Project Manager Engineer
Resume:
James R Spaulding
Clinton Twp. MI *8038
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CAREER SUMMARY
ARKK Engineering
Engineering Project Manager (Oak Park, Michigan) April 18, 2011 to Present
ARRK Engineering is a supplier of Tire and Wheel Assembly equipment to General
Motors and many Tier 1 suppliers. As a Project Manager I am responsible for following
the development, production and installation of this equipment to the assembly plant.
This responsibility includes interfacing with the tool designers, controls engineers,
customers while tracking project progress and reviewing changes for impact to the
overall cost and timing.
Astra Logistics Corporation
Plant Manager (Greer, South Carolina) April 1, 2010 – April 5, 2011
ASTRA is a Tire and Wheel Assembler to BMW – Spartanburg, SC. This position
allowed me to apply my past 10+ years in Tire and Wheel processing to support the
organization’s vision and values of excellence and professional commitment. As this
was a new facility in March 2010 I was responsible for the start of production from pilot
through regular production. Goals included employee training, coordinate the activities
of direct reports, restate plant organization charts, increase efficiency and accountability
to enable realization of headcount savings. Develop a personal rapport with customers
and suppliers. Maintain clearly defined Position Description for each member of the
plant, Oversee the annual completion of the operation budgets and coordinate the
resources necessary to accomplish the plan. Also provide profit and loss statements for
presentation to company owners.
Reason for leaving – Lay off.
General Motors Corporation
Senior Manufacturing Project Engineer, October 1999 - October 2009
Responsible for and all Tire and Wheel Equipment and Processes for General Motors
Truck Assembly Plants. Duties included plant equipment layout, equipment design,
procurement, installation and maintenance procedure training including the 5S
Discipline. Project budget/cost estimating including installation labor, required
equipment and timing. In plant experience included invention of new patentable tooling
and processes, equipment trouble shooting, equipment install and production startup
support. Presentations of the above to Plant Management for buy in and updates. I
participated in Training team leaders and UAW personnel while observing safety
standards and work rules to achieve corporate goals for quality and lean manufacturing.
Develop site strategic project plans for future product potential. Development of
Statement of Work, Statement of Requirements for new equipment, supplier bid
procurement, production start up support.
Reason for leaving - Lay off.
Chrysler Corp / Stellar Engineering, Sterling Heights Assembly
Manufacturing Engineer, August 1997 - July 1999
I was responsible for electrical component production issues, tool update, equipment
install and maintenance in General Assembly. I developed and conducted operator
training of new or updated equipment / processes. Equipment maintenance
supervision, Team participation for the elimination of Buzz, Squeak and Rattle (BSR) of
interior components.
Reason for leaving - Contract termination
Ford Motor Company /James Tanury Assoc
Homologation Engineer, August 1995 - August 1997
I was responsible for researching latest vehicle safety and emission standards for
exportation of light trucks to South America and Middle East Countries. I also
established Bill of Material and installation/retrofit documents to insure compliance.
Reason for leaving - Contract termination
Buick, Oldsmobile, Cadillac Division, General Motors Corporation
Manufacturing Engineer / Technical Writer, May 1987 - July 1995
Responsible for Electrical Product Assembly Documents (PADS) for small car
production. Production cost studies for new or revised processes. Wire test tooling
design, procurement and install. Vehicle electrical diagnostic procedures for in plant
repair. Vehicle owner's manual illustrations, text for vehicle trouble shooting and
electrical option description.
Reason for leaving - Contract termination
Harold W. Vick Funeral Home
Funeral Director, May 1976 - May 1987
All typical responsibilities of a licensed funeral director.
EDUCATION
Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan
B.S., Mortuary Science, Minor: Chemistry, December 1976
GPA: 3.0
PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Michigan Board of Mortuary Science License 501005644
US FIRST Team Leader - Team 818, Warren Consolidated Schools, National Rookie
Winner 2001
U.S. Patent Awards
7,471,892 Vision Assisted Hand Tools
7,234,888 Arrangements for Anchoring Items to Automotive Framing Components
6,865,795 Method of Installing a Vehicle Roof Assembly
6,857,914 Battery Post Connector Apparatus
6,805,593 Quick Connect Battery Terminal
6, 638,075 Electric Connection to Windshield/Back Glass
6,585,287 Roof Rail Air Bag Assembly and Method of Installation
6,470,559 Modular Automotive Roof Installation Method
7,836,569 Tire Pressure Monitor Installation Tool
7,931,342 Adhesive Wheel Weight Dispensing Apparatus
Deutsches Patent – und Markenamt
DE 10308283 A1 Elektrische Verbindung mit einer Windschutzscheibe/Heckscheibe
DE 102********* A1 Vorrichtung zum Abgeben von selbstklebenden Wuchtgewichten
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