Engineer, Engineering Manager

RESUME/CL JOHN I. LAZA

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EXPERIENCE

GENERAL MOTORS Power Train HQ

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May 30 2006 to 2009

Sr. Mfrg. Engineer – New & Major Central Engineering – HFV6, UV8, I5 & L6

Prepare documentation, Specification, Vendor assessment and selection, Layout proposals, Simulation and other

Engineering activities as required by Management in order to find the best solutions for improvement in product and

manufacturing methods, cost savings and others for HFV-6, UV-8, L-6 and I-5 production lines.

May 15 2005 to May 30 2006

Sr. Mfrg. Engineer – New & Major DMAX Engine Plant – 6.6 L Diesel Program

Responsible for Automation equipment for Gen III Block machining line, including the robotic buffers. Fulfill all

engineering duties from the SOR to PPAP, including but not limited to; Simultaneous engineering, build and delivery

in time, scheduling verification and approval, Layout reviews and all other activities related to required documentation

and equipment qualification and compliance

Feb 15 to May 15 2005

Sr. Mfrg. Engineer – New & Major GMPT Tonawanda Engine plant – HVV 6 Program

Responsible for the effort, from Central Engineering Team, on helping Tonawanda team to close the Open Issues that

are affecting the successful completion of the MRO activities in the Head Department. Help in the process of PPAP.

Worked on all the aspects of qualification of the equipment with the local team and resources, OEM’s, plant

engineering, maintenance organization, production supervisors, team leaders, operators, engineering and management

in order to insure functionality and other requirements for in time and successful PPAP of the equipment. Also

coordinated the activities related to services and resources provided by OEM’s as related to my work area and duties.

May 10 2003 to Feb 15 2005

Sr. Mfrg. Engineer – New & Major GMPT Livonia Engine plant – Gen III Program

Responsible for Automation equipment for Gen III Block machining line, including the robotic buffers. Fulfill all

engineering duties from the SOR to PPAP, including but not limited to; Simultaneous engineering, build and delivery

in time, scheduling verification and approval, Layout reviews and all other activities related to required documentation

and equipment qualification and compliance.

November 11 2002 to May 9 - 2003

Sr. Mfrg. Engineer – New & Major GMPT Tonawanda Engine Plant – I4/I5 Program

Responsible for spearheading the installation and qualification of Mod 2, 3 and 4 Block Machining for I4/I5 Program.

Worked on all the aspects of the installation and qualification of the equipment with the construction crew, OEM’s

plant engineering, maintenance organization, production supervisors, team leaders, operators, engineering and

management in order to insure proper installation, tooling, functionality and other requirements for in time and

successful PPAP of the equipment. Also coordinated the activities related to services and resources provided by other

plants as related to my work area and duties, such as tooling and point of use fill, parts and materials movement and

inventory, P.O. tracking, spare parts and Gages.

Trained and supervised a number of Engineers, Team Leaders and Service Engineers

March 2002 to November 2002

Sr. Mfrg. Engineer GMPT Central Engineering, Warren – Heads

Assisted L6 Engineering team, at Flint Engine South, during ramp-up, in Block machining department.

Responsible for Cubing process of the new V6, 3.9 L. engines. Fulfill all engineering duties from the SOR to OEM

selection, including but not limited to; Process, Part print verification and approval, Scheduling, Layout reviews and

simultaneous engineering.

1999 to March 2002

Sr. Mfrg. Engineer-Field specialist POWERTRAIN HQ - Manufacturing Engineering Project Office

As part of a Global Organization, my responsibilities were (but not limited to) as follows:

Visit Machine Tool, Automation and Gaging Suppliers, from USA and Europe, to verify that information supplied on

GMPT Supplier Progress Reports is accurate and reflects the status of build.

Report findings to Project Teams on the validity of this status as provided by the Supplier. Identify and report to the

Project Teams any schedule delays since the last visit along with any items that may impact delivery if not completed

by specified date. Identify potential shortages/problems of any nature that may impact overall Project timing or

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delivery to GM Powertrain. Continuously improve the relations between GM Powertrain and the vendors, including

new ways and methods of communications.

Work within the MEPO team on continuous improvement of internal process and reporting including cost cutting

measures

1997 to 1999

Process Engineer GMPT-Willow Run Plant in Ypsilanti MI.

Responsible for the 4T60/65E Process engineering duties for: Input shaft, 2nd clutch hub & shaft assembly and 4th

clutch assembly.

Provide technical expertise to the manufacturing departments, investigate, find solutions and implement

corrective actions to reoccurring problems. Champion changes in product design and manufacturing process in order to

maintain the quality of the product and lower the cost in equipment, tooling and labor as part of a continuous

improvement effort. Review and update tool Layouts and Prints, Picture Process Sheets, Flow Diagrams, Gage Design,

Machine Documentation and Process Supporting Documents. Document, request founds for new equipment, follow-up

with OEM, receive and install the equipment. Conduct necessary studies and training sessions with personnel to

prepare all Departments for successful QS-9000 Audits.

In addition to the above-described functions, I worked in 4T80 Group as Engineering Supervisor for 310 MM Torque

Convertor in the Qualification phase of the Line before my move to GMPT HQ.

DEMMER CORPORATION

1996 to 1997

Department Leader

Responsible for Engineering and Management duties for the department of Lasers and Robotics at Porter St. and

Ballard St. Plants in Lansing, MI.

