Project Management Sales
Resume:
Steve McCreary
** ****** *****, **********, ******* 47006
*******@*******.***
Summary
** *****’ experience leading engineering and operation teams for system/product development, including Software, Electrical, and Mechanical.
Customer interfacing from initial sales contact through post product launch
Global Engineering Support Services.
Medical Device, Aerospace, and Tier One Automotive experience.
Strong Project Management experience.
P&L responsibility for multiple organizations.
Six Sigma Green Belt Certified.
Experience
Ball Systems
Oct 2014-Present
Engineering Manager
Solution provider for custom applications for the aerospace, automotive, and consumer products field
Achieved ISO certification for Engineering group
Member of Management team reporting to Company Owner/President
Responsible for managing the Engineering Team, consisting of Software, Electrical, and Mechanical engineers.
Responsible for New Business Opportunities including customer interaction, quote generation, and follow-up customer service
Project management from proof of concept to post launch support
P&L of yearly revenue of $15MM
Leoni Wiring System
May 2014-Oct 2014
Engineering Manager (Contract)
Worked with design and development of wiring harness for Commercial Vehicles. Customer include Volvo, Paccar, Case New Holland, Navistar, Harley Davidson, and Polaris
Responsible for New Business Opportunities including customer interfacing, reviewing Request for Quotation, writing of the Statement of Works, and Project Management.
Scadata
Oct 2013 – May 2014
Sales Engineering Manager (Contract)
P&L of yearly revenue of $4MM.
Worked to integrate new products into new vertical markets
Reached and followed up on sales leads
Conducted sales meetings and presentations to potential customers
Conducted site visits to determine customers’ needs turning information into sales quotes
Worked with Engineering Department for product enhancements/new product offerings
Managed sales orders to project completion
Bill Austin & Associates
Jan 2012 – Sept 2013
Engineering Director
Responsible for $750,000 yearly revenue generation.
Responsible for New Business Opportunities including customer interfacing, reviewing Request for Quotation, writing of the Statement of Works, and Project Management.
Developed business partnerships between BAA and other companies to align company strengths.
Responsible for a group of electronic hardware design engineers responsible for circuit design of engine control module, engine sensors, and warranty returns.
Developed a test strategy for the launch of engine control modules into manufacturing.
Worked with Electronic Manufacturers to launch new programs into their manufacturing locations worldwide.
Developed a new technology platform for next generation test platform for diesel engine control module testing.
Worked to establish marketing strategy for company.
Faurecia Emission Controls
April 2011 – Jan 2012
Program Manufacturing Leader
Tier 1 Automotive supplier manufacturing exhaust systems. Volkswagen NMS 411 program manufacturing leader responsible for developing and establishing manufacturing locations in the US and Mexico.
Developed Standard Work procedure for assembly area.
Identified areas of waste that caused equipment downtime, quality issues, reduced cycle times.
Minimized equipment change-over to maximize the amount of time available to work per shift.
McCreary Associates
Sept 2009 – April 2011
Lobbyist and Consultant
Perform business and political consulting. Interfaced with political leaders to achieve desired results of clients. Performed grant writing to obtain government funding for projects. Political fund raising.
Valeo Engine Cooling (Contract Position)
July 2010 – Nov 2010
Continuous Improvement Engineer
Support the daily assembly of engine cooling components. Implemented process improvements to the flow of the assembly process. Implemented new cell layout to meet the increased customer demand while removing the bottlenecks of the cell. Investigated component failures and worked with the fabrication department to implement root cause countermeasures to prevent reoccurrence.
Hill Rom
Nov 1992 – Sept 2009
Test Group Team Leader (2008 – 2009)
Led the transition team responsible for closing the manufacturing facility in Charleston, SC and integrating the work into other Hill Rom manufacturing locations. The core team was comprised of the following cross functional groups: Quality, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Cost Accounting, Supplier Quality, Production Control and Logistics.
Initiated a cost reduction plan for Hill Rom’s Australian manufacturing location. The plan was reviewing the internal fabrication and welding process and implementing improvements. Applied lean manufacturing techniques to reduce waste by 25%.
Led an initiative to development the future state of how Hill Rom would manufacture and test products. The goal was to streamline the processes and incorporate testing at the point of assembly rather than in an end of line setting.
Lead a team of Electrical Test Engineers and Technicians responsible for the testing of Hill Rom products and components at locations in the United States, France, Mexico, and suppliers in Asia.
Director; Project Management, Remanufacturing, and Health Care Furniture (2008)
Areas of responsibility included Advanced Manufacturing and Test Engineering groups and four assembly areas.
Responsible for cost, quality, delivery, and safety metrics.
Led a team to stabilize daily production of manufacturing line in our Charleston, SC production facility. Used lean concepts to determine areas of waste that were preventing deliveries to meet customer demands. Cross functional team consists of Manufacturing, Sustaining Engineering, Quality, Material Management, Sourcing, and Supplier Quality
Staff included 18 salaried positions, 25 salaried non-exempts, and 30 hourly associates.
Developed and maintained $1Million Capital Budget
Responsible for $5 Million Operating Budget
Manufacturing Manager, Weld, Paint, & Remanufacturing (2007 – 2008)
Developed the production launch of the VersaCare bed in the Remanufacturing department. Worked with the internal Marketing and Sales departments to develop business plan to support the launch. $12 Million yearly revenue generation for company.
Daily operation of seven welding, one painting, and one assembly departments in a two shift operation included 125 production associates and 15 salaried associates.
Achieved 8% cost reduction in operating expense budget by increasing productivity utilizing lean manufacturing techniques.
Reduced Painting Department operating budget by 25% by streamlining the process from two eight-hour shifts to one ten hour shift.
Achieved 15% reductions in recordable injuries in welding department.
Production Test Manager, (2002 – 2007)
Manage a group of electrical test, software engineers, and electrical test technicians focused on delivering systems (PCBA testing, sub assembly, and final inspection) to internal customers and external suppliers.
Participated in Hill Rom’s development of process validation processes and procedures.
Develop strategic vision for group.
International business experience -- visit manufacturing locations for suppliers in both China and Mexico. Group’s test systems were used in China, France, Mexico, and throughout the United States.
Work closely with internal manufacturing to minimize production downtime caused by test system breakdowns, utilizing Six Sigma tools to address root cause and implement corrective actions.
Project management skills
oCreate resource planning to support multiple ongoing project
oDevelop timelines and milestones to drive project completion
Electrical Test Engineer, (1999-2002)
Hardware and Software Test System Development.
Wrote Strategic Investment Proposals to obtain project funding
Generated Test System work instructions and SOP’s
Production support of manufacturing lines for a two shift operation
Advance Calibration Technician, (1992-1999)
Supported test equipment in the Electronics circuit board manufacturing department.
Worked with minimal support and supervision on various projects
Supported a second shift through telephone calls and numerous late night visits.
Developed Calibration system for electronic equipment.
Education
Purdue University, Indianapolis, In
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology
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