Engineer Six Sigma
Resume:
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Engineering Manager
Program Execution Problem Solving Work Plans
Multi-tasking engineering management professional with exceptional
organizational and leadership skills providing technical knowledge and
expertise required to achieve on-time delivery of programs within project
scope and budget. Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams and solve
complex problems in a fast paced setting. Creative and motivated team
leader with proven capacity to build and develop focused teams through
exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Experienced in Lean
Manufacturing and utilizing Six Sigma tools for effective management of
improvement projects.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Timing Management Budget Control Customer Inter-face
Lean/Six Sigma APQP Cost Reduction
Microsoft Office Expert Injection Molding Deep Draw Stampings
Product Design Packaging Design Engineering
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Siegel-Robert Automotive - Farmington Hills, MI 2004-
2008
Senior Program Manager, Ford and Chrysler Programs
Manage multiple product launches from initial design through production,
utilizing the APQP process and Gate Review System to ensure that quality
parts are delivered on time and under budget. Lead cross-functional teams
through Quality and Lean Manufacturing processes to ensure products are
produced with exceptional profit margins. Provide customer support at
multiple Tier1 and Tier 2 sites to meet and exceed customer requirements
for timing and quality.
Key Achievements:
> Led cross functional teams responsible for the successful launch of
over 20 programs 4 different manufacturing facilities and 4 Ford, 1
Chrysler and 5 Tier 2 customer plants in 2006.
> Improved profit on C170 grille program by 12% by effective
management of customer required changes.
> Reduced molding and plating scrap by 5% by implementing process
changes to rack parts at molding.
> Re-balanced assembly process on the Chrysler RT light bar program to
achieve a 20% reduction in labor.
> Lead a team closing a manufacturing facility, responsible for
program transfers, scheduling, equipment moves, customer approvals
and re-PPAP. Plant closed on time and over $2 million under the $6
million budget.
> Part of a 10 man team that developed and implemented a Gate Review
Process for all programs, improving our launch capability and
quality.
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MSX International - Dearborn, MI 2000-
2004
Engineer, Value Engineering (2002-2004)
Responsible for utilizing benchmarking, design and analytical skills to
find and implement cost reduction ideas for the Lincoln Mercury Luxury Car
Division of Ford Motor Company. Maintain idea database for the exterior
team and provide direction and assignments to engineers utilizing a triage
process to screen potential cost reduction ideas.
Key Achievements:
> Exceeded cost reduction targets for 2002 and 2003 by over 50%.
> Received Employee of the Quarter award for the 2nd quarter of 2002
for Lincoln Mercury Div.
> Developed a tracking matrix and ranking/prioritization system for
cost reduction idea generation that was adapted by the entire Ford
Value Engineering organization.
> Implemented a new power door lock actuator after utilizing
benchmarking results to locate a supplier with capacity for
additional carlines. Actuator was a quality and performance
improvement as well as a cost reduction.
> Served as coordinator for all benchmarking events for the Lincoln
Mercury Group.
Senior Product Engineer (2000-2002)
Responsible for design and engineering on the A291 Think electric vehicle,
to include plastic injection molded, blow molded, sheet metal and die cast
components. Utilize PDGS and SDRC (Ideas) for design, packaging and
engineering of accessories for the golf and entertainment package, to
ensure fit and function, establishing tolerances for part quality and
manufacturability.
Key Achievements:
> Developed a new automotive supplier for the blow molded golf bag
accessories.
> Resolved assembly feasibility and durability issues by making key
design and manufacturing changes to the GPS and cell phone features.
> Led team of 2 designers, 1 checker and 1 engineer to complete the
accessories package 7 weeks ahead of schedule.
TROY DESIGN & MANUFACTURING - Redford, MI 1992-2000
N/C Department Leader
Led N/C department responsible for producing prototype draw dies, line
dies, fixtures and check aids, while serving as a liaison between the N/C
group and the customer and coordinating with downstream departments.
Key Achievements:
> Reduced machining errors by 40% in less than 6 months by
implementing an N/C package checklist that was used by the group
checkers. This resulted in a 40% reduction in welding costs.
> Learned to use PDGS, SDRC (Ideas), Catia, WorkNC and Imageware
software for CAD surfacing and N/C programming.
> Selected as the lead programmer for a new technology, point cloud
scanning, and assisted in the set-up of the scanner and
communication network with the CAD systems.
Education
Lawrence Technological University - Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
University of Toledo - Toledo OH - Mechanical Engineering
United States Military Academy - West Point, NY - Mechanical Engineering
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SKILLS ADDENDUM
Program Management
Timing Plan development Budget Management
Oral Communication Written Communication
Packaging Customer Inter-face
Lean Manufacturing APQP/PPAP process
Quoting/estimating Advanced problem solving
Team Building Cost Reductions
Microsoft Project Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Access Lotus Notes
Six Sigma (Cert. in process) PMI (Cert in process)
Engineering
DFMEA/PFMEA Control Plan
DVP&R Capability Studies
Value Stream Mapping 5S
8 Wastes Visual Management
8D VAVE Cost Reductions
Benchmarking PDGS
SDRC (Ideas) Catia
Solidworks Imageware
HarrisCad Draw Die Development
Stamping die design Sheet Metal Stampings
Plastic Injection Molding Exterior Ornamentation
Closures and Hardware Design Release - Ford
Painted Plastics Chrome Plating - plastics
Operations
Scheduling Inventory Control
Employee management Conflict resolution
Lean Manufacturing Assembly
Quality Management Cost Management
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