• Manage new bonded piston seal (BPS) projects for automotive applications form initial quote through mass production with an emphasis on quality deliverables in all phases.• Coordinate internal and external resources to effectively deliver components on time and within budget constraints.• Identify and track key success indicators (cost, quality and timeliness) for multiple projects ensuring effective and prompt issue resolution and exceptional customer satisfaction.• Quickly resolve manufacturing concerns, specification changes and production issues during the entire life cycle of launched product.

• Lead various phases of new product development from design concept, prototype sample creation and Production Test Run and assist the manufacturing team with the launch quantity production phase.• Create, analyze and execute development plans, cost estimates, component availability studies, and internal component lead time projections to ensure program feasibility with respect to cost and timing as well as functional & aesthetic targets as defined for each project.• Coordinate and document internal manufacturing stop gate sign-offs and post launch reviews in addition to creating process routings and detailed component/assembly BOMs.

• Manage new pistol & rifle projects through the development process coordinating with sourcing, quality, design engineering, and manufacturing to deliver the product to the market quickly and efficiently.• Review new product Engineering Change Orders to insure Technical Data Package is complete and ready for sourcing/manufacture. • Create and manage detailed project plans that depict project milestones, critical paths, and deliverables to the organization.

• Created comprehensive and concise product specification packages which enabled successful collaboration with both internal and external resources throughout the toy product development cycle.• Acted as the PDL (Product Development Lead) for all assigned product development efforts and worked effectively with our Far East office via daily email and video conferences to identify and solve issues in real time.• Developed and implemented innovative methods, ideas and solutions that met project objectives while also adhering to strict Federal & International toy guidelines.

• Utilized 3D SolidWorks CAD software to develop unique solutions based on identified market needs (CTQs) and customer requirements.• Managed external European resources for design, development & prototyping for non-North American automotive OEM applications.• Diagnosed & solved customer problems related to new product testing and deployment.

Led design & development of multiple Instrument Panel and Center Console new concepts.• Researched consumer and automotive manufacturers needs and translated results into viable, cost effective designs and product recommendations for plastic intensive automotive cockpit systems.• Executed rapid evaluations on the most promising ideas from cost, customer satisfaction and technical feasibility perspectives enabling successful further development.• Collaborated with industrial design group and overseas CAD teams to create functional prototypes for customer proposals and design reviews.

Led the design and development teams for multiple systems on the 2005 Ford GT. Responsible for Interior Trim / Air Conditioning / Mirror and Wiper systems from concept stage through production readiness. Managed multiple Plant Vehicle Team systems and sub-systems for the Ford GT during production. • Reduced Repairs per 1000 Units at Three Months in Service by 10% from initial projections and contained total Interior Warranty costs 46% below target. • Developed and released service repairs to the Marketing, Sales and Service team for implementation at the dealership level resulting in improved customer satisfaction. • Championed the design, development and implementation of the Ford GT air conditioning system with a non-traditional supplier resulting in a unit that exceeded corporate performance specifications by 10%, reduced investment costs by $1M and met compressed timing demands. • Co-authored a paper published by the Society of Automotive Engineers titled “2005 Ford GT Magnesium I/P Structure – ID # 2004-01-1261”.

Responsible for sheet metal body welding tools and project management of suppliers.• Evaluated product designs for manufacturing feasibility and initiated changes to improve quality while effectively managing various program budgets (range: $3.5M - $13.5M).• Developed and implemented world-class bodyshell assembly tooling, utilizing best practice and generic architecture strategies to meet affordable business structure targets.