RANDY JACOBS
St. Clair Shores, MI 48081
Phone 586-***-****
e-mail *********@******.***
OBJECTIVE I am looking for a company that needs leadership and
experience in world-class plastic product
Development.
PROFESSIONAL 2002- 1-22-09
Dearborn, MI
EXPERIENCE Technical Manager
. Launched successful 2009 Taurus I/P trim in a panic
take over situation. Reviewed all designs and resolved
all issues with the 2009 Mustang, main focus was NVH
improvement. Responsible for 2005 D3 Console direct to
ford. Managed all designers, and Portugal tooling from
concept thru launch. Also worked on 08 D3 console and
have tooled this version in China.
Set new standards for Engineering Quality.
1993-2002 Airflow Products, Inc.
Roseville, MI
Program Manager/Owner
. Responsible for all sales, design, engineering, and
tooling associated with plastic product development.
Products have included floor shift indicators, I/P
louvers, and exterior lighting. Received patents for
customers' protection.
1990- 1993 A-Line Plastics
Plymouth, MI
Engineering Manager
. Responsible for all design, engineering, and tooling
associated with the interior, exterior, and under the
hood products.
. ACHIEVEMENTS: Changed the Product Development Process
into the Advanced Quality Planning Team Concept.
1986- 1990 Aeroquip Mt.
Clemens, MI
Engineering Manager (North American Automotive
Group)
(Injection Molded Products)
. Responsibilities for all design and engineering activity
totaling $10,000,000 in annual budget.
. ACHIEVEMENTS: Built Design Department from two to
twelve. Added moldflow and F.E.A. analysis.
. TECHNICAL TRAINING: Prime Basic Designer, S.P.C.,
D.O.E., Q.F.D., D.F.A., F.M.E.A., A-B-C Cost Accounting,
Innovative Problem Solving, Japanese language and
culture.
1985- 1986 Bradmar Mold Inc.
Fraser, MI
Partner/50% Owner
. Responsible for Customer Contact, Office Administration,
Mold Design and Construction, and Cost Estimating.
1975- 1985 Fundimensions
Mt. Clemens,MI
Engineering Manager (General Mills Toy Group)
. Responsible for design and engineering of new and
existing products from concept through manufacturing and
shipment. Received several patents for toys and Lionel
trains. Traveled to China 3 times for tooling and
product development.