Michael Epping Email & Phone Number

Kansas City, Missouri, Us

Lead the KC Project Management Staff in the execution of turnkey projects for automotive manufacturers and other industrial manufacturing clients. Direct the overall management of scope, schedule, cost & quality. Accountable for continuous growth, development and mentoring of the project management team. Provide leadership to the PM staff regarding technical and commercial items. Promote & strengthen the safety culture. Advocate for positive customer engagement. Collaborate with Program Managers, Field Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering and Accounting to deliver quality projects better, faster, safer and at greater value for the client.

Irvine, Ca, Us

Lead Project / Program Manager, Construction for Rivian Automotive on the Facilities Construction Team. Heavily involved in the planning and execution efforts across all automotive shops to construct the Rivian East Atlanta Mega Site. Manage execution of projects for Manufacturing Engineering in support of automotive production at the Normal, IL Assembly Plant.

Livonia, Michigan, Us

Senior Operations Manager for the Aristeo-Walbridge Joint Venture Team managing the construction of the FCA Detroit 2 Assembly Plant (D2AP) transforming the former Mack Avenue Engine Complex into the first new Assembly Plant in the City of Detroit in over 30 years. Total renovation and modernization of two existing production facilities within the complex. Work closely with FCA Facilities / Process Groups & OEM’s regarding all aspects of the project along with the City of Detroit on items impacting nearby neighborhoods & businesses. Support safety oversite and CCIP compliance. Led the Construction Management Team for a large scale Modernization Program for Ford Motor Company at the Woodhaven, MI Stamping Plant. Responsible for all aspects of the program from coordination of the design effort with the A/E to site preparation to installation. Manage all site activities including press demolition, due care removal of existing press lines & equipment, concrete & steel demolition, civil construction, utility upgrades, infrastructure replacement, press pits & foundations, structural steel erection and placement of new concrete floors. Heavily involved with the scheduling and coordination of new equipment installation and commissioning through launch including Press Lines, Scrap Conveyors, Tryout Press, Overhead Cranes, Hot Stamp Press Lines, Laser Cells, Tool Room Equipment and various ancillary systems. Provided safety oversite for the entire jobsite to ensure compliance with the site specific safety program by all contractors. Accountable for total project execution from inception through closeout. Led conveyor & tooling installation for General Assembly Turnkey Project for General Motors GMVO 2015-D2 Program at Lordstown, OH. Managed Conveyor installation and integration. Responsible for jobsite operations & safety performance, contract administration, schedule, subcontracts and negotiation of change orders

Columbus, Ohio, Us

Managed the Project Management staff, accountable for total project execution. Lead the effort to standardize / utilize effective means & methods. Managed Body Shop Equipment & Tooling installation / launch, Stamping Die Opener & Tool Room installation and General Assembly Headliner Cell installation for General Motors K2XX Program at Arlington, TX. Managed Paint Shop Sealer Cell & EMS Conveyor Installation and General Assembly Tooling Installation for General Motors 2015-ESC2 Program at Kansas City, KS

Livonia, Michigan, Us

Managed equipment installation on the CM Team for Ford Engine Program, at Lima, OH. Program included installation of Crank Line, Block Line, Chip Handling & Engine Assembly equipment. Developed schedules, assembled bid packages, selected & managed subcontractors.

Göppingen, Baden-Württemberg, De

Managed removal and relocation of multiple Schuler press lines, along with all ancillary process & automation equipment, from various locations for key automotive customers. Projects included upgrades and retrofits to presses & automation.

Dulles, Virginia, Us

Managed critical projects for the Department of Defense Modernization & Green Ammo Programs at Lake City Army Ammunition Plant. Lead OEM effort to engineer, fabricate, install & integrate metal forming equipment required manufacture of 5.56mm, 7.62mm & Cal .50 ammunition. Managed the refurbishment of multiple presses by outside vendors. Lead the engineering effort to upgrade & modernize the machines and integrate modern process controls. Managed the modernization of existing facilities to support increased capacity requirements.

Auburn Hills, Mi, Us

Managed the design / build of a New Paint Shop Building Addition for General Motors at Spring Hill, TN. Lead the team engineering effort; monitor design elements through engineering, submittal, fabrication & installation. Managed building construction on site through all phases including site preparation, excavation, concrete placement / finishing & structural steel erection, along with precast concrete, siding & roofing installation. Also managed installation and startup of all building systems including electrical, mechanical & fire protection. Managed the installation & start-up of Schuler AA5X Compact Crossbar Transfer Press Systems for General Motors consecutively at Mansfield, OH, Marion, IN and Grand Rapids, MI. First installation of press systems of this type in the U.S. and only the second in the world. Contracted directly to GM Headquarters Project Management. Responsible for coordination between GM Engineering, OEM Supervision and Skilled Trades. Generate and manage installation / start-up schedules, prepare documentation for presentation to project leadership. Led start-up effort and directed completion of punch list items. Coordinated hand-offs to launch support teams, assisted with project closeout.Managed key project at General Motors Metal Fabricating and Assembly Plants in Lordstown, OH. Included removal of abandoned press lines, modification & rearrangement of all structural support steel along with the placement of finished concrete. Managed the installation of three new “footprint” press lines as well as all associated robotics, conveyors & automation along with automated die cart systems. Directed start-up effort and coordinated integration of press lines with automation and robotics. Supported launch of new vehicle three months ahead of schedule. Also managed installation of an Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) system and Operator Training Center,

Managed conveyor & tooling installations for General Motors projects including General Assembly Conveyors, Carriers & Transfers at Oklahoma City, OK; Body Shop, General Assembly & Paint Shop Conveyors, Carrier & Transfers at Linden, NJ; Body Shop Conveyor Modifications at Pontiac, MI; Body Shop Conveyors, Carriers & Tooling Installation at Linden, NJ; Paint Shop, Body Shop and General Assembly Carriers & Transfers at Arlington, TX; Paint Shop Conveyors & Transfers at Fort Wayne, IN. Managed development program for a variation of an IPF conveyor system for the new Paint Shop Delivery System for New United Motor Manufacturing, Inc. then managed field operations during the installation of this system for NUMMI at Fremont, CA. Managed installation of Engine Line Conveyors & Tooling for Navistar at Springfield, OH. Accountable for total project execution from point of award through closeout. Responsible for jobsite operations & safety performance, contract administration, schedule, subcontracts and negotiation of change orders.

Managed conveyor & tooling installations for key automotive customers. General Motors projects included Body Shop Skid Conveyors at Arlington, TX; General Assembly Frame Line Revisions at Pontiac, MI; Body Shop AEM Decouplers at Wentzville, MO; Paint Shop Conveyors & Transfers at Lake Orion, MI and General Assembly Conveyors & Tooling at Pontiac, MI. Ford projects included Final Line Conveyors at Norfolk, VA; Paint Shop Conveyors & Transfers at Kansas City, MO and Paint Shop Conveyors & Transfers at Quautitlan, Mexico. Accountable for total project execution from point of award through closeout. Responsible for jobsite operations & safety performance, contract administration, schedule, subcontracts and negotiation of change orders.