Engineer Manager

GLORIA J. LANE

* ***-* ******** *******, Greensboro, North Carolina 27407 Cell: 248-***-**** g ***********@*****.***

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Professional Summary

Project manager and mechanical engineer experienced in design, development and management of engineered

products for the automotive and medical industry. Strong leadership, communication, and problem solving skills

and the ability to work with cross-functional teams. An excellent track record in design, product release,

validation, quality, testing, launches, and manufacturing of i njection molded components. Results

oriented engineer with a hands on approach to tackling projects and accomplishing goals.

Master of project development, testing and production l aunches. Expertise in project management.

And timely decision making to support program milestones, gate reviews, critical path timing and

customer relations.

Skills

Lean principles knowledge Excellent analytical skills

Detailed oriented Technical problem-solving

Component functions and testing requirements Works well in diverse team environment

Advanced critical thinking Complex problem solver

Quick learner Strong decision maker

AutoCAD proficient Communication skills

Team leadership Multidisciplinary exposure

FMEA PPAP

DVP&R APQP

Green Belt SOW

Work History

Volvo Greensboro, North Carolina

Consultant Product Quality Leader (PQL) 04/2014 to 12/2014

• Key Account Manager for the field quality of chassis and cab products on Volvo and Mack Trucks

• Define customer priorities and communicate on quality status based on forecast plan

• Initiate and coordinate quality actions to achieve quality tartest (fault frequency, warranty cost, etc.)

• Secure voice of the customer in the 8D process and address root cause

Family Leave Sept 2013 to April 2014

Ford Motor Company – Dearborn, Michigan

Quality I/P Cockpit SME Subject Matter Expert, 03/2013 to 0 8/2013

• Identify a nd document c orrective actions for top TGW issues to f unctional team

• Master identification of TGWʹ s using customer surveys and vehicle warranty data

• Identify and improve warranty issues on current model vehicles

• Introduce ways to improve TGW and Warranty issues on all forward model programs

• Quality Health Charts on all forward model programs

Craftsmanship Engineer, 06/2012 to 0 3/2013

• Extensive benchmarking targeting competitive markets

• Set craftsmanship targets for dimensional control of vehicle

• Identity and communicate Best in Class Engineering practices using JD Power and Consumers Report

• Mastered audits that identify severity of manufacturing related quality issues.

Calsonic Kansei – Farmington Hills, Michigan

CPM Project Engineer, 08/2011 to 06/2012

• Instrument Panel Cockpit design, development and testing of new & existing Nissan interiors

• Track and Document program improvements to existing parts

• Document program deliverables, validation &APQP deliverables, tooling changes PPAP and launch

Director of Engineering, 01/2008 to 1 0/2010

Manage design, engineering, and manufacturing between Detroit and Asia Pacific and at ease traveling

throughout China.

Manage engineers, Develop budget, ED&T, time management, report status & program deliverables to VP

Document and track all design & tooling changes, RFQ

Manage & document APQP, PPAP, validation and launch

Provide customers a bridge between a cultural gap, quality products, and cost savings meeting all targets

Technical communications channel between Asia Pacific & NA market i n medical & automotive fields

Plastech – Auburn Hills, M ichigan

Senior Product Engineer, 01/2000 to 01/2008

Managed corporate DVP&R testing for Ford 2009 Explorer, Chrysler Town & Country, Lincoln MKX, Ford

Edge injection molded Instrument Panel (I/P) components and consoles.

Designed, prototyped, production tooled and launched exterior, I/P Cockpit components, consoles and

seat components for Lincoln MKX, Ford Edge, Saturn Vue, Pontiac G6, & SSR.

Managed cross functional engineering and manufacturing VE/VA team identifying cost

reductions for lean manufacturing.

Improved processes for supporting program milestones, DVP&R testing, tracking and managing design

changes, risks and opportunities.

Excelled within a fast-paced environment, continually taking on increased levels of responsibility.

G eneral Motors – Warren, M ichigan

Compartment Integration Engineer, 01/1999 to 01/2000

Ensure accurate design and packaging of the Instrument Panel & Cockpit for the Hummer.

Manage interface between vehicle teams and PDC to insure harmonious integration of the Hummer.

T alent for quickly leading new tasks and completion of assignments on time with accuracy.

Contributed to reduction of issues between NAO Engineering Centers.

United Technologies Automotive – Dearborn, M ichigan

Principal Engineer, 08/1991 to 0 1/1999

Led design & manufacturing of Headliner System of DaimlerChrysler Minivan (RS)

Led Weekly Product Development Team Meetings

Management of Program Planning, Costs, Customer Relations & Quote Development

Managed program deliverables, design objectives, SOW, validation, tooling progress, gages, engineering

changes, APQP, PPAP and launch activities.

Mentor and develop employees, conduct e mployee performance reviews and salary increases

Manager, Diversity Programs, 00/1995 to 0 0/1997

Planned and implemented strategies and actions to enhance the work environment and facilitate diverse

recruitment

Initiated programs and policies to ensure ability to attract diverse talent. Met and exceed corporate

diversity goals.

Developed strategies to ensure strong retention and employee satisfaction

Investigated and negotiated employee workplace issues.

Senior Product Engineer, 00/1991 to 00/1995

Led design of Instrument Panel & Console for Dodge Cirrus and Stratus

Launched Dodge Cirrus and Stratus at SHAP

Resolved Console Lighting issue with Fiber Optics for Chrysler

Led project scheduling and budgeting successfully and quickly complete engineering projects.

Read a nd i nterpreted blueprints, t echnical drawings, s chematics and computer generated reports.

Education

Bachelor of Science : M athematics, BS

Claflin University - Orangeburg, S C

Bachelor Science Mechanical Engineering

BSME - (91 hours completed)

Lawrence Technological University - Southfield, M I

Awards

United Technologies Special Award

Design of Fiber Optics Lighting in PRNDL Bezel of Console

United Technologies Special Award

Herman Miller Ethospace Award

Certifications

Six Sigma Greenbelt Certification (DaimlerChrysler)

Red X Apprentice Certification (Shainin Technology)

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