Justin Lutz Email & Phone Number

Madison Heights, Mi, Us

Troy Mi

• Providing Steel Solutions to the Automotive and Mobility industries, focused on GEN3 and AHSS implementation on new platforms.• Consulting and collaborating with OEMs and stampers to identify and execute innovative opportunities for cost and weight reduction, including technical issue resolution.• Technical "Voice of the Customer" responsible for understanding and communicating product development needs and production issues to the organization.• Initiated and supported rollout of web-based project tracking to improve documentation, management visibility, and product forecasting.

• Managed application research, reverse engineering, and launch for all new premium strut module applications.• Collaborated and consulted on design & release process for aftermarket struts, mounts, shocks, and steering dampers.• Managed workload and tracked suppliers to ensure compliance with release schedule.• Managed technical aspects of re-sourcing activity on 85 vehicle applications into a new manufacturing facility.• Ran open issues meetings and held individuals responsible for meeting target completion dates.• Authored new global engineering specifications and calculation spreadsheets to standardize practices, improve quality and reduce warranty.• Mentored junior engineers and suppliers on product and processes.

• Determined resource allocation based on individual skill sets and team dynamic.• Resolved interpersonal issues and scheduling conflicts; reviewed and approved time cards.• Implemented new Sharepoint-based work request system to organize team workload and track on-time results.• Established peer review process to ensure first-time-through quality of inspection reports.• Performed interviews and selected new hires based on a weighted rating system.

• Tier 1 supplier engineer responsible for development and release of shock absorbers, struts, and shock absorber modules for high-volume production vehicles.• Generated and maintained product development timing to track milestones for customer, technical, procurement, and manufacturing requirements.• Successfully gained rapport with internal and external contacts in order to leverage their abilities into program success.• Established a clear and consistent release process that was implemented across all shock programs.• Key vehicles: Lincoln MKS, Ford Flex, Ford Explorer, Lincoln Towncar

• Designed 2D and 3D CAD models of advanced engine components including power steering pump bracket, front timing cover, and modified engine block.• Used subjective analysis to offer advice to Design studios regarding potential paint damage incurred by stone impingement.• Authored work instructions and maintained "tips and tricks" list for advanced simulation software usage within virtual manufacturing team.• Key vehicles: Ford Mustang, Ford Fusion, Ford Edge

Bs, Mechanical Engineering Technology

Activities and Societies: Scene Shop Supervisor Crew

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