Program Manager
Resume:
Eric R. Weese
Doylestown, OH 44230-9545
H: 330-***-****
C: 330-***-****
*********@*****.***
www.linkedin.com/in/ericRweese
JMJ Aerospace
Plattsburgh, NY 12903-3900
RE: Program Manager
http://www.jmj-aeronautique.com/en/careerDetails.php?content_ID=730
Dear Hiring Manager,
Let me put my Engineering background and Program Management experience to
work for you!
The following brief overview compares this position's requirements/responsibilities to my unique qualifications, solidifying me as a viable candidate:
* University Degree in Engineering
BS Mechanical Engineering Technology plus Project Management experience and PMI endorsed certification
* Experience in the manufacturing sector
Hands-on experience in Manufacturing and Quality for OEM, AM, and Tier One markets
* Acts as the first point of contact for our internal and external customers
10 years of Sales Application Engineering experience analyzing customer requirements, providing custom solutions, developing/submitting quotes, making presentations for customers/senior level management; resolved technical issues with Engineering and assembly issues with Manufacturing.
For more detailed information of my relevant work history, please see the attached copy of my resume. I would greatly appreciate an opportunity to convince you in person of this ideal fit and can be reached at 330-***-**** (cell 330-***-****) or *********@*****.*** to set up an appointment.
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Best Regards,
Eric R. Weese
Eric R. Weese
13052 Guinevere Place, Doylestown, OH 44230-9545
H: 330-***-**** C: 330-***-**** *********@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/ericRweese
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT PROJECT MANAGER
High-performing Sales/Marketing Engineer with expertise in directing highly complex projects that
build / optimize organizational processes, measurement systems, and infrastructure to maximize
business results in manufacturing and service organizations worldwide. Proven track record of
structuring and implementing projects that yield measurable results. Well versed in team sales calls,
sales presentations, trade show appearances, promoting products / services, and cultivating trust and
working relationships. Keenly focused on customer requirements and service levels which directly
contribute to bottom line results. Specific expertise in the following areas:
* Product / Project / Program Management
* Customer / Management Presentations
* Sales Application Engineering
* Sales Force Training
* Marketing Strategy
* Patent / Trademark
* Design Engineering
* eCenter, SAP, XL3
* Quality Assurance
* MS Office, MS Project
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ASC Industries Inc. North Canton, OH 2011 - 2012
A subsidiary of UCI-FRAM Group. Manufacturer of OEM and aftermarket automotive water pumps.
Sales Engineer (Program Management)
* Successfully launched first OE water pump for GM; 1.3M units annual production
* Reduced rework and lowered scrap rate 3.8%; projected annual saving $150K
Career Redevelopment 2009 - 2011
Cared for terminally ill parent; Obtained 'Project Management Excellence' certificate in pursuit of
CAPM certification (PMP precursor) through PMI; volunteered with Angel Food Ministries.
Bendix Commercial Vehicles Systems LLC, Elyria, OH 2004 - 2009
A division of Knorr-Bremse Group, develops and supplies active safety technologies, air brake
charging, and control systems and components for commercial vehicles throughout North America.
Technical Marketing Manager (Product Management)
Responsible for marketing activities for three successful new products launches generating revenues
in excess of $1 million.
* Championed two highly-effective sales promotions, increasing revenue $637K while converting
customers from competitor products
* Identified and pursued 27 patent violation / trademark infringements; results featured in October
2006 Good Morning America report entitled Counterfeit Products
* Designed trade show game board which educated consumers on how to properly identify
differences between genuine products and knock-offs
* Recipient of Meritorious Invention Disclosure for creating a Cyclone DuraDrain(r)/gladhand trailer
water separator valve
* Recipient of Customer Solutions Award for Integrated PuraGuard(r) Air Dryer
* Exceeded job description by generating cost reduction idea worth $110K annual savings
Christian Brothers' Construction 2003
Independent Contractor - temporary employment during career-related job search
Sterling Truck Corporation, Willoughby, OH 1997 - 2002
A subsidiary of Freightliner LLC. Manufacturer of Class 8 heavy trucks and tractors.
Vocational Sales Manager
Client relationship manager for supply chain management project with Federal Signal Corporation;
annual sales $557M, seven divisions, three markets.
* Compiled concession strategy matrix stabilizing manufacturer/distributor matrix eliminating
conflicting concessions and loss of revenue / profit objectives
* Coordinator of Acterra Sport Chassis - generated sales specifications, resolved incompatibilities
with Engineering, monitored Canadian chassis assembly, personally delivered prototype
Senior Customer Application Engineering Team Leader
Accountable for Southeast region and Major Fleet accounts' engineering applications; Managed six
Engineers and Technicians.
* Served as member of successful new corporation launch team
* Supervised conversion of Ford HN-80 product line into Freightliner systems
* Reduced mixer body installation by 16 hours, while reducing cost by $1700 and increasing product
option offerings
* Created Access database reducing turnaround time on price quotes by 50%
* Chaired all Specification and Pilot review meetings
* Served as Engineering representative at truck shows and training seminars
General Motors Corporation, Lordstown, OH 1997
Small car division of automobile manufacturer; contract employment through RDS Inc.
Supplier Quality Engineer
Responsible for quality of Tier 1 suppliers.
* Led task force team saving $1.1M annually by instituting quality control measures with the
production of Cavalier topper pads
* Responsible for quality management for 35 suppliers' parts to six car assembly plants. Resolved
problems through root cause and decision analyses
* Resolved production problems as part of an Immediate Response Team
VolvoGM Heavy Truck Corporation, Orrville, OH 1988 - 1996
Manufacturer of Class 8 heavy trucks and tractors.
Vocational Application Specialist
Provided assistance and product awareness to dealers in 18 states.
* Served as technical consultant in specification, pilot, change order, and price quote reviews
* Conducted product presentations at vocational truck shows
* Acted as liaison from initial customer contact through final assembly
* Launched new axle-forward WG design, satisfying customer request in niche market
Sales Engineer
Conducted all specification and pilot reviews of customer orders; ensured decisions' implementation
* Project team member responsible for successful new assembly plant start-up
* Thoroughly researched dealer change order requests for compatibility before conducting daily
review meeting while sustaining a 98% same-day turnaround, exceeding goal of 90%
* Established procedural standards for handling customer reviews resulting in 87% less mistakes
* Responsible for initiating quality standards for all three final assembly plants
* Authored 20 procedures to meet ISO9000 certification
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering Technology
The University of Akron, Akron, OH
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