Jason Fox

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-QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE-

Dynamic and seasoned professional with extensive experience in project management, purchasing and engineering quality management; complemented with strong business acumen and educational background. Recognized for impeccable work ethic and analytical problem-solving proficiencies; capable of maintaining a calm demeanor and providing innovative solutions to complex situations. Equipped with adeptness in building and motivating high-caliber teams toward the successful completion of organizational goals. Known for articulate communication skills and naturally personable attitude; able to quickly establish positive work relationships with diverse individuals.

-PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE-

Valeo (Tier 1 Supplier): Smyrna, TN (2015-2023)

Project Manager (3 OEM's, New Business & Current Production) 2022-2023

Responsible for maintaining, and reporting on Key Performance Indicators such as gross margin,

development payback, IRR, and red project/red launch metrics.

Authored and submitted several customer quotes for design changes, VAVE cost reductions, as well as

supplier resourcing activities.

Supported design reviews prior to kicking off injection tools, stamping tools, and other capital equipment

(including assembly lines, robot automation, End of Arm Tooling)

Successfully managed cross functional teams to ensure launch readiness on BMW programs.

Chaired internal open issues meetings to promote team alignment, and escalation of high risk items.

Prepared, and presented several business case assessments for new business opportunities with BMW,

Subaru, and Daimler customers.

Purchasing: Productivity Buyer (3 Production Sites $42.3M Budget) 2017-2022

Manage Purchasing Databases to report quarterly cost savings objectives and deploy each objective in

SAP to update Purchase Orders, Scheduling Agreements and Payment Term adjustments.

Manage productivity improvements to assure site competitiveness and to support KPI achievement.

Generate RFQ of current production parts to resource for cost savings.

Work cross functionally with multiple Project Teams for supplier cost, delivery and timing to support the

5 OEM’s delivered from the 3 production sites.

Present monthly to Corporate Purchasing Director the results of the previous month and forecasted

savings for next 3month rolling average to ensure annual targets are achieved.

Development of PPI based on raw material market value and implementation of LTA's.

New Program Sourcing and management of the costed BOM’s to ensure cost objectives are achieved or

exceeded to maximize company profitability.

Sourcing of Stamped welded & eoated parts, plastic injected parts, foam die cust parts, fastener parts,

actuators for new program designs through design review with R&D teams to identify key features and control requirements.

Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer (Plastic & Stamping, Welding, Ecoating Commodity) 2015–2017

Managed Supplier Relations database to assure required process control systems and documents are

validated to achieve supplier readiness requirements and project milestones

Develop strong working relationships with suppliers to obtain a sustainable quality control process to

reduce creation and prevent shipment of non-conforming parts.

Organize workshops for supplier quality improvement for deteriorating suppliers.

Skilled manufacturing process auditor to identify critical areas requiring quality check point and equipment poka yoke systems for quality control.

Conduct workshops with suppliers to improve production quality systems and implement certified shipment workstations to assure safe launch of new products

Conduct run-at-rate analysis at supplier Genba to assure forecasted production volumes are achievable.

Manage supplier team to provide required documents for PPAP of awarded parts.

Lead PG Regional Supplier QRQC Meeting for North American and Europe regions.

Manage supplier base to complete annual part validation.

Kyowa America (Toyota Tier 1 Supplier): Portland, TN (2024-2015)

Quality Manager (Plastic Injection Rear Spoiler & Door Molding) 2014–2015

Spearhead the development and maintenance of testing schedule for the attainment of customer production part approval process (PPAP) requirements

Improve product quality by facilitating comprehensive training to new quality team members

Provide support to engineers in resolving customers’ concerns through the execution of effective and

sustainable countermeasures

Take full charge of expertly managing budget for off-site customers requiring third-party sorts

Improved finish goods quality through extensive in system testing of production materials

Created effortless manufacturing system through testing of incoming materials to confirm manufacturing

quality and feedback to supplier required changes to support the system

Effectively dropped customer PPM 80% through management strategies and inspection process

improvements

Conducted annual performance appraisals for hourly and salary team.

Nissan North America: Smyrna, TN (2004-2014)

Project Lead Engineer (Manufacturing Quality) 2013–2014

Prevented future customer dissatisfaction through comprehensive assessment of clients’ concerns through warranty data analysis to implement effectual countermeasures

Led the execution of new company warranty strategies to boost customer satisfaction through direct communication activity as the plant lead engineer

Plant engineering lead for corporate quality improvement strategy implementation

Senior Manufacturing Quality Engineer 2010–2013

Conducted new vehicle development evaluations to ensure current client warranty concerns were not

carried over, as part of the new customer dissatisfaction prevention strategy

Executed and met the quality metrics for luxury brand vehicle production

Manufacturing Quality Engineer 2010

Monitored and investigated Nissan models warranty to ensure the achievement of corporate objectives

Generated and presented comprehensive reports on warranty trends for responsible models to NNAS

vice president

Communicated with directors customer concerns their plant had accountability for and managed

implementation of correct actions

Served as plant liaison for JDP plant evaluation and vehicle review and implemented Nissan

manufacturing best practice at home site

Vehicle Quality Engineer 2008–2010

Rendered effectual support to the Customer Satisfaction Team Pilot #7 in investigating warranty related

concerns to develop countermeasures to secure customers

Provided expert oversight to the testing and launching of 2010 MY Altima Major Minor Model Change

Regularly monitored the quality concerns of Altima model line and supported investigation for the root

cause

Streamlined in addressing and tracking production concerns for countermeasures through daily quality

meetings in collaboration with outside groups

Field Engineering Specialist 2007–2008

Maintained understanding and reported customer complaints by tracking warranty data and inspecting

high incidence rate claims

Supervised various department in executing countermeasure to reach cost reduction targets

Rendered integral support to develop effective countermeasures of customer complaints by handling

return part investigation or dealership scrambles

Product Quality Assurance Engineer 2004–2007

Significantly directed front-end fits of 2006 MY Altima Minor Model Change for quality storyboard as well as supervision in major and minor trials of 2007 MY Altima Coupe Major Model Launch, 2006 MY Altima Minor Model Change, 2007 MY Altima Major Model Launch, and 2005 MY Frontier, Pathfinder

and Xterra Major Model Launch

Project Management of Quality Department testing, travel and budget for new model trial activities

Managed production trial testing schedules with all Nissan entities including vehicle preparation and

shipping for media events

Played an integral role in the development of new inspection standard’s content and format

EARLIER CAREER

Project Engineer, 2003–2004 Aerotek Contracting Nashville, TN

Co-op Engineer, 2002–2003 TRW Inc. Rogersville, TN

CERTIFICATIONS

-VESPA - Plastic Processing & Stamping AD/BD

-VESPA - Certified Process Auditor

-7 Step Business Negotiations

-Key Communication Skills

-Leading Others

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Industrial Technologies, Minor in Business (GPA-3.1)

Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville, TN

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