Lead the program management activities of Harman Professional for amplifiers and signal processing devices. Harman reorganized and closed the Elkhart facility in mid-2018. I stayed with the company until the end to help launch an awesome new amplifier.

Leading the engineering team focused on new product development. Managing our phase gate development process. Developing our new product innovation strategy.

Brought into Chore-Time Poultry Production Systems to drive product innovation and bring new techniques/ disciplines into product development. Lead a seven person engineering team in the development of large-scale, automatic feeding systems, precise watering systems and augers, bins and electronics that support these systems. Implemented FMEA, critical characteristics, structured design review and process capability into product design. Applying mistake-proofing into our assembly processes.… Show more Brought into Chore-Time Poultry Production Systems to drive product innovation and bring new techniques/ disciplines into product development. Lead a seven person engineering team in the development of large-scale, automatic feeding systems, precise watering systems and augers, bins and electronics that support these systems. Implemented FMEA, critical characteristics, structured design review and process capability into product design. Applying mistake-proofing into our assembly processes. Complete short/mid-term corrective actions to manage quality concerns while developing robust design changes to bring product quality to the world-class standard expected of Chore-Time. Show less

Managed the design, manufacture and installation of multi-million dollar friction welding machines.Supervised machine builder teams, machined component suppliers, riggers and forwarding companies.Developed customer relationships with plants in China, India, Mexico and US.Multi-tasked with as many as 19 projects running simultaneously.3D design in Solidworks.

Product engineering -- managed all development engineering for Siemens Sensors North America. Sites in US and MexicoAdvanced development -- part of a global management team tasked with technology transfer, R&D prioritization and intellectual property management.Design -- established multi-location CAD group and installed 6 workstations with Unigraphics, Catia, ProEngineer, Ansoft and MentorGraphicsSAP Implementation -- migrated all Elkhart data from PRMS in SAP PDM, facilitated ERP… Show more Product engineering -- managed all development engineering for Siemens Sensors North America. Sites in US and MexicoAdvanced development -- part of a global management team tasked with technology transfer, R&D prioritization and intellectual property management.Design -- established multi-location CAD group and installed 6 workstations with Unigraphics, Catia, ProEngineer, Ansoft and MentorGraphicsSAP Implementation -- migrated all Elkhart data from PRMS in SAP PDM, facilitated ERP development at Juarez facility.Validation Lab -- combined equipment from two facilities while keeping all validation tests on time. Show less

Business Development -- developed business cases as the basis to win 13 major new programs including financial analysis, product manufacturing cost, investment and risk.Program Management -- created a product development process that resulted in 100% milestone hit rate, equipment/tooling on time and on budget, cost to budget and 40% development time reduction.Product Development -- developed 5 new produce families within ongoing engineering resources.Process Development -- expanded… Show more Business Development -- developed business cases as the basis to win 13 major new programs including financial analysis, product manufacturing cost, investment and risk.Program Management -- created a product development process that resulted in 100% milestone hit rate, equipment/tooling on time and on budget, cost to budget and 40% development time reduction.Product Development -- developed 5 new produce families within ongoing engineering resources.Process Development -- expanded internal machine build capability in order to keep manufacturing costs competitive.Organizational Development -- developed our group into an industry recognized technological leader. Show less

Launched 5 new automotice sensor products.Developed cost estimates used to win 4 new sensor programs

Worked at the SBU President level to develop Dana's strategy for becoming a leader in automotive electronics.Developed business cases for new product familiesManaged intellectual property: disclosures, maintenance and abandonment.

Created a global product planning function with analysts in North America, Germany and JapanLead the strategic planning process for both the Steering and Suspension SBUs, incorporating data from 13 operating units.Developed TRW electrically assisted steering business plan, accompanying SBU GM's at the CEO presentation.Built a worldwide market analysis database that contained all vehicle platforms, cycle plans and steering/suspension technologies.Primary team member for SAP… Show more Created a global product planning function with analysts in North America, Germany and JapanLead the strategic planning process for both the Steering and Suspension SBUs, incorporating data from 13 operating units.Developed TRW electrically assisted steering business plan, accompanying SBU GM's at the CEO presentation.Built a worldwide market analysis database that contained all vehicle platforms, cycle plans and steering/suspension technologies.Primary team member for SAP implementation Show less

Managed a department of 3 engineers that developed all competitive quotes for a $330 million division.Analyzed design requirements, process plans, capital investment for high volume precision machining and assembly.Led a multi-functional team to develop TRW's first multi-plant, subassembly specific activity cost based system.Revised standard cost system to use work center specific overhead rates and practical capacity.Performed financial analysis on new steering system… Show more Managed a department of 3 engineers that developed all competitive quotes for a $330 million division.Analyzed design requirements, process plans, capital investment for high volume precision machining and assembly.Led a multi-functional team to develop TRW's first multi-plant, subassembly specific activity cost based system.Revised standard cost system to use work center specific overhead rates and practical capacity.Performed financial analysis on new steering system programs.Lead a small team, including external consultants, to re-engineer the quote development process. Show less

Five Management Development Assignments:Market Planning -- market analysis, competitor analysis and database development for air bags.Material Handling -- at a plant startup in England, purchased capital equipment, installed BPCS ERP system, set up sapare parts/tool room and designed material handling/control systems.Production Supervision -- supervised 14 union operators making hydraulic steering assist cylinders.Production Control -- at a Japanese joint venture, refined BPCS… Show more Five Management Development Assignments:Market Planning -- market analysis, competitor analysis and database development for air bags.Material Handling -- at a plant startup in England, purchased capital equipment, installed BPCS ERP system, set up sapare parts/tool room and designed material handling/control systems.Production Supervision -- supervised 14 union operators making hydraulic steering assist cylinders.Production Control -- at a Japanese joint venture, refined BPCS system, developed pay-for-knowledge program for materials technicians and set up a tool control system.Quality Engineer -- developed a supplier quality tracking system, created a customer quality audit training course and re-designed a material handling system fo eliminate damage to ball studs. Show less

Designed and managed the manufacture of fleet delivery vehicles such as Federal Express and Roadway Package Systems.Developed product innovations such as impact absorbing bumper system, full-length fiberglass roof, greater access lift-up fiberglass hood, ABS interior parts and foldaway shelving.

Determined structural sources of noise and vibration with modal and digital signal analysis.Tuned steering systems to reduce overall noise levels.Resolved drivetrain vibration problems during development of the All Wheel Drive Tempo.