Donnie Jackson Email & Phone Number

Detroit Area

Greater Detroit Area

Multifaceted Engineering Project ManagerEngineering project manager with extensive experience in designing and executing in various systems including: chassis, HVAC, electrical, interior, safety impact, product manufacturing and process engineering at the component and system level. Also knowledge of powertrain, driveline, and powertrain integration.• Skilled in Project Management: Oversaw multiple multi-million dollar projects and led teams through product life-cycle (design conception through launch/post launch including service parts support). • DFSS Blackbelt: Projects lead to Patent US20140034410A1 and defensive publication for steering gears. • Skilled in Root Cause Analysis: Shainin Red X Black Belt with experience resolving issues quickly and effectively which resulted in warranty improvement 22% under target.

-Managed cost, quality, time, and design requirements, from SOR sourcing through launch and legacy programs. Products covered included Steering gears, columns, I-shafts, and FOD seals. Steering gears-covered all mechanical portion of the steering gear including electrical components and EMC testing. Drove my supplier team for expedient code analysis including EOS findings.-Supported a warranty initiative resulting in a 22% steering team improvement beyond the target goal. Drove down warranty through data driven team meetings. -Defensive publication steering gear performance in cold climate

-Managed issue resolution of all Cadillac XT5/GMC Acadia chassis and power train build issues and supervised escalation process to resolve issues in a timely manner to support vehicle launch activities. Main liaison between product engineers, manufacturing plant representatives, and supplier base for North America and China production facilities. 97% issues resolution rate by launch.

-Performed test setup, testing, and data review for NVH performance characteristics under varying temperature profiles. Also conducted EPS steering gear fixed durability testing. Authored process standards for new equipment and worked with the integration team and suppliers for problem resolution and new test equipment designs. Covered all GM steering gears for setup, communication, and test fixture response.

Warren, Michigan

-Oversaw design, development, packaging, testing, and launch coordination of steering components for the truck group. Facilitated Peer Review and DFMEA. Worked very close with purchasing and other team members to meet team objectives.-Worked with supplier team and manufacturing representative to correct and update steering components for vehicle launch. -US Patent US20140034410A1

Warren, Michigan

Contracted to GM-Designed, developed, packaged, tested, and launched climate control components for the truck group. Developed the target specifications for input into sourcing requirements. Created concept sheets, quote packages, DFMEA, and packaging envelope. In addition, climate control team champion for engineering processes.

-Design, develop, package, test, and launch electric vehicle HVAC unit. Develop target specifications and input into DRD; source suppliers. Develop supporting documentation Concept Sheets, DRD, DFMEA, and PFMEA. Design and develop packaging envelope and coordinate with other team members packaging constraints. Test HVAC system including defrost, occupant target zones, and temperature controls. PPAP supplier HVAC system

-Provided primary technical interface to customers and sales/marketing group. Supported new Ford Sync USB connector and sustained carryover product development for GM and Ford Squib Connector.-Proposed improvements to customer GD&T, technical specifications, and CAD data for design for manufacturability optimization. Supported quote process, vehicle prototype and initial product builds

Project Management for the Dodge Journey Interior-Design/Develope the interior system including functional objectives for the Journeyfrom concept phase through the release/launch phase.-Managed future model interior and electrical systems including participating in several Designs for Six Sigma projects to optimize interior and electrical features. DFSS projects equated to a 23% improvement in customer satisfaction.-Coordinated interior and electrical systems development activities with advance vehicle packaging, engineering, design office, quality, service, program management, and marketing. The combination of efforts created an interior system that 100% met the cost, weight, and timing objectives.-Directed competitive bench marking and clinics for interior systems and components including reviews with upper management through the Chief, VP, and Director levels. This effort allowed quicker decisions in the design stage saving the program money and time.-Led future prototype controls and new component development. The new controls strategy led to a 20% improvement in customer satisfaction and the new component development gave the customer a 9% improvement in useable storage area. -Executed vehicle and system level performance tests. Identified, managed, and resolved 435 pre-production issues prior to vehicle launch.-Managed engineering, design and development of Dodge Journey Interior System. Contributed to 100% attainment of interior quality goals. This included working with the vehicle assembly plant and supporting component plants for pre-build and production ramp-up in Toluca, Mexico.

-Fourteen month hands on training program taken through Daimler Chrysler Automotive. The systems covered included electrical, power-train, body in white, chassis, braking, and fuel management. Teams developed own customized race vehicles. Race event training conducted by SAE drivers. Greatly improved overall times on autocross, drag strip, and Gingerman race tracks.

• Improved First-Time Capability through expedient issue management and product support.• Managed scheduling of engineering product changes with plant for in vehicle verification for model launch.• Contributed to Engineering Hours per Vehicle improvements by working with the platform engineers and their suppliers to modify product designs that were process friendly. Contribution equated to an 8%-10% improvement in process time.• Provided dealerships with problem-solving support on vehicle issues.• Performed vehicle tests: four post shaker, water chamber, and air/noise/leak test.

• Directed a team of plant production personnel and vehicle engineering through pilot simulation for 2002 Jeep Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited. Resultant of the simulation lead to a multi-million dollar plant expansion incorporating over 30 new stations.• Evaluated plant processes and production line operator locations for new vehicle launch.

• Designed and implemented new evaporator designs to meet platform functional objectives based on benchmark research.• Supervised design, testing, and production of evaporators.• Conducted problem-solving analyses on evaporator manufacturing issues

• Managed suppliers in the design, development, and testing of electrical components: customer information systems, universal garage door openers, electronic compasses, audio amplifiers, and speakers that met vehicle function and launch timing objectives.• Tested electronics hardware and software to meet functional requirements.

• Fabricate test components within ten thousandths of an inch profile to be used for Aero research testing.• Managed test equipment including 3/4 scale wind tunnel with rolling road.

• Applied process improvements to improve coil sheet metal operations.• Designed tooling to help daily operations.

Support team specialist for marketing project with Columbia Gas and Detroit Diesel. Demonstrating the abilities to drive across America on compressed natural gas.

Masters, Science Of Administration

Associates, Engineering Science

Activities and Societies: Worked generally sixty-plus hours a week while taking thirteen or more hours of course work a quarter.Took.

Bachelors, Aerospace Engineering

Activities and Societies: Engineering Council (Vice President) Engineering Speaking SocietyWorked usually forty-plus hours a week or more.