Michael Graham Email & Phone Number

Akron, Oh, Us

I am currently seeking my next opportunity and can be reached via LinkedIn or emailed at mgraham55810@gmail.com.

Akron, Oh, Us

Led 7 separate engineering teams comprising over 30 individuals in matrixed organization. Teams were responsible for improving development capabilities through processes and technology; developing aesthetic and functional tire designs to meet customer approval; and developing new tires to meet performance requirements using 3D CAD software, predictive modeling, and machine learning techniques. Aligned goals to achieve the product development business plan.Implemented new processes improving operational efficiency 25%. - Improved resource scheduling tool providing 20% improvement in productivity. - Directed a new hire training plan reducing trainee and trainer duration by 65%. - Guided new mitigation method of noise predictive tool reducing design iterations 50% for All Terrain tires. - Integrated 3D CAD outputs and design standards between two companies achieving release of five new products for launch on-time providing significant decrease in conversion costs

Led engineering design team in developing aesthetic, functional and innovative tire designs using 3D CAD software to meet customer approval, performance targets and aligning to business plan. Managed development and execution of tire mold cavities for every tire size to meet the industrialization schedule.- Led the design development of 200+ products managing a team of 7 engineers.- Managed $1.5M mold tooling budget for prototype tire testing yielding year over year costs under budget. - Directed design releases include an innovative feature driving stronger promotion for higher sales. - Implemented creative design solution for new product line resulting in 15% reduction in manufactured assembled parts. - Directed customer facing interactions during design concept phase enhancing customer engagement and excitement. - Established and secured approval for a new technical customer support role, creating a dedicated point of contact to guide customers through the product development process and interpret results resulting in improved customer service and positive feedback. - Directed the evaluation and approval of a second supplier for a new mold part, mitigating risk of mold delivery delays ensuring on-time product launch. - Led cross functional team to develop and execute a plan for testing tires and retool molds in response to regulatory changes resulting in 100% compliance by required date.

Lead mold design engineering team in translating approved tire design to manufacturable mold designs using 3D CAD software in support of prototype molds for tire testing and production molds for industrialization of all tire sizes to meet product launch timing. - Led team to develop new process improving operational efficiency 75% and 2-month improvement in product launch planning time. - Implemented a new mold tooling feature that improved the speed of mold stamping changes, resulting in an 85% reduction in mold downtime.- Implemented design guidelines and operating procedures supporting the company’s first ISO 9001 certification improving process compliance and organizational standards

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Mechanical Engineering

Master'S Degree, Manufacturing Management