Engineering Manager
Resume:
SCOTT LEE CHILDERS
Goshen, Indiana *****
*****.*.********@*****.***
http://www.linkedin.com/in/scottchilders1
SUMMARY
Engineering and operations leader with lean manufacturing, product launch,
and systems expertise:
. Proven innovation and new product launch experience
. 18 years diesel and gas powertrain systems and emissions control
design history
. Delphi / Shainin Rolling Top 5 Manager certified (Six Sigma and
Shainin Techniques)
. Lifetime background in tooling, process automation, and manufacturing
engineering
. Embedded electronic systems development and electronic manufacturing
. Balanced score card and proven ability to improve quality, delivery,
and cost as a system
. Lean leadership, waste reduction, culture changing
. ERP / Information system development and deployment (SAP, Visual,
PRMS, PTC/CAE, Unigraphics)
. New Venture development with highly collaborative style
. Global Supply Chain Management
. Patent and Trade Secret holder
EXPERIENCE
Schafer Industries - South Bend IN
2014
$90 million designer and manufacturer of gears & gear boxes, axles, brakes,
other mechanical driveline products. Privately held organization with 5
plants in Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois.
General Manager, Gear Works Division
. Responsible for all aspects of $30 million gear manufacturing division
including P&L, growth & business development, operations, and
engineering.
. Developed a strategic turn-around plan and rapidly deployed across
organization with executive champions.
. Decreased past due deliveries by 85% within first three months by
implementing lean methods across three operational units
CTS Corporation - Elkhart IN
2008 - 2013
$600 million global designer and manufacturer of sensor and actuators,
electronic components, and electronic manufacturing services (EMS) with
facilities throughout North America, Europe, and Asia.
Global Director, Purchasing, Supplier Development, and New Ventures (2012 -
2013)
. Generated 3% savings in 1st year and 5% annually on $100M annual
purchases across 7 plants globally.
. Engaged peer executives to improve delivery of cost improvement projects
with monthly reviews and metrics.
. Updated ERP system to track cost and quality improvements and to manage
categorical purchases globally.
. Decreased organizational support while increasing percent of CIP projects
completed by developing and implementing new phase-gate tracking process
for driving idea generation, customer approvals, engineering content
completion, and manufacturing implementation of all new CIP's .
. Implemented supplier launch and tracking system to score and improve new
launches, eliminating need for multiple sourcing events due to supplier
failure to meet PPAP requirements, meet capacity, or remain solvent.
. Built joint ventures as lower cost model to complete basic technology
development or compliment R&D efforts by engaging universities,
government entities, and other businesses to partner in high-tech
development.
Director, Commercial Engineering & Operations (2008 - 2012)
. Launched $50 million product line (complex electro-mechanical devices
with embedded controls) in 4 years by developing strategy, building team,
managing sales, and developing operations and internal processes.
. Established revenue with 30% gross margins by leading sales negotiations
and supply chain and manufacturing cost reductions to achieve P&L
targets.
. Formed engineering team from scratch including two new competencies
(embedded software and electrical design), directing over 30 engineering,
quality, purchasing, and manufacturing professionals.
. Reduced field failure rate and coding rework by building procedural
strength across all groups, and bringing software team to 1st level of
readiness for CMMI qualification.
. Optimized production footprint by implementing Lean manufacturing
principles and site cost analysis; split production between 2 plants
guiding lean manufacturing cells and equipment creation for each launch.
General Motors & Delphi Automotive Systems - Detroit MI
1989 - 2008
Initially with Inland Division of GM with name and organizational changes
to Delphi Chassis, Delphi Energy & Engine Management Systems, and Delphi
Powertrain Division; Delphi split to become independent after IPO.
Product Engineering Manager - Transmission Management Systems & Actuators -
Mexico (2006 - 2008)
. Led multi-site product engineering and development of $835 million 6-
speed transmission control module:
o Coordinated concept through validation activities for systems
engineering in Michigan, electronic controls in Indiana, and
sensors and actuators in Juarez, Mexico.
. Managed operations of low-volume production cell building CAT hydraulic
modules.
. Maintained product performance and perpetual cost reduction efforts for
legacy products.
. Supervised and managed all HR activities for 16 engineering professionals
and technicians.