Among the duties; automation of a series of welding and cutting operations for high volume production parts for auto

assembly plants. Device new machine programs for new applications. Purchase new Robots, Lasers and welding

equipment as necessary according to new product or application. Compute detailed estimated cost of new product,

including answers to RFQ. Select, train and evaluate personnel. Prepare Process Supporting Documents for successful

implementation of QS - 9000.

JET DIE- AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES

1995 to 1996

Plant Supervisor

Supervised production of parts and components for aeronautical and aerospace industries, including jet engine

components, at Jet Die Plant in Lansing, MI. Responsible for production, scheduling and operations for the

departments of plastic forming, superplastic forming, chemical Clean & Mill, Heat treatment and Welding of titanium,

aluminum and stainless steel alloys. Responsible for Maintenance and continuous updating of the installations and

equipment for production. Additionally planned new equipment acquisition for future development of production in

accordance with new contracts. Implemented new methods of control during and after production process including

new technologies in cooperation with Engineering & QC personnel.

EATON TECHNOLOGIES

1993 to 1995

Group Leader

Responsible for supervising the production of various shafts for electric motors and ABS for automotive industry.

Maintaining a high level of readiness for production on various machines such as, ten stations automatic Drilling &

Broaching machines, through feed Grinders, Indexing tables, Cold forming and Breaking Presses. Trouble shooting,

equipment PM scheduling, personnel training and evaluation.

HIGHLAND ENGINEERING

1990 to 1993

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Fabrication Support Howell, MI.

Support engineering design, develop solutions for fabrication, install new equipment and establish gaging procedures.

Production of parts and components, including new equipment as required, for various military arsenals for Gulf War

effort.

Immigrated to USA, through UN Organization in Europe, as a Political Refugee.

1989 to 1990

WELDING & MATERIALS RESEARCH INSTITUTE

TIMISOARA, ROMANIA - EUROPE

1976 to 1988

Sr. Engineer / Group Manager / Program Manager Group of Robotics and Automatic processes.

Conduct R & D in the field of Robotics and Automatic welding in order to find the best solution for implementation

of new technologies in production of machines and systems for Robotic and Automatic welding applications . Apply

into production the newest welding technology combined with newest materials available. Managed daily activity and

assigned work tasks for various groups of engineers and support personnel according to existing programs at the time.

Responsible for establishing the terms and conditions of each contract, procurement and financing for the Group

activities. Interview, select, train and evaluate Engineering and Technical Support Personnel. Participated in various

Governmental advisory teams for application of Robotics and Automation in Military, Nuclear energy, Heavy Industry

and other strategic or industrial programs. Published in specialty magazines and thru TV Media the results of our

research in order to educate the public and various industry personnel. Trained and conducted demos for the students

from Polytechnic Institute of University of Timisoara the Robotic and Automatic welding processes.

SKILLS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS;

Good experience in working with people from different countries, cultures, economical and political systems in union

and non-union environment.

Versed in foreign languages and a quick learner (Romanian, Italian, Serbian).

Skilled in solving technical problems, good strategist and troubleshooter.

Excellent work ethics, dedication and focus; tenacious and demanding of others as well as myself. .Disciplined,

flexible, adaptive, intuitive and innovative, experienced in dealing with high-level Officials.

I have five Patented Inventions, have published articles in “Construction of Machines” magazine, and have

contributed to a number of TV scientific documentary movies. I taught robotic welding at University of Timisoara.

Featured in 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 edition of WHO’S WHO directory for accomplishments in field of engineering

and personal life.

INTERESTS:

Reading, Scientific journals, Travel, Fishing & Camping, Modeling, Auto & Space Technologies.

EDUCATION:

1985 – EUROPE - UNIVERSITY OF TIMISOARA, POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE

Structure and Systems of Industrial Robotics – MASTER’S DEGREE

1971 – EUROPE - UNIVERSITY OF BRASOV, MILITARY POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE

Industrial Electronics -- ENGINEER Electromechanical -- ENGINEER

Electric Motors and Gages -- ENGINEER Telephone and Telegraph -- ENGINEER

For your convenience, next page is my cover letter.

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Cover Letter

To Whom It May Concern:

As a seasoned Engineer and Manager, my experience and knowledge extends over five countries and two

continents. Currently I am retired from GM and I am seeking a position that would lead to career growth and allow me

to expand and utilize my experience and knowledge to the fullest.

Throughout my career, I experienced a series of challenging assignments in the field of Engineering and

Management, particularly as a team member and as a team leader in Research & Development, Manufacturing,

coordinating a number of projects, small and large, involving hundreds of people in high pace manufacturing

environment, working with various governmental departments and private or State owned enterprises. I had the

opportunities to manage work groups in various sizes, from few engineers in a research group to large plants in

automotive, aerospace and heavy equipment in Europe and USA.

I enjoyed the opportunities to apply in practice my knowledge and experience, creating and working on a high

number of machinery, equipment, processes, technologies and materials in various industries. I relish working hard on

exacting solutions for even the most challenging manufacturing and engineering problems, learning fast, adapting to

the most stringent requirements and winning where others think that it is impossible to win.

My experience GM. has been both rigorous and enjoyable. I look forward to utilizing this experience and knowledge I

have acquired in a more productive way.

My resume is enclosed. May I have an interview to establish my credentials?

I look forward to your reply.

Sincerely

JOHN I. LAZA

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