MICHAEL A. GAMBLE, MBA, PMP
Goodrich, MI. 48438
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CAREER SUMMARY:
An experienced automotive professional with an acquired diverse engineering background including: Vehicle assembly process engineering, manufacturing engineering, automated systems and integration, and software/controls engineering. This experience includes multiple vehicle launches and pilot programs. A successful program/project manager, managing projects and project portfolio budgets to $5M, and managing project budgets to
$38M within a PMO team.
EXPERIENCE:
June 2016 - Present – Flexible Automation Inc.
Project Manager – Machine Build Division;
Develop project timing, capacity planning, and responsible for overall project budget and profitability April 2016 – June 2016 – Pontiac Coil Inc.
Advanced Manufacturing Engineer;
1999–April 2016 – Chrysler Corp./FCA US
2012 – April 2016; Program Management Specialist – Castings, Engine and Transmission Assembly Developed and presented executive project proposals for new programs to senior management; Manage program schedule; Ensure program deliverables met vehicle program timing; Tracked program cost budgets and coordinated plant personnel to manage project spending; Developed program status reviews and presented to senior management at operational reviews; Coordinated functional project resources to ensure successful project delivery; 1999-2012 - General Assembly Manufacturing Process Engineer Assembly process and tooling concepts; Process and tooling feasibility to product design; Develop PFMEA for assigned process areas; Problem-solve and issue resolution of manufacturing systems; Project management of tooling projects; Timing and cost tracking, insuring successful implementation; Interfaced with all levels of management and resolved manufacturing and labor issues; Investigate specific torque issues and determine product, process, or tooling solutions; 1988-1999 Fori Automation Inc.
Software/Controls Engineer – Wheel Alignment specialist; Programmed machine controls and user interfaces in C code and Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, and Modicon PLC; Installed and debugged machines and systems; Performed field service and Trained customer personnel on-site Project Manager/Engineer;
Monitored cost/timing compliance throughout project execution; Insured project delivery on time and under budget Managed multiple projects and coordinated activities including: Kick off, Spec Review, Construction, Buy-off Inspection, Certification, and Pack and Ship on all projects; Developed detailed Installation SOW’s and directed project team on-site resulting in successful project implementation
EDUCATION and TRAINING:
2015 – PMP (# 1841861), Project Management Institute 2011-2012 – DeVry University, Keller Graduate School of Management MBA; Concentration: Project Management; October 201*-****-**** - Michigan Technological University
BSME 1987; Automated Manufacturing Systems
Other
2010 – CATIA V5; Unigraphics NX/Teamcenter; Autoform - Sheet Metal Forming Simulation