Responsible for the management of quality, cost and schedule issues related to the development, design, release, build, FAT, installation, and integration of the material handling sector of Autotec using self-developed robotic interfaces.

•Responsible for the execution of projects in terms of customer and company satisfaction. •Main interface between the Customer and Tenneco with great visibility inside and outside of the company. •Identify problems and resolution during the project by highlighting potential areas of concern and driving resolution of issues that affect project execution. •Translate customer needs and requirements into detailed project plans; execution of those plans; management of cross functional teams; project profitability; and development of customer relationships.•Define project requirements, schedules, deployment plans, and resource needs to carry projects from start to finish, or concept through final production.•Develop project plans including work breakdown, project milestones, critical path analyses, risk management, cost/benefit analysis, staffing plans, project timelines, and project budgets.•Assemble, develop and manage project team, including NPIS and/or APQP teams.•Ensure project milestones are met on time and within team and project budget.•Focus on process improvement and documentation.•Work with a multi discipline team - requires ability to manage a large variety of projects as well as the leadership skills to track, enforce and foster the project team's progress.•Deliver projects to both the customer's and Tenneco's satisfaction.•Drive decisions to ensure success of the program taking into account timing, investment, profitability, reliability and design integrity. Financial decisions should be EVA driven.

* Provide growth to the Off-Highway and vehicular sector by fostering and nurturing customer relationships.* Implement and design drivelines and steering shafts utilized by various OEM’s for both on and off road applications.* Launch new vehicles while being able to manage and maintain multiple product development projects.* VA / VE Team member, responsible for netting a total $12MM cost reduction during calendar years 2004 – 2008.* Manage project time-lines & solve customer specific design problems along the way.

* Assist in the development of new “Wing Bearing” product line.* Secured new business in marine market. * Manage relationships with the United States Department of Defense Tank and Automotive Command (TACOM). * Reduced warranty Claims.

* Launch comprehensive powertrain platforms for high volume applications of the Dodge Ram full size pick-up and Dodge Dakota mid size pick up. * Launch medium volume applications of the Dodge full size van and Dodge Durango SUV. * Launch niche market, specialty vehicles, such as the Plymouth Prowler.* Serve as Dana Motorsports engineering liaison and instructor. Provide educational instruction relating to performance and high-speed powertrain operation for NASCAR Crew Chief audience and IROC Race series Director.

Provide driveshaft application support to the industrial markets which included steel mills, paper mills and wind mills.

* Responsible for plant engineering and maintenance of 2,354,000 sq. ft., two-plant facility. * Direct work of 35 plant maintenance personnel and contractors.* Lead mechanical renovations, including new equipment start up and qualification.* Design and supervise installation of manufacturing devices to insure proper glass processing, per customer requirements.* Design and install conveyor modifications.* Create and supervise glass furnace modifications.* Redesign plant HVAC system to convert from steam to natural gas.

Responsible for development of new hose products and tooling for the auto industry.

Responsible for overseeing the engineering functions for the formed hose department. Concentrated efforts were on reducing scrap, enhancing tooling design, and quoting new jobs.