Manager Engineering

T. Joshua Cone

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

FINDLAY, OH 45840

********@*****.***

614-***-****(C)

PERSONAL STATEMENT

Results driven, excellent problem solver with expertise in the areas of efficiency, productivity, production flow, product / process quality, and low cost product solutions. Strong international business background with a proven ability to build and manage creative, highly energized, focused teams. Strategic thinker with excellent interpersonal touch and extensive hands on experience in both operations as well as advanced product development. Solid track record of success in program management, quality, delivery and product innovations.

Core Competencies include:

Program/Project Management

Project Initiation, Planning and Execution

Procurement & Contract Management

Risk Analysis

Manufacturing Process Improvements

Total Quality Process Systems

Advanced Product Quality Planning and Control Plane

Six Sigma experience

GD&T

Potential Failure Mode and Effects Analysis

Measurement Systems Analysis

Production Part Approval Process

Quality Systems Assessment

Statistical Process Control

Quality Systems Requirements

Value Analysis Tear-Down

Design of Experiments

EXPERIENCE

Superior Trim, Findlay, OH October 2013 – Present

Plant Manager

Superior Trim - Formed Products Division August 2014 – Present

Thermoforming and Pressure Forming part production

Responsible for all Profit and Loss

Responsible for generating new business and diversity

8D and root cause analysis as well as PPAP and customer start up programs

Detail oriented with strong product development and research in new material selection

Implemented continuous improvement and process proficiencies resulting in internal cost savings.

At or less than 1% scrap rate

Great customer and supplier relations resulting in cost savings for all parties

Superior Trim - Engineering Manager October 2013 – August 2014

Manages and coordinates activities of Findlay Main Plant Engineering Department, including (but not limited to) product engineering, process engineering, tooling, costing, program management and manufacturing engineering. Reporting to the Vice President

Supports engineering activities at other Superior Trim divisions as required including but not limited to new product launches, capital equipment justification / purchases, and work flow / plant layout.

Travel to support of satellite facilities.

Oversees and coordinates with account managers costing activities as they relate to new product RFQ’s and engineering changes. Activities would include final preparation of all customer RFQ responses and review with President / CEO. Once quotes are submitted, you would closely with the Account Manager to support follow up discussions and questions as they relate to the quote.

Participates and leads new and current customer presentations / visits including but not limited to overall Superior Trim capabilities, plant tours, process explanation and other technical information. These visits / presentations could be on site at any of the Superior Trim facilities and / or at customer designated location(s).

Works closely with Main Plant Manager and Production Supervision on troubleshooting, process flow / layouts, labor efficiency improvements and other product / process improvements.

Other activities could include (but are not limited to) participation in customer mandated cost reduction efforts, product packaging design, internal WIP reduction, ergonomic issues, Union meetings as they relate to potential grievances regarding incentive rates, and product quality improvement.

HFI, LLC, Canal Winchester, OH May 2012 to October 2013

Corporate Engineering Manager

Multiple direct reports including the Corporate Product Engineers, Development Engineers, Corporate Cutting & Nesting Manager, Corporate Engineering Coordinator, Corporate Packaging Engineer and the Corporate Tool and Process Manager

Works closely with the Sales Leads, Program Launch Managers, Plant Engineering Managers, Process Engineers and Corporate Purchasing

Develop and management of an Annual Engineering Budget

Manage/mentor/coach the Engineering and Cutting and Nesting Team

Manage the Engineering resources allocation to ensure a balanced workload and on time program launch deliverable compliance including assigning yourself to the Development Engineer/Process Engineer responsibility as needed on new program launches

Manage the Corporate Cutting & Nesting activity to achieve their mission and goals of quick turn-around, consistent methods and process, and continuous improvement of current production nestings.

Develop and support the technical education of the Sales Leads, PLM’s and New Employees through the generation of a product training presentation which will be continuously updated and improved and addressed

Manage and audit the packaging and freight operations standards on a consistent basis to ensure that the most efficient approach has been and continues to be utilized.

Develop and maintain outside design house relationships for support of product development when necessary.

Manage the Corporate Engineering resources to track assignments and ensure action items and commitment dates are visible and achieved

Lead the organization on the education of the use of PFMEAs as a continuous improvement tool with iterative reviews and audits throughout the year.

Support the Supplier SOR Development Process with clarifications of product specification, special characteristic and other product feasibility/quality assurance identifiers.

Manage the assurance of a consistent Engineering Change Process to ensure high visibility and efficient execution of the changes.

Identify continuous improvement goals for each member of the engineering team and identify the means to track progress.

Generation and championing implementation of Continuous Improvement Ideas on existing product lines on a once a month basis throughout the year.

Support Plant-Based Process Engineers for the resolution of highly-visible product quality issues

Stanley-Black&Decker, Westerville, OH February 2011 to May 2012

Product Manager – Industrial and Automotive Repair – North America

Initiate New Product through National Product Council Meetings

Research market line and introduce new innovative product

Work with production facility to improve production line and product performance and quality

Manage all aspects of the Hard-Line Categories, including ratchet sockets and drive accessories, for the mobile and industrial segment in North America.

