Engineer Manager

Richard H. King

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Ann Arbor, Michigan 48103 Cell 734-***-****

SUMMARY

Energetic Senior Manager experienced in purchasing, program management,

manufacturing, and supplier quality. Successful negotiator with proven

success obtaining cost savings with established Tier 2 automotive

suppliers. Results oriented reputation; building internal and external

relationships, problem solving, and achieving targets for mutual business

growth. Hands-on experience in training, developing, and mentoring

associates teams to exceed customer expectations in aggressive corporate

environments.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

YAZAKI NORTH AMERICA - $11 Billion Tier 1 Automotive Supplier, Canton, MI

1983 - 2009

Affiliate Production Planning Business Analyst 2008 - 2009

Led process definition teams to define, develop, and implement SAP

processes between manufacturing and North American operations.

. Developed, configured, and implemented SAP models to support Mexican

manufacturing operations improving production scheduling and

inventory.

. Identified direct material attributes for Master Data registration

resulting in control classification and communization of materials.

. Created Master Data upload queries that reduced time and effort to

correct missing and incorrectly registered attributes post part

registration.

. Defined MRP requirements with Repetitive and Discrete Manufacturing

planning resulting in improved material releases and delivery for

suppliers.

. Redefined the Business Process, Business Case, and requirements

implementing one operating system for North America.

. Documented the As-Is and To-Be Processes to fit and fix existing gaps

improving daily operations and communications between manufacturing

and suppliers.

. Developed test scripts for manufacturing evaluating direct material

procurement which streamlined orders reducing on hand inventory.

. Authored training programs for manufacturing associates increasing

their awareness and skill set with SAP processes.

. Received Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Achievement and

Contribution for the implementation of SAP functionality with

manufacturing.

Senior Manager Commodity Purchasing 2003 - 2008

Managed $600 million buy in North America, with a staff of five commodity

managers and 18 buyers.

. Coordinated global pricing with associates in Europe and Japan

resulting in cost reductions and uniform pricing throughout the three

regions.

. Set 5% cost reduction targets for each fiscal year; achieved through

negotiation, leveraging supply, part consolidation, localization, and

long term agreements.

. Drafted and published global, regional, and localization strategies

for all commodities reducing the number of sourced suppliers per

commodity.

. Supported and contributed to the Global Commodity Development in North

America, Europe, and Japan which resulted in uniform strategies for

supplier development and commonization.

. Supervised the Satellite Office development and staffing in Singapore

to support the Asian region sourcing strategy.

. Maintained continuous team improvement setting clear concise

objectives to exceed customer deliverables resulting in increased

market share.

. Directed contract and sourcing negotiations for connections, wire,

electronics, and provisional wire harness components. Negotiated

supplier lead times, reduced prices, and improved quality.

Senior Manager Advanced Component Program Management 1997 - 2003

Supervised, coached, and initiated the quoting, sourcing, and costs for

major component programs with a staff of 13 associates.

. Achieved target tooling and piece costs by competitively sourcing

quotes to perspective suppliers.

. Established and reported the kick-off and major milestone dates for

each program using developed timelines assuring program milestones

were met for internal and external customers.

. Conducted Design Reviews with Tier 1 customers on site which increased

program awareness resulting in programs completed on time and on

budget.

. Tracked tooling payments by authorizing sourced tooling purchase

orders with approved quality documents attached.

. Developed and released the Component Tracking System resulting in the

global registration, identified program usage, and kick off request

for PPAP documentation for all components.

. Initiated, received, and processed Quality documents resulting in

delivery of components to meet manufacturing requirements.

Supervisor Development Verification Engineering 1996 - 1997

Clearly set engineering requirements for nine engineers supporting

programs between Mexico, the United States, and DaimlerChrysler.

. Negotiated, released, and expedited component designs with Tier 2

suppliers resulting in on-time delivery to meet manufacturing

requirements.

. Verified harness designs for required customer build phases through

the implementation of layout guidelines and print specifications.

. Improved communication for design changes by implementing on-line open

communication between engineer groups.

. Scheduled travel for six engineers for on-site manufacturing support

to identify, correct and document process improvements.

Supervisor Power Distribution Systems 1994 - 1996

Developed and implemented component strategies for DaimlerChrysler

vehicle programs.

. Directed the development and sourcing of wire, tape, and provisional

vehicle components which resulted in common and lower cost components

for manufacturing.

. Launched a tracking system to identify and propose components to

commonize across DaimlerChrysler programs resulting in reduced vehicle

costs.

. Initiated corrective action plans for quality and design issues by

conducting periodic design reviews at manufacturing.

. Received the Yazaki Presidential Excellence Award for managing the

design, development and delivery of the first power distribution

components used in Jeep vehicles.

Supervisor Component Engineer 1993 - 1994

Oversaw team activities to identify, deliver, and track component to meet

customer requirements.

Supervisor Design and Development Engineering 1992 - 1993

Coordinated wire harness design requirements, directing and establishing

direction for design engineers.

Resident Quality Liaison Engineer 1988 - 1992

Monitored wire harness performance; controlling engineering changes,

components, and in-vehicle electrical system analysis.

Supplier Quality Engineer 1986 - 1988

Performed quality assessment surveys at supplier locations. Worked with

problem suppliers, to define quality concerns, identify root cause, and

establish the corrective action plan.

Material Control Expeditor 1983 - 1986

Identify and maintained the required volume, timing and location of

materials to support continuous manufacturing operations.

EDUCATION

BS, Industrial Engineering, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH 1983

BS, Business Administration, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH

1978

COMPANY SPONSORED TRAINING:

SAP SCM 320 Repetitive Manufacturing

SAP BSCM130 Bended SAP ERP Manufacturing Planning and Executive

Overview,

C-TPAT,

QS-9000 Awareness

Project Risk Management,

Management Development Program - Level I and II

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