Project Manager Engineer

ROD STRONG

The Falls of Landen Phone Number: 610-***-****

Maineville, OH 45039-8121 Email: **********@*****.***

SUMMARY

Project Manager with expertise in the challenges of delivering results to customers for product

introductions, equipment installations, and equipment deliveries. Possesses the planning and

problem solving skills gained through engineering and business acumen to lead, manage, and

influence cross-functional teams to achieve superior business results. Competencies include;

Project Management Strategic Planning FOB, Ex Works, SIP

Lean Manufacturing Value Stream Mapping Quality/Root Cause

DFMA/FMEA Project Engineering Process Analysis

Budgeting/EVM Equipment Installations Systems Thinking

Continuous Improvement International Travel Contracts

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Project Manager/Sr. Project Engineer, The Champion Companies, 2014-

Champion GSE, Springfield, OH

Champion GSE manufactures Ground Support Equipment for aircraft engine manufacturers and others. It is

an estimated $40-$60 million family owned enterprise.

Proactively managed all corporate project plans. The result was improved on time delivery

and achievement of 15%+ profit projections.

Analyzed risk and instituted corrective action when issues arose to mitigate project impact.

Took ownership of the corrective action process and reported progress to all stakeholders.

Conceived and implemented a new quoting process to ensure prototype builds generated

positive corporate revenue.

Improved Release and Change Order Processes to increase velocity through our system.

Project Manager, Zodiac Aerospace 2008-2013

Engineered Arresting Systems Corporation (ESCO), Aston, PA

ESCO is the Global Leader for the design, manufacture, and assembly of Emergency Aircraft Arresting

Systems. Zodiac Aerospace is a $6 Billion organization.

Project Manager for Europe, the Middle East, and Far East Regions. Successful

management of these regions resulted in a minimum of 27% of yearly corporate revenue.

Actively planned, coordinated, and managed at least 10 projects per year worth $2M-$6M.

Frequently analyzed project performance versus project budget and schedule. Conducted

business reviews after project completion, resulting in best practices applied to future projects.

Managed the 2nd largest contract in corporate history – India at $30M+. Continuing add on

business that doubled the contract value was the end result.

Supervised cross-functional teams of 10 or more people consisting of Sales, Engineering,

Quality, Design, Manufacturing, and Field Service to fulfill company/customer objectives.

20% International Travel required with current visas for Saudi Arabia and India. W ell versed

in cultures, contracts, and shipping challenges around the globe.

Technical Point of Contact for Field Service Personnel and Customers.

Applications Engineer, Zodiac Aerospace 2005-2007

Prepared site specific Equipment Configuration solutions for customers.

Authored Engineering Change Orders and Engineering Reports to notify customers or solve

various technical issues.

Prepared Proposals/Quotes (RFQ) consisting of equipment specifications, labor allocations,

and time commitments to build, install, or overhaul our products.

Led a DFMA and Lean Manufacturing Team that reduced product cost and complexity.

Rod Strong

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Product Development Engineer, Griffon Corporation 2004-2004

Ames True Temper, Camp Hill, PA - Contract Position

Ames True Temper is the North American leader in the manufacture and marketing of lawn and garden

products. The parent, Griffon Corporation, has a $630 Million market capitalization.

Product Development Engineer (PDE) for Striking Tools, Pruning Tools, and Wheelbarrows,

accounting for 35% of corporate revenue.

Temporary PDE Long Handled Tools, which accounted for 50% of corporate revenue.

Assisted in the creation of new Document Control processes.

Part of the team to offshore several manufactured components.

Technical Staff – Program Manager, Technicolor 2000-2003

formally Thomson Multimedia Inc., Lancaster, PA

Technicolor, the technology leader in the global media and entertainment sector, is a $1.64 Billion enterprise.

I was the North American Liaison for the first Global Program for Thomson Multimedia Inc.

resulting in the global launch of 27 inch flat screen televisions for various brands.

Managed and supervised a cross-functional team for a $4.5M program. We succeeded in

being 4 weeks ahead of schedule and under budget $600,000.

Led Cost Reduction and Yield Improvement efforts for all product types for North America.

Launched 4 successful product introductions as a member of the Manufacturing

Implementation Team for new products.

Quality Leader/Product Engineer, Neodyne Industries, 1997-1999

Milton Roy Co.-Flow Control Division, Warminster, PA

Milton Roy, LLC is a global leader in metering pumps. Neodyne Industries is a $3.46 Billion corporation.

Supervised the Quality Department with four direct reports and a $500,000 budget.

Mentored, trained, and influenced employees to make positive organizational contributions

during times of major changes to the established business model.

Created and implemented a Supplier Certification Program which strengthened supplier

relationships. The improved results decreased incoming inspection 50%, increased

inventory turns 25%. Used the principles of JIT Delivery, SPC, and Six Sigma to enact this

program.

Engineer, Armstrong World Industries, Inc., Lancaster, PA 1994-1996

Armstrong is a $2.9 Billion corporation that designs and manufactures flooring and ceiling products.

Organized, planned, and supervised capital equipment installation projects in facilities

throughout North America.

Improved manufacturing process speed, capacity, and efficiency. The results achieved

decreased processing time 20%, decreased cost 15%, and increased product yield 10%.

Managed 30% of a major process improvement project. Resulting in being ahead of

schedule 3 weeks and under budget by $60,000.

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration (MBA) 2007-2009

Villanova University, Radnor, PA

Master of Science Mechanical Engineering 1992-1994

Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI

No Degree Granted- coursework-thesis research in Energy Systems and Thermo-Fluids.

Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering (BSME) 1987-1992

Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI. Passed the EIT Exam.

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