Create unique and exciting promotions to increase sales volume.

Identified non value added skus for rationalization and developed an exit strategy for remaining inventory.

Actively participated in trade show planning, organization and execution.

Facilitated customer interaction and feedback through end user research to uncover innovative new products.

Introduce new products to drive incremental sales.

Worked with cross functional team to utilize synergies capitalizing on cost saving following the Stanley Black and Decker integration.

Worked with multiple vendors to develop appropriate product mix.

Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc., New Albany, OH November 2001 to February 2011

The Commercial Vehicle Group is a global leader in commercial vehicle system solutions for the heavy duty truck, construction, agricultural, industrial, and marine and specialty industries.

Product Development Manager – Research & Development July 2006 to February 2011

Advanced Product Development responsible for creation of new products, markets, processes from concept to launch: 2-3 years out in production based on ROI

Lead product design, development and testing

Build and developed prototype trucks to market new technology in product, process and technology both in North America, Europe and Asia trade shows

Benchmark competitor’s products and develop BOM and acquire knowledge of competitive marketplace and industry insights.

Aide in the development of benchmarking database to share amongst divisions worldwide

Collaborate with International Divisions to develop market plan for new product introduction

Improve product offerings by leading various development projects for new products and develop and implement the associated processes required for production in operations

Manage multiple and complex cross functional teams to meet Executive goals

Work with purchasing, finance, engineering and sales to create cost models that maximize potential for sales and marketing

Coach engineering, sales, marketing and purchasing in the specifications and details of new product offerings

Communicate with customer’s future opportunities

Greatly reduced development cost and timing with rapid prototyping

Assist with the development, marketing and administration of 3 year and annual business plans for R&D.

Provide progress updates and presentations on R&D projects to Senior and Executive leadership

Advises Executive team on direction for new products and in new or existing markets

Have broad knowledge of expansive production processes

Program Manager – ISD Marine and Industrial Products June 2003 to July 2006

Doubled annual revenues from $2.5M to $5M

Marketed new technology through building and developing full size boat to introduce new product, process and technology to the marine industry in International Trade Show

Initiated original Advanced Product Development Program designed for CVG worldwide

Applications Engineer – Trim Systems (CVG) Nov 2001 to June 2003

Improved process and program development to meet customer expectations

Initiated lean manufacturing efforts in plants to improve productivity

Lear Corporation, Rochester Hills, MI August 1999 to November 2001

Lear Corporation is a leading global supplier of automotive seating systems, electrical distribution systems and electronics. In 2008, Lear ranked #157 among the Fortune 500. Lear's world-class products are designed, engineered and manufactured by a diverse team of more than 71,000 employees at 210 facilities in 36 countries.

Senior Product Engineer August 1999 to November 2001

Responsible for the Performance Vehicle Operations on the Viper and Prowler program designing and manufacturing of interior products

Dimensional Control Systems, Troy, MI Oct 1997 to August 1999

Dimensional Control Systems performs with a simple mission in mind: To be the premier provider of dimensional quality applications and services.

Senior Dimensional Engineer February 1998 to August 1999

Opel Vauxhall – European Technical Development Center, Russelsheim, Germany

Mentored 6 German Engineers

Directed the execution of all dimensional engineering processes from concept through production

Championed all gage activities, design to production level, for all interior components, including Instrument Panel and its components. (over 60 gages and fixtures)

Conducted regularly scheduled product and process technical reviews

Rectified organizational, technical and design issues to maintain the integrity of program timing

Effectively managed communications between engineering staff, customers, and Tier II suppliers

Desensitized vehicle architecture clay to ensure robust designs with respect to variation

Partnered with global engineering team to develop Dimensional Technical Specifications

Reviewed and approved engineering drawings and specifications for production

Advanced Manufacturing Engineer October 1997 to February 1998

Textron Automotive – Athens, Tennessee

Responsible for advanced manufacturing improvements and product and personnel improvement

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology and Management June 1995

Ohio University, Athens, OH

Skills/Experience

3D Scanning

Rapid Prototyping

Reverse Engineering

Hands-on-Prototyping

Process Improvement

Value Analysis Tear-Down

VA/VE

Concept-Engineer/Design/Development

Design for Manufacturing

Design for Assembly

Concept/Styling Rendering

ECR’s/ECN’s

Product Integration

Material Application

Metal Processing

Plastic Processing

Automated-Assembly/Processing/Design

Welding Process Application

Stamping Process Application

Installation/PPAP/Launch Activities

Composite Processing and Applications

2D and 3D Compression Molding

Fixture Design

Computer Skills

Adobe Photoshop

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Microsoft PowerPoint

Minitab

SharePoint

Windows

3DCS

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