Manager Engineer

Dion M. Wujcik

Phone: 248-***-**** Address: ***** Rhonswood Dr. Northville MI

***** *-****: *******@*****.***

CAREER SUMMARY

Extensive experience in global leadership, management, engineering, sales, business

development and program management. Expertise in blending my technical and business

knowledge to maximize the bottom line potential. Skillful at analyzing and solving the most

complex of problems. Self-motivated professional, capable of leading teams or working

independently.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Amphenol AIO, Fraser, MI 02/2011 – 01/2013

Engineering Manager

• Manage the activities of 4 design engineers, 2 test lab engineers in the US, and 5

indirect engineers in China.

• Serve as global technical manager to ensure all innovation and projects are

communicated to all global teams.

• Lead and manage the engineering team for the design and manufacture of

interconnect and cable assembly products for harsh environment applications per

customer requirements.

• Primary markets served are Hybrid and Electric Vehicles, Energy Storage, Oil and Gas,

and Heavy Equipment.

• Collaborate regularly with colleagues in Business Development, Sales, Quality, and

Operations functions on new product introduction.

• Project manage all engineering projects for customers based in North America.

CER Innovative Engineering, Sterling Heights, MI (Contract) 06/2010 – 09/2010

Engineering Supervisor (Project Chief) for PF vehicle on site at Chrysler Technical

Center (CTC)

• Manage and lead the activities of 5 engineers and 5 designers.

• Lead and manage the vehicle program product design and development

activities for Power and Signal Distribution Systems, including design and packaging,

DVP&R (Design Verification Process & Report) driving development and validation,

and program timing driving release documentation.

• Accountable to ensure that Power and Signal Distribution Systems meet

and exceed all functional, performance, business, and quality objectives.

• Lead a cross-functional team that includes system design responsible,

systems and architecture, all functional engineering disciplines, manufacturing, product

planning, and the product teams to develop and launch the Power and Signal

Distribution System for Chrysler Corporation vehicles.

• Manage and lead the design, development, and release of the wiring,

provisional components, and Power Distribution Center.

• Create and own the milestone timing plan and held accountable to

meeting the deliverable dates.

• Initiate and develop source packages and statement of work.

Yazaki North America (YNA) Inc., Canton, MI 07/1995-05/2010

Senior Product Development Engineer 02/2006 – 08/2008 & 09/2009 – 05/2010

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• Lead a team of engineers and designers to design, package and release electrical wiring, components,

and devices on site at the Chrysler Technical Center (CTC).

• Accountable for the design and release of YNA Wire Harness and Components into Chrysler and YNA

systems from cradle to grave.

• Lead cross functional teams on initiating design changes through meetings, packaging studies, design

reviews, mock-ups, and part trial runs to ensure flawless delivery.

• Collaborate with DVP&R team to validate customer requirements.

• Develop and maintain program-specific, harness DFMEAs (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis).

• Train and mentor less experienced engineers and substitute for the supervisor as required.

• Create, implement, and revise work instructions, processes and procedures.

• Use expertise to identify and apply best practices, technologies, and processes.

• Develop strategies to facilitate engineering objectives, process improvement, cost

reduction, DFM (Design for Manufacturing), DFA (Design for Assembly), continuous

improvements, etc… for the engineering team.

Senior Account Manager 09/2008 – 08/2009

• Manage all YNA portfolio products that are consistent with the YNA Business Plan

for Ford, GM, and Chrysler accounts.

• Generated new business wins for Ford account at $33M and GM account at $45M.

• Recognized for quote and sales for the CD338 Ford Hybrid Fusion after

winning the business.

• Single point of contact responsible for leading all new advanced

product/sales activity for all North American Automotive OEM customer opportunities.

• Provide leadership to cross functional team members to develop and

execute customer account and technical strategies for new business opportunities.

• Collect market information to forecast industry, trend prediction, new product

development, competitive analysis, and strategic business planning.

• Clear communication with YNA representative’s worldwide to ensure alliance

with global YNA objectives and consistent representation of YNA strategy to

international customers.

• Recognized for exceeding YNA Business Unit profitability objectives.

• Product knowledge of all YNA portfolio products which include: Electrical

Distribution Systems, Electronics, Data Networks, High Voltage Components and

Systems, Power and Data Networks, Power Distribution Components, and Vehicle

Information Products.

Account Manager 05/2002 –02/2006

• Key Account was Chrysler.

• Generated $10M+/yr. (2005) tripling my annual targets with new business growth while maintaining

existing $30M accounts.

• All new business generated at least 30% direct profit.

• Work with customers to clearly define application requirements when new components need to be

developed.

• Generate concept connector designs that would prove to be globally marketable and profitable.

• Create business plans for new product ideas and present to executive management for approval.

• Creatively offer electrical connector solutions with a focus on successful long-term customer

relationships.

Product Development Engineer 07/98 – 05/2002

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• Design, develop, and release wire harness routing and components concept design for the 2002 Dodge

Ram

• The 2002 Dodge Ram pickup wiring was deemed the most profitable launch

in YNA’s history.

Senior Design Team Leader 07/1995 – 06/1998

• Manage a team of designers and coordinate all CAD work between YNA

and Chrysler for all Chrysler business.

EDUCATION

• Master of Business Administration with Distinction. Lawrence

Technological University. GPA. 3.87 2008

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology. Lawrence

Technological University. GPA. 3.4 2000

• Associates in Applied Science - CAD/Mechanical Design. Schoolcraft

College. GPA 3.4 1995

CERTIFICATES

• Creo Elements Windchill / Pro ENGINEER 5.0: Introduction. PTC University

2011

• NX Basic: Design for the experienced CAD user. CTC

2010

• Teamcenter/Vispro: Teamcenter and Visualization. CTC

2010

• CATIA V5: Fundamentals, Assembly Design, Sketcher, Digital Mock-up. CTC

2009

• CATIA V5: Essentials. The Center for Professional Studies

2008

• Design Failure Mode Effects Analysis (DFMEA). Schoolcraft College

2008

PC SKILLS

• Proficient in MS Office, MS Project, Salesforce, Covisint, Visio, Pro/E, Creo Elements,

CATIA V5, NX, Teamcenter, IntraLink, and AutoCAD.

HONORS

• The National Excellence in Leadership Award. The National Society of Leadership and

Success,

Presidential Member, Sigma Alpha Pi. 2012

• Graduated with Distinction from Lawrence Technological University.

2008

• Graduated Cum Laude from Lawrence Technological University.

2000

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