Manager Engineer

Daniel Karajankovich

*** ******* ***** - *********, ** 24502

434-***-**** abmnv2@r.postjobfree.com

Sr Tooling Engineer

Highly accomplished Program / Project Engineering Mgr. with over 20 years

of experience. Proven ability directing technical organizations through

product concept, development, and into production launch. Complete P/L,

budget, and cradle to grave responsibility. Ability to lead and train

diverse cross functional systems teams and direct issues resolution through

negotiating with suppliers, customers, and government officials (foreign &

domestic). Unique blend of hands-on technical experience and executive

management skills used to develop strategic business and product plans.

Ability to provide Product Management direction.

PMP / PMI - SAP - Primavera - Microsoft Project - Product Development /

Testing - Profit & Loss - EVM - Product & Facility Launch - Product

Specification Development (EC, ISO, TS16949, FMVSS, MIL Spec's) -

Operational Development - Negotiation skills - Risk Analysis - Product Cost

Analysis - Organization Development - VAVE cost savings -Lean Engineering &

Production Systems - JIT Systems - Geometric Tolerance- Solid Works Cad

Catia - DFMA, PFMEA, DOE, DFM/DFA, Six Sigma, ASNI, ASME, APQP

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIANCE

Schrader Bridgeport, Division of Tomkins Inc., Altavista, VA - 2005 to Oct

2008

Charter: Automotive check valves / Solenoid Valve / machine components,

Military & Industrial valve mfg. Medical gas mfg. After-market

distribution.

Sr. Program Manager

Lead all major programs for development to in house start-up. Lead contract

negotiations

Major Accomplishments

. Program Managed & launched 80 million dollar RTPM (remote tire

pressure monitor) for TRW (Honda, Toyota, Hyundai, Kia & GM Programs).

Met all delivery dates resulting in 20% increase in sales per year.

Initiated lean production system and directed upgrade to MRP systems.

. Program Managed Hydrogen Fuel Cell, TPRD (temperature relief valve)

development project through pre-production for GM-Opel. Re-vamp

Program Management Process to include Program 5 phase deliverables.

Potential Revenue unlimited based on green directives.

Ford Motor Corp., Dearborn, MI - 2001 to 2004

Charter: Automotive OEM cars and trucks.

Senior Product Development Systems Engineer

Lead surface development and engineering packaging studies. Release

surfaces per timing schedule.

Major Accomplishments

. Manage Ford Focus surface development program with Ford England Studios.

Headed Platform Systems Engineering directive to cuts costs resulting in a

32 dollars savings per vehicle.

. Systems Craftsmanship / Systems Engineer Leader for Ford F-150 interior

systems. Resulted in platform recognition of interior systems excellence

and national automotive review recognition.

Lear Corp., Dearborn, MI - 2000 to 2001

Charter: Automotive Interiors (Seats / Trim /IP's) / Electrical wire

harness and electronic modules.

Platform Manager

Complete P&L responsibility for Interior Systems (seats, trim), electrical

wiring, and electrical modules.

Major Accomplishments

. Program Managed Ford F150 program interior systems and wiring system,

from product concept through development and launch. Successful start-up

with minimal issues. Negotiated LTA to ensure model change over awards

resulting in continuous revenues of 8 million per year through 06'.

. Successfully implemented VAVE cost saving project shared with Ford.

Resulted in 3% revenue increase for F150 platform.

Dana Epic Corp., Detroit, MI - 1998 to 2000

Charter: Automotive and Commercial Fuel Systems / Electronic Throttle by

wire / Underhood plastics

Program Manager

Lead development of plastics engine fuel systems & throttle by wire.

Major Accomplishments

. Successful launch of plastic fuel rail system for Chrysler, resulting in

10 million dollar revenue per year.

. Development of throttle by wire system for new start-up division

targeting propane fuel systems for forklifts and other product lines.

Potential revenues of 40 to 50 million per year.

