Engineer Project Manager
Resume:
Jeffrey M. Pulice
North Olmsted, OH 44070
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CAREER SUMMARY
High-performing Global Project-Management Engineer with expertise in directing highly complex
projects that build/optimize organizational processes, measurement systems, and infrastructure to
maximize business results in manufacturing and service organizations worldwide. Skilled strategist
who transforms strategic plans into workable solutions. Six Sigma Green Belt with proven track record
of structuring and implementing projects that yield measurable results, including reduced tactical-
planning cycle time, cost reductions gained from improved system/process performance, productivity
gains through multiple change and improvement initiatives, reduced product-development time, and
revenue growth. Keenly focused on customer requirements and service levels which directly
contribute to bottom line results. Specific expertise in the following:
• • Productivity and Efficiency Improvement
End-to-end Project Management
• • Leadership Development and Training
System Re-engineering
• • Negotiation, Persuasion, & Communication
Process Design/Redesign
• • Problem Solving/Troubleshooting
Change Management
• • Strong Leadership
Total Quality Management
• • Superior Customer Relations and Service
Multi-Site, Multi-Project Operations
• • Strong Supplier/Vendor Relationship Skills
Organizational/Team Design & Development
• • ISO Systems/Auditing Techniques
Cross-Functional Project Team Leadership
• • Six Sigma Green Belt
Management of Measurable Business-
• Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
Performance Improvement Outcomes
Technical Expertise: AutoCAD, Lotus Notes, SAP, Business Warehouse, ProEngineer,
SolidWorks, MS Office, APQP, PPAP, MS Share Point.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake - Commercial Vehicle Division, Elyria, OH 2004 - 2009
The leading provider of commercial vehicle wheel-end solutions.
Project Manager 2007 - 2009
Managed global product launches through multiple divisions from concept design, manufacture
and customer sale using the latest APQP process.
• Designed and developed a new series of air brake actuators resulting in $11 million in new
revenue and provided $4 million in cost reductions, conducted VA/VE and lean-six sigma
projects.
• Accountable for resolution of critical issues throughout the entire life cycle of the projects.
• Coordinated Launch teams with new customers which resulted in customers changing from
optional position to standard position.
• Directed and drove multiple customer launches, transitions, cost reduction opportunities,
equipment acquisitions and operations improvement projects.
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Senior Product Engineer 2004 - 2007
Engineering responsibility for the commercial vehicle, air disc brake product line from concept
designs, manufacturing processes, assembly processes, validation tests, and field installations.
• Responsible for design of hubs and advance brake rotors assemblies to meet customer
specifications.
Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake, Product Engineer (continued)
• Verified tests were performed to industry and company standards with acceptable results for
OEM production releases and military specifications.
• Coordinated design data with internal and external customers for new and existing projects
including international suppliers and international parent companies.
• Provided engineering and technical sales support for various industry events and trade shows.
• Certified internal TS16949 quality auditor.
Goodrich Corporation - Landing Gear Division, Cleveland, OH 2002 - 2004
Leading global supplier of systems and services to the aerospace and defense industry.
Product Engineer
Engineering responsibility for commercial and military product lines; internal and external
manufacturing and assembly processes and field installations.
• Provided detailed Engineering disposition (MRB) on non-conforming landing gear components.
• Communicated design data with internal and external customers for new and existing projects.
• Responsibility for new product development for landing gear and landing gear components.
• Internal quality auditor for AS9100.
Parker Hannifin Corp. - Aircraft Wheel and Brake Division, Avon, OH 1997 - 2002
Leader in the manufacture of aircraft wheel and brake systems and related hydraulic products for
general aviation, business aviation, rotorcraft, and military aircraft.
Project Engineer – Military Aerospace 2000 - 2002
Responsible for the design, analysis, qualification testing and manufacturing of wheels and brakes
systems for military aircraft.
• Completed design and re-design of Military Brake systems using complex aerospace materials
and processes.
• Completed all documentation required to meet Boeing and the U.S. Navy requirements.
• Selected as a “Lean Principles Coach” for the Business Team, 2000 - 2002.
• Internal AS9100 Quality Auditor.
• Division Cost Reduction Quarterback.
Support Engineer - Material Review Board Engineer (MRB) General Aviation 1999 - 2000
Responsible for providing engineering disposition on non-conforming material from internal and
external customers.
• Engineering support for the internal foundry, machine shop, paint lines and assembly lines.
• Redesigned all sand casting to optimize strength, weight, cost and ease of manufacture.
Engineering Designer - Military and General Aviation Group 1997 - 1999
Responsible for creating the models and drawings required to support the entire division.
• Created new designs using AutoDesk Inventor and Pro-Engineer.
• Created engineering documentation needed to revise components.
• Led a team to remove a backlog of over 200 ECNs.
National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Cleveland, OH 1995-1997
NASA is the pioneer in the future of space exploration, scientific discovery, and aeronautics research.
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Engineering Co-Op
Mechanical Engineer in training to support systems managers of mechanical central services and
building mechanical systems such as: chilled water, cooling tower water, domestic water, fire
protection, natural gas, steam, air piping systems, boilers, chillers, ventilation systems, pneumatic and
electronic controls, compressors and turbo-expanders.
EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration, 2007
Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, 1995
Fenn College of Engineering - Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH
CERTIFICATIONS
Project Management Professional (PMP), Anticipated Certification - July 2009
Baldwin Wallace College, Berea, OH
Engineer-In-Training (EIT), 1997
Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH
HONORS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
Bendix/Bendix Spicer
• TS lead internal auditor, led teams to achieve TS registration at two manufacturing plants.
• Eight patent submissions and three patents pending.
Parker Hannifin
• Four time annual cost reduction winner.
• Selected as business team lean principles coach.
• ISO certification implementation team and internal ISO auditor.
• Division cost reduction quarterback.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
• Eight-year member and attend annual CV Chicago meeting.
• SAE Truck and Bus Wheel and Hub Committee member - review and recommend revisions on
all SAE specifications pertaining to CVS wheel and hub standards.
Technology and Maintenance Counsel (TMC)
• Task force member to review and amend industry recommended practices on technology
advancements, maintenance practices and safety enforcements.
Mid America Truck Show
• Represented company at the largest truck show in North America.
EAA Airventure - Oshkosh Fly-In
• Represented company in the largest North American trade show.
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