Manufacturing Engineering

James E. Frederick

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Lake Orion, MI 48362

Office: 248-***-**** ● Cell: 248-***-****

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OVERVIEW

Global leader in product design/development/manufacturing/program planning of complex systems overseeing product/manufacturing/program management/purchasing/launch programs producing OEM customer pricing strategy results for double digit EBIDTA in operations worldwide.

EDUCATION

Executive PhD -Global Engineering, (dissertation submitted)) Wayne State University, Detroit, MI. 2008/2014

Master of Science Degree Engineering/Administration (1992) Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI.

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Management/ Technology Wayne State University, Detroit, MI.

Associates Degree Engineering Lawrence Technological University, Southfield MI.

Machinist/Tool & Die/Welding- Trade School Apprenticeship Graduate. Registered Professional Engineer, ESD Certified, ASQ Certified.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Fluid Routing Solutions/Auto Components Group-Park-Ohio Corp. 2014 to present

Director-Design/Engineering/Account Management

Tier 1 supplier to all OEM’S for product design, development and manufacturing of fluid systems.

Built and developed an organization of strength by recruiting/hiring competent account managers, program management CAD designers and design release engineers.

Upgraded the CAD systems & increased productivity and customer satisfaction. Trained and mentored engineers both technically and responsiveness to exceed customer expectations.

Significantly increased customer confidence by face to face meetings and effective results thereby qualifying for new programs bid list (FCA, Ford Toyota, JLR and GM).Successfully negotiated customer price downs with minimal EDITBA impact.

Positioned FRS to double business (double digit margins) with an effective customer support of designers, engineers and account managers.

Linamar Corp 2010 to 2014

Advanced Manufacturing-Director Lean manufacturing Improvement/ Consultant

Consultant for product development/manufacturing engineering & APQP conformance/continuous improvement & program planning for Canada and US Operations.

Initiated and led team to significantly reduce RFQ response time from over 3 weeks to less than 3 days.

Assisted axle/driveline team to win VW & Corvette axle business utilizing lean/best manufacturing practice.

Identified new value added commercial driveline business performed due diligence, resulting in the $80M acquisition of Famer Group in France (3 CNC component manufacturing plants)f

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American Axle & Manufacturing 2005 to 2009

Executive Manager, Manufacturing Engineering Development

Managed multiple sites in Advanced Manufacturing Operations to improve quality. Planned/ implemented advance manufacturing processes to develop and monitor 94 worldwide electro/mechanical supplier base engaged in component manufacturing and precision assembly.

Led design for manufacturing of products to lean/six sigma principals resulting in $46M new business.

Assigned to turn around $100M prototype operation resulted in measurable (1 year} supplier quality/ internal process performance from 1200 PPM to less than 65 PPM, with ‘’0’’ pass through non conformances.

Executive Manager Manufacturing Engineering, Expatriate in Central Europe

Led team of 24 advanced manufacturing engineers to plan and develop new product processes/machinery selection for Greenfield site.

As Lead executive managed team of 24 resources to plan and develop new product lean manufacturing processes/machinery selection for Greenfield plant startup in Central Europe (Poland) within budget of $89M & selected European suppliers for six sigma level electro/mechanical production part sourcing throughout Europe at 94% of target prices. Achieved 100% on time delivery, combined jobs reducing direct labor by 6.7%, reduced first piece scrap by 40% for $144K annual savings

Daimler Chrysler 2004 to 2005

Director-Product Program Engineering/Management

Planned/developed with local and Korean staff of 46 people requirements for the 2007 MY JK Complete Chassis Module at Supplier Park Toledo, Ohio – rated top ten most efficient assembly plants in 2008.

Completed machinery, manpower, materials, methods planning and staffing. Negotiated supply agreement, labor and plant construction contracts. Developed with Daimler Chrysler engineering and manufacturing process /quality/validation plans for complete underbody. Hired and managed Quality/SQE, Product, Manufacturing, Engineering, HR and IT Managers plus 210 hourly associates creating 5 classifications.

Achieved flawless start up launch, saved $345K annually by combining job classifications to 5, reduced downtime risk and cost avoidance of $10K per hour error detection to eliminate rejects/scrap at an estimated 5% of product cost or $376k annually.

Dana/U. S. Manufacturing 1998 to 2004

Director of Advanced Manufacturing Engineering/Program Management (2002 – 2004)

Successfully managed program contract to U.S. Manufacturing Corp for relocation/launch of Dana outsourced axle tube business & CNC manufacturing equipment ($215M) to new 1M square foot facility within budget, on schedule for 41% cost savings.

Completed manufacturing/facilities engineering/CNC machining process/validation and quality control plans to support a flawless launch.

Traction Control Division, Director of Advanced Manufacturing/Engineering Planning (1998 – 2002)

Created/hired/manage a cross-functional 27 person group to plan new product proposals to six sigma quality and Program management for Electronic Axle, Engine/Power Train, Drive Line & under Body Module Systems. Completed RFQ’ to significantly increase performance and customer satisfaction.

