Sr. Project Manager

248-***-**** Philip D. Martin ******.*.*******@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Senior executive with experience in manufacturing engineering, product engineering, engineering process development, program/project management, program/project process development, IT system management and transfer of skills across multiple industries. Proven ability to comprehend engineering and business strategies and to develop engineering and business processes in line with company and customer objectives. Coordinated multiple product development teams managing in excess of $500 Million in synchronized product introductions, meeting compound customer quoting requirements, leading edge designs, continuous improvement, tooling, development of new production processes, validation testing, program/project management including critical path analysis, design for six sigma, design for manufacturing, assembly and financial launch management control.

Racemark International, LLC, Calhoun, GA Sep 2012 – present

Engineering & Program Management Manager (2012-2014), Business Systems Analyst (2014-2015)

Profitably managed 40% total business growth, directed and implemented new change management process resulting in a 20% reduction in time to process an engineering change. Led cross-functional team through continuous improvement exercises, such as Kaizen, producing an average of 20% reductions in process cycle times.

Developed and approved 100% of all cutter paths used for CNC cutting machine to support production.

Identified issues and risks with project teams; developed solutions that improved average project timing 10% .

Responsible for testing changes to SAP MRP system and approve for release to production.

Performed needs analysis and identified Plex as company’s new MRP system to replace existing SAP system and led team through development of the system, preparation for Pilot and Go-Live for the entire company.

Responsible for systems in manufacturing including label printing, Electronic Data Interface (EDI), etc.

Led development of ERP analytics/reporting and workflow building to define business processes for all departments.

Responsible for administration of all company connections to customer portals managing employee access needs, connectivity issues and requests, etc.

Developed department budget supporting product and manufacturing engineering, program management and research and development.

Led customer technical reviews, quality phase-gate reviews and open issue reviews.

Developed and maintained detailed Microsoft Project program timelines while interfacing with sales, engineering, R&D, finance and operations to ensure communication to appropriate groups.

Utilized AutoCAD for optimizing floor plan layouts and process developments.

Wilbert Plastic Services, Inc., Troy, MI Feb 2012 – Sep 2012

Program Manager

Recruited to lead expansion and growth of $20M in new business awards with Ford Motor Company and Chrysler, LLC. Directed the design and build of all program related tooling, gauging, secondary equipment and packaging.

Led customer technical reviews, quality phase-gate reviews, operation reviews, and open issue reviews.

Developed and maintained detailed Microsoft Project program timelines to manage programs.

Barron Industries, Oxford, MI Dec 2010 – Feb 2012

Engineering Program Manager

Led a key $10 Million project to manufacture new assemblies for a Department of Defense customer.

Led use of company’s Plex MRP system as Super-User

Directed development of CNC Machining and Grinding of steel castings for critical engine components.

Utilized SolidWorks for development of tooling designs and part designs.

Led the resourcing of several components resulting in a savings of $700K over 4 years.

Conducted margin analysis to determine cost savings to manufacture key operations in-house, which yielded a 5% increase in company profit margin.

Set-up and try out of all tooling, time studies, run at rate verification.

Led customer technical reviews, quality phase-gate reviews, operation reviews, and open issue reviews.

Lockheed Martin, Marietta, GA Oct 2009 – Dec 2010

Master Planner/Scheduler Sr. (government security clearance – SECRET)

Baseline, integrate and status project schedules for F22 aircraft including demonstration of monthly schedule health improvements. Proven by a steady positive trend to reduce the number of issues within the schedule.

Develop Microsoft Project schedules for engineering changes as necessary utilizing critical path methodology.

International Automotive Components, (formerly Lear Corp.), Rochester Hills MI

(IAC acquired Lear Corporation Interiors in 2006) April 2006 - Nov 2008

Business Process Manager

Spearheaded the transition of computer applications onto IAC’s hardware resulting in annual savings of $650K, following IAC’s purchase of Lear’s Interior Division.

Created and administered Microsoft Project schedules using critical path methodology that set forth systems, organization, & procedures for carrying out the design, procurement, & delivery of all components.

Led a team of PLM technical specialists and program management specialists resulting in the resolution of hundreds of help requests per year.

Directed the use of proprietary program management system, including the management of program life cycles through phase/gate driven process resulting in common usage throughout the company.

Lear Corporation, Rochester Hills, MI (IAC acquired Lear Corporation interiors in 2006) Sept. 1999 - Apr 2006

Engineering/Supplier Resource Manager (May 2005 – Apr 2006), Senior Program Manager (Jun 2002 – May 2005)

Director of Launch Management (Expatriate in Munich, Germany) (Jul 2001 – Jun 2002), Senior Program Manager (Sep 1999 – Jul 2001)

Led analysis of internal capacity, filled open capacity where possible and improved utilization by 20%

Directed review of failing suppliers and resourced their business leading to 4% profit margin improvement.

Led the initiative to use a new company design system for Program Management of all customer programs, which included training of all plant locations in both North America and Europe, system maintenance and problem analysis with the Oracle programmers that designed and maintain the system.

Led a team of engineers and program managers managing 15 programs resulting in 100% successful launches.

Achieved common program management process throughout European division through the use of company wide program management system.

Led a team of multiple program managers managing 7 projects on time totaling $30 million.

Ford Motor Corporation, Allen Park, MI Jan 1991 – Sep 1999

CAD Supervisor (Sep 1998 – Sep 1999), Business Analyst (Oct 1997 – Sep 1998), Sr. Program Engineer (Apr 1995 – Oct 1997), Product Engineer (Nov 1993 – Apr 1995), Manufacturing Engineer (Jan 1991 – Nov 1993)

Developed and implemented product and business strategies for converting existing instrument panel lines into cockpit lines. Performed cost analysis to provide product pricing for sales staff.

Led team of engineers in managing a $15 million program that included development of initial design costs.

Achieved 20% improvement in several continuous improvement tasks including tool changes.

EDUCATION, TECHNICAL SKILLS, CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering (BSME) Lawrence Technological University, Southfield MI

Design for Six Sigma Green Belt, Microsoft Project, Visio, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visual Basic, Access.

Project Management/PMP Certification Workshop – Walsh College, Troy, Michigan

FIRST (For Inspiration & Recognition of Science & Technology) Judge, Mentor & Coach (2004-Present)

Budget Management

6 Sigma

Supply Chain Management

Business Process Management

Change Management

CAD skills

Multi-Program Leadership

Profit & Loss (P&L)

Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)

Time Management

MS Project Skills

Product Data Management (PDM)

Leadership Skills

Results Oriented

Continuous Improvement Leader

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