David Maniez III

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Alma, MI **801

adfmn3@r.postjobfree.com

989-***-****

Summary

Challenge-Driven Professional with a Diverse Background in: Automotive Manufacturing (Body, Seat, Engine & Electronic Components), Automotive Repair (Collision, Engine, HVAC, Suspension, etc.), General Construction (Commercial & Residential), General Metal Fabrication & Machining of Die-Sets.

Recent Employment

Shiloh Industries Inc. Plymouth, MI

Program Manager I June 2019 – Present

●Responsible for Managing Multiple New Development and Current Production Products (FCA, General Motors, Tesla, KTH/Honda, MTD). In Addition, Leading N.A. Cost-Reduction Effort for Equipment and Tooling.

●Currently Managing Stamping & Casting Projects in the Following Commodities: Body, Engine, Suspension.

●Lead Large Project Teams (Operations, Engineering, Sales, Purchasing, Controlling, Materials, Logistics, Quality, etc.) from Development through Launch of Series Production. Aid in Production Transfers between Facilities.

●Provide Technical Direction and Serve as Main Point of Contact with Customers.

●Drive Product Cost Model Calculations and Seek Project Funding. Track/Improve Project Profitability.

●Ensure Customer Demands are Met, Achieve or Exceed Overall Project Cost/Quality/Timing Targets.

●Tracking, Follow-Up, Escalation and Closing Open Issues.

●Prepare Weekly Red/Yellow Status Reports for Executive Leadership to Highlight Risks and Key Project Issues.

●Prepare and Conduct Launch Readiness and Project Gate Reviews with Senior Management.

●Monitor & Facilitate Tool Design/Build, Trial Runs, Plant Readiness, PPAP Process and PSW to Customer.

●Assist Ongoing VA/VE Analyses of Projects to Identify and Implement Cost Saving Opportunities, Quality Improvements, and Process Improvements.

●Utilize EnterProj, Microsoft- Project, SharePoint, Office, Visio, Skype, SpinFire and Various Other Software.

Marquardt Switches Inc. Rochester Hills, MI

Program Manager December 2016 – June 2019

●Responsible for Managing Multiple New Development and Current Production Products (FCA, General Motors, Fiat, Toyota, Tesla).

●Managed 24 Programs in the Following Switch Commodities: All Terrain, Steering Wheel, Transfer Case, Accessory Switch Bank, Door Handle, Glove Box, E-Shifter.

●Lead 10-20 Person Project Teams (Sales, Purchasing, Software/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Change Management, Logistics, Quality, etc.) from Various Stages of Development/Change Notice through Launch of Series Production.

●Provide Technical Direction and Serve as the Point of Contact with customers.

●Ensure Customer Demands are Met, Achieve Overall Project Milestones, Meet Financial Targets.

●Tracking, Follow-Up, Escalation and Closing Open Issues.

●Prepare/ Present Status Reports for Internal & External Management Reviews to Highlight Successes and Issues.

●Hand-Build Parts During Early Prototype & Development Stages.

●Monitor & Facilitate PV/EMC Testing, Trial Runs, AAR & Lighting Approval, PPAP and PSW to Customer.

●Continually Coordinate Ongoing VA/VE Analyses of Projects and Development Activities to Identify Cost Saving Opportunities, Quality Improvements, and Process Improvements.

●Utilize Agile PLM, R-Plan, Serena Dimensions, SharePoint, SAP and Various Other Software.

AISIN World Corp. of America Northville, MI

Program Lead/Project Management April 2015 – November 2016

●Responsible for New Development and Running Change Products (General Motors, Nissan, Honda, Toyota, Johnson Controls, Toyota Bosh oku).

●Lead 7 Programs in Engine, Body and Electronic Commodities: Variable Valve Timing Cam Phaser/OCV/OSV, Fuel Lid Lock, Door Locks, Seat Tracks, Seat Hinges, Door Hinges.

●Assist with T1XX Sunroof planning and Associated New Plant Start-Up Planning Activities.

●Serve as Central Contact Point Between AISIN North American Plants, Engineering, Sales, Purchasing, Quality & Customer with 10-12 Person Teams.

●Develop & Maintain Project Schedules Showing Customer & Internal Milestones for On-Time Product Delivery.

●Communicate Requirements to Project Working Team, Conduct Open Issues Meetings & Track Completion.

●Facilitate APQP, PPAP and VA/VE Activities, Lead Gate Reviews, Promote Kaizen/5S Activities.

●Coordinate Successful Launch of a Quality Product, Support Programs from Development through Start of Production.

Songer Steel Services, Inc. Detroit, MI

Project Management/Engineering July 2013 – October 2014

●Scope of Work Review, Cost Estimating, Pre-Project Site Layout Planning, Ordering Materials & Supplies.

●Schedule Development & Updating, Identify Critical Path Items, Coordination with Sub-Contractors.

●Manage On/Off Rent of Equipment, Prepare Prints for General Foreman, Daily Field Force Reporting.

●Daily Activity Report & Progress Meetings, Pictures & Documentation, Prepare Post-Job Reports for Customer.

Integrity Fab & Machine Breckenridge, MI

Health & Safety Coordinator/Special Assignments/Fabricator May 2012 – July 2013

●Set up MSDS Books & Labeling System, Purchasing & Implementation of PPE, Lockout-Tagout Boards.

●Install Safety Signage & Stations, Mark Walkways, Build Custom Machine Guarding.

●Maintain Equipment Safety Checks & Record Keeping, Replace Worn Slings & Straps, Design Rated Lift Hooks.

●Implement 5S Lean Manufacturing, Use SOLIDWORKS drafting software, Quality Control of Die-Sets.

●Program/Operate/Repair Flow WaterJet Table, Shear, Press Brake, CNC Mill, Weld, Grind, Product Assembly.

●Shipping & Receiving- Package, Load and Deliver Product, Receive Incoming Material.

Certifications/Awards/Honors

●Program Management Essentials- TMOG

●Engineering Project Management- SAE International

●Nissan ANPQP Certification

●Fundamentals of Managing Projects- HTECH

●Microsoft Project Level I- New Horizons Learning

●Certified Specialty Mechanic- State of MI

●Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity Member & President, Alma College

●Boy Scouts of America

Education

Oakland City University Oakland City, Indiana

Master of Business

Administration

Oakland City University Oakland City, Indiana -Quality Systems

Master of Science in

Strategic Management

Alma College Alma, Michigan -Biology

Bachelor of Science -Chemistry

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