Program Manager
Project Engineering ( Mechanical Engineering ( Manufacturing ( Quality
Control
Highly accomplished, seasoned, and intuitive professional with 15 years of
management experience in project engineering, manufacturing, quality
control, mechanical engineering, AutoCAD designing, and business operations
for the automotive, military, pharmaceutical, and aerospace industries.
Recognized for integrity, work ethic, and hands-on skills in directing and
performing budget analysis, lean manufacturing practices, engineering
principles, and development of quality and job tracking programs.
Motivational leader with the ability to hone personnel with diverse skill
sets and facilitate increase in performance efficiency and professional
advancement. Reliable with a positive "can-do" attitude and initiative to
go the extra mile to successfully complete tasks. Proficient in Microsoft
Office Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and AutoCAD.
Professional Experience
STAPELS MANUFACTURING ( Troy, MI
Manufacturing Engineering Manager 2008-2014
Take charge of monitoring all manufacturing phases of operations or
program. Proficiently managed approximately 20 employees, and generated
yearly sales of $4 million. Responsible for sales, quoting, assembly
supervision, machining supervision, machine buy-offs, and invoicing for the
automotive, military, pharmaceutical, and aerospace industries. Expertly
used extensive knowledge of fixtures, manufacturing practices, and tooling
to provide lean manufacturing processes and overall customer value.
> Played a lead role in ensuring proper and complete training of ISO
9001:2000 to all employees
> Project manager on 70% of all projects performed at Stapels
Manufacturing that led to 100% on time delivery and customer
satisfaction
> Provided oversight to all Stapels Manufacturing employees to ensure a
safe work environment and efficient operations
> Singlehandedly developed an internal job tracking process for improved
customer satisfaction
> Increased sales by over 20% in a one year period
> Managed budget costs for labor, tooling, commercial components,
vendors and material that reduced our annual expenses by an average
of 10%
> Performed oversight for PLP programming on all CNC machines
> Designed 3D models, designs, and layouts of fixtures, special
machines, and lift assist tooling using AutoCAD 2007
American Lawn Specialists ( Oakland Twp., MI
Self-Employed 2004-2008
Demonstrated exceptional performance in managing 140 accounts with 2 crews
providing full property management over 4 seasons.
> Landscape makeovers design and Construction for residential and
commercial projects.
> Increased maintenance accounts by 240% over a one year period
> Provided 3D and 2D layout designs using AutoCAD 2000
Classic Design ( Troy, MI
Project Engineer & Mechanical Engineer 2002-2004
Proficiently supervised ongoing projects, and mechanical designs involving
welding stations and special machines. Utilized superior skills in
manufacturing, organizing, and designing to support manufacturing systems
for continuous improvement.
> Provided oversight to 15 employees regarding designs that ensured
functionality and reduction of manufacturing costs
> Organized and planned timing forecasts using GANT charts resulting in
customer satisfaction
> Competently conducted budget analysis of manpower
> Provided 3D and 2D designs using AutoCAD 2000 and Unigraphics v9
Knight Industries ( Auburn Hills, MI
Project Engineer & Mechanical Engineer 1999-2002
Skillfully maintained and managed multiple assignments involving lift
assist tooling, overhead rail systems, jib booms, and balancers.
> Capably multi-tasked several projects at one time for an entire
assembly line
> Performed concepts, design reviews, and assisted manufacturing based
on customer and operator feedback
> Supported colleagues with written documentation and reports for
manuals
> Provided 3D and 2D designs using AutoCAD 2000
Earlier Experience
Gonzalez Design Engineering ( Sterling Heights, MI
CAD Leader, Mechanical Designer 1995-1999
Brothers Industries Inc. ( Madison Heights, MI
Machinist, Assembler, Detailer 1987-1995
Education
Mechanical Engineering Program ( 1994-1996
Lawrence Technological University ( Southfield, MI
Mechanical Engineering Program ( 1991-1994
Ferris State University ( Big Rapids, MI
Professional Training
Southeast Michigan Tri-County Brian D. Horan Drafting Award ( Harper
Woods, MI
Reliability & Maintainability Certification ( Auburn Hills, MI
Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing Certification ( Auburn Hills, MI
CMM Virtual Training Course ( Troy, MI
PTAC Training Course ( Southfield, MI
OSHA Safety Training Course ( Madison Heights, MI