Manager Engineering
Resume:
Robert James Traskal
**** ********** ****. **** *****
Rochester Hills, MI 48309 Cell Phone (248)
**************@*******.***
Career Objective: To obtain a challenging position in a progressive
company offering responsibility leading toward advancement.
Education: Wayne State University
Degree: Master of Science, 1993
Industrial Engineering/Operations Research
Major: Operations Research with a concentration in
Engineering Management. Masters degree
courses include : Engineering Management, Cost Control
Systems, and Flexible Manufacturing Systems.
Work Experience:
2000 Inergy Automotive Systems
through 2710 Bellingham Suite 400
present Troy, Michigan
Business Manager Tier I
Responsible for managing $100 million of GM fuel system
business. Front line contact with GM Purchasing for new
business RFQ's, commercial pricing issues, tooling audits,
and engineering changes. Responsible for material margin
metrics, tooling budgets, VA/VE, and new business activity.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Detail
oriented, highly organized.
Accomplishments: Awarded the 2011 GM Gamma SUV program
through strong commercial negotiations. Increased the
profit of the GM service parts division $3.5 million for
the 2008 calendar year through price negotiations. Awarded
the 2007 Lambda platform through strong technical analysis
review of the fuel tank system.
Sr. Program Manager Tier I
Lead Program Management activity for the following GM fuel
systems programs: 2005 GMX 320 / 295 / 265 Sigma programs
and the 2003 GMT 201 program. Coordinate the APQP program
activity and responsible for the profit and loss of each
program. Work closely with GM Engineering and GM Purchasing
to insure all timing, pricing and deliverables are met and
within budget. Very familiar with LEV II and PZEV
requirements for fuel tank systems. Strong ability to lead
multifunctional teams.
Accomplishments: Obtained early PPAP approval for the GM
201program which resulted in early tooling payment of $2.1
million. Exceeded budgeted material margin and tooling
profit program targets by 20% due to Value Engineering
activity and flexible tooling strategy. Awarded the GMX 322
carryover business from strong Program Management
performance.
Textron Automotive Company
1995 Kautex Textron
through 750 Stephenson Highway
2000 Troy, Michigan
Business Unit Manager Tier I
Lead Program Management and Engineering fuel system
activity that meets customer performance expectations on
time and within targeted margins and developed budgets.
Kautex Textron Continued
Responsible for the profit and loss of the entire GM
Business Unit. (7) direct reports
Engage with GM Purchasing, Engineering, and Quality to
manage all daily issues including price negotiations,
economies recovery, internal capital requests, engineering change costs and
presentation material. Able to work closely with
internal functional groups.
Responsible for $120 million of G.M. fuel system business
that include the following
programs: 2003 T800 C/K Truck, 2003 LEV II compliant GMT
610
Accomplishments: Submitted and implemented $6 million in
cost savings to GM regarding process improvements and COEX
material reductions. Launched the T800 C/K Truck program on
time, within budget and targeted profitability.
Account Manager Tier I
Front line purchasing contact to Chrysler. Accountable for
tooling, prototype and production purchase orders/pricing
issues. Very familiar with GM and Chrysler fuel system ORVR
requirements along with multi-layer blow molded /extruded
materials and processes.
Accomplishments: $1million in SCORE proposals initiated and
approved over a 3 year period. Awarded the 2000 DN filler
tube Program through strong customer support.
1989 Dayco Products Incorporated
through Detroit Technical Center
1995 1955 Enterprise
Rochester Hills, MI 48309
Program Manager Tier I
Direct, manage and control product design programs for
unique accessory drive, and camshaft
systems to be incorporated in future engine programs from
concept to production level released
components.
Responsibilities include initiating and tracking all
aspects of the programs delivery dates with close on-site
contact with the customer. Responsible for profit and loss,
customer satisfaction and customer driven design changes.
Very familiar with injection molding materials/process,
aluminum die casting, pulleys / bearing technology and GD&T
concepts.
Responsible for $5 million of Dayco's front end accessory
drive components that are part of the
following Ford programs: The 1995 2.5L CDW27 engine, the
1995-1/2 4.7L FN74, and the
1996 3.0L DN101 engine program.
Organizations 2000-2009 Men's Hockey League Troy Michigan.
Personal Enjoy collecting antiques and collectables. Also, an avid
Porsche car enthusiast.
References Available upon request
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