Project Manager Engineer

Leavy B Morgan II

**** ******** **** ** ( Atlanta, Georgia 30345

Cell: 404-***-****

******@*********.***

Career Objective: Engineering project Manager

Profile:

Highly motivated Contract Engineering professional with over 22 years "hand-

on" vehicle experience in the following areas: Vehicle Dynamics, Design and

Development, Engines Design and Engine Components, Powertrain, Chassis,

Suspensions Components and use of composite materials. Exceptional

interpersonal and communications skills; ability and willingness to apply

technological and design principles to mechanical problems, strong

analytical skills, excellent problem-solving skills, proven ability to

think out of the box to find unique solutions to unique problems.

Knowledgeable of Ford WERS system Ford and G.M. engineering structure.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

. Powertrain Engineering

- 22 years in the Automotive Engineering field solving difficult

engineering problems with unique solutions. Seven years experience

supporting NVH, drivetrain, powertrain and suspension, chassis and

exhaust components at Ford Motor Company.

- Organized and coordinated vehicle testing, validated test results

and verified objectives were met. Interfaced with engineering

personnel, management, proving grounds and OEM suppliers.

- Identified print dimensional issues, product design issues, rejects

and warranty issues. Solved product issues working with product

engineering, manufacturing engineering, quality engineering and

warranty departments. Assisted in developing product specification

needs.

- Designed and developed prototype suspension, drive train and body

components out of metal and composite materials.

- Evaluated the performance parameters of the car, engine and chassis

by performing Data acquisition and analysis.

Accomplishment: Redesign and fabrication of intake manifold in

composite and aluminum, designed exhaust system of 5.0L,5.2L & 6.0L

variants of Ford 4.6L (Cobra) modular engine for Lincoln LS. Design

and fabrication of oil pan and dry sump system for 4.6L 4V modular

engine for Lincoln LS.

. Liaison Engineer/Program Manager

- Managed large and complex projects on Lincoln LS/DEW 98 Platform.

- Provided Engineering management with program status updates.

- Attended program core group meetings. Participated in project

reviews, validating estimates, schedules, and associated work

products.

- Organized, coordinated and monitored prototype and field-test plans

for durability. Identified and communicated new product

opportunities.

Accomplishment: Five years as a Program Manager in a Fortune 500

company. Program Manager for the Lincoln LS High Mileage Customer

Satisfaction Study.

. Validation/Project Management

- Established a course of action to accomplish completion of the job

and or project, diagnosed and corrected deficiencies and maintained

cost controls. Documented project assignments using written

engineering reports. Provided technical direction to support

personnel. Interfaced with management in establishing and updating

projects plans and priorities.

- Tracked program timing related to design release; tooling,

manufacturing, test certification, pilot, and production build

schedules.

- Assisted in developing engineering expenditures required to achieve

program objectives. Reviewed engineering design program and

releases to ensure part design objectives are maintained. Monitored

prototype and pilot build for adherence to design intent

identifying and resolving are maintained. Assisted in reviewing and

updating engineering procedures.

Accomplishment: Communization of parts for CKD Operations in China,

Venezuela and Egypt to lower cost and complexity.

. Sales Engineering

- High closing ratio.

- High C.I.S. scores.

Accomplishment: Turned an under performing E-Commerce Department into

a stellar performing E-Commerce Department.

. Project Management Motorsport

- Design, homologation of Oldsmobile Intrigue Race Car (97-98)

and fabrication of molds and composite body panels.

- Design and homologation of Lincoln LSR Race Car (02-06)

- design of integration of 4.6L 5.0L & 6.0L (Cobra) modular engines

in the Lincoln LSR,

- Design and homologation of composite bodywork, molds for composite

bodywork,

- Design of roll cage structure,

- Redesign and fabrication of intake manifold in composite and

aluminum,

- Designed exhaust system for variants of Ford 5.0L-6.0L (Cobra)

modular engines for Lincoln LS.

- Redesign and homologation of Lincoln LSR Race Car suspension

utilizing Ford GT suspension uprights and Ford 9" independent

differential

- Design of street and competition braking system for Lincoln LSR

/Ford GT

- Design and fabrication of oil pan and dry sump system for 4V

modular engines for Lincoln LSR,

- Design of pistons and engine block of a new aluminum alloy (DHT

3/4) for Sports car Endurance and Sprint Road Racing.

- Design, marketing and sales of high performance components for

Ford GT, Mustang GT /Shelby GT /Shelby GT350 /GT500

WORK HISTORY

E-Commerce, Director AutoNation, Marietta & Alpharetta, GA 2003-2009

E-Commerce Manager, AutoNation, Alpharetta, GA 2001-2003

Program Manager/Project Manager, Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, MI 1991-

2001

Validation Engineer, General Motors, Pontiac, MI 07/99- 11/99

Lincoln LS Durability Liaison Engineer, Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, MI

02/99 -07/99

Project Manager, General Motors, Pontiac, MI 11/99 - 02/99

Process/Manufacturing Engineer, Navistar, Springfield, Ohio 9/98 - 11/98

Manufacturing Engineer, General Motors, Warren, MI 3/96 -9/98

Manufacturing Engineer, Valiant International, Troy, MI 11/94 - 3/96

Technical Engineer, Medar Inc., Farmington, MI 2/94 - 11/94

Vehicle Operations Ford Motor Company, Hapeville, GA, Wixom, MI 6/92 -12/93

Lead Engineer, Eurometrix Performance Engineering, Atlanta, GA 11/90 - 5/92

Service Engineer, General Motors, Pontiac, MI 2-90 -10-90

Project Engineer, Chrysler Jeep Truck Engineering, Detroit, MI 5/89 - 2/90

Specification Analysis, General Motors, Grand Branc, MI 8/88 - 4/89

General Manager, United Motors Corp, Pontiac, MI 6/85 - 8/88

Chief Engineer/General Manager, American Motorsports Technology/SDMtrspts

5/82-Present

. References supplied upon request

COMPUTER SKILLS

Lotus Notes, MS Office Suite, Ford WERS, Motec & AIM Data acquisition

software, Autocad, Pro E.

EDUCATION

Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA

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