Engineer Management
Resume:
Camelia Arnou
Santa Monica, CA 90403
*************@*****.***
Career History
Toyota Motor Company – Ann Arbor, MI
Vehicle Cost Planner 10/2007 – Present
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o Conduct market research and customer surveys to recommend vehicle specification and styling for
assigned commodities (interior trim).
o Recommend budget allocation for interior parts, based on customer feedback and OEM benchmark, in
order to meet cost targets.
o Develop part by part cost strategy for assigned commodities on future vehicle programs.
o Work with Design Engineering and Purchasing to select best part design at lowest cost and report vehicle
cost status to senior management at each program milestone.
o Investigate new materials and technologies that could be implemented on next generation vehicles, in
order to achieve cost targets.
o Benchmark competitor vehicles to identify market trends and cost reduction opportunities.
o Analyze supplier quotations, meet with suppliers to assess their engineering capabilities and make
recommendations for most competitive suppliers.
o Develop cost estimating models and train engineers on using these tools.
Ford Motor Company – Dearborn, MI
Financial Analyst 12/2005 – 10/2007
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o Conducted detailed financial analysis to ensure correct pricing on assigned commodities for all current
and future NA programs.
o Developed cost models for use in future vehicle program target setting process and in design change
control.
o Used cost models in piece price negotiations with OEM suppliers.
o Tracked parts design changes to accurately report cost at each program milestone.
o Performed competitor benchmark to identify and close design gap.
o Worked with Engineering to identify cost reduction opportunities.
Industrial Engineer 1/2003 – 11/2005
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o Developed labor levels targets for future vehicle programs, and tracked vehicle design changes in order to
accurately forecast labor levels at program milestones.
o Used 6-sigma processes to complete two Greenbelt projects, resulting in labor savings of 12 operators
during Ford Edge launch (equivalent of $900,000 USD).
o Performed make vs. buy analysis for various projects as requested by upper management.
Tax Analyst – MBA Internship 5/2003 – 12/2003
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o Prepared estimated quarterly payments and state and local income tax returns including
computations of state apportionment factor, for Ford Motor Company and affiliates.
o Supported management with tax planning strategies and state income tax analysis of multistate
tax laws and their application to Ford Motor Company.
o Researched and resolved state income tax notices in a timely manner.
Chrysler – Jefferson North Assembly Plant, Detroit, MI
Industrial Engineer 9/1999 – 5/2002
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o Developed yearly labor budgets and Standard Work Instructions for hourly technicians.
o Worked jointly with Plant Management and UAW representatives to develop, implement, and achieve
cost reductions associated with lean efficiency improvements, process improvements, and material
changes.
Education
Master of Business Administration, 2003
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University of Michigan, Dearborn, MI
Bachelor of Science Industrial and Operations Engineering, 1999
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University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Skills
Computer: Proficient in Microsoft Office, Visio, Minitab, CorpTax
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6-sigma Greenbelt certified
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Languages: French, Romanian
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Dale Carnegie graduate
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Professional Affiliations
Member – Society of Automotive Engineers
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