PROJECT MANAGEMENT • PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT • MANUFACTURING ENGINEERExtensive domestic and global Project Management experience within the consumer product and automotive industries. Proficient in the design and manufacturing of products from concept to production involving stamping, molding, automated and manual assembly processes. Accomplished in all facets of product start-up including project management, product design, process development, quality systems and equip-ment validation. Skilled at leading cross-functional teams in a matrix environment using a phase-gate methodology focusing on planning, scheduling, budgeting, product costing, quality requirements and communicating with stakeholders. A self-starter in a team or individual environment, with the ability to motivate teams to deliver programs on time while meeting cost, quality and stakeholders’ expectations.