Project Manager Engineer
Resume:
DOUGLAS J. HECKLER
Van Wert, Ohio 45891
SUMMARY
A results oriented Mechanical Engineer offering multi-functional experience in the areas of project
management, machine design, process improvement and supervision. Major strengths in problem /
solution analysis, using CAD technologies, and human resources to meet the challenges of competitive
manufacturing.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
NOBEL AUTOMOTIVE, (Formerly DANA CORPORATION)
Archbold, OH 1995 to August 2009.
Tier 1 manufacturer of fluid conveying tube and hose assemblies for the Automotive Industry.
Senior Project Manager 1997– to August 2009
Managing six Project Engineers and three Quality Engineers in processes to launch build-to-print parts
for the automotive industry. Managing the company’s Environmental Health and Safety Program.
• Awarded one U.S. patent with another currently under investigation, for designs related to
product.
• Authored Engineering TS-16949 Elements for company
• Lead group to 98% on-time PPAPs
• Developed focused APQP Team concept to combine Project and Quality Engineers.
• Developed Capital Budget in excess of $7 million.
• DQLP (patterned from Malcolm Baldridge Award ) Examiner for two years
Project Engineer 1995 – 97
Managing projects to develop equipment, processes, and training for fluid conveying parts.
• Achieved 100% on-time PPAPs
• Implemented project management methods to be followed by peers.
• Successfully launched 18 parts.
CELINA CITY SCHOOL SYSTEM,
Celina, OH. 1992-1995
Adult Training for Vocational School
Diversified Industrial Training Coordinator 1992 – 95
Develop, Design, Sell, Industrial training to local manufacturing facilities.
• Implemented and sold $60K training
• Authored OSHA Compliance Handbook
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE
Cont’d.
AEROQUIP CORPORATION, INDUSTRIAL CONNECTORS GRP,
Van Wert, OH 1985 – 92
Manufacturers of hydraulic hose, fittings, adapters, and couplings for fluid power conveyance in
industrial and agricultural applications.
Design Engineer – Advanced Engineering 1989 – 92
Managed projects ranging from equipment justification/acquisition, to machine design, to reorganization
of departments reflecting a modern manufacturing philosophy.
Senior Equipment Designer 1985 – 89
Responsibilities: tool design, sales equipment design, assembly tool design, machine design, and
customer relations.
• Awarded U.S. Patent for gage design
EDUCATION
AAS Mechanical Engineering, Wright State University, Dayton, OH
Special Courses:
• Distributor Hose and Fittings School, Aeroquip, Jackson, MI.
• Statistical Process Control, Gilbert-Commonwealth, Inc.
• Dana Quality Leadership Examiner Training, Dana University, Toledo, OH
• Dana Certified Supervisor, Dana University, Toledo, OH
• Starfighter Lean Manufacturing, University of Kentucky
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