* Manage team of engineers responsible for releasing components on all Chrysler vehicles from concept through production.* Provide Senior Management strategic updates on commodities* Provide leadership, mentoring and guidance for team members* Prepare business plans, budgets, timing milestones and manpower allocation for department.* Lead teams effort in quality improvements and communication of lessons learned.* Selected by Senior Management to head cost reduction team.* Traveled globally to conduct evaluations of new suppliers* Trained in Design For Six Sigma and sponsor of multiple projectsSpecialties: General Management and Leadership, Engineering, Quality, Cost Reduction Methods, Strategy, Negotiation Skills.