Engineer Electrical

*Tina L. Johnson

**** ****** *****; Sycamore, IL 60178

e-mail: **********@***.*** Home: 815-***-**** Cellular: 815-***-****

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Project/Program/Electrical Engineer (BS-Physics, BS-Electrical Engineering, MBA) With Over 20 Years of Experience in Supporting Automotive,

Electronic, and Electromechanical Industries. Responsibilities Have Encompassed Quotation Activities, Design and Development, Product Redesign

and Modification, Test and Evaluation, Failure Analysis, Product Introduction into Manufacturing, Customer Communication and Support, Sales

Communication and Support, Production/Quality/Purchasing Support, Continuous Improvement, Cost Reduction, 5S, and APQP Activities.

Project Management Control in a Cross-functional Team Environment Has Lead Me to a Varied Knowledge of Purchasing, Quality, Manufacturing,

Sales, and Logistics Processes, Systems and Controls. My Experience and Education Have Honed my Presentation Skills as well as Led to a

Thorough Knowledge of Engineering Processes, Systems and Controls by Incorporating my Skills in Microsoft Office, Solidworks, AutoCAD Lite,

QuickBase, AS400, and SmarTeam.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

05/2006 - Haldex Hydraulics Corporation: Rockford, IL

12/2007 Hydraulic and Fuel Pump Manufacturer

PROJECT ENGINEER

Products: Fuel Transfer Pumps (Locally Manufactured Products).

• Project Team Leader: Coordinated Design, Manufacturing, Testing and Purchasing activities to Achieve

Customer, ISO, APQP, and Internal Requirements.

• Customer Project and Engineering Liaison.

• Created and Tracked Program Plans, Schedules, and Budget of Multiple Programs and Projects.

• Scheduled and Conducted Team Meetings; Prepared and Communicated the Meeting Agenda, Action Items and Minutes.

• Prepared Documentation and Material to Conduct Presentations to Upper Management and Customers.

• Collaborated With Suppliers to Optimize Components During Their Development.

• Generated Controlled BOM’s, Engineering Drawings, and Other Associated Documentation.

• Performed Materials Requisitioning, Purchasing, Receiving and Inventory Tracking.

• Initiated Controlled Engineering Drawings/Documentation to Improve Fuel Transfer Pump Yield.

• Suggested General Cost Reduction/Scrap Reduction Programs.

Special Projects/Achievements:

Chosen to be Project Engineering Role in a Co-located, Cross-Functional Team.

02/1998 - OMRON Automotive Electronics, Inc.: St. Charles, IL

05/2006 Automotive Component Manufacturer (ISO 9000, ISO 14001)

PRODUCT LEADER I 04/2004 - 05/2006

- Products: Tire Pressure Monitors; Power Tail Gate Controller; Remote Keyless Entry; Column ECU's;

Power Window Switches; Inverters; Buzzers (Locally Manufactured and Japan Designed Pass-through Products).

- Primary Customer Contact for Specific New Vehicle Platforms.

• Platform Team Leader: Coordinated Design, Manufacturing, Testing and Purchasing Activities to Ensure the Product

Development Process Adhered to Customer Requirements, Internal Requirements, APQP, and Regulatory Needs of

The Applicable Markets for the OMRON Products on the Vehicle Platform.

• Performed Testing at Off-site Test Facilities and Customer Locations.

DESIGN ENGINEER II 09/2001 - 03/2004

- Products: Sunroof controllers; Remote Keyless Entry; Column ECU's; Power Window Switches; Inverters

(Locally Manufactured and Japan Pass-through Products).

• Co-Designed Sunroof Controller with OMRON Japan Electronic Based on Customer Request.

• Performed Testing at Off-site Test Facilities and Customer Locations.

PROJECT ENGINEER 02/1998 - 08/2001

- Products: Autolight Sensors; Daytime Running Lights; Shift Controllers; Rear Defogger Timers;

Flashers; Door Locks; Power Window Switches (Locally Manufactured Products).

Ongoing Responsibilities: 02/1998 - 05/2006

• Customer Project and Engineering Liaison.

• Reviewed, Evaluated, and Responded to Quote Requests.

• Modified Japan Electronic/electromechanical Products Based on Customer Requests.

• Coordinated Design, Manufacturing, Testing and Purchasing Activities to Ensure the Product

Development Process Adhered to Customer Requirements, Internal Requirements, APQP, and Regulatory Needs of the

Applicable Markets for Individual Products.

• Created and Tracked Program Plans and Schedules of Multiple Programs and Projects.

• Scheduled and Conducted Team Meetings; Prepared and Communicated the Meeting Agenda, Action Items and Minutes.

• Coordinated Cross-Functional Work Teams For Multiple Products and Provided Program Status Reports to Team and

Management.

• Prepared Documentation and Material to Conduct Presentations to Upper Management, Customers and Team.

• Conducted Milestone Reviews – Internal and External.

• Collaborated With Suppliers to Optimize Components During Their Development.

