SCOTT LEE CHILDERS

Goshen, Indiana *****

574-***-**** H

574-***-**** M

acfblx@r.postjobfree.com

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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