Engineer Management
Resume:
michael d. anderson
*** ***** **** ***** *************, PA 16648
*********@***.***
LEAD ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL
Delivering Vision and Leadership for the Enterprise
PROFILE
Highly experienced engineering project leadership professional with a
record of developing and supporting successful high return-on-investment
(ROI) projects and solutions incorporating a wide range of applications and
technologies. Consistently recognized by management and called upon to
improve organizational effectiveness and efficiency through leadership that
aligns the business processes and customer product requirements to realize
cost savings, performance objectives, manufacturability and sustain
strategic flexibility.
A productive individual contributor as well as a builder of high-
performance teams and a natural team leader who excels in dynamic,
demanding environments, while remaining pragmatic and focused. Results-
oriented, decisive leader with proven success in analytical thinking and
possessing management skills utilized in driving profitable and cost-
effective collaboration between projects and critical business functions
within the enterprise.
. Proven management skills utilized in directing the efforts within
engineering, as well as cross-functional teams and external cross
discipline resources. An expert in the commissioning and validation
of multiple projects, consistently delivered on time and on budget.
. Technical experience in developing leading edge solutions. Applied
knowledge of product design, development and validation engineering
and, leading-edge products, as well as technologies in combination
with industry and business skills to translate client technical
requirements into specific system, application, and process solutions.
Experience providing solutions for both internal customers and
external customers, including General Motors, Ford, Chrysler, Daimler-
Benz, and Toyota.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Product Design ( Technical Proposal Writing ( Validation and Development
Engineering
Project Budget Control and Monitoring ( Cost Optimization ( Regulatory
Compliance
Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) ( Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
(DFMEA)
Strategic Planning and Initiatives ( ISO 9000 ( Implementation Strategies
Project Management ( Systems Engineering ( Change Management
Product Resource Planning ( Product Design and Development
Design for Manufacturability / Assembly (DFM/DFA)
Training and Management (Budget Management
Analysis and Product Performance
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Northern Vermont Properties, LLC Lake Elmore, VT
2006 - Present
Owner
Founded and managed company focused on construction and management of
investment properties. Created, monitored and enforced the company
operating budgets, managed all aspects of cash flow, and guided operational
cost requirements to ensure best financial economies of scale. Orchestrated
the execution of all aspects of this general-contracting and rental
property management business from business development through financial
sustainability, accounting, project estimating, and complete project
management. Directed the procurement and management of all necessary labor
and materials. Expanded scope to include aerial photograpy. Managed
properties in Lake Elmore and Stowe, VT.
MICHAEL D. ANDERSON
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Delphi Corporation - Thermal and Interior Division Lockport, NY
1985 - 2005
Advanced Design Engineer / Business Pursuit Team Leader
1998 - 2005
Managed operations for the design, development, analysis of
manufacturability, and costing of automotive components and sub-systems,
including release and quality control initiatives. Oversaw program
technical proposal process to meet business quote timing, budget, technical
performance, and product quality requirements. Managed technical
development to meet cost and timing targets.
. Assisted with development and transformation of organization's
technical proposal process / procedures, including technical content,
response time, and development of a database to meet customer
requirements and win new business.
. Developed and maintained Advanced Thermal Systems Intranet and
Microsoft SharePoint Business Pursuit Team sites utilizing Design for
Six Sigma and Lean Engineering Principles.
. Directed technology reviews and prototype activities to ensure designs
exceeded requirements and prototype builds were successful.
. Implemented and maintained ISO9000 Engineering-Wide Quality System.
Senior Design Release Engineer 1994 -
1998
Product and Subsystem Development Engineer 1985 -
1995
Managed multiple engineering projects and established resource allocation.
Ensured efficient progress from first design review through market
introduction for several vehicle platforms. Led supplier meetings and
supervised the release of completed designs that were in compliance with
customer requirements, established timing, quality, and cost targets.
Supported Deign Failure Mode Effects Analysis (DFMEA) process and led
design review meetings to ensure product and subsystem met requirements.
Applied troubleshooting and problem solving skills in the resolution of
component and system performance, cost, and quality issues as well as
client concerns.
. Developed common (CSS) product and subsystem that met performance
requirements for three specific vehicle platforms resulting in reduced
design / development time, investment, and piece cost / price.
. Created standardized job descriptions for development engineers and
technicians as well as standardized testing and data analysis
procedures.
. Released product design criteria for automotive heating, ventilating,
air conditioning, and powertrain cooling systems.
. Coordinated global team of designers, product engineers, and
technicians throughout the product life cycle.
PREVIOUS PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Goodyear Atomic Corporation Piketon, OH
1983 - 1985
Project Engineer
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Pennsylvania State University State College, PA
RECENT COURSEWORK
Auto CAD 2D and 3D
Information Technology Security and Risk Analysis
Pennsylvania State University State College, PA
CERTIFICATION
Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) Green Belt Certification
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