CTG team member in the SG division (Starters and Generators). Core Responsibilities: For SGNA, manage the input/output of the planning database (SPi), all price conditions and scheduling agreements in SAP, and the RFQ process through the Panther system. Manage the relationship with SCP and MKT (Germany) as it pertains to all business plan activities concerning forecasted volume and revenue. This involves managing the data integrity on a regular basis between SPi, Prins+, and ISAC, with my German colleagues.

A team member of PJM1, Powertrain Division, Automotive Technology (AP). Manage all change affecting current GM production fuel module programs, specifically Theta (191,192, 193), Delta, GMT 800. This requires continuous communication with GM design release engineers (DRE’s) and fuel tank manufacturers (co-tier 1 suppliers ABC Group and Inergy). Also responsible for a monthly executive level report meeting with GM concerning warranty, current production changes, new project development issues, cost reduction activities. This meeting involves project management, sales, engineering, and quality team members from Bosch.

Responsible for building and maintaining business relationships between Tier 1 & 2 production part suppliers (SiemensVDO, Continental Teves, Dana Corporation, Freudenberg-NOK) to Ford, GM, and DCX on thermoplastic components, extruded tubing, and assemblies for powertrain and underbody applications. Projects concerned individual engine and transmission components (caps, sensors, check valves, vacuum harnesses, degas bottles, surge tanks) or system subassemblies (engine coolant, PCV system, windshield washer systems, air induction components, and cylinder head/rocker covers). Involved and supported all levels of product development, working as a partner with my customer on the tier and OEM product teams. Managed prototype phase of the project while negotiating terms for production business followed by final production design approval, production tool build, and process sign off in the plant. Responsible for production part tracking and forecasting, and coordinating application engineering support for each account. As of 6/06, managed existing business worth $5M in annual sales, adding $1.5M in new business.