Patrick Walster

**** ********* ****, ****** *** Mi 48316

ad3ngz@r.postjobfree.com

248-***-****

Education

Bachelors of Science in Physics Lawrence Tech. University

Post Baccalaureate studies in Computer Science Eng. Oakland University

Automotive Technology Studies Macomb Community College

Work Experience

Program Manager (Defense Industry) Williams International, July 2022 – Present Day

Program Manager in military aerospace propulsion projects

Responsible for organizing a diverse group of engineers into a team

Responsible for forecasting timing and resources required to complete specific projects

Ensure internal and external deliverables and milestones are achieved

Oversee project through development, testing, and production

Responsible for ensuring funding is available for each project

Maintain and build work relationships with diverse groups including purchasing, manufacturing, mechanical and electrical engineering, software engineering, testing

Experience with top secret projects

Program Manager (Cockpit Controls), Merit Automotive, July 2021 – June 2022

Program Manager Steering Column Controls modules in the Stellantis Business Unit

Manage cross-functional engineering teams between Europe, North America, and Mexico in the development and production of new products for Stellantis

Manages all open issues: mechanical, electrical, software, and plant related

Ensures engineering milestones and deliverables are achieved

Represents Merit Automotive in meetings with Stellantis

Acts as a voice of the customer to ensure senior management makes decisions in the customers best interests

Authorizes expenditures of funds to support product development

Tools used: Codebeamer, MS Project

Resigned to work at Williams International in the aerospace industry

Project Engineer (Audio + HVAC Controls), Chrysler November 2012 - July 2020

Manage supplier engineering teams of electrical, mechanical, and software engineers

Participate in management level meetings

Forecast timing and ensure timing is adhered to and milestones are achieved

Manage all issues to resolution (Mechanical, software, appearance, illumination, etc.)

Work with Purchasing to validate Supplier piece price and aid in supplier selection

Supplier Kick-off

oVerify all specs have been received and reviewed by sourced supplier

oVerify all timing milestones are still being met

oClear up any open issues from Design Office

oAssure there are no road blocks in the supplier from meeting Tool Kickoff milestone

Manage plywood buck issues between Validation and Supplier

Monitor DV/PV Test progress and resolve any issues

Support Product Builds

oBuild Support at Production Facilities

oVehicle Diagnosis

oIssues m=Management

Launch Support

Manage Post Launch Issues

Project Engineer at GM (Hybrid Powertrain Electronics), LG Electronics July 2010 – May 2011 (6 Month Contract Position)

Onsite supplier engineer at GM representing LG’s hybrid electronics business

Chair and manage open issues meetings

Provided engineering support for field issues

Launch Support

Write and gain approval of EWO’s and TWO’s

Program Engineer for TRW March 2006 – November 2009

Responsible for HVAC controls and interior switches on the Chrysler and Ford business units

Tested HVAC controls in climate chambers and vehicle road trips

Provided engineering support for product development

Launch Support

Represent my company at the Product Design Office (Studio) meetings

Support product appearance and lighting reviews

Represented best interests of supplier while on site at Chrysler and Ford

Maintain open issues list and manage issues to closure

Resident Project Engineer, Tokai Rika USA October 2003 – March 2006

Onsite supplier engineer at Ford Motor Co. representing Tokai Rika USA (TRAM)

Product responsibilities included headlamp, dimmer, steering wheel, seat, sunroof, and multifunction switches

Support product appearance and lighting reviews

Release part numbers and drawings

Coordinate resolution of technical issues with customer, TRAM Sales and Product Engineering. Report to Engineering Manager and follow up to insure timely resolution.

Daily communication & coordination with customer engineers regarding program direction, engineering and production issues

Maintain open issues lists and manage items to closure

Applications Engineer, Cooper Standard, July 2000 – April 2003

Fluid transport component engineer. Products included all Underhood tube, hose, and tube & hose assemblies

Multi-faceted position involving aspects of engineering, program management, and account management

Design and quote product for customer

Develop DFMEA and DVP&R documents

Schedule component DV testing, and handle release of components into customer and suppliers release systems

Managed programs from beginning through production

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