Project Manager Engineer

Michael A. Miller

**** ****** *****, ********** *****, Michigan 48301

Home: 248-***-**** - Cell: 586-***-**** - E-mail: *********@***.***

Qualification Summary:

Dedicated and results oriented senior level engineer / project manager with

extensive product development and teamwork experience; seeks opportunities

as a Lead Engineer, Project Manager, or Cost/Business Analyst; applying

technical and financial expertise, methodical planning, and interpersonal

skills to new business ventures, or continuous improvement initiatives.

Education:

Master of Business Administration (April 1998)

University of Michigan - Dearborn

Master of Science in Engineering - Industrial and Systems Engineering

(April 1998)

University of Michigan - Dearborn

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering (March 1991)

Michigan State University

Additional Training: CAD, VA/VE, Cost Mgmt., Project Mgmt. (PMP), Microsoft

Suite and customer applications.

Core Competencies and Professional Skills:

Project Management and Product Development:

. Extensive experience working as the liaison to the customer, and in

managing internal and external resources (human and financial).

. Skilled in developing and reviewing quotes, tracking project costs,

and providing periodic reports.

. Attentive to the identification and compliance of requirements and

deliverables (functional, process, documentation, cost, quality, and

timing).

. Timely completion of assignments, management of changes, and effective

communication, to ensure customer satisfaction.

. Extensive development experience (concept to production); primarily

with complex automotive systems (mechanical and electrical), and

consumer interface products (human factors, safety, and esthetic

elements).

. Broad based knowledge (capabilities and cost) of many manufacturing

processes (injection and blow molding, metal stamping, appliqu s,

plating, casting, vacuum and thermo-forming, welding, and more).

Analytical and Problem Solving Skills:

. Ability to break down complex problems into specific tasks and

objectives.

. Skilled in performing trade-off analysis, and devising creative and

cost effective solutions.

. Extensive experience with methodical planning, development, decision

analysis and problem resolution.

. Adept with analytical tools (technical and financial) for modeling and

assessment (i.e. CAD, CAE, FEA, CFD, DOE, DFA/DFM, DFMEA/PFMEA, DVP&R,

DFSS, GD&T, SPC, ROR, ROI, and more).

. Broad based knowledge and use of processes to document requirements,

and ensure compliance.

. Continuously identifying opportunities for product and process

improvements, and gains in efficiency.

Communication and Collaboration:

. Skilled in providing management with top level summaries and

recommendations; supported by research.

. Strong written communication skills with attention to detail and

organization.

. Individual thinker, with an ability to convey ideas in written, oral,

and presentation formats.

. Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Project, PowerPoint, and

Excel), Internet, E-Mail, and networked applications; to keep

stakeholders informed and engaged.

. Significant contributor to teams, with a high level of self-

initiation, resourcefulness, and productivity.

. Believe strongly in establishing and building relationships to achieve

win-win outcomes.

. Demonstrated leadership skills, with the identification of actionable

items, solicitation of team input, and drive for key decisions.

Michael A. Miller

6763 Vachon Drive, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48301

Home: 248-***-**** - Cell: 586-***-**** - E-mail: *********@***.***

Experience:

General Motors Corporation - Contract Employee

Sept. 2007 - Oct 2008

Lead Engineer/ Supplier Management - Product and Process Improvement -

Overhead Systems

. Managed internal and external resources in the implementation of cost

reduction efforts, model year product changes, safety compliance

modifications, and continuous improvement initiatives.

. Extrapolated warranty data (cost and occurrences) to establish

baseline and projected quality metrics.

. Collaborated with suppliers and purchasing, to identify, review, and

implement cost saving opportunities.

. Supported Detroit Hamtramck Assembly in addressing product quality

issues, and warranty reductions.

. Provided continuous communication and documentation in GM's systems

(i.e.E2, PRTS, APQP, & PPAP).

. My efforts contributed to a vehicle system cost savings of nearly $100

per unit, a 20% reduction in warrantee costs, and significant

improvements in product performance.

Collins & Aikman Corp. / Textron Automotive, - Contract and Direct

Dec. 1999 - Oct. 2006

Patent Analyst / Management of Patent Portfolio

. Presented for management's approval - invention disclosure summaries,

preliminary assessments (technical, financial, and strategic), and

recommendations for intellectual property protection.

. Benchmarked competitor developments and reviewed prior art to identify

the unique features and benefits.

. Maintained intellectual property data base, for existing, provisional,

and potential patents/ trade secrets.

Design Release Engineer / Liaison to the Customer - Chevrolet Corvette,

Buick Enclave and Saturn Aura

. Directed designers and sub-suppliers in the development of Consoles,

Instrument Panels and Cockpit Modules; including pad assembly,

structure, trim, and integrated HVAC, electrical, and airbag systems.

. Provided daily communication with the customer (General Motors) and

chaired team meetings; ensuring the compliance of all requirements,

the support of all program milestones, and management of changes.

. Conducted feasibility assessments including performance,

manufacturing, quality, cost, and investment.

. Supported all validation builds; identifying issues and root causes,

and implementing corrective actions.

. Managed the bill of materials, releasing, and change control processes

through General Motors' systems.

Lear Corporation / Lear-Donnelly Overhead Systems, L.L.C.

Nov. 1998 - Dec. 1999

Project Engineer - Chrysler Division - PT Cruiser and Dodge Ram platforms

. Directed the design and validation of console assemblies (i.e.

mechanical, electrical and lighting systems).

. Managed and resolved manufacturing issues related to tooling, molding

and assembly.

. Provided documented action plans for problem resolution, and followed

through for timely implementation.

. Brought program timing, costs and engineering issues within control,

and back on targets.

Ford Motor Company April

1991 - Oct. 1998

Product Planning Analyst - Truck Vehicle Center - Econoline Vehicles

. Provided technical evaluation, financial assessment, and decision

analysis for new product offerings.

. Supported product development activities with documented program

direction letters, and financial reports.

. Served as a technical and business liaison to the marketing and sales

activities.

Project Manager / Research and Development Engineer - Automotive Products

Organization / Visteon

. Established prototype and prove-out plans for integrated cockpit

systems (mechanical and electrical).

. Worked with internal and external resources to establish fabrication

plans, quotes, and timing.

. Prepared overall development plans, including piece price, tooling,

and timing, for management reviews.

Product Design Engineer / Supplier Management - Truck Vehicle Center - F-

Series/Expedition Platform

. Managed suppliers in the design, development, validation, and

manufacturing of consoles, headliners, interior lighting, integrated

electronics, and support brackets (from concept to production).

. Established commodity targets (cost, investment, weight, and quality),

and managed the variances (risks and opportunities) throughout the

product development life cycle. Performed trade-off analysis as

required.

. Supported all milestone reviews with compliance reports, key issue

summaries, and change management.

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