Engineer Manager
Resume:
Bruce A. Kuehnemund
Flushing, Michigan 48433
EDUCATION
Western Michigan University - Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical
Engineering
Delta College - Associate's Degree in Science
John Glenn High School - Graduated general studies
WORK EXPERIENENCE
Jun. 2004 - Aug. 2009 Sr. Project Engineer, Delphi Steering, Saginaw
Michigan.
Mar. 1994 - Jun. 2004 Sr. Project Engineer, Delphi E&C, Flint
Michigan.
Apr. 1985 - Mar. 1994 Project Engineer, TI Automotive Corporation,
Caro, Michigan.
Jan. 1980 - Mar. 1985 Facility & Equip. Engineer II, General Cable,
Cass City, Michigan.
MEMBERSHIPS
Society of Automotive Engineers
Society of Manufacturing Engineers, former Vice President of the
Western Michigan University Chapter
Former member of John Glenn's Cooperative Education Club
Delphi Steering
WORK RESPONSIBILITY
- Release Engineer for R&P and Integral steering gears
- Interfacing with Manufacturing (3 Sites), Quality (3 Sites), Purchasing
(2 Sites), PC&L (3 Sites) on current and future component, sub-assembly,
and finished assembly engineering issues
- Interfacing with customers along with program management, timing issues
- Coordinate the design requirements, product functions and analysis
working with the assembly plants and customers
- Analyzing, diagnosing, and correction of design deficiencies and or
improvements
- Reducing material and component costs
- Providing technical direction and support
- Overseeing component and sample builds along with testing
- Meeting with suppliers on a regular basis for design, cost, and timing
reviews
PROGRAM ASSIGNMENTS
- Chrysler Ram Truck 684 series integral steering gear
- Chrysler Jeep 670 series integral steering gear
- Chrysler Jeep EHPS
- GMT-355 R&P steering gear
- GMT-610 R&P steering gear
- GMT-800 R&P steering gear
- 680 series integral steering gear for Work Horse custom chassis
- H2 (MY07) conversion from a 708 series to a 680 series integral gear
MAJOR COMPONENT ASSIGNMENTS
- 700 series integral steering gear worm material change (Customer
interface, ECR, CR, drawing change, component and customer validation
testing, working with PC&L on a material clean date)
- 670, 680, 684, 710 series integral steering gear lash adjuster nut
resourcing (Customer interface, ECR, CR, drawing changes, working with
purchasing, supplier drawing and process reviews, validation testing,
Working with PC&L on a material clean date)
- 670, 680 series integral steering gear bulkhead resourcing (Customer
interface, ECR, CR, drawing changes, working with purchasing, supplier
drawing and process reviews, validation testing, working with PC&L on a
material clean date)
- GMT-610, GMT-800 R&P inner tie rod design change (Customer interface,
warranty analysis. ECR, CR, drawing changes, validation testing, working
with PC&L on a material clean date on GMT-800)
- Component plating change from Hexavalent chromium to Trivalent chromium
(Customer interface, ECR, CR, drawing changes, working with purchasing,
supplier drawing and process reviews, validation testing, working with PC&L
on a material clean date)
Delphi Energy & Chassis System
WORK RESPONSIBILITY
- Release Engineer for Fuel Modular Reservoir Assembly
- Interfacing with Manufacturing, Quality, and Purchasing on current and
future component, sub-assembly and finished assembly engineering issues
- Interfacing with customers, along with program management
- Worked with the core teams and customers to coordinate the design
requirements, product functions and analysis.
- Analyzing, diagnosing, and correction design deficiencies
- Reducing material and component costs
- Providing technical direction and support
- Overseeing component and sample builds along with testing
- Meeting with suppliers on a regular basis (Design reviews, cost, and
timing)
PROGRAM ASSIGNMENTS
- GMT-610 MY 2006 Diesel Fuel Modular Reservoir Assembly development
program (3 P/Ns)
- GMT-800 MY 2005 E-85 Fuel Modular Reservoir Assembly development and
design (2 P/Ns)
- GMT-800 MY 2004 Diesel Fuel Modular Reservoir Assembly development,
design and production release (3 P/Ns)
- Ford Australia MY 2003 Fuel Modular Reservoir Assembly development,
design, and production release (3 P/Ns)
- Opel Speedster MY2001 Fuel Modular Reservoir Assembly development,
design, and production release (2 P/Ns)
MAJOR COMPONENT ASSIGNMENTS
- MCIP Product Engineering analysis
- Moving high volume fuel tube and umbrella valve manufacturing from one
vendor to another vendor for cost saving. Coordinating these moves with the
vendors, purchasing, manufacturing (multiple assembly plant locations)
drawing changes as needed, validation testing, SQE, SQA, along with
customer requirements and timing
- Amodel plastic material development, validation testing and release into
production for high temperature Bio-diesel Fuel Modular Reservoir Assembly
- Electrical connector interface between reservoir cover, fuel pump
validation testing and release in to production
- Acetal plastic supplier change from Ticon to KEP
- O-ring durameter change (Drawing change, component validation, customer
validation)
- Design, development, validation testing, product release on many GM
vehicles 444, 304, 409 stainless steel injection fuel filter (IFF)
- Design, development, validation testing, product release of many
