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Tucson, Arizona, United States

Team Leader Hydraulic Mining Shovels / Dortmund, Germany working at supplier in Croatia identified 104 productivity improvements on 14 buy level parts. Resourcing 71 Large Mining Truck parts from supplier Cat had to exit.SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS➤Croatia Supplier total savings of 27.93 hours per machine manufacturing time / 12.6% higher supplier delivery performance. ➤Designed 5 new Hydraulic Mining Shovel power module doors saving 11.5 hours manufacturing time (29% less time), higher quality.➤$109,028 savings resourcing 71 Large Mining Truck parts without causing not one line down at Decatur, IL Plant.

Peoria, Illinois Area

Spearheaded new product introduction (NPI), facilitating design reviews and FMEAs. Developed, implemented, and executed strategy for cab systems and components. Performed product feasibility investigations for next generation products. Provided technical guidance and ensured compliance with specifications and design guides.SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS➤Optimized processes, procedures, systems, and best practices to increase efficiency and quality.➤Identified opportunities to contain costs by analyzing product commonality matrices.➤Awarded patent for using LEDs in active matrix clusters to display active grade control.

Peoria, Illinois Area

Managed a team of 3 engineers tasked with developing supplier-specific fact pacts with piece cost history, competitive quotes, part should cost, and labor, raw material, and utility costs.SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS➤Achieved cost reductions of $3.4M in 2013, $1.8M in 2014, and $1M in 2015.

Peoria, Il

Directed a team of 4 engineers and a military contract program for CX28 automatic transmission at a Tennessee assembly plant. Facilitated training and support for a joint venture assembly plant in China.SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS➤Developed and implemented cost reductions of $2,233 per piece for CX28 transmission. ➤Provided subject matter expertise on FMEA, APQP, PPAP, 8D, product support, and cost savings.

Dearborn, Michigan

Managed a $33M program, a staff of 3 mechanical engineers, and 2 joint venture suppliers, Magna-Steyr and Navistar Truck. Facilitated the system integration and launch of powertrains on F650, F750, and Ranger vehicles and rolled out a new dual clutch transmission for the F650.SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS➤Developed and implemented engineering requirements for 2 new diesel engines including all new urea emission systems, 3 automatic transmissions, 3 manual transmissions, and 4 axles.➤Improved service year-to-date repairs by up to 20%.➤Realized cost savings of $62.50 per unit.

Dearborn, Michigan

Spearheaded a team of mechanical engineers and buyers conducting materials research, exploratory studies, and advanced development studies; managed program budgeting and forecasting.SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS➤Analyzed and defined technical requirements and objectives and developed long-range strategy.➤Managed resources for all global all-wheel-drive systems for Ford, Volvo, Jaguar, and Land Rover.➤Achieved $500M+ in cost savings within 5 years.

Dearborn, Michigan

Managed a $2.8M program and team tasked with research, design, and development.SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS➤Designed and released the first-ever focal transmission mount at Ford.➤Implemented geometric dimensioning and tolerance revisions to system design specifications.➤Reduced cost per unity by 22%, R/1000 by 18%, and TGW by 13%, saving $800K+.

Edison, New Jersey

Managed $40M annual budget, 4 assembly plants, and a team of 4 mechanical engineers.SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS➤Developed and implemented design changes to improve quality, reduce cost, and resolve issues.➤Reduced TGW and R/1000 by 10% resulting in cost savings of $37M.

Dearborn, Michigan

Led $2M budget and global team of 10 proving ground/test lab supervisors and Belgian Oracle software engineers that created and implemented the first, current corporate-wide Global Common Durability Process and Information System for testing, incidents, concerns, testing measurements, and track management.

Dearborn, Michigan

Developed and built 110 plug-in electric vehicles with 100-mile range on single charge. Interfaced with 30 Lockheed Aerospace Engineers and led Program Management Teams on EV motor, dual battery, and climate controls. Served as Steering Committee Member for Hybrid Electric Vehicle Challenge.SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS➤ Drove $58M increase in profits by developing and implementing Premium-Priced Escort GT Feature Car.➤ Reduced piece costs $847 per vehicle by launching a new vehicle program for interior trim, seats, and electrical systems.➤Earned Ford Customer-Driven Quality Award issued by the Executive Vice President.

Dearborn, Michigan

Worked on vehicle integration of small car climate controls, electrical systems, and engine cooling including hot and cold weather prototype testing.SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS➤Generated $2M in annual savings by designed steering column race assembly and eliminating rattle.➤ Achieved Best in Class A/C interior cooling for Tempo/Topaz by increasing a new 6mm condenser from 580mm to 610mm.➤ Drove savings of $1.55 per piece and $693K in tooling for Escort/Tempo by conducting design and crash film reviews to verify the pierce nut on seatbelt track was not required.

Mba, Finance & Management

Activities and Societies: Delta Sigma Pi, President- While in College of Engineering I was one of only seven Knights of St. Patrick..

Bs, Industrial Engineering

Activities and Societies: Knight of St. Patrick and President of AIIE at MizzouChairman of Engineer's Week