ROBERT W. CHABOT

586-***-**** ac9mp2@r.postjobfree.com

Clinton Twp. Michigan www.linkedin.com/in/robertwchabot

QUALITY MANAGER

Passion for perfection for the customer in the Global Vehicle Development Process. Focusing on the customer wants, needs, and expectations utilizing my experience in Design, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Market Research. Demonstrate the ability to know when to add Customer and Quality inputs early in the Global Vehicle Development Process to avoid late costly engineering changes. Willing to travel, relocate, and adapt anywhere in the world.

EXPERIENCE

GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY, Warren, MI

Design Quality Interior and Exterior, 2018 - 2019

Identified and updated non-competitive Best Practices and Perceptual Quality Standards. Developed Design Enablers to beat the competition. Facilitated and tracked Design Enabler status cost, timing, and program implementation.

Managed teams (Design, Engineering, and Manufacturing) to support Design Enabler development.

Mentored and trained new employees on Perceptional Quality and Manufacturing processes.

Joint Venture with Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center (PATAC), Shanghai, China, 2015-2018

Managed, mentored, trained Design Quality PATAC employees for all global programs. Supported development of Global Design Quality processes and regional implementation. Identified and led strategic initiatives to improve vehicle Perceptual Quality.

Developed and maintained strategic relationships with Global Quality Leadership.

Ensured all PATAC Programs met competitive agreed target ratings.

Numerous Perceptional Quality training trips to SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW Joint Venture)

Design Quality Execution Manager North America Product Development, Warren, MI, 2012-2015

Managed Design Quality Vehicle Leads for all GM North America programs. Supported development of Global Design Quality processes and regional implementation. Developed and maintained strategic relationships with Regional Quality Leadership.

Identified and led strategic initiatives to improve vehicle Design Quality.

Ensure all GMNA Programs meet competitive agreed target ratings.

Design Appearance Quality (DAQ) Senior Manager GM Korea Product Development, Bupyeong, South Korea, 2010-2012

Managed DAQ (Perceptual Quality Execution, Launch and Appearance) activities for all programs. Regional process champion for all DAQ processes, supporting global development and regional implementation. Provided regional leadership and direction on competitive vehicle set, ratings and targets. Ensured programs executed in the region meet all Perceptual Quality global market requirements. Maintained human resources, budgetary, and efficiency imperatives. Demonstrated cutline strategy utilizing virtual tools and table top model development. Hired, developed, and mentored 16 new DAQ employees in GM Korea.

Trained Design, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality organizations on DAQ global standards and requirements

Developed and mentored Part Appearance staff on appearance, harmony, texture, and manufacturing processes.

Created virtual math team for early identification and resolution of PQ issues.

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Perceptional Quality Architectural Manager NA Product Development, Warren, MI 2009-2010

Lead for all cross program Perceptional Quality on Secondary Surfaces and Underhood, working collaboratively with AVDC pre-VPI with support from dedicated Underhood and Secondary Surfaces.

Drove global lessons learned activities and collates systemic issues for development as Perceptional Quality requirements, standards and Engineering best practices. Ensured Engineering best practices drive best Perceptional Quality into GM products.

Create and maintain an environment that enables all participants to contribute to full potential.

Collaborated with Advanced Design Architecture team to drive Perceptional Quality early in the VDP.

Maintain human resources, budgetary, and efficiency imperatives.

Engineer Group Manager North America Product Development, Warren, MI, 2003 – 2009

Mentored, and managed group of 45 engineers and designers working across Design Center and Engineering to identify and resolve of Perceptual Quality issues. Led selection of new employees and fostered them to be successful in their career development. Maintained human resources, budgetary, and efficiency imperatives.

Expert in model / fixture design and construction, trained personnel how to properly use the tools.

Balanced math and physical properties, and how they apply to DQ+V applications.

Knowledge of all vehicle manufacturing process and how it impacts design.

Involved in all elements of Vehicle Development Process from concept to salable.

Successfully execute multiple program deliverables efficiently and on-time. .

Lead Engineer / Supervisor Part Appearance Approval Group, Flint, Warren, Pontiac, MI, 1999 –2003

Lead 15 Part Appearance Engineers on appearance color, grain, gloss, and manufacturing processes, with focus on the product throughout the VDP process to deliver an aesthetic, harmonious, and quality design intent. Managed HR, budgetary, and efficiency imperatives. Provided feedback to workers on responsibilities, performance, and deliverables. Interfaced with Engineers, Design Center, Suppliers, and Texture Houses for successful program texture execution.

Leveraged suppliers to ensure PPAP quality and competitive components.

Knowledge of all competitor and GM vehicle texture strategies.

Championed and created vehicle graining strategy for harmonious results.

Documented and communicated new processes, issues, and lessons learned.

ADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

MODERN ENGINEERING, Flint, MI (Design Quality and Verification)

Journeyman Wood Model Maker / Clay Sculptor / Senior Contact Engineer

MODELS AND TOOLS, Troy, MI

Journeyman Model / Mold Maker

AERO DETROIT, Madison Heights, MI

Wood Model Maker Apprentice

CY-FAB MANUFACTURING, Troy MI.

Stamping and Assembly Worker

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science (BS), Industrial Management - Baker College, Flint, MI

Associate of Science (AS), Industrial Technology- Baker College, Flint, MI

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