Manager Engineer

STEFAN SANDOR

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Rosemead, CA 91770

abh427@r.postjobfree.com

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Over 18 years of organizational and technical leadership in a decision

making role regarding product issues, feature-cost tradeoffs, and problem

resolution. Demonstrated effective management of cross-functional team

activities to introduce new products to market. MBA Honors Graduate.

Strategic thinker with business acumen and excellent communicator.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Product Manager - Archimedes Technology, San Diego, CA (2008-2009)

. Analyzed, tracked and improved key product metrics to improve

profitability.

. Developed advanced CAE capabilities to increase the role of 3D

analytical modeling tools.

. Establish collaborative practices between outsource development vendor

and internal technical lead.

Product Engineering Manager -TPS, Pennsylvania. (2007 - 2008)

. Define the product strategy and roadmap. Implemented engineering

standards to ensure quality.

. Lead cross-functional team of engineers on major product redesign

effort to add new features, improve functionality and standardize

thermal processing and environmental testing equipment product line.

. Directed business strategy development and deployment. Forecasted

future departmental needs to justify capital expenditures.

. Liaison with customer base including leading pharmaceutical,

aerospace, semiconductor manufacturers.

. Established brand positioning in collaboration with sales and senior

management.

Capital Equipment Product Manager (Contract Consulting) - Metso Minerals,

Columbia, South Carolina (2006)

. Determined the optimal promotional mix and responsible for directing

sales to the most profitable segment of the core product line

including mining & mineral processing technological services.

. Negotiated supplier agreements in order to maximize revenues and

bottom-line profitability. Coordinated single point of contact

customer response.

. Worked in conjunction with Manufacturing and Executive Management team

to manage product delivery and all aspects of customer satisfaction.

. Revamped existing policies and procedures within the Capital Equipment

Department to improve relevancy, utility and value to the customer.

Senior Engineering Manager - Hayes Lemmerz, Ferndale, Michigan. (2003-

2005)

. Lead team of 30 engineering professionals to provide all design and

analysis related engineering requirements for world's largest producer

of steel and aluminum wheels and powertrain components.

. Participated in cross-functional tradeoff decisions to help define

product marketing requirements and improvement opportunities

. Managed the project flow for Product Design and CAE departments within

budget while exceeding corporate and customer standards and

expectations. Promoted synergy of Total Cost Management.

. Evaluated department members' job performance. Mentored employees in

ways to improve job accomplishments and foster employee development.

R&D Manager - Magna International, Novi, Michigan. (1998-2003)

0. Lead the development of new product concepts and processes with a

innovation focused leadership style. Developed a unique new ultra-

light weight automotive seat with a sustainable market advantage.

1. Provided day-to-day tactical guidance to a staff of 20 in four

separate departments for the development and production of all facets

of automotive seating systems.

2. Developed a cohesive team by staffing and mentoring professionals who

became subject matter experts.

3. Proactive, three-year role on Steering Committee to pilot strategic

planning of product and process development initiatives for the

corporation. Six Sigma Champion.

Product Manager - ITT Industries, Auburn Hills, Michigan. (1995-1998)

. Managed market analysis activities and developed technical

presentations in collaboration with Sales & Marketing. Facilitated

mutually beneficial client-customer relationships to increase

efficiency and successfully negotiated with suppliers to reduce cost.

. Directed business strategy development and deployment. Forecasted

future departmental needs to justify capital expenditures. Lead

standardization activities to improve process repeatability.

. Designed internal project tracking system to maintain schedules and

reduce costs. Consistently delivered projects on time and within

budget.

4. Conducted internal rate of return (IRR) calculations and projected

future capital equipment requirements.

Manager - Engineering Analysis - Analytical Design Service Corporation, Ann

Arbor, Michigan. (1990-1995)

. Managed customer relations for major accounts including: Chrysler,

General Motors and Ford Motor Company. Marketed services to current

and potential customers.

. Analyzed client requirements and quoted projects leading to 30% of

1993 company revenues.

. Coordinated team of mechanical engineers and allocated resources based

on project requirements.

Project Engineer / Senior Project Engineer

. Thorough knowledge of Finite Element Analysis (FEA). Experienced in I-

DEAS Master Series, Patran, Ansys, Abaqus and Nastran software

languages. Performed structural and thermal analysis on six different

automatic transmission cases.

. Conducted stress analysis to improve strength and durability resulting

in millions of dollars in warranty cost reduction.

. Responsible for system/network administration and software

coordination.

. Trained and managed engineers in FEA disciplines.

EDUCATION

Masters in Business Administration

University of Michigan - School of Management - 2001

Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Operations Engineering

Eastern Michigan University - School of Engineering -1988

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