Product Planner, Coordinator, Project Manager, Engineering

Angela Watkins

***** ******** **. #***, **********, MI 48034 *****@*********.*** 313-***-****

EXPERIENCE

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles - Auburn Hills, MI

Powertrain Vehicle Application Planning Manager, Propulsion Strategy and Planning January 2014 - Present

Manage powertrain development process, adhering to customer requirements and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver powertrains at minimal cost and complexity, and maximum quality.

Present NAFTA-engineered global powertrain strategy initiative to executive governance product committees.

Lead development activity and publication of Powertrain application plans and component long-range plans.

C&I (Connectivity & Infotainment) Strategy and Development Manager; IPI (International Product Initiatives) Database Developer and Manager January 2013 – December 2013

Advocated international requirements into C&I organization, core engineering and supplier activities to ensure features and content are delivered and exceed customer requirements.

Developed business cases for new C&I Initiatives; Led the coordination of International C&I projects with Regional Office Product Planning teams and Auburn Hills C&I Strategy.

Developed a system to implement product action requests from International markets that drive profitability and volume growth for Chrysler, with a global user base representing Chrysler Group’s 120 global markets

Led the coordination of IPI software development and process implementation by defining workflow requirements that facilitate the process from initiation to implementation.

Vehicle Planning Manager April 2011 – December 2012

Developed the Wrangler and Liberty Product Portfolio for markets covering all International regions by evaluating each market to ensure alignment between product portfolio and brand strategy.

Executed new content opportunities and commercial parameters for international markets to maximize market volume growth and profits.

Product Information Specialist October 2005 – March 2011

Co-developer and manager of the Chrysler International Product Specifications Database, the sole source for technical vehicle data as it relates to export models.

Successfully linked Project Management and Engineering methodologies to International Sales and Marketing processes. Reduced inconsistency of print materials by 100%.

Program Manager, Jeep Wrangler Platform November 2002 – September 2005

Led investigation and feasibility procedures for decision making processes, developed business models, and managed a broad range of sourcing procurement and projects for Jeep Wrangler special programs.

Drove performance of Engineering, Assembly Plant Management, Sales and Marketing, Product Design Office, and Finance resulting in cost savings and productivity gains through management of Wrangler team.

Robert Bosch Corporation – Farmington Hills, MI Nov 2000 – Oct 2002

Program Manager, Chrysler Programs

Led the design, development, and launch of various powertrain components relating to Fuel Rail Assemblies. Successfully launched the 2.7L, 3.9L and 8.0L Fuel Rail Assembly Programs.

Developed DFMEA (Design Failure Mode Effects Analysis) reports, critical and significant characteristics, design verification testing report, packaging concerns and production drawings for Fuel Rail Assembly programs.

Corresponded with customers relating to all commercial, design, manufacturing, testing and timing phases.

Interfaced daily with internal Quality, Purchasing, Program Management, Drafting, and Technical Expert sectors pertaining to program development and resolution of program issues.

Visteon Corporation – Dearborn, MI May 1998 – Oct 2000

Mechanical Engineer Co-op

•Responsible for the planning, development, experimentation and tests related to product development for exhaust manifolds.

•Worked in prototype assembly area for building complete manifold components for Ford.

•Prepared product and system related specifications and Bills of Material (BOM).

EDUCATION

Lawrence Technological University, College of Management – Southfield, MI Est. December 2018

Candidate for Master of Business Administration

Lawrence Technological University, College of Engineering - Southfield, MI May 1999

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Concentration

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