Tina Larkin

248-***-**** West Bloomfield, MI ac2rtf@r.postjobfree.com

Software Solution Consultant and Cost Engineer

Multi-disciplined engineering professional and software consultant with accomplishments in cost, manufacturing and quality engineering. An experienced project leader with proven ability for applying analytical and problem solving skills to provide solutions based analysis. Continuously recognized for leadership and on- time delivery.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Siemens PLM Software, Troy, M 2016 -2017

Implementation Consultant III

Consultant and Subject Matter Expert for Project Cost Management software. Providing customer facing support and technical expertise through the product lifecycle.

Managed customer technical requirements and process expectations to translate customer requirements into a successful software solution.

Estimated time frames, quality and quantity of resources required to deliver on-time and on budget.

Project leader providing direction to ensure optimum customer satisfaction.

Reported accurate and timely information to the team, ensuring customer expectation are met.

Created comprehensive PCM training documents for the end user.

Successfully delivered training to customers on the operations and features of PCM software, resulting in high level of user confidence and increased efficiency.

FCA Group LLC, Auburn Hills, MI 2011-2016

System Cost and Innovation Engineer

Developed and utilized competitive component and/or system cost analysis to recommend robust cost effective solutions. Performed evaluations of final production tools prior to financial payout of purchase orders to ensure all tools meet FCA’s tooling standards. Assessed all cost (piece price and/or tooling) associated with engineering changes.

Conducted cost reviews, achieving cost savings/avoidance of 3M.

Developed cost models using activity based and other costing methods to ensure accurate cost estimates.

Supported purchasing team during negotiations to drive cost effective decisions to meet financial targets.

Successfully networked and collaborated cross functionally and globally to support the costing process.

Catalyst Management, Pontiac, MI 2009-2010

Logistic Engineer

Oversee the planning, purchasing, production, transportation, storage & distribution of supplies. Use analytical and quantitative methods to understand, predict, and enhance supply chain processes.

Gathered and interpreted relevant data (costs, productivity, demand patterns, etc.).

Investigated problems, found root causes, and developed solutions to ensure an on-time delivery.

Coordinated delivery schedules and other supply chain activities to ensure optimum performance.

General Motors Corporation, Warren, MI 1995-2009

Senior Manufacturing Engineer 2002-2009

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Responsible for leading new program tool purchases by selecting, identifying, scheduling, evaluating and validation of tools for General Motors assembly plants.

Estimated new project tooling requirements cost which ensured accurate budget projections.

Validated tools and equipment, workstation layouts and assembly processes complying with and exceeding best practices, manufacturing and ergonomic requirements.

Investigated problems, found root causes, and developed solutions to ensure quality.

Global leader for all Fastening User Group training and activities which provided plant torque specialist with current best practices.

Conducted quality audits across assembly plants and inspections lads.

Lead Manufacturing Reliability Engineer 2000-2002

Led evaluations with cross functional teams of existing manufacturing process for potential problem areas and implemented solutions to ensure maximum effectiveness.

Spearheaded teams on assigned reliability deliverables: Process and MFMEA’s; Reliability requirements in SOR (Statement of Requirements).

Documented and assigned action items from PFMEA workshops, and validated action items to ensure consistent manufacturing processes.

Reviewed and approved supplier MFMEA for specified new machinery and tools, which avoided unnecessary manufacturing failure modes.

Supplier Quality Engineer 1996-2000

Liaison between purchasing, engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to resolve quality issues, implement and monitor advance quality planning and provide technical support.

Identified and investigated actual and potential problem areas and implemented solutions to ensure maximum effectiveness.

Assured suppliers understanding of product and submission requirements.

Monitored supplier part quality, identified root causes and implemented effective resolution for parts quality and customer satisfaction issues.

Implemented and monitored the APQP/PPAP process.

Resident Supplier Quality Engineer 1997-1998

Evaluated existing parts, design, manufacturing processes, and fabrication methodologies to identify potential problem areas for all interior trim parts.

Supplier Development Engineer 1995-1996

Improved supplier performance in quality, service and price by conducting on-site workshops.

EDUCATION

Central State University, Wilberforce, Ohio

B.S. Industrial Engineering Technology

Minor Studies – Business Administration

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