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Weatherford, Tx, Us

Kohler, Wisconsin, Us

Lead manufacturing activities preparing for new product launch and other major capital projects.

Munich, De

Lead and influence team including engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, finance, and engineering systems members to plan and implement a multi-phase, cross-functional project updating engineering and manufacturing software, processes, and equipment to improve productivity, quality, and establish engineering standards for engineered to order low voltage power distribution and control equipment. ➢ Develop program master timeline along with associated sub-schedules for 4 phases. Coordinate and align personnel and other resources to ensure timing meets commitment to management.➢ Control spend and performance to approved budget. Maintain high-level tracking of project’s financial performance.➢ Update sponsors, executive management, and other program stakeholders. Track and resolve risk occurrences and escalations.

Paris, Il, Us

Lead and direct launch teams of quality engineers, manufacturing engineers, design engineers, injection molding engineers, and other specialists in defining and achieving product development through production launch of automotive lighting systems. Primary interface with Nissan and Honda customer design and quality to ensure program meets functional, quality, cost, and delivery requirements. ➢ Conduct Design and Management Gate reviews to ensure compliance with manufacturing standards and readiness for up to six pre-launch programs.➢ Manage cost, validation trials, and delivery timing for as many as ten injection molding tool shops and 25 injection molded components per program.➢ Interface with automotive Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) customers to negotiate schedule of staggered pre-production deliveries while supporting continued quality and functional improvements. Communicate and coordinate internal activities to meet delivery schedules.➢ Track and guide validation test progress and results for an approximate average 100 tests per program, including passing of government Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) regulations. Lead root cause analysis and detailed activities to resolve performance issues prior to production launch.➢ Follow and coordinate supplier sourcing, tool and equipment build, supply for pre-production builds, and preparation for production launch for 10+ Tier 2 suppliers of new electronic and injection molded components.

Chicago, Il, Us

Directed team of senior and lead engineers implementing new technologies, standard work processes, and capital projects. Lead new product introduction/plant launch core team, managed multiple engineering projects, supported problem solving and root cause analysis of manufacturing issues, executed manufacturing Bill of Material (BOM) configurations using digital thread tools, and maintained process documentation for the Fort Worth, TX site of this $1B+ manufacturer of freight locomotives.➢ Administered and directed technical development and on-time implementation of an $8M robotic welding cell – improving ergonomic working conditions while reducing direct labor 33%.➢ Guided user requirements for the development of software customization, business analytics tools, and reports to drive reduction of errors and processing time of BOM configurations while improving team morale.➢ Conducted project management and oversight for all aspects of multiple capital improvements, including design and build of a $23M locomotive test track as well as the development of a team member training and certification program.➢ Transformed advanced technology engineering team to focus on new product launches meeting time-line, quality, and budget constraints.

Chicago, Il, Us

Developed standard work processes within assembly area for this manufacturer of long-haul freight locomotives. Specified and acquired specialized tools and equipment to support plant launch and continuous improvement activities. Supervised and monitored all manufacturing tasks for six production lines. Monitored production metrics. Defined, implemented, and documented continuous improvements.➢ Planned the layout, process flow, standard work, and documentation for six manufacturing assembly lines. Planned and executed equipment and tooling set-up of 6 sub-assembly lines, achieving start of production within one month of occupancy.➢ Supervised or directly completed over 400 manufacturing instructions, including 70 safe lift plans (overhead cranes).➢ Implemented end-to-end capital projects and improvements worth more than $600K including concept, internal capital approvals, Statement of Work (SOW), supplier selection, coordination of purchase orders, management of vendor timeline, and installation/implementation.➢ Initiated and validated work platforms and test equipment for 2 electrical test cells within a 2-month time-frame.

Yokohama-Shi, Kanagawa, Jp

Employed in multiple roles, including Body Engineer, Quality Engineer, Kaizen Manager and Quality Check Station Manager in Trim, Chassis, and Final production area at this major OEM location. Managed teams of hourly workers, ranging from 4 to 39, in multiple assigned areas. Prepared and distributed quality reports, driving root-cause analysis and issue closure. Continually defined and improved body assembly and welding processes.➢ Enhanced speed of project completion by 50% within three months of taking over the Kaizen group.➢ Headed quality reviews that improved closure rates by 40% during tenure.➢ Decreased body assembly down-times due to door-fit issues from 4% to 0.4%.➢ Site Advocate for the corporate Records Retention Policy, review, and compliance in 2010➢ Department Advocate for the corporate Records Retention Policy, review, and compliance (2009-2011)➢ Played a key team role in establishing a comprehensive quality tracking system.

Concurrently held critical roles, such as Paint Engineer, Assembly Engineer, Lean Engineer, Engineering Cost Analyst, and Packaging Engineer, at this Tier 1 injection molding automotive supplier. Initiated production processes and assembly cell layout to support new products. Coached and developed management and staff in Lean Manufacturing concepts➢ Improved days-on-hand for raw material and component inventory by 18% after setting and tracking targets for inventory levels and turnaround times.➢ Consolidated different packaging designs and reduced corrugated packaging inventory by 10%.➢ Piloted continuous improvement tasks and achieved over $100,000 in cost savings; generated another $200,000 in savings by redesigning the shipping container concept for a new program.

Coordinated product design and development to final production launch for 2 groups of exterior plastic moldings in a start-up facility. Instituted Lean manufacturing processes in support of the customer production launch for 3 Mercedes USI vehicle lines. Reviewed, approved and submitted customer quality documentation; also complied with internal quality requirements to meet client standards.➢ Achieved tooling deliveries for 16 separate parts and related equipment on time and within budget.➢ Set up and integrated the initial Bill of Materials (BOM) process into IT platforms.

Tasked with creating and publishing designs for 5 injection-molded plastic automotive parts for this global market leader. Validated supplier CAD submissions. Maintained supplier cost goals, timing and component quality for new vehicle programs.➢ Personally spearheaded the re-sourcing effort for numerous components, generating $7.5 million in savings.➢ Ensured compliance with Chrysler’s change management processes.