Patrick Walster
**** ********* ****, ****** *** Mi 48316
ad3ngz@r.postjobfree.com
Education
Bachelors of Science in Physics Lawrence Tech. University
Post Baccalaureate studies in Computer Science Eng. Oakland University
Automotive Technology Studies Macomb Community College
Work Experience
Program Manager (Defense Industry) Williams International, July 2022 – Present Day
Program Manager in military aerospace propulsion projects
Responsible for organizing a diverse group of engineers into a team
Responsible for forecasting timing and resources required to complete specific projects
Ensure internal and external deliverables and milestones are achieved
Oversee project through development, testing, and production
Responsible for ensuring funding is available for each project
Maintain and build work relationships with diverse groups including purchasing, manufacturing, mechanical and electrical engineering, software engineering, testing
Experience with top secret projects
Program Manager (Cockpit Controls), Merit Automotive, July 2021 – June 2022
Program Manager Steering Column Controls modules in the Stellantis Business Unit
Manage cross-functional engineering teams between Europe, North America, and Mexico in the development and production of new products for Stellantis
Manages all open issues: mechanical, electrical, software, and plant related
Ensures engineering milestones and deliverables are achieved
Represents Merit Automotive in meetings with Stellantis
Acts as a voice of the customer to ensure senior management makes decisions in the customers best interests
Authorizes expenditures of funds to support product development
Tools used: Codebeamer, MS Project
Resigned to work at Williams International in the aerospace industry
Project Engineer (Audio + HVAC Controls), Chrysler November 2012 - July 2020
Manage supplier engineering teams of electrical, mechanical, and software engineers
Participate in management level meetings
Forecast timing and ensure timing is adhered to and milestones are achieved
Manage all issues to resolution (Mechanical, software, appearance, illumination, etc.)
Work with Purchasing to validate Supplier piece price and aid in supplier selection
Supplier Kick-off
oVerify all specs have been received and reviewed by sourced supplier
oVerify all timing milestones are still being met
oClear up any open issues from Design Office
oAssure there are no road blocks in the supplier from meeting Tool Kickoff milestone
Manage plywood buck issues between Validation and Supplier
Monitor DV/PV Test progress and resolve any issues
Support Product Builds
oBuild Support at Production Facilities
oVehicle Diagnosis
oIssues m=Management
Launch Support
Manage Post Launch Issues
Project Engineer at GM (Hybrid Powertrain Electronics), LG Electronics July 2010 – May 2011 (6 Month Contract Position)
Onsite supplier engineer at GM representing LG’s hybrid electronics business
Chair and manage open issues meetings
Provided engineering support for field issues
Launch Support
Write and gain approval of EWO’s and TWO’s
Program Engineer for TRW March 2006 – November 2009
Responsible for HVAC controls and interior switches on the Chrysler and Ford business units
Tested HVAC controls in climate chambers and vehicle road trips
Provided engineering support for product development
Launch Support
Represent my company at the Product Design Office (Studio) meetings
Support product appearance and lighting reviews
Represented best interests of supplier while on site at Chrysler and Ford
Maintain open issues list and manage issues to closure
Resident Project Engineer, Tokai Rika USA October 2003 – March 2006
Onsite supplier engineer at Ford Motor Co. representing Tokai Rika USA (TRAM)
Product responsibilities included headlamp, dimmer, steering wheel, seat, sunroof, and multifunction switches
Support product appearance and lighting reviews
Release part numbers and drawings
Coordinate resolution of technical issues with customer, TRAM Sales and Product Engineering. Report to Engineering Manager and follow up to insure timely resolution.
Daily communication & coordination with customer engineers regarding program direction, engineering and production issues
Maintain open issues lists and manage items to closure
Applications Engineer, Cooper Standard, July 2000 – April 2003
Fluid transport component engineer. Products included all Underhood tube, hose, and tube & hose assemblies
Multi-faceted position involving aspects of engineering, program management, and account management
Design and quote product for customer
Develop DFMEA and DVP&R documents
Schedule component DV testing, and handle release of components into customer and suppliers release systems
Managed programs from beginning through production