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Enginering ManagerProgram Manager – Wire Harness/Electro Mechanical AssembliesCoordinate the design and development of Wire Harness components and assemblies from concept through production. Responsibilities include:• Evaluation of projects with GM and various tier one automotive suppliers• Project management, including supervision of engineering and design staff in the development of various products• Financial responsibility for budgetary requirements… Show more Enginering ManagerProgram Manager – Wire Harness/Electro Mechanical AssembliesCoordinate the design and development of Wire Harness components and assemblies from concept through production. Responsibilities include:• Evaluation of projects with GM and various tier one automotive suppliers• Project management, including supervision of engineering and design staff in the development of various products• Financial responsibility for budgetary requirements for programs• Leadership in program solving efforts• Responsibility for quoting news business opportunities and developing capital budget• Responsible for the presentation of technical packages to management and customers• Designed and developed wire harness assemblies, plastic and metal troughs and brackets for in-vehicle and underhood applications. Show less

Program Manager – Power Distribution SystemsCoordinate the design and development of Power Distribution Systems from concept through production. Responsibilities include:• Evaluation of projects with DiamlerChrysler release engineers and platform management• Project management, including supervision of engineering and design staff in the development of various products• Program and Financial leadership responsibility for budgetary requirements for… Show more Program Manager – Power Distribution SystemsCoordinate the design and development of Power Distribution Systems from concept through production. Responsibilities include:• Evaluation of projects with DiamlerChrysler release engineers and platform management• Project management, including supervision of engineering and design staff in the development of various products• Program and Financial leadership responsibility for budgetary requirements for programsAccomplishments:• Four United States patents for High Current terminals and junction box designs Show less

Coordinate the design and development of Power Distribution Systems from concept through production. Responsibilities include:• Evaluation of projects with FORD release engineers and platform management• Project management, including supervision of engineering and design staff in the development of various products• Design and developed Corporate Modular Power Distribution Box to be used across all vehicle lines at Ford Motor Company – presently 4 million… Show more Coordinate the design and development of Power Distribution Systems from concept through production. Responsibilities include:• Evaluation of projects with FORD release engineers and platform management• Project management, including supervision of engineering and design staff in the development of various products• Design and developed Corporate Modular Power Distribution Box to be used across all vehicle lines at Ford Motor Company – presently 4 million annually• Member of advanced development team responsible for conceptualizing components utilizing new technology,Accomplishments:Two patents received High Current Terminal and Customer Access Electrical Box. Four additional patents applications applied for Quarter Turn Connector, slide and lock fastener and multi-contact interface. Show less

Coordinate the design and development of Power Distribution Systems from concept through production. Responsibilities include:• Evaluation of projects with FORD release engineers and platform management• Project management, including supervision of engineering and design staff in the development of various products• Design and developed Corporate Modular Power Distribution Box to be used across all vehicle lines at Ford Motor Company – presently 4 million… Show more Coordinate the design and development of Power Distribution Systems from concept through production. Responsibilities include:• Evaluation of projects with FORD release engineers and platform management• Project management, including supervision of engineering and design staff in the development of various products• Design and developed Corporate Modular Power Distribution Box to be used across all vehicle lines at Ford Motor Company – presently 4 million annually• Member of advanced development team responsible for conceptualizing components utilizing new technology,Accomplishments:Two patents received High Current Terminal and Customer Access Electrical Box. Four additional patents applications applied for Quarter Turn Connector, slide and lock fastener and multi-contact interface. Show less

Research & Develpment Design EngineerDesigner/Project LeaderCoordinate the development of new products and special machines from concept through manufacturing.

Research & Development DesignerCAD SupervisorSupervised design staff of CAD Drafters. Design and layout responsibilities for various components the next generation OHV and 4-cycle engine designs.

Resturant equipment designer