Engineer Mechanical
Resume:
GREGORY M. PALM
abnmwm@r.postjobfree.com
**** ***** **** **** ****: 810-***-****
Goodrich Michigan 48438 Cell: 810-***-****
CAREER SUMMARY
A manufacturing professional with over 25 years of increased responsibility in management, and
tool and die positions including manufacturing, leadership and launch of products. Expertise in
recognizing growth opportunities that increased volumes and reduced costs. Excellent written,
verbal, interpersonal and communication skills. Particular emphasis on teamwork and
managing multiple projects.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
GENERAL MOTORS, Warren MI 1997-2009
Provider of automobiles globally.
2005-2009
Lead Senior Project Engineer
Execution Lead of Global Die Program Management to assure flawless launches
in four regions. Full cycle responsibilities for the Body in White Global Programs.
Reviewed monthly with senior leadership the status and coordination of
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project that contained over 200 die lines.
Created and accomplished collaborative global vehicle design tele-conference work
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sessions.
Worked globally with Korea, China, Europe and North America to establish a common
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manufacturing process that allowed the highest quality scores in all regions.
Interfaced with product engineering, government standards and design studio to
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establish and secure Information Technology and securities compliant databases.
2001-2005
Senior Project Engineer
Developed common manufacturing process and interfaced with product engineering for
robust designs.
Coordinated with International Institute of Highway Safety and Auto Steel Partners of
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America to validate crash worthiness on all future car programs and their structural and
underbody product architectures.
Captured government vehicle safety requirements (pole barrier test, side impact, roll
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over etc.) while establishing best practices for manufacturability processes.
Lead on the High Efficiency Body Side (HEBS) that divided a large one piece stamping
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into multi pieces that strategically placed smaller body parts which enhanced safety
performance, increased fuel economy, improved material utilization and lowered the cost
to consumers.
1997-2001
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Liaison between tier 1 & tier 2 suppliers.
Collaborated with product engineering to achieve manufacturing process improvements.
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Followed up with dies through all phases including patterns thru tryout to support
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five new vehicle launches.
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TROY DESIGN, Flint, MI 1993-1997
Coordinated with program team for follow up of die design, construction and tryout.
Performed cost analysis on all die programs.
Senior Manufacturing Engineer Cost Estimator
Budgeted program die cost on eight programs.
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Contributed to the computer program development for estimating.
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Estimated and calculated funds for over 250 engineering changes.
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Liaison between the buyer and purchasing.
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TRW-VSSI 1988-1993
Leader in Vehicle Safety Standards.
1988-1993
Journeyman Tool and Die Maker
Built high volume Progressive Dies and Prototype Dies.
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Performed engineering changes and detail work.
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VEHMA INTERNATIONAL 1992-1993
Military and Defense Contract for the Government.
1992-1993
Tool and Die Supervisor
Interfaced with Engineering to implement new prototype dies and fabrication.
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Coordinated workload between employees and shifts.
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1980-1988
Local Tool and Die Shops
Built dies and tooling for Automobiles, Aerospace and Defense and Industry.
Served apprenticeship as Tool and Die Maker.
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Setup for robots, deep draw line dies, fine stamping blank dies and progressive dies.
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Fabricated sheet metal, stainless, dies, aluminum and prototype dies.
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EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Graduated 1998
Bachelors
Spring Arbor College, Management, Organizational / Development
1998-1999
Dale Carnegie Training and Classes
Graduated 1986
Journeymen Certified Tool and Die Maker
Apprenticeship / Mechanical Engineer
1981-1987
Associate of Science in General Studies
Mott Community College
• Major – Electronic Technology / Mechanical Engineer
• Minor - Computer Science
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