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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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➢.

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.

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.➢.