Project Manager
Resume:
Michael J. Eau
Claire
Belleville, MI 48111
abot59@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE
A full-time project management position where I can deliver continuous improvements,
customer satisfaction, and cost reductions while providing top leadership and project
success focused on cost, quality, delivery, and creative innovations.
QUALIFICATIONS
Planned $48M real-time test system upgrades for Powertrain Engine, Transmission, and
Fuel Systems Laboratories, delivering new efficiencies, capabilities, test automation,
mapping, and calibration; modernizing test cells to new standards & innovations.
Reduced $35M in annual Body Shop costs through software simulations; instrumental in
leading metrics definition with buy-in from suppliers. Drove new capability and results,
obtaining confirmation of savings from Ford?s Forward Planning department.
Planned $4M, $23M, $19M, $26M, & $16M joint departmental budgets for five consecutive
years to develop and transition manufacturing to Next-Generation CAD, CAM, CAE, and
Product Information Management (PIM) technologies; called ?C3PNG?.
Saved over $1.25M in annual costs for a manufacturing process group by leading the
creation of a new Spot Pattern Layout (SPL) weld module; now used to layout and deliver
visual build sheets for all new vehicle programs.
Realized more than $1M in yearly savings by inventing and rolling out a new weld gun
feasibility / simulation process. Leveraged existing software and added new capabilities &
weld gun libraries to enhance Ford C3PNG programs.
Achieved $900K in savings by inventing a means to simulate CPU / semiconductor wire
bonder environments, making production application testing possible on a workstation while
eliminating manual testing via automated scripts.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Fortune 500 global program manager and "driven" leader with an excellent record of
delivering successful global projects for large corporations and small companies with
experience across multiple industries. Provides top leadership and project success for
Information Technology (IT), Software Development, Computers, Engineering, Automotive,
Semiconductor / Electronics, Machine Vision, Manufacturing, and Marketing & Sales.
Project Management
Strong project management skills and methodology with a proven track record of success
driving global strategies, leading cross-functional teams.
Goal-oriented high energy self starter with strong organizational skills managing
individual, multiple, unique, complex & concurrent projects.
Strong communication, interpersonal and presentation skills. Recognized by senior
leaders as influential in achieving change.
6-Sigma metrics oriented; strong analytical problem solving skills and application of
PMI Project Management Principles (PMP).
Interacts with key customers to understand their strategies and develop requirements
and objectives to create business solutions.
Meets with stakeholders, sets timelines, work break-down structure; identifies critical
paths, risk assessments, and project status.
Additional Training and Skills
Six Sigma, Six Sigma Project Management Principles (PMP), Six Sigma Leadership Program
Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Methodologies, Application Lifecycle Development;
Solutions Delivery Methodology (SDM)
Protecting Intellectual Property, Inventory Control, Unions and Labor Relations, Data
Safeguarding, Anti-Trust Laws
Sarbanes-Oxley (S-Ox 404), Corporate Accountability & Recordkeeping Practices;
Preventing Unauthorized Commitments
Computer Systems and Technical Skills
MS-Office, MS-Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, MS-Project, Teamconnect
Windows 7 Professional 64-Bit, Windows Vista 64-Bit, Windows XP Professional, Windows
Server 2003, 2000, NT, 98, 95
C/C++, Visual Basic, LabVIEW, DIAdem, WEB / HTML, XML, XLS / XLST, Java, J2EE, FORTRAN,
Basic
LINUX, UNIX (Solaris, IRIX, AIX, HP-UX), X-Windows, Open Windows, VAX
LAN / WAN, TCP / IP, PDM, PLM, Metaphase, Teamcenter, Enterprise Resource Planning
(ERP)
UGS I-DEAS / NX, Dassault / IBM, Catia V5, Ford FIDES, Autodesk AutoCAD / 3D Factory
Siemens/UGS/Tecnomatix, Teamcenter, eMS/Process Designer / Process Simulate,
RobCAD/OLP, VisMockup, VisPublish
Computer Systems & Networks, Micro Computer Interfaces, Computer Control Systems, Real-
Time Digital ComputationEMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Managing Director Business Development, 12/2009 - PresentQuick Snack, LLC, Belleville, MI
Founded vending machine business start-up, providing vending machines and services to
businesses, offices, and small break rooms. Researched niche vending market and developed
detailed business plan to demonstrate durable economic competitive advantage in chosen
niche to investors and business bankers. Allocated initial investment capital, designed
and launched company website, and created marketing and direct sales campaigns to promote
business and gain clients. Penetrated competitive market against existing commercial
competitors during down economy. Prepares company financial documents. Worked with MI-
SBTDC, SCORE, and business bankers, securing SBA small business loan to expand business.
Added new customer sites. Solved inventory control problem by creating process to track
and link product consumption to purchasing, reducing excess inventory, increasing
inventory turnover, and decreasing waste. Manages company financials, budgets, and
investments.
Managing Director Business Development, 01/2012 - 07/2012Optimal CAE, Inc., Plymouth, MI
Set company objectives and performance targets. Created Business Plan for growth,
including hiring two new recruiters to address backlog of open orders from Staffing
Services which increased agency placement and Staffing revenue by 21% in six months.
Increased recruiter efficiency and applicant tracking, bringing-in Resume Management and
Applicant Tracking software to replace manual process. Grew new Computer Aided Engineering
business, writing quotes and making presentations to Hyundai-Kia and big three U.S.
automotives, obtaining new purchase orders from Ford and Chrysler. Performed competitive
market research and added web analytics to measure company's website performance.
