Steve Bannasch Email & Phone Number

Saugatuck, MI, US

Troy, Michigan, United States

Sales executive dedicated to enhancing the Manufacturing industry, guided by a steadfast commitment to achieving the true north of one-piece flow.

• Reporting to the V.P. Product Design & Development, leading a team of (22) with (9) direct reports.
• Established Design for Manufacturing activities from early stage of development thru production launch.
• Planned, directed, and controlled all activities within a new vehicle development division and specific manufacturing site while achieving budgeted financial objectives.

Established and implemented Global Dimensional Engineering Strategy and Processes to ensure global coordination of all engineering activities across the entire eco-system. Recognized by Boeing, Pratt & Whitney, Dimensional Control Systems, Tec-ease, and Honda as Best-In-Class Process.

Holland, Michigan

• Reported to Plant Mgr. & VP Metals & Mechanisms, Plymouth, MI as Root Cause and Design Integrator.
• Orchestrated and led team in designing and establishing new gauging methods for metal and mech systems on production floor to support one piece flow.
• Equipped/organized facility to comply with company strategy for online/offline quality controls.
• Developed/deployed Production Control Plans, including related work instructions & procedures.
• Managed and archived quality documentation and participated in internal/external quality audits.
• Devised specifications for product processes and new designs.

Created Dimensional Engineering office of Manufacturing Quality. Established World Leading Tolerance analysis and Quality program. Documented by Dassault Catia Systems and Dimensional Control Systems as a tolerance program that is expanding the Dimensional Engineering boundaries.Developed Entire Vehicle Assembly process to support Quality Fit and Finish.

Program and Launch Manager 2005 - 2009Managed projects worth $25 million of business unit. Led direct product development team after ideation phase to meet marketing criteria and objectives. Lead development of projects toward achieving performance, cost, manufacturing and marketing goals. Manage budgets, scheduling, weeking development reviews, concept.

GD&T and 3D Tolerance Analysis, Assembly Strategies, Gauge Design/Sourcing/Measurement Plans, Robust Design, Design for Manufacturing, Equipment/tooling build strategies supporting product marketing criteria and build objectives.

Established a Governmental Research DivisionAwarded a Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) grant that generated $14 million in research revenue for DCS product developmentCo-wrote presentation of Key Product Characteristics (KPC’s) to the United States Congress for Tunner Aircraft Loader.

Selected by General Motors and Chairman of the ASME Y14.5 M 1992 committee to lead implementation of global manufacturing and quality locating standards at their European and South American affiliate Opel. Requested by Opel Chief Engineer to train and developing Opel Engineers in new quality/manufacturing standards.

Conducted Tolerance analysis for General Motors and Ford Electric Vehicle platforms for fit and function of body assemblies using sheet metal stampings, aluminum castings, and alu

Education record

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Ms Quality