RONALD E. SPRINGER

***** * ***** **** ******, Clinton Twp, MI 48036 ■ 586-***-**** (cell) ■ ac6brz@r.postjobfree.com Ambitious Project Manager with a Record of Exceeding Company Objectives Seeks Challenging Program Manager/ Operations Manager Role

With a strong technical and project management history spanning over 30 years, I’ve boosted profitability and morale by developing teams highly adaptable to constantly evolving expectations. Focusing to transform problem areas into profit centers which take care of themselves, my experience includes:

Complete Vehicle Development

Project Management & Timing

Production Releasing: V5/NX/Team Center

Team Building & Performance Enhancement

Product Validation and Launch

Process Development & Improvement

Mergers, Acquisitions & Due Diligence

Public Relations & Media Affairs

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Dec 2010 - Present: Chrysler: Studio/Development/Validation/Release Engineer/Project Manager (contract) Responsibilities: Engineering liaison for closures between vehicle stylists and production engineering. Maserati corrosion project leader. Developed Charger Hood and Fenders w/two direct reports. Managed validation plan of Charger/Challenger. Release engineer covering seven car lines and their derivatives across five assembly plants. Last Assignment: Warren Truck Assembly Quality Team Resident: Reduced warranty by 58% in 6 months. Dec 2008 - Nov 2010: Jeep SRT Program Manager and Full-time Graduate Student Responsibilities: Design team manager w/three direct reports for Jeep SRT program (Arrow Racing Engines short- term contract) while pursuing Master’s Degree (MSA/MBA) at Central Michigan University. Oversaw vehicle development of fascias, engine packaging, electrical/fuel line routing, driveline assembly, and chassis tuning. Feb 2003 - Nov 2008: EDAG Engineering: Design Leader/Manager Responsibilities: Design Manager with nine direct reports. Coordinated activities of design and engineering and acted as group liaison to OEM’s. Tracked all program issues for 150 components and presented weekly to upper management. Spoke for the group and performed demonstrations of design fit and function via hand sketch and CAD. Quoted programs including technological investment. Hired, developed, and reviewed team members.

Developed program tracking procedures offering superiors quick-glance monitoring capability, which reduced interaction required by 50%.

Developed and implemented an effective interaction structure for 18 design and engineering personnel, which increased staff efficiency by 20% and improved morale.

Monitored and led team which met 100% of customer objectives on program timeline. Dec 2000 - Feb 2003: ArvinMeritor: Program Manager of Current Production (contract position) Responsibilities: Design and engineering manager of all current production Ford window regulator business. Direct customer/plant relations and full program supervision.

Negotiated contract with ArvinMeritor purchasing, which secured 2 years of ongoing business.

Quoted and delivered several projects on time and budget, spanning and integrating 3 unique CAD systems.

Honed project timing estimates to near 100% precision while resolving a complex 6-year backlog of production changes, restoring positive customer relations. Oct 1990 - Nov 2000: Excel/Dura/Brose/DaimlerChrysler: Project Engineer/Project Manager Responsibilities: Concept to production simultaneous engineering of BIW door assemblies. Supervised, designed, and checked window mechanisms, glass assemblies, door modules, and sunroofs. Developed layout, detail, and assembly drawings with GD&T for Ford and GM. Handled customer and supplier contact, DFMEA’s, DVP&R’s, Timelines, and 8D’s. Engineering responsible for product’s assembly-line design and factory launch w/DFA/DFM.

Replaced failing FN-36 window system in a record 4-week period by packaging superior EN-53 design, which reduced scrap rates by over 60% and significantly improved customer feedback. (Excel)

Engineering-responsible for a $4 million window regulator assembly-line whose superior design and reliability was later adapted to manufacture all Ford window mechanisms. (Dura) Springer: 2 of 2

Increased efficiency 800%, completing a 16-week design project in 2-weeks by overlapping and synchronizing quote, design, and build phases, and improving communications. (Brose)

Simultaneous engineering of rear door saved over $106,000 in rework incurred by front door. (Chrysler) Nov 1984 - Oct 1990: Kane Engineering/Johnson Controls/Hubert Group: Product Designer Responsibilities: 1. Manual drawing and design of gages, test fixtures, and robotic welders. 2. Body hardware and door design for Chrysler. 3. Molds/fixture design of graphite composite parts for General Dynamics and Boeing.

Designed and implemented a product change and release system, resulting in a 300% increase in processing efficiency. Conducted intercompany seminars on the system at the request of the Vice President. (JCI)

Restored customer relationship with “refreshing” straight talk while seeking product solutions. Resulted in multi-year extension and nomination for Chairman's Award for Excellence in Customer Satisfaction. (JCI)

Controlled $200,000 budget of production engineering activities and saved 20% yearly. (JCI) EDUCATION

Harvard University Strategic Management Certification (in progress) Central Michigan University M.S.A. International Business Administration (GPA 3.95) Central Michigan University B.S. Business Administration (GPA 4.0) OBSERVATIONS OF SUPERIORS

"Ron saved the company money ... is very dependable exhibits a helpful positive attitude is well liked, is very flexible, very energetic learns at a progressive rate is not reluctant to address tougher assignments, is not an

'over the wall' type team member went out of his way ... keeps those involved with the program informed ... carries out to completion all tasks ... works very well with customer personnel ... is a hard working individual who enjoys his work ... can be counted on will do what it takes to meet the commitment." (Performance review comments) CHARITABLE AND PERSONAL INTERESTS

Smithsonian Institution

Hope Center Macomb

American Red Cross

Salvation Army

Central Michigan University Alumni Association

Business and Real Estate Acquisitions

Author/Speaker: Ethics and Cognitive Structures

Mountain Biking and Personal Fitness

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