Jeffery M. Howell

***** ********* **** ***

Novi, Michigan 48377

248-***-****

acxw5p@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Automotive structure’s, closures, exterior, interior components, product and process manufacturing systems design release.

30 years in automotive product & process design, development, systems integration, and manufacturing engineering.

Ability to handle simultaneous projects, meet deadlines effectively with above average results.

Strong personal, analytical skills, ability to lead, organize and motivate people.

GMX-166 Door interior assembly PPAP (3) months prior to SOP.

GM Cobalt door fabrication and sunroof fabrication systems, reduction in capital investment by 8 M USD.

Launch CD539E Door Trim, Valencia Spain PPAP @ SOP 05-12-2014 Flawless Launch

Lead Core Door Trim Team in Laser Welding Plastic Joining Technology

7 / 12– Present FORD MOTOR COMPANY, DEARBORN, MI

DESIGN RELEASE ENGINEER, DOOR TRIM

Produce styling design interface, master section development process. Surface rendering of proposed new product.

Product feasibility door trim. Plastics for door injection molding, cover stocks, trim applique’s IMD.

Ford Motor studio interface to door trim, Instrument panel, floor trim, hard trim, locks and mechanisms, glass, seals, door sheet metal. 4.2 C519, CD539E, 4.3 D544N. Ford Motor Company Global process for door trim design release engineering.

Define attributes interface as it relates to packaging, ergonomics, craftsmanship, manufacturing, homologation, quality. Injection tooling design, mold flow, over molding, surface treatment for adhesion, adhesives, ultrasonic welding, processing technologies to fabricate automotive door trim. Interface with design staff & studio clay renderings for feasibility.

4 / 12– 7/12 WELLINGTON IND. BELLEVILLE, MI

PROGRAM MANAGER, PRODUCT ENGINEERING

Product, process, automotive die and weld tool engineering.

Fully interface with customers, Sr. management, purchasing, quality, manufacturing, PC&L.

Verify work flow process to company standards and procedures.

Ensure cross functional activity through team work and specified customer deliverables.

11 / 11– 04/12 NYX INC. LIVONIA, MI

MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS LEAD GMX-351 INTERIOR DOOR FABRICATION

Launch Interior Door Assembly, Injection, and Thermal Form process and tooling. Punch, Edge Fold, US Weld and Assembly

Commission new Frimo in mold grain, vacuum form system and tooling for door bolster and middle insert.

Root cause issues of fit and finish thru review of product dimensional technical specifications, buck build, and overall part interface to door steel assemblies and customer PRR’s. Demonstrate technical leadership of entire build process, management review process, adherence to business plan.

3 / 06 – 10 / 11 FAURECIA INTERIOR SYSTEMS AUBURN HILLS, MI

PROGRAM MANUFACTURING LEADER,

BMW E-70/71, GMX-386 IP, GMX-166/168 IP & DOOR PANELS, GMX-350 IP, GMX-351 IP

Interior components manufacturing, related interior assembly equipment, processes and written specifications. Press lamination, bladder wrap, cut, sew, and seam alignment equipment and tooling. Close pour/ open pour Iso-Poly system applications, surface treatment of polymers, laser score, hot & cold cut process, robotic milling, vibration weld, final assembly equipment, DC torque tooling, manufacturing process and inspection with defined traceability. GP-12 and facilities layout, product feasibility, technology assessment, capitol budget development, cycle time and labor development.

4 / 05 – 2 / 06 BMW OF NORTH AMERICA SPARTINBERG, SC

MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS ENGINEER CONTRACTOR

Drive Automotive of North America Spartanburg, SC 29675 BMW Z4 Hard Top Coupe

Weld tool process & design, die process, works with die engineering to determine panel tip, stamping process and special fabrication technologies. Tool skills include FEA, SPC, DFMEA, PFMEA, GD&T, and PLP definition.

6 / 94 - 10 / 04 GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION - NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS

7M33 / 7E06 – SYSTEMS DESIGN RELEASE ENGINEER PONTIAC, MI/

Exterior closures assembly systems engineer, lead, guide, and manage a large group of engineers & engineering support personnel assigned to process, design, and construct integrated door assemblies systems. Exercises technical direction over other engineers and engineering support personnel and give work direction over a group with specific engineering objectives. Use a high level of analytical ability where problems are unusual and difficult. Demonstrates technical and professional skills in job-related areas; Motor compartment, Underbody, Chassis, Manufacturing Systems Process and Design Engineering. Project management & overall engineering execution with other departments, functions, suppliers, and customers as required. Prioritize work based on available resources. Trains, develops, mentors, and manage employee performance. Actively identifies new areas for learning and takes advantage of opportunities within a math-based environment. Develops processes & methods for software applications, generate technical solutions for new programs & applications. Use lean engineering and six sigma tool applications. Make presentations to all levels of management.

