ROCH J. TOLINSKI

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Howell, Michigan 48843

Mobile: 810-***-****

E-Mail: acux9k@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Engineering, Operations and Program Management Executive with proven International people and organizational management skills looking for a leadership position.

EXPERIENCE

2013 - 2015

NBJX USA, Inc. Canton, Michigan

Chief Engineer – Sunroof Products

oDeveloped new sunroof designs for the Chinese OEM market

Designed, fabricated (using the latest in 3D printer technology including plastic filaments, stainless steel powder and traditional methods of prototyping) and assembled new sunroof mechanisms in North America

Created prove-out fixtures and tested concepts in North America

Identified and located a Chinese assembly line fabricator. Developed (and delivered) a completely new assembly line to our Chinese factory. Sunroofs were successfully built and tested online.

Trained Chinese team throughout the development process. Numerous trips were made to the China Headquarters (Ninghai) where training and brainstorming sessions took place.

2013

Hatch Stamping Chelsea, Michigan

Supervisor – Program Management

oEstablished a new group within the organization

oReported to President

oImplemented and tracked using APQP Program Management practices

2007 - 2013

Atwood Mobile Products (Currently a Division of Dometic Corporation, formerly a Division of Dura Automotive Systems, Inc.) Elkhart, Indiana

Senior Director of Operations - Fan-Tastic Vent – Imlay City, MI 2011 - 2013

oPersonally relocated to Imlay City to manage this acquisition by Atwood

oGoal: ‘Atwood-ize’ the 25 year old family business in line with company goals

oLead the organization of 50 production and office staff while reducing costs and increasing EBITDA (2010 - $0.5M, 2011 - $0.7M, 2012 - $2.5M)

Redefined responsibilities

Reduced headcount

Eliminated wasteful, non-essential spending

oCo-authored/developed two patents (design and utility) for a new product that was taken from concept to production in less than one year.

oRelocated the business to Elkhart Headquarters - 4th Qtr 2012

Started with empty warehouse space and ‘blank sheet of paper’

Developed new floor plan to optimize production, material handling and flow

Created low cost duplicate (temporary) equipment in Elkhart so as not to interrupt customer supply. Relocated material, inventory and built safety stock.

Responsible for production in Imlay City, MI and Elkhart, IN during the transition (approx. 6 months).

Chief Representative - Shanghai Purchasing Office 2008 - 2012

oWhile Director of Engineering, over a 2-year period, traveled regularly to Shanghai, China, with the goal of setting up and staffing a Purchasing Office to reduce component costs and source high volume key parts. Officially registered as Chief Representative and maintained responsibility for international administration of personnel. Detailed project results:

Investigated and located an affordable office space

Officially registered the business with Chinese government

Laid out and furnished complete office

Established IT equipment, local support and communication with the US

Established the new component Purchasing Office comprised of an Office Manager, a Quality Engineer, a Logistics Manager and two Purchasing Agents. Interviewed and hired this team of Chinese citizens

Director of Engineering 2007 – 2012

oReduced costs by downsizing department (from 53 to 15 engineers, designers and technicians due to the economic downturn) while maintaining complete customer support and new product development projects

Established an off-shore (India) engineering relationship that included a team in India and an in-house (Elkhart, IN) design engineer.

Eliminated discretionary spending/travel

Expanded responsibilities and improved communications via regular group meetings

oResponsible for patent and trademark management

oInvestigated and responded to legal inquiries regarding RV fires understood to be caused from gas appliances (ranges, furnaces and water heaters) – main legal contact for the organization

oCo-authored/developed one patent.

Director of Program Management 2007

oHired to get programs back on track and manage to production readiness. All projects were managed to completion or cancellation.

oMember of team responsible for presenting and selling Atwood Mobile Products to potential buyers – competitors, like product companies and private equity. Insight Equity purchased Atwood in August 2007.

2000 – 2007

Dura Automotive Systems, Inc. Rochester Hills, Mich.

China Integration Manager, Shifter and Cable Operations March 2005 – 2007

Regularly traveled to and was responsible for operational improvements of two joint venture facilities in Shanghai, China. Plants were operating in a non-automotive, non-QS9000/TS16949 compliant manner. Quality, manufacturing and design operating systems had to be evaluated and improvement plans put in place to make the facilities acceptable to International OEM standards. Installed a Quality Operating System for measurement and reporting of plant performance. Implemented a continuous improvement plan for tracking and follow-up. Transformed the plants using 5S methodologies and practices. Passed major OEM audits and was successfully awarded new business from International OEM’s. Coordinated manufacturing information flow between China and the rest of the organization in the U.S.

