Engineering Design

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Kevin S. Kennedy Email: *********@***.***

PERSONAL:

Insightful results driven management professional with notable success managing a broad range of engineering programs. Participated in planning, analyzing and implementing solutions for design processes and issues within Vehicle Architecture. Outstanding program management skills with the ability to coordinate and direct all phases of project based efforts while directing, coaching and guiding team members.

EDUCATION:

Kettering University (GMI), Flint, Michigan

Master of Science, Manufacturing Management, April 1997

Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan

Bachelor of Science, Major: Industrial Design, Minor: Business & Art April 1982

TRAININGS & CERTIFICATIONS: Design for Six Sigma – Black Belt (2014), CATIA & UNIGRAPHICS

EXPERIENCE:

General Motors Corporation – Warren, Michigan

Studio Engineering Manager, March 2008 – Present

Manage and direct Studio Design Engineers to complete high quality assignments/deliverables that meet criteria compliance.

Ensure exterior and interior class A surface releases on GM vehicles meets global vehicle development timing.

Facilitate and coordinate integration issues between Design Studio, Manufacturing, Safety and Product Engineering departments.

Deliver key agreements based on program decision fixed-point timing.

Conducts staff meetings and conferences with employees to discuss operating problems, organization, personnel matters, technical problems, and the status of programs and projects.

Complete bi-annual performance reviews and evaluations. Identify individual staff professional development needs and ensure training is provided.

General Motors Corporation – Warren, Michigan

Architectural Engineering Group Manager, May 2005– March 2008

Manage Compartment Integration Design Engineers and Studio Design Engineers for the Saturn Vue Hybrid, Chevrolet Malibu, Pontiac Solstice Targa, midcycle enhancement Solstice, Sky & Opel GT.

Communicate program-engineering status to leadership and drive decision-making.

Champion the architectural excellence process by integrating the customer with the vehicle (i.e., driver position, occupant accommodation, visibility, entry-egress, and cargo/storage).

Lead virtual integration of the vehicle by conducting math reviews.

General Motors Corporation – Warren, Michigan

Engineering Group Manager, April 2002– May 2005

Resource & process management of Interior Garnish & Trim Studio Design Engineers for all programs.

Develop, implement, track and report strategic action plans to support business plan.

Human resource management including appraisal, promotion, team building and assignment of tasks.

Develop, mentor and manage employee performance and provide training.

General Motors Corporation – Warren, Michigan

Designing Engineer, December 2001 – April 2002

Design and release of all small car fascia and bumper systems design.

Established engineering and program timing.

Develop design alternatives based upon criteria and program imperatives.

Created Unigraphics geometry that incorporates best design practices and lessons learned.

Wrote supplier integration statement of requirements.

General Motors Corporation – Warren, Michigan

Design Supervisor, October 1999 – December 2001

Lead team of Designers of fascia and bumper systems product design.

Manage math release schedule and deliverables.

Department planning, scheduling, budget and resources.

Develop, implement, track and report strategic action plans to support business plan.

Supervision of 25 designers and 2 design leader technicals.

General Motors Corporation – Warren, Michigan

Design Leader Technical, September 1997 – October 1999

Lead design in body structures group.

Mentor designers in resolving Unigraphic design problems.

Attend mock-up reviews, project meetings, manufacturing plants and suppliers, as required.

Facilitate design reviews.

Direct contact for engineering designers.

Lead 10 designers

General Motors Corporation- (Saturn Corporation) – Warren, Michigan

First year contract with Bartech Associates

Senior Designer, April 1992 – September 1997

Senior designer of body structure components in Unigraphics and CATIA design systems.

Provide technical design leadership for body sub-systems.

Ensure communication between sub-system groups.

Resolve technical design conflicts.

Chrysler Jeep Truck Engineering- (Technical Aid Corporation) – Detroit, Michigan

Senior Designer, August 1988 – April 1992

Senior designer of exterior components, grilles and lighting in the CATIA design systems.

General Motors Truck and Bus Corporation- (Charles Davis Associates) – Pontiac, Michigan

Layout Designer, October 1984 – August 1988

Manual designer of interior body components.

References available upon request

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