Engineer Manager

Robert D. Rogers

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Sterling Heights, MI. 48314

Phone: 586-***-****

E-Mail: *********@*****.***

Summary:

A motivated management professional who possesses 20 years experience in management, engineering and

testing disciplines. A proven track record of strategic thinking, core competency diversification, cost

reductions, continuous improvements, systems development, process improvements, quality improvements

and six sigma applications.

Professional Background:

Bodycote Testing Group

The Bodycote Testing Group offers a very diverse range of testing and advisory services to a wi de range

of industries and market sectors in Europe, the Americas and the Middle East. The Group's major service

offerings are: Materials Testing, Health Sciences, Engineering & Technology, Environmental,

Measurement Solutions.

Operations Manager; Warren MI. 4/2008-10/2008

Responsible for Operations in Simulation (MAST), Vibration, Hydraulics, Exhaust and Air bag

deployment Departments represented by 22 employees, generating $4.8M revenue annually.

National Technical Systems - Engineering Solutions Provider

NTS provides a full range of integrated engineering services and technical solutions, product and

design for compliance, regulatory standards compliance testing and evaluation, project management,

technical resources, engineering solutions and managed services. The Detroit Operation has core

competencies in Dynamics, Climatics, Hydraulics and Dynamometer testing.

General Manager – Detroit Operations, Detroit MI. 4/2005-2/2008

Responsible for the P&L for the Detroit division which generated $6.5M in annual revenue, with

35 employees reporting to operations. Annual capital expenditures for the division of approx

$250K. Provided technical and administrative leadership to ensure that the technical, manpower

and schedule targets of the departments are met within the framework of the established corporate

policy. Implemented cost reductions, continuous improvements, 5S program, cross training,

department and personal growth goals for department managers. Created a growth plan to expand

NTS Detroit’s capabilities and diversify the customer base outside the automotive industry.

Extensive customer interface, including long term customer contract negotiations.

Eaton Corporation

Eaton is a premier diversified industrial manufacturer with global leadership in electrical systems and

components for power quality, distribution and control; fluid power systems and services for industrial,

mobile and aircraft equipment; intelligent truck drivetrain systems for safety and fuel economy; and

automotive engine air management systems, powertrain solutions and specialty controls for

performance, fuel economy and safety.

R&D Engineering Support Supervisor, Roch. Hills / Southfield, MI. 8/2003 – 4/2005

Responsible for the following groups: Reliability, Hydraulics, Calibration, Dynamics, R&D

Testers & Designers. Approximately $2 million annual operating budget and an annual capital

budget of $1 million. Lead the entire equipment department move to another Eaton location,

including upgrading the new location.

Principle Engineer (Lead) – Reliability Engineering 8/2002 – 8/2003

Responsible for Reliability Engineering, directing 5 reliability engineers while

Responsible for implementation and training on Six Sigma For Design & Development for Eaton

Corporation, Automotive Division

8/2001 – 8/2002

Senior Engineer - Reliability

Researching Six Sigma for Design and Development. House of Quality.

Implement Reliability program for Product Development group

Test & Measurement Engineer – Vibration / Reliability 8/1999 – 8/2001

Developed and implemented fixture design, approval and build process.

Managed all testing needs for division and other Eaton facilities.

Senior Dynamicist – Dynamics laboratory 8/1994 – 8/1999

Responsible for research, purchase, maintenance, preventive maintenance, scheduling and

operating of Environmental chambers (40), vibration shaker tables (4), Highly Accelerated Life

Testing equipment and Data Acquisition and Analysis systems that support all divisions of Eaton

Corporation.

Senior Technician – Hydraulics 8/1992 – 8/1994

Built, operated and maintained hydraulic test set ups, while constantly incorporating continuous

improvements with state-of-the-art equipment and software.

Technician I, II – Hydraulics / Testing 8/1989 – 8/1992

Product validation testing on several automotive components and manifolds

Education:

Lawrence Technological University - 2002

Masters of Business Administration

Lawrence Technological University - 1999

Bachelors of Science in Engineering Technology

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