. Managed $3 million engineering budget for experimental material and
prototype sales orders.
Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Sensor, Actuator, Ignition, and Fuel
Product Lines (2004 - 2006)
. Led design and worldwide deployment of automated equipment and machinery
for production of fuel modules, fuel pumps, sensors, smart actuators,
anti-lock brake systems, ignitions, and solenoids.
. Built team and guided managers and engineers across 5 process technology
groups specializing in plastic injection molding, test & controls,
assembly & automation, welding & joining, and winding & soldering.
. Reduced operating cost for each new launch up to 20% by using Lean and
Six Sigma methods.
. Delivered manufacturing systems globally to 5 plants in Mexico, China,
Thailand, India, and Poland.
. Managed $4 million engineering budget and $11 million capital budget.
Operations Manager - Oxygen Sensors Manufacturing - Wichita Falls TX (2003
- 2004)
. Developed and implemented material flow plans, staffing plans, and
information systems.
. Led 4 engineers, 2 supervisors, 15 operators, and maintenance crews
across 3 shifts of production.
. Maintained customer deliveries while improving processes and transferring
production to Torreon MX.
Plant Engineering Manager - Ignition Manufacturing Plant - Anderson IN
(2002 - 2003)
. Led all plant engineering activities - $240 million in ignition sales and
20 engineers.
. Reduced operating cost by $20 million by co-leading ignition plant
operating strategy, creating and deploying a plant floor information
systems, and running regular Kaizen/Lean continuous improvement workshops
. Improved manufacturing, maintenance, and engineering effectiveness by
developing business processes.
Product and Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor - Shock Manufacturing -
Kettering OH (2001 - 2002)
. Increased continuous improvement and quality objectives fulfillment by
leading engineering group.
. Led corporate processes applications including QS9000 and product
development process.
. Managed and negotiated cross-functional requirements between Operations
Management, Manufacturing Engineering, and Product Engineering.
General Motors / Delphi Automotive Systems Fellow - Boston MA (2000)
. Received prestigious General Motors Fellowship for outstanding
performance and project delivery through innovation and program
management.
. Earned dual degree through MIT School of Engineering and Sloan School of
Management.
. Completed 1 year of compressed master's course work, finishing thesis
after returning to full time position.
SAP Implementation Project Leader - Dayton OH (1999)
. Led $3 million Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System implementation
team including deployment for 20 Delphi Automotive model shops across US
and Mexico.
Advanced Development Engineer - Noise, Vibration, and Harshness Laboratory
- Dayton OH (1998 - 1999)
. Developed sensor and data acquisition (DAQ) strategies for subsystems and
automotive components.
. Determined source and cure for unwanted noise and vibration.
Project Manager and Product Engineer - Powertrain Mount Development -
Dayton OH (1995 - 1998)
. Led development of 2 major model year mount programs for 1997/1999 Buick
and Cadillac.
. Led internal cross-functional team and managed all customer relations.
. Implemented and certified manufacturing process according to ISO/QS 9000.
. Managed Delphi's 1st manufacturing transition of Powertrain Mounts to
Korean supplier.
. Led math-based tools for product engineering department implementation
team.
. Received 2 U.S. patents for Powertrain Mount product and process
technologies.
U.S. Armed Forces - Dayton OH
1995-2003
Officer, 1st Lieutenant, U.S. Air Force Reserve Unit Operations - Dayton OH
(1996 - 2003)
Co- managed Civil Engineering projects for Wright Patterson Air Force
Base.
Co- developed flight simulators and Simulation and Analysis Facility
(SIMAF) war-gaming modeling center.
Platoon Leader, 2nd Lieutenant, U.S. Army Transportation Corps - Eaton OH
(1995 - 1996)
. Oversight of tractor trailer fleet, weapons, and survival gear use and
maintenance; directed 30+ soldiers.
EDUCATION
MIT Sloan School of Management, Cambridge MA
Master of Science in Engineering and Management
System Design and Management Program
Delphi Automotive Systems Fellow
University of Dayton, Dayton OH
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering
Concentration (minor) Electrical Engineering
Reserve Officer Training Corps Scholarship
Commissioned Army Officer
Member SME, ASME, Golden Key National Honor Society
Cum Laude Honors Graduate
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