Michael Ditella Email & Phone Number

Illinois, United States

Melrose Park, IL

Chief Engineer, Build Operations- Managed a staff of 80 employees recognized as the go-to team for build & test quality support.- Nominated by Senior Leadership to serve on the Navistar Talent Management Committee.- Created & analyzed monthly department budget & delivered FY18 budget favorable to forecast.

Melrose Park, IL

Engineering Group Lead for the Prototype Build Shop- Guided a Team of Build Engineers Accountable for all Vehicle & Engine Prototype Builds - Ensured Accurate Budget Reporting & Precise Labor Forecast Utilizing Planisware P5.- Owner of Master Build Schedule & All Critical Metrics for Weekly Executive Reviews.

Melrose Park, IL

- Lead efforts with the Navistar Supply Base to resolve all material shortage issues.- Develop & implement procurement processes to optimize resource utilization.- Responsible for part allocation/availability for all Prototype Engine Builds & Testing.

Melrose Park, IL

- Sourced Commodities: Tubes, Stampings, Forgings, Electronics, and Fuel System.- Selected New Supply Base Yielding Cost Avoidance ~ $590,000 for FY 2009. - Functioned as the Lead to Support PeopleSoft Implementation & Improvements.

Melrose Park, IL

- Function as Lead to Procure Prototype Parts for all I-6 and 11/13L Engine Builds.- Facilitate and Coordinate logistics with Purchasing, Inspection and Manufacturing. - Support Prototype Build Efforts at Melrose Park & MAN in Nürnberg, Germany.- Supervise Prototype Build Leader from CV Design Phase to Engine Launch.

Melrose Park, IL

- Facilitate & Instruct Mechanics in the Prototype Build Shop to Prepare Engines to Run.- Support Test Cells with Customer Engines throughout the De-Greening Process.- Interface with Design Engineers and Test Group to Prepare Engines for each Vehicle.

Melrose Park, IL

- Define BOM structure and create build sequence.- Utilize JBA Database to monitor inventory and create Part Shortage Reports.- Support all Part Logistics for 2007MY off-site testing - Ricardo, Siemens, Dana.

Melrose Park, IL

- Component Procurement, Analysis, Documentation, Benchmarking.- Provide technical support for Marketing and Engineering Departments.- Database Maintenance and Upgrades for the Navistar Engine Teardown Database.

Barrington, IL

- Troubleshoot and repair ComEd “Energy Tracker” Energy Monitoring systems. - Installation/ operation/ maintenance of commercial energy management systems.- Present technical support & training for ComEd Energy Tracker Commercial Customers.