Engineer Mechanical Engineering

Paul M. Fitzpatrick

**** ****** **** *** *** • Tustin, CA 92782

330-***-**** • *****************@*****.*** • www.linkedin.com/in/paul-fitzpatrick

Highly accomplished multifaceted professional with a dynamic blend of hands-on technical capability and business management skills. Passionate for seeking efficiencies and opportunities throughout complex organizations. Extensive background in Engineering, Purchasing, Marketing & Business Planning that provides valuable perspective throughout the product value stream.

Exceptional Analytical Skills

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Business Intelligence

Negotiation Skills

Professional Experience

Delphi Automotive - Kokomo, Indiana; Warren, Ohio; Tustin, California

oOpportunity Leader 2008 – 2016

Identified product growth opportunities through comprehensive competitive intelligence efforts for Delphi Connection Systems (DCS) on Asian OEM accounts

Chaired global teams focused on investigating new product/technology opportunities to meet aggressive growth targets

ACHIEVEMENT: Bolstered the development of the in-house Global Displacement Database (GDDB) to quickly and efficiently identify competitor replacement opportunities

oGlobal Supply Management Buyer 2005 - 2007

Efficiently managed the North American automotive cable buy for primary and ignition wiring representing over $160M in annual purchase value (APV) with 40 suppliers

Executed successful cost savings through annual supplier contract negotiations, including price reductions and return of payment terms to MNS2-2 (95% of suppliers) throughout the critical period of Delphi’s emergence from bankruptcy – achieved annual savings of $8M

Succeeded in implementing necessary outsourcing of select primary and ignition wiring business, resulting in annual savings of $4M

ACHIEVEMENT: Spearheaded a returnable plastic barrel (in place of cardboard) project for the top two wiring suppliers (60% of APV), resulting in annual savings of $1.5M

oCost Modeling Engineer 2004 – 2005

Led cost modeling analysis activity for global cable and harness coverings

Directed training workshops to educate suppliers on cost models and identify cost gaps

Provided critical support to purchasing in business sourcing activities and supplier contract negotiations

ACHIEVEMENT: Identified and closed cost gaps of $10M+ for assigned commodities

oSenior Marketing Analyst 1996 – 2004

Created marketing strategies that incorporated self-conducted Voice of the Customer (VOC) research initially for the automotive electronics, switch and ignition business lines, pivoting

to a connections systems focus due to corporate realignment

Developed marketing brochures and catalogs to promote the business line portfolios

Produced content for and supported trade show product displays and technology shows

ACHIEVEMENT: Extensive market research efforts established groundwork for the acquisition of the Eaton Vehicle Switch/Electronics Division ($320M) and exclusive licensing agreement with DuraSwitch Industries for their revolutionary magnetic-based flat panel switch technology

oManufacturing Process Engineer 1994 – 1996

Provided engineering support for all prototype, pilot and production activities of hybrid accelerometer modules utilized in airbag control modules

Led process capability studies and employed design of experiments (DEXPERT/Taguchi Method)

to ensure continuous process improvements

Continuously partnered with operations, maintenance and quality groups to assure product compliance to Delphi manufacturing standards

ACHIEVEMENT: Improved processing capabilities, leveraging Statistical Process Controls

to increase production line from 1,000 to 10,000 units per shift

oManufacturing Supervisor 1992 –1994

Supervised 50+ UAW hourly personnel in production of airbag controllers throughout all processes

Implemented Lean Manufacturing principals to optimize departmental efficiencies

ACHIEVEMENT: Provided critical support to the growth of production lines from one- to three-shift operations, as well as the product line evolution from DERM (Diagnostic Energy Reserve Module) to SDM (Sensing Diagnostic Module)

oCorporate Business Planner 1988 – 1992

Conducted integrated business studies to optimize manufacturing strategies, headcount and facility requirements for the Powertrain, Body & Chassis, Instrumentation & Display, Hybrid Electronics and Military Electronics business units

Supported labor relations in sourcing decisions and UAW labor contract negotiations

Initiated special reports that maximized efficiency by creating new manufacturing facility requirements and required plant closings

ACHIEVEMENT: Successful integration of California-based Military Electronics business unit (Delphi Systems Operations) into corporate-wide business planning system

oAdvanced Manufacturing Systems Development Engineer 1983 – 1987

Developed and designed production and test equipment for semiconductor products, including electronic control module circuit boards, ignition and pressure sensors

Coordinated in-house skilled trades fabrication and external design resources

Excelled in cost estimating and resource planning to complete on-time, under-budget projects

ACHIEVEMENT: Designed a dual-squeegee solder paste printer for engine control circuit boards, effectively replacing and upgrading existing purchased units

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering University of Pittsburgh June 1983

Master of Business Administration Ball State University December 1993

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