Ronald J. Mangiapane

***** ********** ****, ***** ****, MI 48178

Phone: 248-***-****

Email: acofov@r.postjobfree.com

Objective:

Seeking full time Position in Product Engineering, related to Consumer Product. Hands on Extensive

CAD Design Experience, Management of Product Design, Software and Personnel, Checking capable

with Advanced GD&T knowledge.

Professional Summary:

• Accomplished, authoritative leader with extensive history of directing daily functions to enhance

overall profitability of industry-leading automotive organizations.

• Expertise in hiring, training, mentoring, and steering motivated teams spanning several different

functions to consistently exceed or meet performance objectives.

• Insightful thought leader with proven ability to combine industry savvy, business acumen, product

knowledge, and operations experience to provide comprehensive business solutions.

• Proficient at analyzing processes and procedures, determining strengths and weaknesses, and

implementing tactics to optimize productivity and streamline operational flow.

• Demonstrated strength at managing all aspects of complex projects and routinely delivering on time

and under budget, dedicated to directly contributing to overall organizational goals.

Areas of Expertise:

• Product Planning / Development

• IT / Infrastructure Development

• Strategic / Business Planning

• Budget Development / Financial Mgmt.

• Engine Component Design

• VA / VE Initiatives

• Engine Balance Shaft Modules, A.C. Compressor’s & Dampers

• Advanced Experience in Sand Casting and Die Design

• Process Re-Engineering

• Team Leadership / Training

• O.E.M.’s & Suppliers Systems Software / Hardware Mgmt.

• Standards / Quality Work Methods / Procedures

• Process FEMA, DFMEA and DVP&R Experience

• Advanced ASME Y14.5M-1994 G.D. & T.

• PRO/E Wildfire, Creo & Intralink / AutoCAD 2015

• Prototype through Production Drawing Release Management

• Advanced Experience in Machining, Gage & Fixture Design

Professional Experience:

2

Masco Corporation, Ann Arbor, MI 06/2010 – 12/2014

Masco Cabinetry Division, Manufacturer of Home Cabinetry, KraftMaid, Merrilat and Quality Brands.

Senior Product Engineer, KraftMaid Cabinetry Group.

• Engineering Design, Documentation, Tooling, Fixtures and Assembly of KraftMaid Doors and End

Panels.

• Release/Change Lead and responsible for final check of drawings before Customer, Database and

Tooling submittals.

• Created Quality Work Procedures and Standards for product commonality and quality.

• Implemented PDMLink / Windchill for Engineering, Marketing and Manufacturing.

Lawerance Technological University, Livonia, MI (See Education also) 07/2009 – 05/2011

• Six-Sigma Greenbelt Program.

• Strategic Lean Process Improvement Certified

• PMP – Training Completed

• CPSM – Training Completed

• Catia V5 (18.0) – Training Completed

• AutoCAD Mechanical 2015

• PTC Pro/e Wildfire 4.0 – Training Completed

• PTC Creo 2.0 – Training Completed

• Unigraphics – Training Completed

• Six Sigma Black Belt Program

Metaldyne Corporation, Plymouth, MI 02/2002 – 09/2008

Manufacturer of Components and Modules for Automotive Powertrain and Chassis applications.

CAD/CAE Design Group Manager, Powertrain and Vibration Control Products

• Managed direct and contract CAD/CAE personnel to support all products in a cost effective manner

both in-house and at contract sites both on and off shore, O.E.M. product designs from concept to

production.

• Leveraged engineering, product / process development, and business acumen to develop

engineering solutions and business strategies. Created Quality Work Procedures and Standards for

product commonality.

• Directed and trained product designers / engineers in G.D. & T and proper design, dimensioning and

drawing view techniques for all final product drawings. Created drawing templates to optimize

productivity. Release/Change Lead and responsible for final check of drawings before Customer or

Database submittals.

• Administered data storage, Intralink / Agile (PDM), G.D. & T. software installation and training.

• Orchestrated process / product / personnel improvement initiatives to reduce my group’s year to

year operating budget of $1,751,000 fifty percent consistently over six years.

• Reorganized PRO/E, Catia, SDRC, Unigraphics and Fluent (CFD) software, worldwide for license

maintenance organization and cost incentive for fixed asset expenditures.

Ford / Visteon Corporation, Plymouth, MI 05/1996 – 01/2002

World-leading automobile manufacturer.

Primary Design Leader

• Directed advanced design and personnel of compressor components, assemblies and drawings from

concept to prototype to customer, both U.S. and European applications. (Utilized PRO/E 2001

release).

• Facilitated daily operations, including server / security protocol, management of infrastructure

development and functional practices, processes, and procedures.

• Directed product development to deliver on time, within budget for product launches.

• Release/Change Control responsibilities and conducted final check of drawings before Customer or

Database submittals.

Federal-Mogul Corporation, Detroit, MI 03/1987 – 05/1996

Tier one manufacturer of automotive products World Wide.

Senior Product Designer

• Designed automotive products with PRO/E software which incorporated ball bearings for

transmission clutches and belt tensioning systems.

• Utilized cast, plastic, rubber, powder metal and stamped components.

• Instructed Geometric Tolerancing and Design both inner-office and plant personnel.

• Designed and implemented gages and test fixtures for new product concepts.

Education:

• Design Engineering, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI.

• Lawrence Tech. – Six Sigma Black Belt Program, Certified.

• Lean Six-Sigma Green Belt, Certified.

• Strategic Lean Process Improvement, Certified.

• Pro/e Wildfire 4.0 – Training Completed

• AutoCAD Mechanical

• Catia V5 (18.0) – Training Completed

• PTC Creo 2.0 – Training Completed

• Unigraphics – Training Completed

• Advanced Geometric Design and Tolerancing A.S.M.E. Y14.5 1994M (Advanced Concepts and

Stacks).

Professional Development:

• Microsoft: Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Project & Visio.

• CAD/CAE: PROE/Creo, AutoCAD 2015, Catia V5 & Unigraphics Trained.

• PDM; Agile, PTC Windchill, Teamcenter, Oracle, Wers, AutoWeb AGM for Customer / Vendor file

transfers.

Awards / Patents:

• United States Patent 6,089,830 Multi-Stage Compressor with Continuous Capacity Control.

• Visteon Disclosure Patent No.: V200-0790 Compressor having an Oil Collection Groove.

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