DESIGN RELEASE ENGINEER, LEAD MANUFACTURING SYNCHRONOUS MATH BASED APPLICATIONS ENGINEER, FLINT, MI.

Product release engineer: Exterior components, front and rear lighting, baffles, braces, fasteners & thermal plastics assemblies. Bumper systems and front-end sheet metal design. Works with engineering functions, suppliers, plant personnel to implement cost reduction methods and product improvements within GM’s manufacturing operations. Develop technical specification for exterior components, develops requirements for the application of deadener foam, paint, coatings, sealers, adhesives. Develop methods for statistical process control within exterior component. Define weld requirements of high strength steel, martensitic steel, mild steel for structures and closures. Coach & lead process failure mode analysis & design for manufacturability activates as required.

6 / 94 - 10 / 04 MANUFACTURING PROCESS ENGINEER EXTERIOR COMPONENTS, FLINT, MI.

Thermal plastic vertical body panels, injection molding, compression injection, RIM, sheet molded panels and assemblies. Provides technical leadership for advanced technology development within GM. Guide suppliers and define GM’s requirements for thermal plastics process. Plans and implements test for plastics programs within body shop, paint shop, hard, soft trim and car final, exterior components, SMC front end panels, lay down body side, head lamp aim. Provides technical leadership, generates technical solutions, defines system requirements, and communicates information, stays abreast of new technology and competitive products and processes. Use high levels of oral and written communication skills. Formally Communicates information to and from internal and external customer and organizations coordinating work and deliverables. Manage recurring and non-recurring special assignments.

7 / 84 - 6 / 94 MODERN ENGINEERING SERVICE CO. - WARREN, MI

SR. PROJECT ENGINEER

Flint Automotive Division, Cadillac Luxury Car Division (Contract Direct General Motors) Manufacturing process & design engineer, exterior components, SMC front end panels, lay down body side

Body process’s of welded assemblies, operation description sheets, weld studies, weld tool investigation and proposals.

Cycle time studies, process flow diagrams, definition of principal locating points, process driven product requirements.

Weld gun arm, shank, tip, transformer, hanger, balancer selection for complete automated or manual weld lines.

5 / 78 - 5 / 84 UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS

CAMP LEJEUNE, NORTH CAROLINA - CAMP PENDELTON, CALIFORNIA

Honorable discharged - Sergeant E-5 Maintenance Platoon Leader, senior tracked vehicle technician responsible for a variety of special assignments, including establishing a course of action to accomplish completion of the mission.

Marine Corps Institute Advanced Tracked Vehicle Technician. P-7, R-7 - electric, hydraulic, pneumatic & mechanical, Expert Rifle-M16, Qualified 45 Caliber. (2) Bronze Star Good Conduct, Sea Service Ribbon

EDUCATION

General Motors University: Manufacturing Systems Engineering

Key Concepts of Business Plan Deployment, Conquering Conflict Through Communication, The Basics Of Listening, Managing Knowledge Workers, Common Master Planning, Body Design Advisor, Managing Individual Performance, Global Leadership Workshop, Management Practices, Effective Team Work, Project Management For Engineers, Safety Training For Engineers & Managers “People Recognition” Center for Professional Studies - Basic UNIX, Unigraphics V13-18, AutoCAD 2000-3D. GM / GP-12 Quality and Production Part Approval Process.

Laser Institute of America (Continuing Education Points) Laser for Manufacturing Applications

University Of Dayton, OH. (Continuing Education Points) (7) Most Deadly Forms of Waste

D. H. Brown Associates Inc. (Continuing Education Points) Synchronous Math Based Applications

Global Harassment in the Work Place.

CATIA V5, UGS, Microsoft Suit, Auto Cad 3D, Factory Cad, SAP, GM PDM, EM Planner, GM Team Center, Vis Mock, Spin-fire 3D, Team Center PLM, WERS, Ford WORQ. Several additional company required training courses.

Diploma, Bentley High School, Livonia, Michigan

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