MARK J. BROW

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New Paris IN ***53

adc17k@r.postjobfree.com

574-***-****

CAREER SUMMARY

Senior level Engineer with extensive background in Strategic and Tactical phases of vehicle launch. Expertise in Polymer Processing and Tooling. Background in Design Management, Developmental Systems Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality. Skilled Team Problem Solver. Data Tracking and Presentation for Business Unit Report Out. Plant CPU consistently ran below 0.45 CPU, exceeding GA Goals. Sound Mechanical Engineering Practices. Received 6 Sigma Green Belt Training. Retired 2018 to Present PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

AM General Commercial Assembly Plant Mishawaka IN 2002 to 2018 Senior Engineer responsible for launch and developmental engineering for exteriors, interiors, seals, and weather strip. ross-functional in design, assembly, production, quality, and manufacturing engineering.

• IRT Co-Chair for MCE ‘08 H2 and 011’ MV-1

• Co-Managed Multidisciplinary Teams - Met 100% of Quality, Engineering, and Design goals at S1 within 30 days out from Job One Launch.

• Published 100% of Product Quality Specifications for interior, exterior, closures.

• UG Graphics Vis-View User with 10 years of experience.

• Confirmed released models, cut sections, and simulated assembly of products/systems as required for problem resolution.

• Red X Journeyman –2007 averaged one completed project/month.

• Supplier Quality Engineering, including Part Certification, PPAP, and Supplier Visitation/Surveillance.

• Production Engineering in assembly processes and line balance.

• Key Contributor to Q Release operations.

• Ran special teams to achieve improved efficiencies and throughput for problem Manufacturing cells, ensured safe work environment for team members, and made specific tools to solve/improve assembly efficiencies.

• Audited manufacturing processes in General Assembly.

• Investigated and solved problems for resolution with Quality Engineering, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing, Reprocess, and the UAW.

• Maintained JES and Standard Work.

• Developed, implemented, and coordinated containment for assembly problems.

• Supported Line Supervision in daily meetings and provided engineering support.

• Supplied “Closed Loop” production support for engineering changes. Page1of 2

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Brow Family Kitchen, New Paris IN, Owner. 1999 to 2006 A Micro-business model emphasized manufacturing, direct sales, and marketing. This model was hands-on learning for my children to learn and practice solid business principles. United Technologies Automotive Interior Parts Division (UTA) 1989 to 1999 Technical Engineering Mgr./Bourbon, IN. Engineering Mgr. Interior Systems/Detroit HQ Principal Engineer/Detroit R&D Operations. Senior Engineer/Troy, MI Design Center.

• Managed engineering core group in the development of web-based lessons learned data base for deployment to corporate staff.

• Managed plant engineering department injection molding responsible for primary/secondary tooling and processes.

• Responsible for the relocation of processes, tools, and start-up plant-to-plant.

• Participated in white and blue collar Kaizen / Lean events conducted at six production plants.

• Supervised tactical tech teams focused on process research and development of

“green” substrates. Patents: #5,368,803, #5,853,843.

• Recognized for expertise in plastics materials, processes, and applications.

• Patent #5,267,761 Plastic Inertia Resistant Overhead Storage Unit.

• Late in the development cycle re-designed and engineered interior/exterior systems in less than 90 days from launch, meeting 100% of customers’ expectations. Solar Corp, Libertyville IL - Sr Project Engineer 1988 to 1989

• Launched newly designed audio trim product (speaker grills)

• Authored corporate procedures and PPAP for company standardized protocols

• Served as process technical resource lead on numerous new products Voplex Corp, Lapeer MI - Project Engineer to Sr Engineer 1984 to 1988

• Engineered primary and secondary tooling for injection molding

• Developed decorative tooling for paint, masks, hot stamping, pad printing

• In-mold decorating for laminate and foils

• Purchased equipment. Approved all designs for programs

• Plant floor injection mold troubleshooting

Mercury Plastics, Mt. Clemens MI - Process/Project Engineer 1981 to 1984 Complete Custom Injection Molding following prototype and production tools. R&D alternative polymers as member of productivity team. Engineering Quality Liaison. B&L Plastics Rockford MI - Production Supervisor. 1980 to 1981 Continental Plastics Container Division Lombard IL - R&D Technician 1977 to 1978 EDUCATION: BS in Business Management / Ferris State University, Big Rapids MI. Awarded 1980 AS in Plastics Technology / Ferris State University, Big Rapids MI Awarded 1977 Page 2of 2

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