Established inventories and communication networks to redeploy idle equipment. Based on Q1 results, cost savings are projected to exceed 2018 totals.

Utilize extensive processing background with launch, financial, and technical knowledge to optimize effectiveness of equipment resources, redeploying idle equipment into useful service at alternate locations. Employ comprehensive understanding of asset specifications, combined with strategic, tactical mindset to identify opportunities for transfers worldwide, achieving cost savings through reduced capital expenditures. Direct all aspects of complex transfers, including accurate documentation… Show more Utilize extensive processing background with launch, financial, and technical knowledge to optimize effectiveness of equipment resources, redeploying idle equipment into useful service at alternate locations. Employ comprehensive understanding of asset specifications, combined with strategic, tactical mindset to identify opportunities for transfers worldwide, achieving cost savings through reduced capital expenditures. Direct all aspects of complex transfers, including accurate documentation and shipping logistics.  Realized savings of a minimum $10M to $15M annually through strategic redeployment of equipment assets.  Achieved 20% increase in equipment transfers through implementing digital strategy to facilitate communication across the organization regarding potential transfers.  Incentivized engineer participation by creating standardized procedures, streamlining asset transfers.  Enabled $7M labor reduction project in May by relocating 30 robots to the Ohio assembly facility. Established and maintained extensive network of contacts throughout the organization, leveraged network to enable asset transfers.  Collaborated with plant financial controllers to ensure complete and accurate documentation of all equipment transfers. Show less

Spearheaded process to shut down five North American assembly plants in 24 months, coordinating the efforts of diverse teams of 5 to 20 engineers to optimize efficiency and cost-effectiveness of overall process. Accomplished all facets of complex, multi-city process with no safety issues, on-time deliveries, and complete customer satisfaction. Redeployed over $150M of idle equipment into service by identifying production needs of plants world wide and aligning requirements with… Show more Spearheaded process to shut down five North American assembly plants in 24 months, coordinating the efforts of diverse teams of 5 to 20 engineers to optimize efficiency and cost-effectiveness of overall process. Accomplished all facets of complex, multi-city process with no safety issues, on-time deliveries, and complete customer satisfaction. Redeployed over $150M of idle equipment into service by identifying production needs of plants world wide and aligning requirements with knowledge of available assets.  Achieved up to 20% reuse of equipment from closed plants, as contrasted with nearly 0% for comparable competitor shutdowns.  Delivered record of zero safety issues or environmental incidents while salvaging assets, balancing-out vehicles, and demolishing facilities.  Facilitated sales of idle properties in St. Louis, Atlanta, Norfolk, and Wixom by providing technical assistance for marketing efforts. Show less

Generated significant increases in productivity and efficiencies by examining current processes to identify gaps, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement, implementing lean manufacturing and other innovative approaches. Led team of six engineers and managed annual budgets up to $2M.  Increased product output by ten vehicles per hour at Wayne assembly plant through improving tooling and processes.  Reduced inventory in Kansas City assembly plant by 20% through redesigning… Show more Generated significant increases in productivity and efficiencies by examining current processes to identify gaps, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement, implementing lean manufacturing and other innovative approaches. Led team of six engineers and managed annual budgets up to $2M.  Increased product output by ten vehicles per hour at Wayne assembly plant through improving tooling and processes.  Reduced inventory in Kansas City assembly plant by 20% through redesigning automation transfers.  Accelerated resolution by 10% refining POSMON and Factory Information Systems fault codes. Show less

Demonstrated proactive strategic approach in developing multiple processes and approaches, providing expert advice and input to facilitate data-driven approval decisions.  Created cohesive, effective team dedicated to achieving program cost targets by organizing engineers from 20 varied departments.  Realized multi-million-dollar cost reductions, reducing investment and labor costs while maintaining high quality levels by driving compatibilities between product design and… Show more Demonstrated proactive strategic approach in developing multiple processes and approaches, providing expert advice and input to facilitate data-driven approval decisions.  Created cohesive, effective team dedicated to achieving program cost targets by organizing engineers from 20 varied departments.  Realized multi-million-dollar cost reductions, reducing investment and labor costs while maintaining high quality levels by driving compatibilities between product design and assembly processes.  Facilitated production efficiencies by conducting feasibility studies, providing feedback to engineering and styling studio to guide process development. Show less

Displayed strong financial acumen in determining program tooling investment potential during early planning processes, supervising five process engineers to gather input. Generated estimates of profitability and accurate program financial reports.  Developed cost-benefit scenarios, analyzing potential business cases to support product decisions.

• Responsible for developing assembly processes and investment estimates prior to program approval.• Organized engineers from 20 departments to create a cohesive team and achieve program cost targets.• Developed all vehicle assembly processing assumptions to achieve program approval.• Achieved multi-million-dollar cost reductions by driving compatibility between product design and assembly processes, resulting in reduced investment and labor while maintaining high quality… Show more • Responsible for developing assembly processes and investment estimates prior to program approval.• Organized engineers from 20 departments to create a cohesive team and achieve program cost targets.• Developed all vehicle assembly processing assumptions to achieve program approval.• Achieved multi-million-dollar cost reductions by driving compatibility between product design and assembly processes, resulting in reduced investment and labor while maintaining high quality levels.• Provided manufacturing and assembly feasibility feedback to engineering and styling studio to facilitate production. Show less

• Primary resource for manufacturing facilities to achieve a 15 percent year-over-year cost and labor reduction targets.• Authored and instituted design standards for dynamic sealing, resulting in improved closure panel fit and function.• Resolved complex suspension vibration concerns through CAD analysis and product trials.