Researched top keywords and created new website design, gaining first-page positions in
Google search with 367% traffic increase. Created newly designed company business cards
and brochures. Worked with local economic development committees PTAC and MI SBTDC to
position company to add revenue via Federal and State government contracts. Established
Technology Replacement Schedule to plan server updates and upgrades for networks,
security, computers, software, phones, and internet.
Director Marketing & Sales, 12/2008 - 11/2009Sterling Performance, Inc., Milford, MI
Managed multiple concurrent projects: Increased company website visitors by 275% per
month and increased number of web pages viewed per visitor by 345% per month by
redesigning and launching new website; creating new content and managing all web
performance analytics and Search Engine Optimization (SEO). Gained first page search
engine placement and increased average time on site per visitor by 60%. Instituted monthly
email marketing campaigns that increased marketing leads by over 1000 in 6 months,
including 19% increase in requests for quotes. Created ability for company to gain new
business with State of Michigan, Federal, and Military agencies by initiating business
diversification actions through government contracting, becoming company's government
liaison. Secured state grant approval of $10,000 for training and business diversification
by personally contacting and working with Michigan and Oakland County Economic Development
Committees. Created all new company marketing materials and personally initiated and
managed all arrangements for company exhibiting at its first trade show, including booth,
banners, signs, all marketing materials, sales lead capture and lead follow-up; gaining
150 new qualified sales leads. Also served as company IT Site Administrator.
Test Systems IT Technical Expert, 04/2007 - 07/2008
Ford Global Product Creation Systems, DEARBORN, MI
Architected the strategic technical direction of the real-time test systems space,
directing development and use of common test systems architecture and technology platforms
to align (14) disparate Vehicle Evaluation & Verification (VEV) facilities in North
America; collaborating with Ford Europe and South America. Conducted investigations and
pilot projects to improve Test Systems processes & capabilities; researching competitive
trends, and driving new technologies into implementation. Developed and maintained
comprehensive New Test Systems road map for implementation. Examples include developing a
common global automation system, common Powertrain data management and data analysis
systems to be aligned with Crash, Safety, Fuel Cell, and Research systems; working
directly with engine development, mapping, calibration engineers, both gas and diesel to
deliver solutions. Provided expert consultation to development teams, test labs and
vendors on test system architectures and deployment strategies.
Sr. Program Manager / Technical Expert, 08/2004 - 03/2007
Ford Global Product Creation PLM, Dearborn, MI
Global lead cross-functional PLM Fastener Team. Identified need and devised plan to
create and deliver corporate IT solution for authoring and managing welds / fasteners
globally using Teamcenter. Solution enabled global vehicle platform sharing of lifecycle
weld and fastener data. Planned strategic business process re-engineering, transition
plans, and new business development. Collaborated with stakeholders and matrix managers,
directing team of (33). Utilized Ford's Solutions Delivery Methodology (SDM), created
Charters, Statements of Work (SOW), Project Work Plans, met with corporate steering
committees, and presented project status to Directors and Upper Management. Managed Risks,
Project Scope Changes, and Project Milestones. Planned and directed $26M budgets, cost
reductions, and vendor / supplier sourcing; including writing purchase requests and
managing purchase orders. Tracked committed funds and managed project budget variances for
Finance, Portfolio Governance Committees, and PMO. Served as Ford Manufacturing
Representative for SAE eTool Automotive Working Group Standards Committee.
Project Manager / Technical Specialist, 07/1999 - 08/2004Ford Virtual Manufacturing & Body Construction Eng, Dearborn, MI
Selected to take over project management to lead IT development team for digital and
virtual Mfg software simulation capabilities for 3D designs and fixture tooling, robot Off-
Line Programming (OLP), assembly line simulation, Virtual PLC development and Product
Lifecycle Management (PLM). Led (7) direct and indirect reports. Directly managed monthly
forums with (18) main vendors. Delivered several innovative presentations in global
virtual manufacturing conferences; identified corporate need and proposed solution for
common process for authoring and managing welds and fasteners with central data management
and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). Selected by Director of Digital Innovation to lead
Global Weld / Connector PLM solution development.
Consulting Senior Engineer, 06/1997 - 07/1999CIBER, Inc., Dearborn, MI
Served as an industry expert developing software solutions for semiconductor
manufacturing; was brought on board to provide manufacturing software development
expertise to play a key role in creating automotive digital manufacturing solutions.
Utilized C/C++ to develop & deliver Fixture Design and Evaluation System (FIDES) with 3D
Parametric Design Language for solid model geometry library components. Provided software
integration & system administration. Promoted to direct Ford employee.
Engineering Supervisor / Program Manager, 11/1993 - 06/1997Applied Intelligent Systems, Inc., Ann Arbor, MI
Machine Vision Expert. Directed global units in the US, Europe, and Asia. Program Manager
for (6) production wire-bonding programs for CPU and semiconductor manufacturing for
companies such as Intel, Motorola, Samsung, Siemens, Kulicke & Soffa (K&S), and more. Led
(6) direct and indirect reports. Chosen by management for quality work to develop,
communicate, and establish the company s ISO-9002 quality control procedures for software
development certification, which ultimately led to new business from ISO certification and
higher quality products. Programmed massively parallel-processing computers and wrote
C/C++ applications. Developed optics, lighting, and algorithms used as artificial
intelligence for defect recognition, inspection, and machine vision guidance in
manufacturing.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science - Electrical and Computer Engineering
Michigan Technological University, MI
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