Manager Engineer

EHAB ROSS

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PROGRAM MANAGER

PROFILE

Extensive work experience within Auto Manufacturing industry as a Manager and Professional Engineer

Managed projects with budgets over $10 million by bringing a team together and driving product through planning, designing, and execution phases

Proven technical skills and experience in plastic stamping, assembly, welding and exterior components & systems to the global automotive market

Excellent abilities in supervising, co-coordinating, scheduling activities of employees and other departments

Attention to detail, problem solving skills, decision-making, negotiation, conflict management, and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects

Working experience with ISO 9001:2000/TS16949, ISO 14000, Ontario health and safety codes for pre-start health and safety reviews

Team player who fosters cooperation and collaboration between internal and external engineering, production, development and equipment suppliers

Proficient in using all MS Office applications and working knowledge of CAD software

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Management

Managed multiple projects and delivered them on budget and on time with a proven ability to ensure successful project completion

Managed positive working relationships with the OEM and developed customer specific strategies

Effectively communicated with all levels of staff as well as with outside suppliers and contractors to resolve machinery breakdown issues with minimal production disruption

Conducted the team in design of new systems or vehicle products, product changes reviews of designs and modifications with customers

Creative solutions for manufacturing methods and process engineering analysis and implementation to improve production and quality, reduce costs, and minimize scrap

Cost – Saving/ Improvement

Prepared cost reduction proposals in using Design For Manufacturability / Design For Assembly/Cost driver analysis/ Design workshops with suppliers/ Supplier cost breakdown analysis

Applied VAVE methodologies to reduce product cost and improve profit margins

Analytical, technical and engineering expertise combined with achievements in cost reduction and quality improvement

Experienced in cost estimating, quality assurance, materials selection, approval procurement, transition planning, and project close out documentation

Actively investigated, analyzed, and presented cost saving projects

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Engineer

Technical leader creating value prop based on customer needs, technical trends, and business priorities in using key decisions about features, designs and timelines

Provided and implemented world class manufacturing methodology to include tool and process design specification, estimates and related engineering data

Development of production line layouts with optimization for process/manufacturing flow using the maximum available space

Evaluated, streamlined, recommended machinery design for maximum efficiency, operator friendly interface and quick trouble shooting purposes at design Reviews

Wrote statement of requirements (SOR) for new equipment

Processed troubleshooting (8D’s, 5W’s, Fishbone diagram, PDCA, etc.), failure root cause identification, process change implementation, results monitoring and verification

Solid understanding of overall project engineering concepts including quality standards, including APQP, FMEA and PPAP

WORK HISTORY

Account/Program Manager March 2015 –April 2016

Matcor-Matsu Group of Companies, Brampton, ON

Established and recommend major marketing and sales objective for the company

Developed new accounts for increase sales opportunities and growth.

Monitored all meetings and other correspondence made with customer

Presenting new product solutions to existing accounts and new markets.

Constantly proposing new business and is relationship focused, proactively calling existing accounts.

Maintain effective working relationship with peers, managers, and other department within the organization

Worked closely with clients and respond to their needs in a professional, timely and service oriented manner.

Prepared and presented sales reports

Prepared briefs for customer presentation

Ensured the product is being manufactured to all engineering/customer and manufacturing specifications

Program Manager June 2014 – Nov. 2014

Multimatic-Anton, Vaughan, ON

Managed all aspects of program including prototypes, pre-production sample, production start-up, customer launch, and monitoring throughout production

Managed the program through complete product lifecycle including all engineering changes to the specific program

Ensured the product was being manufactured to all engineering/customer and manufacturing specifications

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Reported on program status and identify critical issues

Provided customer presentations and technical support on new product launches both within the company and customer

Investigates and stayed abreast of new and emerging technologies which might enhance profitability of company

Prepared Engineering and manufacturing feasibility and prepared quotes for new and existing programs

Program manager Feb. 2012 – June 2014

Tiercon Corp., Hamilton, ON

Managed programs from design concepts, to pilot and production build schedules, to detail/final drawings, right through to Program Launch and PPAP approval

Led APQP team to ensure launch was completed on time, on budget and all customer and internal requirements were met

Performed as a key point of contact with customer and suppliers including tools, fixtures, materials and machinery

Supervised and ensured production readiness through engineering resources on team for facility changes, equipment installations and packaging

Conducted cost and margin analysis on past and new programs

Developed and monitored program expenditures relative to program budget

Participated in design and readiness reviews with the customer and support Assembly plants during build events and launch new products

Managed tooling suppliers including costing, tool designs, builds, trials and production sign off

Sr. Project/ Program engineer July 1999 – Dec. 2011

Henniges Automotive, Oakville, ON

Developed and utilized effective project management techniques including project team leadership, coordination and administration

Planed, organized, direct control and lead the project from concept to completion: timing, concept, feasibility, design, construction, try-out, PPAP and engineering changes

Managed new product tooling programs and supervised tooling try-outs, sample preparation for submission to customers

Participated in continuous improvement efforts; recommended and implemented enhancements to products, processes and programs.

Supported development of GD&T and gauging strategies

Worked with production and quality departments to establish best practices in manufacturing with focus on emphasizing Poke Yoke techniques to enhance quality at the source

Provided process engineering support during new program launches, reconfigurations of the production lines; supported trials for new products and testing

Trained operators, maintenance and other support staff in new processes and procedures for new machinery and finishing equipments

Collaborated with third party suppliers, machine designers and manufacturers to ensure that all the work and equipment met engineering specifications, standards, safety

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Project Engineer 1998 – 1999

ABC Group, Toronto, ON

Experienced in interaction with automotive customers and program management from quoting through to manufacturing

Prepared product and process feasibility studies and all other documentation required to support customer expectations

Managed new product tooling programs and supervise tooling try-outs and sample preparation for submission to customers

Prepare detailed product and tooling cost quotations in response to customer inquiries as well as in-depth presentations

Managed APQP meetings, launching coordination and sample submissions

Provided input for tool design

Implemented and managed project changes and interventions

Monitored and developed engineering budgets for product line

Process Engineer 1994 – 1998

ABC Group, Toronto, ON

Installed, debugged/troubleshooting and starting up of new machines and equipment

Provided " hand-on" technical support in development/improvement of production methods, process flow, plant layouts and work studies

Identified, developed and qualified new production processes

Developed process parameters and controls for hot plate welding machines

Provided input to tooling design

Transferred qualified processes to production

Supported production activities and troubleshooting process/performance issues

Evaluated efficiencies by comparing process standard such as labor hours and machine cycle times to actual production value

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Professional Engineer License, Professional Engineers Ontario 2000

B. Sc. Degree, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering

Major in Automotive, Faculty of Engineering, University of Cairo, Egypt

References available upon request

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