Management Supply Chain

Christopher Hayward

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Address: **** *** **** **

City: Brighton

State: MI

Zip: 48116

Country: USA

Phone: 248-***-****

Skill Level: Experienced

Salary Range: $60,000

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Skills Summary

Project Management

8D Problem Solving

Experience with XML Six Sigma Green Belt Certified

Vehicle and Component Testing

Circuit Troubleshooting Proficient with Microsoft Office

Technical and Senior Management Report Preparation

Professional Experience

11/07-4/12 TAC Automotive Group (under contract to) Ford/Service Engineering Operations

Core responsibility: In Vehicle Software (IVS) database management and configuration.

IVS software program updating of new model year vehicles (reloading of each new module on vehicle into IVS program.

Ford Database tracking and updates of new software changes to all body modules to ensure dealerships have latest updates to serve customers.

Developed XML version of product development supplied calibration files to be used with service tool, Integrated Diagnostic Software (IDS). CAN-Interface, Diagnose system issues through CAN.

Performed in vehicle testing to ensure files could be successfully installed on the appropriate module using IDS without inducing any other concerns.

11/05 - 11/07 Visteon Corporation/Business Management Office

Develop tools to monitor and analyze engineering and testing budgets.

Key member of team that facilitated downsizing of three plants to one by coordinating the disposition of plant inventory and tooling valued at $10 million.

Prepare reports to keep senior management apprised of key milestones and deliverables associated with the closing of two plants.

08/03 - 11/05 Visteon Corporation/Audio Division

Designed audio wiring harnesses and connector layouts. Replaced co-worker on medical leave with minimal training and no lead time.

Supply chain coordinator responsible for just in time logistics to production facilities for audio components.

10/00 - 08/03 Visteon Corporation/Electronics Division

Developed prototype circuits for Ford Body and Security Modules.

Designed and built test and load box fixtures for testing all body modules including Windstar Rear Electronic module (REM), Front Electronic Module (FEM), Security, PCM, Speed Control, Electronic Throttle Control, Instrumentation, ABS, Transmission Shift modules, Window Motor, and Wiper Motor modules.

Performed component level testing and circuit troubleshooting using oscilloscopes, and signal and function generators.

Performed vehicle evaluation at Dearborn Proving Ground Test Track.

Module testing in environmental chambers to simulate extreme weather conditions.

SMT soldering.

10/95 - 10/00 TAC Automotive Group (under contract to) Ford/Electronics Division

Initiated, designed, and developed new test tool resulting in an award for process improvement and efficiency gains for Speed Control Module assembly lines.

Responsible for adaptive cruise control system development from concept through prototype phases including all integration aspects. Designed and built lab test fixtures for prototype module testing.

CAN software used to interface with Adaptive Cruise Control modules and data acquisition test fixtures.

Module testing in environmental chambers to simulate extreme weather conditions.

SMT soldering.

5/93 - 10/95 TAC Automotive Group (under contract to) Ford/Powertrain Operations

Completed transmission calibration testing to optimize items such as shift quality and fuel economy.

Instrumented transmissions and components using accelerometers, thermocouples and transducers.

Performed Noise, Vibration, Harshness (NVH) testing on Ford model drive trains.

Performed Modal testing from rear engine blocks to rear differential of Ford vehicles using spectrum analyzer and impact hammer for frequency analysis.

Performed vehicle evaluation at Livonia Transmission Development Center Test Track.

6 months training on Labview.

Transmissions calibrated and tested: E4OD-F-Series trucks, 4R70W Improved over E4OD-F-Series trucks and Econoline vans, AXOD-Taurus, Lincoln Continental, and Mercury Sable.

Anechoic Chamber testing of Ford transmissions on test stands for noise and vibration harshness issues.

Built break-out test fixtures to interface with data acquition boxes for road and track testing of F-Series trucks and Ford cars.

Ptototype drive-shaft testing in dyno cell for F-Series trucks, Econoline vans, and all Ford RWD cars.

Education

Associate Degree program in Electronics Technology, Schoolcraft College, MI

(Have three class left to complete degree)

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