Mike Tirak Email & Phone Number

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Happy to share I’ve joined the team at @Motional to help make #driverless vehicles a safe, reliable, and accessible reality. Motional is leading the #robotaxi race; I couldn’t be prouder to pave the path to better, safer roads. #InMotional

Cincinnati Metropolitan Area

Leadership role responsible for executing transformational process design initiatives leveraging Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) tools and business acumen fostering strong partnerships and collaboration within the Lean Process Automation teams supporting the Bank's strategic focus areas.

North Canton, Ohio, United States

Manager of 16 member Service Operations PMO team and subject matter expert on ATM line which directly accounted for ~$60M in installation revenue. Led process improvement initiatives for optimizing the installation of ATMs delivering cycle time reduction, a reduction in follow up site visits and increased the overall profitability and margin. Developed KPIs and methods to sustain process improvements to improve on-site ATM installation efficiency and decreased time to implement problem resolutions from engineering and supply chain partners from typical months to days. Held full responsibility for the process definition, implementation and improvement of manufacturing finished goods staging operations and installation of products ie., Automated Teller Machines. • Led multiple Kaizen events using lean tools which resulted in an 85% reduction in overnight downtime incidents, a 95% successful installation KPI rate, which eliminated executive escalations and increased awarded business. • Utilize Continuous Improvement tools to eliminate waste, increase customer satisfaction and reduce operating costs.• Developed and implemented lean systems that optimize all phases of manufacturing staging and installation process.• Evaluated and improved upon manufacturing and installation processes in end-to-end systems.• Maintained manufacturing staging and installation processes while improving throughput rates, efficiencies, yields, as well as staging and installation costs.• Developed and implemented clear metrics and reports to drive improvements of installation operations.

North Canton, Ohio

Senior Manager of 15 member Mechanical Engineering/Technician team in North America and 2 mechanical engineering members in Asia for $4M/yr dollar development budget for creation of new ATM lines. Developed concepts based on customer engagements via surveys and onsite kaizen events and translated VOC into strategic plans, product designs and specifications through DCOV process. Product family was delivered within budgeting allowances and on time per project schedule.• Responsible for leading R&D Development Team through DCOV process to develop new mechanical architecture of next generation product line. • Responsible for Management of global ATM product development team ~ $4M yearly budget. • Provided direction to team through product development cycle of self-service and branch ATMs.• Lead team through product development cycle to delivery to customers using DFSS tools.• Created product specifications from face to face customer interviews and direct VOC.• Lead a collaborative effort with engineering teams in Asia/Europe/India on architecture of ATMs • Patent Contributions: D769570, D743956, D738366, D730890, D727308, D727307, D726706, 9366377, 9666036• Promoted to Senior Manager after 1.5 years in Manager Position.

North Canton, Ohio

Lead Continuous Improvement Project Team consisting of 8 engineers utilizing Shainin problem solving mythology. Managed $1.5M development budget which resulted in a 35% product improvement which was the single largest improvement seen in a post launch product. The performance gain resulted in approx. $250 Million of new revenue.• Team lead on $1.5 Million Development Project, accounted for approx. $250 Million revenue in 2010• Lead cross functional team in product assurance/Manufacturing/Delivery of product to customer.• Earned Shainin Red X Apprentice and Value Engineering Certificates.

North Canton, Ohio

• Lead Project / Manufacturing / Supply Chain Engineer responsible for multi million dollar development project, which accounted for approx $250 million revenue.• Problem Solving Team Leader of $200 million Global Cost reduction project. Implemented ahead of schedule and within budget. • Lead manufacturability 3P process reviews between manufacturing, design engineering, service and manufacturing plant staff.• Prepare project plans and coordinate new product introduction and major engineering changes to existing products.• Designed and prepared lean manufacturing process plans for products, new and existing, and implemented them into global manufacturing operations.• Promoted to Principal Manufacturing Engineer after one year in Senior Manufacturing Engineer position.

• Lead maintenance launch coordinator responsible for all technical aspects of new General Assembly manufacturing equipment for new vehicle launch. Responsible for developing equipment requirements to meet the needs of the manufacturing process. • Develop new tool installation plans and supervise installation of new equipment to meet program tool installation timing, which resulted in direct labor savings.• Responsible for development of new equipment preventative maintenance plans. Also purchased new equipment spare parts and set up General Assembly spare parts point of use areas. • Lead Process and Design Engineer responsible for design, development, testing, and control of major engineering projects involving tools, equipment, plant and manufacturing processes. Completed designs for new equipment under $1 million budget and ahead of targeted completion date.• Reduced project cost by $300,000 through coordinating refurbishment of existing process equipment.• Maintained $2.5 million processing budget to facilitate the implementation of new production equipment.

Lordstown, Ohio

• Responsible for the coordination and implementation of all dimensional activities. Included in these activities are weld tool certification, coordination of weld tool changes both design level improvements and reconstruction activities. Coordination of both Zeiss and CIMMS activities involving the collection and analysis of all dimensional data for the resolution of body build problems. This involves coordinating efforts of plant personnel both salaried and union representatives to drive production build problems to their resolution.