GM Hughes -Power Products, Division of GM / Hughes, Detroit, MI - 1993

to 1998

Charter: Turn high-tech military technology to commercial products. Micro

electronic HID (High Intensity discharge lighting). Fiber-optic light

distribution. Hologram controlled light defection.

Detroit Operations & Business Unit Manager

Manage all Automotive and Military DOD Programs for micro-electronics and

holography, serving as point of contact for programs, commercial and

technical issues.

Major Accomplishments

. Successfully negotiated and was awarded 1.2 million dollar funding (GM

research, IFG) for HID development (forward lighting, distributed interior

light and thin lamp) projects.

. Successful HID product development and implementation for Cadillac

program (60 million in revenue).

. Successful market investigation and introduction of HID for Medical

Surgical lighting. Revenue potential not realized but noted to be over

100 million dollars.

. Negotiated development program with General Dynamics for HID product line

and HID distributive lighting ( 2 million dollar project award).

GM - IFG, Detroit, MI, Detroit MI - 1992 to 1993

Charter: Manufacture automotive systems. Lighting, interiors, door

hardware, and electronics.

Product Design Portfolio Manager - Advanced Products

Interface with design staff and vehicle platforms for new product

development programs. Lead negotiations with vehicle platforms

Major Accomplishments

. Successful development and launch program for automatic sliding door

module for GM van platform. Resulted in 20 million dollar business award.

GM - International, Detroit, MI - 1989 to 1992

Charter: Export of U.S. built cars and trucks

Senior Program Engineer - International Export Programs

Direct product design for the nameplate divisions, from concept drawing and

clay model, through vehicle validation and export testing approval

process. Negotiate technical positions with international government

agencies.

Major Accomplishments

. Successful launch of Cadillac STS & LTC for first full homologation

program in GM history. Received monetary award from Cadillac General

Manager (John Grettenberger).

. Successful negotiation with European and Japanese type approval officials

reducing re-design costs and component add-ons for export. Savings

unknown but substantial.

GM - "W" Car Vehicle Platform, Detroit, MI - 1985 to 1989

Charter: Launch of new GM vehicle program from ground up (Three car

platforms and three plants).

Senior Project Engineer - Vehicle Platforms

Product design and development team manager for interior and door systems.

(i.e., first door module designs).

Major Accomplishments

. Executed major vehicle ("W" Car) launch program in 3 plants in US and

Canada. One of the plants was a Greenfield start-up. Large automation

start-ups.

. Executed GM first doors on, doors off, product module design, and module

assembly. Labor cost savings 25 dollars per vehicle.

. Developed an ultrasonic leak detection method for water and air

intrusion. Received international recognition.

American Motors Corp., Kenosha, WI, 1983 to 1985

Charter: Automotive OEM cars and trucks

Manufacturing Engineer (Production Eng.) - Assembly plant

Final assembly responsibility for complete vehicle. Program managed the

spring promotional package.

Developed and/or purchase all necessary tooling and equipment to facilitate

car final build.

OMC Corp., Waukegan, IL, 1976 to 1983

Charter: OEM outboard Marine Engines and drive units.

Die-Cast Die-Maker - Tool Room

Department training in die design, machining, metallurgy, engine product

design, methods engineering, quality assurance, engine castings

dimensional layout, and die analyzing. Develop budgeted hours for all

tool room hands in the manufacturing of molds such as V-4 and V-6 engine,

covers, brackets. etc.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Master of Business Administration, University of Detroit, 1989

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering - University of Wisconsin, 1983

Associate Degree, Machine Tool Technology - Gateway Tech. College, Kenosha

WI

Apprentice Academic Training, "Die-Cast Die-Maker" - Grays Lake IL

Training: Allen Bradly PLC's, CNC Machining, Six Sigma, Lean manufacturing,

Auto Cad, Catia, Solid works

VAVE, Geometric Tolerance, Metallurgy, QC systems, System

Engineering, ROI

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