different end fittings (threaded and quick connect styles made out of
different stainless steel materials welded to the IFF bodies)
TI Automotive
WORK RESPONSIBILITY
PRODUCT DESIGN RELEASE GROUP - (February 1992 - March 1994)
TITLE: PROJECT ENGINEER
- Program Manager (Customer Account)
- Design and or redesign of products for customer needs
- Manager for new product programs including (Costing, designs, drawings,
specification reviews, prototypes, testing, design/process FMEAs, ISIR
/PPAP builds, timelines and customer presentations)
- Manager current products
- Supervise Technicians
- Customer trips - USA
PRODUCT ENGINEERING - (October 1988 - February 1992)
COMPONENT DESIGN GROUP
TITLE: ENGINEERING SPECIALIST
- Designed and redesigned components
- Drawings and part list (BOM) reviews. (Tolerances, cost justifications,
common components)
- Prototype testing and test reports
- Interface with Product release engineering, Manufacturing engineering,
Purchasing, Material Control and QA groups
- Supported engineering change board (Drawings, prototypes, testing, ISIR,
PPAP builds, etc)
- Member of the material review board
- Vendor/supplier trips - USA, Canada, S. Korea
- Supervised technicians
MANUFACTURING ENGINEEERING GROUP - (April 1985 - October 1988)
TITLE: MANUFACTURING ENGINEER
- Designed and purchased assembly tooling, fixtures, assembly lines and
machining centers
- Conceptualized, implemented written and verbal assembly line and machine
line processes along with set up procedures
- Set up P.M. (Preventive Maintenance) plans
- Supervised maintenance
- Worked with Product Engineering on new product designs and assembly
process during the design phase
- Wrote process and design FMEAs
- Supported ISIR and PPAP builds.
GENERAL CABLE
WORK RESPONSIBILITY
MAINTENANCE GROUP - (November 1984 - March 1985)
TITLE: MAINTENANCE ENGINEER/SUPERVISOR
- Supervised maintenance department, 3 shifts:
3 Electricians
2 Machinists
12 Mechanics
1 Tool crib person
1 Oilier
- Scheduled plant and equipment maintenance
- Ordered spare parts
- Forecasted maintenance budget
- Supervised machine installation and removal
MANUFACTURING GROUP - (January 1980 - November 1984)
TITLE: PLANT ENGINEER II
- Created and maintained machine and component drawings
- Created and maintained plant and department layout drawings
- Created special machine and component designs
- Worked with plant maintenance and outside contractors on plant
maintenance and equipment installation
- Worked with manufacturing on equipment and process trouble shooting
Patents
- 12 (List available on request)
Intellectual Property Publications
- 1 (Available on request)
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Jeff Powell
Delphi Steering 8th Level Assistant Staff Engineer Work phone
I worked for Jeff from June 2004 to Present
James Jeffers
Delphi E&C 8th Level Assistant Staff Engineer Work phone
I worked for James from March 2003 to June 2004
Ulf Sawert
Delphi E&C 8th Level Assistant Staff Engineer Work phone
I worked for Ulf from January 1998 to March 2003
PERSONAL REFERENCES
Mike Shelton
Relationship: Family friend
Works for: Denso Manufacturing, Battle Creek, Michigan 49017
Job Function: Advanced Quality Assurance Engineer Work phone: 269-
565-8398
Home: 2811 West Shore Dr. Battle Creek, Michigan 49017 Home phone:
Richard M. Brubaker
Relationship: Family friend
Works for: TI Automotive, Caro, Michigan
Job Function: Prototype Lab Supervisor Work Phone: 989-
672-8276
Home: 1915 Westbury Ct., Midland Michigan 48642 Home phone: 989-
631-6844
Daniel Sweeney
Relationship: Family friend
Works for: Denso Manufacturing, Southfield, Michigan
Job function: Director of Sensor Product Engineering Work Phone:
Home: 11687 Orchard view Dr., Fenton, Michigan 48430 Home phone:
Susanne Oleyar
Relationship: Neighbor and Family friend
Business owner of: Then and Again clothing boutique, Durand, Michigan
Job Function: Owner and store manager Work phone: 517-
288-0771
Home: 3253 Duffield Rd., Flushing, Michigan, 48433 Home phone: 810-
659-2732
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November 21, 2008
Dear Sir or Madam:
It has been my pleasure to have Bruce Kuehnemund working directly for me as
an Product Engineer. Bruce was an invaluable member of the engineering
team. He is highly respected by everyone for his knowledge and willingness
to go above and beyond normal effort to achieve superior results. Bruce's
ability to work with others is second to none; everyone enjoys his positive
attitude and enthusiasm. Bruce is highly motivated to complete tasks on
time with the highest quality. Bruce is not constrained by functional
boundaries; he works well with individuals of all disciplines and lends a
hand in order to accomplish things that would take much longer otherwise.
Bruce always treats everyone with respect and dignity even in difficult
situations. He provides great leadership to solving problems and
disagreements while not complaining or lamenting the situation.
Bruce is a well-balanced individual that will be a valuable addition to any
organization in any capacity. I highly recommend Bruce for your
organization. I would be glad to discuss Bruce in more detail if you would
find that helpful.
Sincerely,
James W. Jeffers
Staff Engineer
Delphi Corporation
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