Sales Manager
Resume:
Marina Engel
Wyandotte, Michigan *****
**********@*****.***
Objective
To obtain a position in a company that will put my management skills to work. A place where my expertise and knowledge in customer service, production process, quality and sales/program management will be used to its fullest extent.
Work Experience
Program Manager
10/2016 – Current Carcoustics Automotove, Troy, Michigan
Responsibility for full program design, from inception to launch. APQP responsibility along with engineering design and launch to customer specification and timing. Work with all affected plant personnel on APQP, FMEA’s, Control Plans and Process flows for new launches and new projects- Special Projects as assigned - I.E. Six Sigma, Kaizen or cost cutting initiatives
Oversee total management of multiple programs. Working with corporate and plant teams ensuring the program launches within budget and sales quoted as well as within the timing from our direct customer. Responsible for quality pre launch such as APQP, PSW, PDR, AQR’s etc. Quote engineering changes prior to, during and after launches and assure the appropriate paperwork is completed and approved.
Program Manager
7/2011 – 8/2012 Autoneum Holdings AG, Farmington Hills, Michigan
Responsibility for full program design, from inception to launch. APQP responsibility along with engineering design and launch to customer specification and timing. Customer current focus is Ford, having just launched the new Fusion and MKZ (CD4.1) as well as a couple tier 3 suppliers
Oversee total management of multiple programs. Working with corporate and plant teams ensuring the program launches within budget and sales quoted as well as within the timing from our direct customer. Quote engineering changes prior to, during and after launches and assure the appropriate paperwork is completed and approved.
Program Manager
6/2010 – 6/2011 Chicago Miniature Lighting, Brownstown, Michigan
Responsibility for full program design, from inception to launch. Plant in Costa Rica is the facility that we launch from. APQP responsibility along with engineering design and launch to customer specification and timing. ChML is the leader in LED’s, light rings and side turn signals. In this capacity it is my responsibility to seek out new and competitive designs, cutting edge technology as well as within a budget. Customers include Ford, Chrysler, GM and their respective Tier 1’s.
Oversee total management of multiple programs. Working with corporate and plant teams ensuring the program launches within budget and sales quoted as well as within the timing from our direct customer. Quote engineering changes prior to, during and after launches and assure the appropriate paperwork is completed and approved.
New Projects Engineering Manager
12/2006 - 12/2008 Eagle Ottawa, LLC, Juarez, Chihuahua
- Responsibility for APQP system in all of the Americas plant locations- Oversee management of multiple launches out of plants in Mexico- Responsibility for product engineering- Successfully launched programs with all OEM's-Oversee management of new projects and initiatives coming into our plant in terms of timing, objective and budget (full project management)- Maintain and enhance tooling budget to staying under budget while keeping the tooling structure static- Work with tool suppliers to help them meet our tolerance demands and enhancing their quality in building our tools- Work with Japan office in launching Export programs- Pulling all departments together to work toward advance quality planning to meet and/or exceed our customers’ expectations- Production capabilities at responsible plants pertaining to new launches or projects.- Ensuring new launches and projects are laid out properly in the plant in terms of press flow, capabilities, capacity and tooling all according to budget- Cost saving initiatives (low cost country, VA/VE) stemming from plant projects- Manage corporate and plant engineering to ensure customer CAD is represented and implemented correctly- Travel to other Eagle plants/sales office when needed for assistance in specific issues they may be having with sales or production/launch- Set up new cells for leather cutting – involving process flow according to plant capabilities and current customer demands- Work with all affected plant personnel on APQP, FMEA’s, Control Plans and Process flows for new launches and new projects- Special Projects as assigned - I.E. Six Sigma, Kaizen or cost cutting initiatives
Program Manager - Americas Division
1/2005 - 12/2006 Eagle Ottawa, LLC, Auburn Hills, Michigan
- Oversee total management of multiple programs- Working with corporate and plant teams ensuring the program launches within budget and sales quoted as well as within the timing from the OEM's- Quote engineering changes prior to, during and after launches- Work with color development in getting approvals from OEM's- Work with product development in getting approvals from OEM's on new products as well as new colors - Production capabilities at responsible plants for launch programs- Based on previous experience I was the trouble shooter for various issues at responsible plants pertaining to my experience- Cost saving initiatives (low cost country, VA/VE) based on development products- Manage corporate and plant engineering to ensure customer CAD is represented and implemented correctly- Extensive travels to Mexico and Argentina to work with plant personnel in launch and production issues- Travel to other Eagle plants/sales office when needed for assistance in specific issues they may be having with sales or production/launch- Profitability planning – future year profits/production endurance- Sales reporting – Quarterly analysis of sales trends and what market is suggesting for future earnings- Product development - Bringing new ideas, products, suggestions to our customer for future business. Holding design forums with our latest developments- Customer relations – Consistent PR with Ford, DCX, Mercedes & GM to ensure the lines of communications stay open
Program Manager
8/2000 - 1/2005 Lear Corporation, Dearborn, Michigan
-Last project was the 2007 Advance Mazda program as the Launch/Program manager responsible for customer plant and Lear manufacturing facility-Successfully launched multiple J1 vehicle lines as well as Job 2 initiatives (Most recent launch was the 05 Ford Mustang)-Extensive knowledge in both seating assemblies and interiors (acoustics/carpet/soft trim)-Worked with top management on cost reduction opportunities-Very successful with bringing in top dollar opportunities in cost reduction-Monitor Suppliers for timely submission of tools/parts PPAP-Work with engineering/drafting weekly to update changes to drawings -Project resource planning within budget target constraints-Work with quality development on PDT’s-Initiate BOM work with coordinators and engineering-Serve as the main point of contact with customer and suppliers-Distribute and maintain customer timing-Manage all product sample developments, testing, through to releases-Manage the release of all product documentation-Manage the design change control policies and documentation to ensure all users are following procedures-Definition and resolution of all product deviation issues with engineering-Monitor and work with plant for Prototype part submissions -Timing of Prototype tools and parts for subsequent production use-Work with internal & Ford Engineers on plant/part issues and resolving them-Managed prototype builds to assist plant with any engineering issues that may arise-Managed 4 plants for builds, prototype timing and delivery of parts for eventual production builds-Became expert at swagging piece price and tooling costs for customer use-Maintain & update records of piece pricing and amortization of parts and tools-Experience with complex product assemblies (94 seat kit BOM with 200+ parts on a seat)-Extensive knowledge of MP&L related to prototype and production (JIT as well as Tier 2 suppliers)-Worked on DFMEA, DVPR, APQP procedures according to QS 9000-Worked on the following systems: Ford WERS, Ford EASI, DDL, AS400 & GPIRS
Education
5/2002 University of Michigan, Dearborn, Michigan
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor in Business Administration/Management, Minor in AIS & International Business
Affiliations
5/2002 - Present UofM Alumni Club
Member
Skills
Skill Name Skill Level Last Used/Experience
Microsoft Office Expert Currently used/15
Languages
Spanish (Fluent - Wide Knowledge)
Italian (Fluent - Wide Knowledge)
References
Reference Name Phone Email Type
Michael Mahler 586-***-**** Professional
Marshon McKenzie 915-***-**** *********@***********.*** Professional
Jason Elias 817-***-**** ******@****.*** Professional
Stefani Gale 248-***-**** *******.****@********.*** Professional
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