Manager Quality

SAMMY C. LUMETTA

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Naperville, IL 60563 abmbz6@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER SUMMARY

Results oriented Engineering Executive with a proven track record of

success in both product and process development. Recognized for

entrepreneurial approach to assignments that takes into account the "Big

Picture" while developing and implementing tactical strategies. Highly

effective leading across multiple regions and cultures driving results and

improving organizational capability.

NOTABLE CONTRIBUTIONS

. Managed complex programs across global regions - Europe, Asia Pacific,

Americas.

. Constructed global cross-functional teams and created common operating

principles.

. Led product and process development from concept to production.

. Expertise in systems integration, Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) and lean

manufacturing principles.

. Advanced problem-solving experience utilizing Shainin Red X

methodology.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

HENDRICKSON INTERNATIONAL, Woodridge, IL

Design and manufacture of high-quality chassis systems for heavy-duty

trucks and trailers

Senior Engineering Manager February 2010-Present

Military, Specialty Vehicle and Front Suspension Groups

Direct team of five managers and 17 engineers spanning three business

units with responsibility for gross revenue of over $620M

. Led fast validation and launch phases of a military Mine Resistant

Ambush Protection (MRAP) vehicle

. Improved engineering operation performance from 72% to 97% in a two

month period

. Institutionalized a teaching environment to assure technical knowledge

sharing across engineering resulting in faster implementation and

improved product design quality

VEHICLE PRODUCTION GROUP, Troy, MI

World's first and only wheelchair accessible mobility vehicle OEM

Vehicle Integration Manager / Product Development Consultant 2009-

February 2010

Provided vehicle integration expertise to a start-up automotive OEM as a

short-term assignment

. Instilled a vehicle integration focus into a new organization, which

resulted in an overall improvement of balanced solutions across the

partitions of the vehicle

. Recognized for a high contribution in a short-term assignment

GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION, Warren, MI

Global Program Engineering Manager 2005-2009

Crossover SUV and Compact Car

Directed team of eight managers and 40 engineers with program budgets of

up to $340M. Leader of vehicle integration assuring the vehicle balance

meets the customer voice. Represented engineering as key program team

member with responsibility for balancing program vision across the areas

of finance, marketing, planning, performance, purchasing supply chain and

product development.

. Re-engineered the Opel Astra from European to U.S. markets, meeting

all U.S. regulatory and compliance requirements, six months ahead of

schedule.

. Directed the product development activity of a $300M Crossover SUV

program with a sales footprint in over 137 countries.

. Executed an all-new $340M Compact Car vehicle program from concept to

styling freeze ahead of schedule and under budget.

. Constructed multi-national engineering teams spanning Germany,

Australia, Korea, Thailand, Canada, Mexico, Brazil and the U.S., which

successfully executed multiple vehicle programs.

. Led the aerodynamic optimization of a crossover SUV including a plug-

in hybrid electric vehicle, which enhanced aerodynamics by 11%.

Executive Technical Advisor 2004-2005

Corporate Quality and Cost Reduction

Recruited by Executive Director of Corporate Quality based on expertise

to provide technical, strategic and tactical support.

. Driving force behind the improvement of the GM corporate quality score

by 15%, bringing the ranking from sixth to third place in the

industry.

o Defined strategic direction through data analysis, created

actionable items on existing and identified issues and communicated

results to key management.

o Identified, organized and mobilized a team of 90 engineers from

across the GM enterprise in two weeks which produced significant

corporate quality and warranty cost reduction improvements

immediately.

. Institutionalized successful quality improvement processes into the

corporate quality procedures as standardized work.

Engineering Group Manager, Moraine, OH 2002-2004

Quality, Shainin Red X Problem-Solving

Managed group of 12 problem-solving engineers. Responsible for the

quality improvement of the midsize truck vehicle line.

. Drove best-in-segment quality performance of a midsize truck

program, improving from the worst to best in segment in two years.

. Reconstructed an underperforming team into a high performing team of

Shainin Red X problem solvers - inspiring the certification of eight

engineers to Red X Master level in one year.

. Developed and implemented the strategy that improved program

quality, combining improvement efforts across all aspects of the GM

enterprise including Assembly Plant, Engineering, Quality, the

Dealerships and the Financial organizations.

Vehicle Launch Manager, Ramos Arizpe, Mexico 1999-2002

Midsize SUV

Managed a Staff of 11 Product Engineers and six Manufacturing Engineers.

Responsible for the planning, development and installation of the general

assembly tooling for a new plant in Mexico.

. Launched a $54M assembly plant tooling program and midsize SUV product

program in a Greenfield plant, on time and under budget by $10M.

o Oversaw facility construction, building supplier selection and

tooling installation and process validation.

o Managed tooling installation suppliers and lead on site and visiting

engineering staff with a focus on cross cultural integration.

Manufacturing Integration Manager, Warren, MI 1997-1999

Directed the activity of a team of 14 manufacturing engineers.

Responsible for the product and process integration and development for a

new vehicle program.

. Led the integration of Toyota Production System elements into a new

"Greenfield" plant layout targeted for construction in Ramos Arizpe,

Mexico.

Design Release Engineer, Chassis Systems, Warren/Milford, MI

1989-1997

Designed and released chassis components and sub-systems.

. Designed, developed and implemented a world-class rear suspension

system under budget by $56 per vehicle while exceeding performance

targets, resulting in a savings to GM of $180M over the lifecycle.

. U.S. Patent Holder for an innovative fuel system design - achieving

desired function at 90% lower cost than the previous design, saving

$2M over the program lifecycle.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

MS, Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

BS, Mechanical Engineering, Oakland University, Rochester, MI

Leadership Development Training, GM University

Shainin Red X Problem Solving Methodology, Journeyman Certified

AWARDS

GM Chairman's Honor Award - Saturn Astra Federalization Program

GM People Make Quality Happen Award - Corporate Quality Improvement

GM U.S. Patent Award - Fuel System Reservoir Design

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