Address: ****
Spaulding Circle
Phone: 734-***-****
Murfreesboro, TN
***** *-****: ***********@*******.***
MICHAEL D. JOHNSON page 1 of 2
Objective Obtain a Program Management or Product Engineering
position in the Johnson City, TN area.
Education 8/1995-8/2000 Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Professional 12/2011-Present Mahle Filter Systems
Murfreesboro, TN Experience Program
Manager/Product Engineer, Automotive Filter Systems
. Successfully launch new Head Cover and Carbon Canister
plant programs in the Murfreesboro facility, including
the 2013 Honda Accord Head Cover and Carbon Canisters
. Currently manage implementation of all Carbon Canister
customer running changes for current programs, including
Chrysler, Ford, GM, BMW, Nissan, Mazda and Honda.
. Interface with Mahle facilities in Japan, Mexico, Canada,
and Michigan along with other customer facilities.
. Manage capital budgets, tooling budgets and launch
schedules for new programs and updates to current
programs
1/2010-12/2011 Mahle Filter Systems
Murfreesboro, TN Manufacturing Engineer, Automotive
Filter Systems
. Diagnose fix/repair machines and equipment to keep
assembly lines running.
. Improve assembly line OEE through engineering
improvements based on knowledge of equipment, people and
facility.
. Facilitate plant-wide CIP, 5S, and Scrap Reduction
activities to improve FTT, PPM, Equipment Downtime and
scrap dollars lost.
. Implemented plant-wide 5S standards and auditing system.
Implemented and maintain CIP tracking system.
3/2008-12/2009 Mahle Filter Systems
Murfreesboro, TN
Continuous Improvement Engineer, Automotive Filter Systems
. Utilize problem solving skills, such as Shainin Training,
to reduce scrap output on assembly lines
. Improve Assembly Line arrangements plant-wide to create a
lean manufacturing environment, including; improving
efficiency, reducing head count, improving communication
and implementing 5S standards
. Coordinate Plant wide cost savings through CI and VA/VE
initiatives
12/2005-3/2008 TRW Automotive Commercial Steering
Lebanon, TN
Product Engineer, Commercial Steering Systems
. Evaluate data and apply problem solving skills to support
manufacturing and improve quality and efficiency
. Manage multiple forging and ductile iron casting low cost
country (LCC) sourcing programs from inception to
production; including China, India, Mexico and Korea
. Manage change control process for producing and updating
products and prints
. Develop and manage component and system level test
programs for multiple components
Address: 2414
Spaulding Circle
Phone: 734-***-****
Murfreesboro, TN
37138 E-mail: ***********@*******.***
MICHAEL D. JOHNSON page 2 of 2
Professional 4/2003-12/2005 Ford Motor Company
Dearborn, MI
Experience (cont) Product Design FEAD Engineer, V-Engine Engineering
. V-Engine Front End Accessory Drive (FEAD) design and
release engineer for the 4.6L V8 engine
. Programs have included current, past, and future Mustang,
F-150, Explorer, Expedition, Crown Victoria, Van and High
performance applications. Following FPDS, FMEA, and
DVP&R processes to maintain and launch programs on time
and with quality.
. Flawlessly launched the 2005 Mustang and 2006 Explorer
programs. The warranty returns on these programs are two
of the lowest in the FEAD department.
. Required direct interface with and travel too multiple
engine, body & assembly and supplier facilities. Also
required personal interface with multiple suppliers,
engineers, FEAD test lab personnel & outside testing
facilities personnel.
. Performed vehicle tests for qualifying FEAD sub-systems
and components.
9/2000-4/2003 Ford Motor Company
Dearborn, MI
V-Engine Manufacturing Engineer, Ford College Graduate
Program
. V-Engine Ford College Graduate, which involved numerous
job rotations throughout Ford Motor Company
. Included 6 months as an engineer at Romeo Engine Plant
and Mustang Powertrain NVH (MACH 1) engineer
. Included 3 month terms in Engine Sealing Design and
Release, 4.6L V8 Systems Engineering, Engine Performance
Development and Engine Calibration, Advance and
Preprogram CAD
Co-Op 5/1999-8/1999 Sumiden Wire Products Corporation
Dickson, TN
Experience Manufacturing Co-operative Education Student
. Created Standard Operating Procedures for wire drawing
and stranding manufacturing process
. Offered input to streamline manufacturing processes
5/1997-5/1998 Excel Systems
Pikeville, TN
Quality Engineering Co-operative Education Student
. Provided problem diagnosis and process development of window regulators
and seat recliners
. Provided on-site launch support of customers including Ford, GM, Lear
Corporation and Johnson Controls
. Performed capability studies, worked with 8-D's, PPAP's, Control Plans,
PFMEA's, safety kaizen team
Entrepreneurship 6/2005-Present Real Estate Investment/Management
Dickson, TN & Dearborn, MI
Michael D. Johnson Properties
. Own and operate multiple rental units
. Interface with multiple management companies and sub-contractors and I am
personally involved in remodeling as required
Awards Received
. 2000-2007 received Excellent Plus/Outstanding performance ratings for
entire Ford and TRW career
. 2004 & 2005 Recipient of the V-Engine Engineering Technical Achievement
Award
. FTEP qualified in 7 categories including Global 8-D,FMEA & DVP&R
. 2002 recipient of the Ford Motor Company Excellence Award for work on
Anodized Piston launch
. Multiple Scholarships Award Recipient throughout college; National Dean's
List 1995, 1998, 1999
Computer Skills
. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, GroupWise, Lotus Notes