Andrew J. Vandecaveye

accqiw@r.postjobfree.com 44652 Broadmoor Circle N

C: 734-***-**** Northville, MI 48168

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Executive Summary

Results-driven Product Development leader for complex and technical

assignments including, Car & Truck Vehicle Programs, Hybrid Electric

Vehicle, Global Joint Ventures, and Vehicle Engineering teams. Customer

focused hands-on management style that uses team consensus building,

tactical, and strategic skills to meet organization objectives and lead

teams. MBA/BSME.

Areas of Expertise:

. Product Development . Program Management Timing/Budgets/Metrics

. Product Strategy, Planning and Engineering . Supplier Sourcing and

Management

. Team Building and Leadership . Profit & Loss Optimization and

Cost Reduction

. Problem Solving and Issue Management . Quality and Manufacturing

Processes

Work Experience

Senior Program Manager, Caterpillar Commercial Truck Joint Venture 2008-

2014

Navistar Corporation Lisle, IL

Agile, working Senior Program Manager for multi-faceted position that

involves many Product Development roles including leading engineering team,

managing program timing, customer interface with CAT team, launching

vehicles in Australia/Mexico/USA, driving quality disciplines, working

global sourcing/logistics, and meeting global regulatory requirements.

. Leader for three major programs ($3-20M) that successfully completed

all phases of Product Development and Corporate Approval processes.

Deliverables for all milestones completed with quality.

. Managed program teams that ranged from 10-50 people using experience

to direct engineering concept/design, functional requirements, suppliers,

cost control, validation testing, and launch.

. Implemented team task based timing system for first time at Navistar

to maintain program timing and accountability resulting in successful

program delivery. Weekly metrics were used to indicate program progress

and address potential future risks.

. Launched truck programs in USA, Australia, and Mexico for Global

Markets while meeting all homologation requirements. Australian launch

involved relocation to logistics center to ensure incoming parts met

quality, timing, and functional requirements.

Program Manager, Taurus 2004-2008

Ford Motor Company Dearborn, MI

Directed program management, business planning, and prototype build

functions from start of program through prototype build. Managed cross-

functional program team composed of engineering, manufacturing, marketing,

studio design, purchasing, suppliers, and service groups including over 150

engineers and 60 key suppliers.

. Managed successful timing recovery effort to get late starting

program back on-track and budget through use of milestone reviews, weekly

metric deliverables, "Hard Rock" meetings, and daily technical decision

forums.

. Initiated and led supplier review teams that drove global sourcing

for over 80 commodities, saved $15M via on-line tooling quotes, and

improved tooling timing plans for key commodities.

. Delivered $250 per vehicle cost reduction effort ($25M annual

savings) with engineering, purchasing and finance through use of value-

cost mapping, cost benchmarking, feature trade-offs, and supplier

negotiations.

. Directed prototype build team that saved $1.5M while meeting crucial

delivery schedule for 80 prototype vehicles.

. Developed and executed 2009 Taurus X Eddie Bauer model that generated

$5M revenue increase using existing parts.

Launch/Program Manager, 2004 Escape and Hybrid Electric Program 2002-

2003

Ford Motor Company Dearborn, MI

Launch Manager for 2004 Escape at Kansas City Assembly Plant that involved

managing a team of 50 engineers and suppliers. Escape Hybrid Electric

program manager during the validation phase of the program.

. Launched 2004 vehicle with no recalls, 5% Customer Satisfaction

increase, met all cost/timing targets, and spearheaded craftsmanship

effort that improved fit quality by 50% during build.

. Interfaced successfully with marketing and media groups explaining

hybrid operation, importance to environment, and Ford's role as first

manufacturer of hybrid SUV.

Engineering Manager, Firestone Tire Replacement Project 1999-2001

Ford Motor Company Dearborn, Mi

Managed tire and engineering testing work streams for $3B Firestone Tire

Replacement program on Ford Explorer models. Key team contact with Ford

Senior Management for critical tire related issues and testing.

. Leader for complex project that involved management and

administration of 4 test tracks, directing 3 tire suppliers/8 brands,

reviews with NHTSA, and daily meetings with Chief Executive Officer.

. Supervised team that efficiently validated over 200 different tires

to Ford Standards while working 100 straight days to ensure customer

safety. Received Ford Significant Achievement Award for 2000 CY.

Engineering Manager, Expedition/Navigator Plant Vehicle Team 1997-1999

Ford Motor Company Michigan Truck Plant, Wayne, Mi

Managed 40 employee engineering team (body, chassis, powertrain,

electrical, interior, quality, service, and manufacturing functions)

located at Michigan Truck Plant that resolved plant and field quality

problems, drove cost reductions, implemented engineering changes, and dealt

with daily plant problems.

. Directed plant based engineering group that worked closely with

Michigan Truck Assembly Plant manufacturing team to ensure production

quality and component issues were addressed with a sense of urgency

resulting in 1998 Expedition JD Power Quality Award for Large SUV class.

. Team generated over 300 cost reduction ideas that were implemented to

save $135 vehicle.

Other Ford and Industry Positions 1981-1997

. Program Manager: Ford Aerostar, Escape, and SportTrak

(1995-1997)

. Powertrain Engineering Supervisor: Advanced Powertrain Concepts for

Ford Explorer (1993-1994)

. Planning Supervisor: Nissan/Ford Joint Venture Mini-Van

(1990-1993)

. Cycle Plan Strategy Analyst: Developed Truck input for Corporate

Plan (1988-1990)

. Product Design Engineer: Engine Accessory Drive components

(1983-1987)

. Power Plant Engineer: Detroit Edison

(1981-1983)

Education

M.B.A., Business Management 1985

University of Toledo Toledo, OH

B.S., Mechanical Engineering 1981

University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI

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