• Ensured Parts/products Were Designed for Manufacturability, Met Cost Targets, and Quality/performance Objectives.

• Determined Detailed Specifications, Performed Testing, Analyzed Test Data and Created Reports Ensuring the Design

Met the Customer’s Functional and Performance Specifications.

• Generated Controlled BOM’s, Engineering Drawings, Schematics, Layouts and Other Associated Documentation.

• Performed Materials Requisitioning, Purchasing, Receiving and Inventory Tracking.

• Drove and Facilitated Technical and Formal Design Reviews for Piece Parts and Final Assemblies.

• Advised on Developing, Implementing and Maintaining Engineering Department Standards and Procedures.

• Interacted with Suppliers for Quotes, Specifications, Samples, and Component Design Reviews (PCB,

Injection Molding, Extrusion, Metal fabrication, Progressive Die Stamping).

• Assisted the Quality Department in Analyzing Warranty and Other Customer Returns.

• Supported Materials Department in Cost Reduction Proposals.

Special Projects/Achievements:

- Requested by Director of Engineering to Lead a Multi-department Team on Prototype Process Improvements.

- First Engineer Chosen for Vehicle Platform Responsibilities.

- Selected to be a Team Member for System Procedure Reviews to Reducing Time Required to Develop New Products

and/or Timely Analysis/implementation of Product Changes.

- Requested by Other Departments, and Chosen, to be Engineering Representative/Spokesman for Material Review Board.

09/1992 - Greenlee Textron: Rockford, IL

02/1998 Construction Equipment Manufacturer

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

- Products: Multimeters; Testers; Clamp-On’s; Cable Tracers; Cable Locators; GFCI's; Datacom.

• Prepared Conducted Presentations to Upper Management as well as Sales Force Training.

• Coordinated Cross-Functional Work Teams For Multiple Products.

• Evaluated and Improved Nnew Buy-Out Processing Through Parallel Task Management.

Decreasing Evaluation to Product Introduction Time From ~ 2 Years Down to ~6 months.

• Developed Test Criteria, Performed Evaluations, and Generated Test Reports on Potential New Buy-Out Products.

• Generated Controlled Engineering Drawings/Documentation.

• Wrote and Revised Instruction Manuals.

• Designed and Assembled GFCI and Multimeter Prototypes.

• Purchased Materials and Assembled Prototypes for Smart Bender™.

Special Projects/Achievements:

- Greenlee Master Specialist

- Requested by Company President to be a Facilitator for the Multi-divisional Safety Team.

10/1989 - CTS Frequency Control Division: Sandwich, IL

03/1992 Frequency Control Product Manufacturer

SALES/APPLICATIONS ENGINEER

- Products: Military and High Reliability Hybrid Oscillators (MIL-0-55310)

• Evaluated and Responded to Quote Requests - Customer Contact Through Internal Sales Representative.

• Defined Hybrid Processes and Materials to Achieve Customer Requirements.

• Liaison Between Design, Process, Production Control, Sales and Marketing To Resolve Prototype Issues.

• Answered Customer Questions Concerning Process And/or Design Engineering Practices.

Special Projects/Achievements:

Developed and Implemented Improvements in Quote Documentation and Organization:

- Lead a Team (Engineering, Quality, Production) to Create Product Matrixes.

- Eliminating Duplicate Assemblies in Order to Manufacture Highest Yield Products.

- Highlighting Product Line Gaps to Identify Products for Future Development.

- Created Standard Pricing Databases.

- Improving Turn-around Time on Quotes for Standard Products.

- Increasing Quote Response Accuracy on Standard and Non-standard Products.

- Worked With Engineering to Create Internal Electrical and Mechanical Specifications.

- Developed and Implemented Programs to Centralize, Control, and Ensure Accurate Information.

02/1988 - Philips Circuit Assemblies: Hopkins, MN

08/1989 Manufacturer of Custom Hybrids

PROJECT ENGINEER / QUALITY ENGINEER

Wrote Component and Hybrid Specifications IAW MIL-STD-1772, MIL-STD-883, MIL-M-38510, and MIL-STD-19500.

Defined Hybrid Processes and Materials to Achieve Customer Specifications.

Generated Controlled Engineering Drawings/Documentation.

Internal Project Leader of Quality, Engineering, Test, and Purchasing Activities.

Direct Customer Interface for Project Status and Program Issues.

07/1985 - Electronetics Corporation: Buffalo, NY

01/1988 Manufacturer of Military and Commercial Products, White Paper Documents

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER (Top Secret Clearance)

Revised Quality Control Manual to Conform to MIL-I-45208 and MIL-Q-9858 requirements.

Wrote, Revised, and Worked With Graphic Artists to Create Military and Medical Equipment User’s and Service Manuals.

Direct Customer Interface.

EDUCATION Masters of Business Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science, Dale Carnegie Graduate

Administration Electrical Engineering Physics Effective Speaking and Human Relations

Northern Illinois University Clarkson University SUNY at Fredonia Buffalo, NY

DeKalb, IL Potsdam, NY Fredonia, NY

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