Project Manager Engineer

JOHN B. WALTER

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Engineering Project Manager

Value Engineering Process Evaluation Product Design and Development

Timeline and Financial Management Budgeting Construction Management

Facility maintenance Layout & Design Strategic Planning Equipment

Validation & Buy-off

Experienced Project Manager with over 50 projects, including 4 over $50

Million and 16 over $1 Million, completed on time and in budget with cost

savings of 8% to 15%, allowing additional work to be completed within the

original budget. Experienced in; construction, product development,

product testing, equipment relocation & validation, facility design,

facility layout, manufacturing and process development.

Areas of Expertise / Core Competencies:

. I hold my certifications in Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt Certification by

BGP and a Masters Certification in Project Management from Zavier

University

. I have designed and developed small and large facilities for prototype

builds, high and low volume production and vehicle

modifications/retrofit

. I use AutoCAD 2013 for the design of facilities, production equipment

layouts, industrial equipment and product development

. I have done equipment designs that have allowed for up to a 35%

increase in production

. I developed over 100 Strategic Business scenarios for Top Management

that included; budgets, facility layouts, timelines, material lead

times and baseline processing

. I have identified and implemented low cost solutions using Value

Engineering and Process Evaluation to reduce costs and increase

throughput

. I have budgeting and financial experience on both small and multi-

million dollar programs

. I have been responsible for timeline management for small and multi-

million dollar projects

. I use outside of the box solutions to solve problems via my varied

skills, background and hands-on experience

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

International Truck and Engine Co., Springfield, Ohio

Project Manager; Grade 7 (1999 - 2013)

Managed global construction projects in the United States, Mexico, Canada,

Australia, Brazil and South Africa.

Construction Projects:

. Generated a 36% increase in throughput by directing three major

programs at the Escobedo Assembly plant, totaling $258 Million and

building additions of 100,000 sq. ft., that allowed the line rate to

go from 55 to 75 units per shift.

. Managed the installation of a school bus line in an Air Force building

in Tulsa with a budget of $56 Million that was completed 7% under

budget.

. Built facilities in Australia and Brazil totaling $4.3 Million that

were both operational 2 weeks ahead of plan.

Strategic Development Projects:

. Developed over 100 strategic plans and scenarios to review the

viability, cost, risks and opportunities of strategic planning and new

product offerings.

. Was the Truck Groups expert and "go to" person for budgeting, facility

layouts, base process and time line plans.

Joint Venture (JV) Projects:

. Developed the timeline, budget and plan for the Ford JV and led the

implementation of all changes at the Escobedo facility.

. Developed the implementation plan and costs for the CAT JV.

. Aided in the facility design and process layout for the Mahindra &

Mahindra JV in India.

Maintenance Improvement Projects:

. Saved the company $2.8 Million year over year in lighting, fluids,

natural gas and compressed air costs by successfully leading upgrade

projects of equipment at our Escobedo, Chatham and Garland facilities.

Equipment Run-off and Validation Projects:

. Rebuilt, validated and qualified tire mounting and balancing equipment

for relocation to Texas

. Combined two fluid fill systems to save $750,000 in relocation costs

and two week line shutdown.

. Installed and trained Escobedo personnel on cooling water bypass

balancing valve for cab welding operations.

Process Improvement Projects:

. Added tubing cart to in-front of chassis to reduce Synflex tubing

waste saving $80,000 plus per year.

. Installed nitrogen gas generator for testing of hydraulic brake lines

for leaks to keep from introducing moisture into the brake system.

Generated ROI of less than six months via 70% reduction in "No Roll"

trucks.

Project Manager; Grade 6 (1997 - 1998)

Installed two new chassis assembly lines for Escobedo assembly plant, with

a combined budget of $32 Million.

. Brought project in $2.6Million or 8% under budget by developing 5 new

pieces of equipment that cost less, operated faster, and increased

throughput by 6 plus units per shift.

. Developed and tracked budgets and timelines for my portions of the

project

. Picked up the cab trim assembly line work when the PM was in the

hospital for surgery.

. Earned a promotion to Grade 7 at completion of the project.

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

Cooper Cameron Corporation / Ajax-Superior Div. Springfield, Ohio

Manager / Supervisor; Production Test, Value Engineering, Senior

Manufacturing Engineer:

Engine Test:

. Supervised engine test with a budget of $15,000 per year for

maintenance work and upkeep.

. Cut maintenance cost 20% by purchasing electronic sensors and

computers for test cell operations

. Eliminated mercury from the test floor

Value Engineering:

. Took 45 pounds out of a cast iron door by developing and testing a

fiberglass replacement

. Reduced engine testing costs by over $400 per engine by adding a micro

filter

. Netted $28,000 year over year by managing facility energy cost savings

. Served as secretary of the local chapter of Society of American Value

Engineers for the year of 1987.

Manufacturing

. Increased output of rod line from 75 to 125 by purchasing, installing

and debugging a new piece of equipment for splitting rods.

Cummins Engine Company, Columbus, Indiana

Manager/Field Service Engineer; Bus Transportation, Senior Engineer,

Engineer:

. Cut warranty costs by over $100,000 per year by implementing and

following field testing of a new clutched alternator drive that

eliminated alternator failures.

. Saved $7.5 Million by developing a slide presentation program and

tooling list for a military campaign with an original budget of $12

Million.

. Trained field mechanics in the proper sequence and method of repair.

. Learned engine application and installation that aided in reducing

warranty by eliminating errors at OEMs.

. Met or exceeded goal every year of reducing warranty costs for new

application by $40,000 per year.

Education

Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH

. Master Certification in Project Management

. Certification in Project Management

B.S. Mechanical Engineering Technology - University of Dayton, Dayton, OH

. Earned membership in Tau Alpha Pi Honor Society

Clark State Community College, Springfield, Ohio

. AutoCAD

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Have a passport and Global Entry for international travel and have traveled

all over the world. Lived in Mexico for a total of 3 years while at

Navistar.

Bring the combination of experience, training and skills to sustain and

increase the efficiency and profits of any business unit in today's fast-

paced industrial workplace where the knowledge of both present and future

technologies is essential.

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