer; Strong ability in establishing milestones, project planning and implementation (execution skills) while meeting commitments; able to prioritize, schedule, and plan; anticipate obstacles and manage risks•Coordinate and prepare required Product Development & Commercialization phase reviews, and deliver presentations clearly and professionally to Leadership Team and Modules Group that aligns with corporate objectives•Assist in product management activities, designed to achieve long-term productivity and profitability of the Modules business, by implementation of cost save incentives (VA/VE), and Supply Chain Management•Develop cost estimates and budgets for projects, which include Supplier / Plant tooling, Assembly Testing and Packaging studies; track quotes, proposals and coordinate internal and external resources for on-time delivery to customer•Provide key input into the development of departmental strategic goals along with identifying key measurables to support ongoing departmental goals•Negotiation of product and related sales issues with customers; responsive to customer and other customer related issues

•Responsible for the 2009 F 150 / 2010 F150 Harley•Responsible for 2008 KA – MCM Implementation•Engineering and design direction to design personnel•Assist manufacturing division in quoting of changes and new business opportunities•Develop and maintain DVP&R / DFMEA / Engineering BOM / Master Timing•VA/VE and cost saving initiatives, benchmarking / lessons learned•Assist sales team in negotiations for new business opportunities•Strong knowledge of Ford system, i.e. WERS, Teamcenter, concerns, etc.•Develop validation plans, secure testing facilities, ensure proper test set-up/procedure•Customer interface – Studio Feasibility, PMT, packaging, master section, change control•GD&T / SDS definition / material specifications

•Cross Functional Team Leader of Park Brake Systems•Responsible for Ford Programs (U222/8/354/418, V229, C170, EN/FN, VN 127)•Strong interaction with Ford engineering, design, purchasing, quality, and manufacturing •Support vehicle build issues using appropriate techniques to execute a rapid solution•Maintain and monitor customer timing and open issues matrixes for Ford PKB systems•Record, analyze, report and administer according to systems and customer requirements•Attend and present at OEM meetings and internal meetings with the necessary information and data to aid future business development •Submit cost and timing to customer for prototype and current production changes•Strong knowledge of Ford system, i.e. WERS, concerns, etc•Assist sales team in negotiations for new business opportunities •Assist manufacturing facilities in quoting process, and ensure appropriate costs are added into the concern before math data release

•Part of the Daimler Chrysler Engineering Team•Responsible for BTSI cables on all DCX Truck programs (AN/DN/HB/ND/DR)•Responsible for park brake, accelerator, & cruise cables on Jeep (WJ/WK, KJ, TJ)•Customer contact, meetings, requirements, engineering specifications and data sheets•Customer sign-off (DVP&R, DFMEA, and CAD packages)•Lead 90 day launch wrap-up (lessons learned)•Coordination of drawings (assembly and components) / Metaphase / TPMS•Lead internal design feasibility (engineering, tooling, manufacturing)