Systems Implemented:

QOS Measurement System

5S Everyday

oExtensive use of photography to overcome language barriers

Visual Factory Standards

oStoryboards, Assembly Instructions, Good/Bad Sample Boards

Preventive Maintenance mindset

8D/Fishbone/5-Why Problem Solving

APQP Program Management

Organized experts within the Dura organization to teach and train where needed

Systems Engineering Manager Nov 2000 – Feb 2005

Directed and supervised teams of engineers and designers responsible for OE designs and customer support. Coordinated programs with various production facilities throughout the US and Mexico. Product lines included; window regulators, encapsulated glass, ATX and MTX cables, hood release and various other light duty cables. Managed the downsizing and ultimate closing of assorted operations during a corporate reorganization.

1991 – 2000

ArvinMeritor Light Vehicle Systems, Sunroof Systems Division Brighton, Mich.

Engineering/Operations Manager

Member of the original team hired to establish a North American Center of Expertise for sunroof design and production (Corp HQ: Frankfurt, Germany). Responsible for setting up (hiring people, buying equipment, establishing (QS9000/Q1 systems) and managing the following departments:

-Product Engineering -Manufacturing Engineering

-CAD Design -Production Maintenance

-Prototype Fabrication -Production Tool Design

-Testing -Technical Service (Customer Plant Support)

-Advanced Engineering -Program Management

Coordinated efforts between the Brighton Facility, Troy Corporate Headquarters and the German Center of Expertise by maintaining constant communications (teleconference, videoconference, CAD data exchange) and frequently visiting Frankfurt, Germany. Accountable for the administration of a $4,500,000+ budget which included wages, tooling, equipment and supplies. Directed the design and development of new sunroof products in accordance with North American automotive standards. Developed long term relationships with Ford, GM, DaimlerChrysler, Nissan, Mercedes and BMW that resulted in year after year business growth (1992 sales $15M, 2000 sales $100M). Lead North American advanced engineering effort and developed new products and new product features resulting in personally authoring or co-authoring 50+ patent innovation disclosures. Corporate member of the Intellectual Property Committee responsible for reviewing and approving all patent submissions.

Experience Prior to 1991

Webasto Sunroofs, Inc. Rochester Hills, Mich.

Program Manager

Chrysler Corporation Highland Park, Mich.

Product Design Engineer

Ford Motor Company Dearborn, Mich.

Product Design Engineer

Various Detroit Area

Detailer, Designer

Education

Masters in Business Administration, University of Phoenix

B.S. Engineering, Western Michigan University

Certificates and Training

Certificate: Batavia School of Automotive Body Design

Career Training: Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Design for Manufacture/Design for Assembly (DFM/DFA), Team Oriented Problem Solving (TOPS (8-D)), Quality Operating Systems (QOS), Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE), Advanced Microsoft Excel, Managing Diversity and Harassment, Safety and CPR Response

Memberships

Society of Automotive Engineers, American Society of Body Engineers,

Original Equipment Supplier Association - China Strategy Council Board of Governors

Stars/Guitars - Pediatric Cancer Survivor Scholarship Fund of Beaumont Hospitals

Patents

D672,450 Vent cover

8,322,091 Window frame assembly with integral seals

7,052,077 Crumple zone for body panels

6,866,335 Exteriorly located motor for sunroof

6,824,206 One-piece sunshade assembly having an integrated handle recess…

6,575,524 One piece molded pick-up bed

6,560,561 Integrated payload sensor

6,547,298 Reconfigurable intermediate panel for use in a vehicle

6,516,983 Moveable cargo support panel for use in a vehicle

6,494,528 Retractable roof panel

6,485,077 Vehicle storage compartment

6,474,725 Reinforced cargo doors

6,467,837 Vehicle sunroof seal assembly

6,454,341 Lift gate for a motor vehicle

6,422,642 One piece molded pick-up bed

6,406,090 Self-powered solar sunroof

6,390,543 Saw tooth sunroof seal

6,386,622 One piece molded pick-up bed with fenders

6,328,366 Vehicle storage compartment

6,315,356 Sunshade/sunscreen combo

6,273,501 Simplified wind deflector for vehicle roof closure

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