Awarded X-400 Transfer Case, GMT 610, GMX 390 and Electronic Quadra -Steer business exceeding $290 million in sales, all launched on time to budget targets.

Led division task force to implement $80M electronic actuator business in Europe to six sigma product design/quality level.

Managed the restructured product business process of electric motors and sensors in N.A. & Europe.

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American Axle 1993 to 1998

Corporate Director of Advanced Manufacturing & Facilities Engineering

Developed start-up/relocation of drive shaft operations, all CNC process equipment, utilities & facilities.

Planned/launched over $600M in CAP-EX investment for complex CNC machinery and control systems.

Planned GMT 800 new design drive line to 2.0+ CPK levels of quality/APQP guidelines.

Manage/plan new business proposals for advanced electronic drivelines in conjunction with product engineering, sales, finance and manufacturing. Managed 76 engineers/24 contactors.

Initiated standard program management systems for uniform planning and tracking throughout 7 AAM plant locations, for suppliers of production parts and machinery, to assure program timing.

Midland Steel Products 1991 to 1993

Director of Product Engineering & Manufacturing Operations

Managed Stamping, CNC, Welding and Assembly areas with 600 UAW workers and 53 engineering direct reports at two locations. Achieved successful startup to budget targets. Managed new plant construction, equipment/facilities systems for GMT 530 new frame produced for GM Janesville Assembly Plant to six sigma quality level lean process and flexible changeover capability.

Hired over 350 new workers under reduced and combined job classifications. Achieved 37 % direct labor productivity increase, reduced scrap/rework by 23%, significantly reduced safety accidents, increased asset utilization by 29% and machine and reduced press set up time by 39%.

Chrysler Corporation 1986 to 1991

Manager of Advanced Manufacturing Engineering

Planned and launched new product engineering projects valued at $80 million to $250 million in Body-in-White, Assembly and Engine Power Train systems with direct supervision of 56 people.

Successfully launched Dakota “N” extended cab program at Dodge City Warren Truck ($106 million) and new CNC machinery at New Castle Machining plant ($180 million) to six sigma quality levels.

Manager - Robotics/Mechanical/Electrical Facilities Engineering-Chrysler

Managed and planned manufacturing activities and engineering resources of 65 people in product designs for developing facilities, utilities & automation/technology plans for BIW/ Chassis Assembly systems for programs in excess of $285M.

Launched new Jeep program BIW program six sigma quality on time to budget targets.

Rockwell International 1980 to 1986

Plant Manager

Planned and managed Start-up Machining (NC/CNC, Conventional) Operations Process Planning including Press/Die selection/justification including Water Jet Processing / Nesting / CNC Operations. Managed 4 department managers with over 800 people and start-up and control of over 500 assets. Achieved highest quality ratings for 8 consecutive months, increased tool life savings of $1.2M, increased asset utilization & need for additional capital of $4.9M increased direct labor productivity by 27% or 645K/annually, reduced overtime premium by $550K annually, achieved 97% delivery performance.

Promoted from Program Manager after developing process plan and CAPEX for contract awards.

Ford Motor Co. 1975 to 1980

Lead Product Test Engineer-Engine Division E.O.L. Emissions development/testing & launch

Sr. Manufacturing Engineer-BIW,T.C.F. process development & launch

Manufacturing Process Engineer-T.C.F.

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PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS/SKILLS

Senior Member -SME, SAE, Member ESD, ASQ.

National Management Association & National Association of Industrial Technology.

Registered Professional Engineer

College Instructor - Manufacturing Engineering, Machine Shop, Trigonometry, Robotics/Hydraulics/Pneumatics/Automation - Schoolcraft College, Livonia, Michigan-10 years.

Manufacturing and Production Planning Advisory Committee and Faculty Selection Board - Schoolcraft College,

Crosby/Deming Quality College Graduate, Six Sigma training, ISO / TS 16949, DFM, Lean Manufacturing FMEA, APQP / PPAP / 8D's / 5's.Certified Supplier Quality Auditor- ASQ 2008, Six Sigma Certification.

PUBLICATIONS/AWARDS

Most Mechanically Inclined Award - Trade School Graduation Class.

A Guide to Justification of CNC Machinery.

Wayne State University - Thesis, “Motivation as a Factor in Worker Productivity.”

Central Michigan University Thesis, “Continuous Integrated Product Quality Improvement.”

Wayne State University, PhD publications; “India and China- Power of Two.’’

PhD Dissertation’’ Evaluating Innovations’’.

ESD engineering mentor for ‘’Future City’’ design/development competition for 2010/2011/2012/2013.

Automotive Trends in Aluminum Applications 2014.

CAFÉ Mandates for attaining 2025 MPG-technology and materials (2013/2014).

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