Engineering Program Manager Automotive

Philip Michael Penn

**** ***** ********* **** ( Xenia, OH 45385

937-***-**** Home 937-***-**** Mobile

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Experienced Engineering and Project Manager with over 20 years of

experience overseeing the product development lifecycle, from concept

through production. Applies exceptional team building and leadership

skills to drive operational success and mitigate risks across multiple

locations, domestically and internationally. Adapts quickly to change and

possesses a track record of delivering projects/programs to completion, on

schedule and within budget. Holds a master's degree in business

management.

Highlights

. Prepared System Engineering Plan and assisted in the development of the

Statement of Work for the Air Force new aerial refueling tanker program's

maintenance training system.

. Collaborated with salaried and union personnel in Delphi's Saginaw,

Michigan and Sandusky, Ohio plants to increase rotor machining throughput,

reduce capital expenditures 35%, and improve customer delivery and

satisfaction.

. Improved equipment utilization and plant output, increased business

capacity, and minimized M&E expenses at Delphi's Saltillo, Mexico

operation by implementing lean and continuous improvement practices.

. Played a key role in the sale of several Delphi businesses, on time,

under budget, and without penalty.

. Mitigated various timing issues to deliver GM's DBC 7 ABS product on

schedule for the first saleable vehicle build.

. Served as a divisional representative to GM's corporate engineering

committees to coordinate the deployment of CAD/CAM software and hardware

within the ACG Group, before creation of a global IT function.

. Directed the design and development of brake components manufactured at

GM's plant in France.

Career Track

NTA

Senior Engineering

Advisor

12/29/12 to present

Providing engineering guidance and support to the Air Force Acquisition

Office for the new aerial refueling tanker program. Responsible for

preparing System Engineering Plan (SEP) and assisting in the development of

the Statement of Work (SOW) prior to release of the solicitation package.

Assisting other team members as needed to write the System Training Plan,

the Training Test Plan, and contributing to the Training System

Requirements Analysis and the Market Research effort.

Goodrich Corporation Aircraft Wheels and Brakes

Director Product Management, Brake Control and Electric

Brake 07/2011 to 08/2012

Provided Program Management with market requirements and opportunities.

Facilitated interaction between Program Management, Engineering, and Supply

Chain. Optimized and communicated the Brake Control and Electric Brake

strategies and product portfolios across the enterprise. Led coordination

of the electric/powered taxi market assessment effort for Goodrich Wheels

and Brakes in collaboration with Hamilton Sundstrand.

Delphi

Program Manager, Transition Services 01/2006 to 12/2009

Led the Delphi Program Management Office and its interaction with

prospective buyers while organizing the specifics of the divesting

business, including the selection of team members to develop readiness

plans/timelines and implementation of supporting activities/resources.

Performed site visits to assess people, products, processes, and facilities

offered as part of the divesture; provided findings to the deal director.

Product Line Manager, Dayton, O., Sandusky, O., Saginaw, Mi.; Mexico; China

01/2000 to 01/2008

Had P&L responsibility for a $1.2B portfolio of OEM brake components

(chassis knuckles, rotors, and corners assemblies) manufactured in Michigan

and Ohio. Later held P&L responsibility for an $800M portfolio of OEM

brake components (brake apply, brake hose, and brake systems) manufactured

at two facilities in Ohio as well as operations in Mexico and China.

Oversaw program management, product value stream management, product

development processes, including technology rollout planning, lean

manufacturing, and continuous improvement.

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Philip Michael Penn

Career Track - Continued

Delphi

Manager, Reliability and Quality 10/1998 to 01/2000

Maintained accountability for the global quality system for Delphi (E&C)

North America manufacturing facilities. Provided (matrixed) leadership to

quality managers assigned to manufacturing facilities and managed the

reliability engineers and labs. Ensured compliance with common Divisional

quality processes and procedures. Performed periodic quality reviews with

the corporate director of quality.

General Motors

Project Manager, ABS Systems 02/1997 to 10/1998

Guided cross-functional team (product engineering, software/electrical

engineers, manufacturing engineering, test engineers, quality, sales, and

manufacturing) in implementing product development, validation, and

manufacturing facilities' installation for the next-generation anti-lock

brake system, DBC 7. Managed cost, timelines and risk mitigation.

Coordinated joint project team meetings with the customer and facilitated

monthly project reviews with the customer.

Chief Engineer, Engineering Operations 10/1995 to 02/1997

Directed the 4-phase engineering process, from concept initiation through

product development and validation testing. Provided training to the

organization in the use of the development process from determining the

customer needs and technology readiness, through implementation and

obsolescence. Managed reliability engineers and assigned them to various

projects. Oversaw common engineering services provided to the engineering

department, including computer-aided design (CAD/CAM), V&V test labs, model

shops, vehicle test garages, and design records. Maintained engineering

policies, procedures, and compliance to QS 9000 standards.

Program Manager, EV Chassis Products 05/1994 to 10/1995

Led cross-divisional engineering development teams to design, develop, and

implement automotive products for electric and hybrid technology-based

vehicles. These products included electric brakes, control arms, electric

brake calipers, low coefficient wheel bearings, liteflex composite leaf

spring, and liteflex composite control/link arms.

Previous positions with GM included Engineering Manager of Powertrain and

Suspension Components,Manager Technology Planning, Product and Process

Staff Engineer, Vice President Sales and Engineering Ambrake Corporation-

Joint Venture, Senior Product Engineer; and Product Engineer at the Delco

Moraine Division.

Academic and Professional Credentials

Master of Arts in Business Management, Central Michigan University

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Ohio State University

CSU (Central State University) Manufacturing Engineering Program, member

CSU Advisory Council

SAE, (Society of Automotive Engineers), Member

Dayton Chapter, Project Management Institute, Member

South Central Ohio Minority Supplier Development Council, Past Board Member

and Delphi Representative

AIWF (American Institute of Wine and Food) Dayton Chapter, Board Member,

Education Committee

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