Robert Schmidt

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Rochester Hills, MI • 248-***-****

Manufacturing and Quality Management

Performance-driven engineering professional with 15+ years’ managing programs experience creating innovative, cost-efficient, and high quality designs & manufacture to ensure maximum success throughout full vehicle development life cycle.

Proven success in new automotive interiors (cockpit assemblies, instrument panel trim, door trims, and floor consoles) design development, engineering/release, part manufacturing, part sub-assemblies, final assembly, customer satisfaction, costs, project management, and quality inspections. Demonstrated ability to lead, manage, support and or monitor all projects by implementing best management practices to ensure maximum compliance with customer requirements and expectations. Superior problem-solving and time-management abilities; adept at identifying root cause of issues and implementing creative as well as targeted solutions for quick resolutions.

Areas of Expertise

Team & Project Management

•9 New Programs - Lead Product Engineer

•PDT Chair, SDT Chair

•Manufacturing & Engineering Collaboration

•Part & Process - Cost Optimization

•9 New Programs – Start through Launch

Technical Management

•Part & System Design Development

•Manufacturing & Automation Development

•Technical/Build - Issue Root Cause & Resolution

•Project /Program Management & Systems

•Keeping Projects to Budget

Quality & Manufacturing

•PPAP, Quality Control Plans, Testing

•Manuf. Processes & its Quality Controls

•GD&T, CMM and its reports

•Fixture Design & Use of

•Part Molding Variation

Technical Proficiencies

System Design Expertise, Vehicle System Interface Design and Packaging, Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Siemens Team Center BOM database, Vis mock-up expert, UG/NX cut sections, DFMEA, PFMEA, DRBFM, Quality Control Plans, Autodesk-Moldflow analysis, Fishbone diagrams, 8Ds, 5 why analysis, Scatter plot, Shainin (Red X) and/or Design of Experiment (DOE), 5 phases, GD&T, PPAP, CAE analysis, DV/PV testing, RFQs/SORs, Automation, GM and FCA systems & processes

Career Experience

RGBSI (Troy, MI) - For Fiat Chrysler Automobiles in Auburn Hills, MI

Systems Cost Engineer – Cockpit, Instrument Panel, Door Trim, & Floor Console Oct 2018 – Present

Improve overall cost efficiency by overseeing major cost operations through bottom-up estimation, leading program cradle to grave cost control, and conducting current supplier auditing.

●Generated annual savings of $100M via complete auditing by spearheading global cost out project.

●Managed Tier I direct buy and costing procedures to save annual costs of $2M, including packaging., transportation, and markups.

Yanfeng Automotive Interiors Novi, MI

Supplier Project Engineer – Instrument Panel Trim (Apr 2014-Sept 2018) Apr 2014 – Sep 2018

Generated GM’s primary customer interface, while creating and monitoring supplier bill of material and design database. Developed correction loops for all cockpit fit and eliminated issues by identifying potential root causes. Delivered valuable engineering assistance to cross-functional team members of program manager, quality, manufacturing, tooling, cost account program managers, as well as product engineering support to Yanfeng’s and GM manufacturing plants.

Key Projects

New 2019 Cadillac XT4

Instrument Panel • Aug 2016 – Aug 2018

●Increased supplier responsiveness by evaluating important changes in GM designs in three weeks.

●Assessed vehicle status by implementing and testing alternate passenger air bag / top pad executions on cockpits.

●Ensured timely completion of tasks by managing project through formulation of GM-driven changes.

New 2016 Chevrolet Malibu

Instrument Panel • Apr 2014 – Aug 2016

●Achieved excellence in supplier engineering by eliminating potential inaccuracies through provision of best solution for GM issues.

●Designed and implemented effective quality inspection process for welds to ensure maximum customer satisfaction by identifying and minimizing potential issues.

General Motors, Warren MI

Lead Design Release Engineer Aug 1992 – Apr 2014

Managed end-to-end production operations from initiation to launch through new systems development, design, and release for several hundred new parts. Aided in driving seamless operational flow by launching full-volume vehicle, fulfilling all program targets, delivering end-to-end engineering support. Exercised best concepts and direction for production design by implementing Pugh design comparison matrices, competitor designs, and peer discussions. Utilized math data computer analysis engineering tools (CAE) to develop engineering design. Optimized design & process development activities by collaborating with suppliers, designers, and key stakeholders to review as well as approve designs. Increased vehicle performance by selecting right materials, roll goods, and coatings via coordination with material engineers as well as suppliers. Gathered critical performance and quality requirements to improve corporate efficiency by monitoring GM and supplier activities. Accomplished long-term program success at all stages by integrating program priorities.

Key Projects

New 2018 Chevrolet Equinox - Floor Console

Design Release Engineer • Sep 2013 – Apr 2014

●Served pivotal in saving $8 per vehicle and reducing 2kg mass by creating new console structure.

●Ensured full adherence of design with criteria, interface, and timing requirements.

New 2016 Buick Envision – Instrument Panel Trim

Design Release Engineer • Sep 2011 – Sep 2013

●Created prototype designs without supplier through execution of production design release.

●Showcased outstanding performance by developing instrument panel trim for brand new vehicle architecture.

New 2013 Chevrolet Malibu – Instrument Panel Trim

Design Release Engineer • Sep 2010 – Sep 2011

●Enhanced engineer productivity within eight months by providing top-tier support to fulfill timing requirements.

Additional Experience:

Supplier Manufacturing Quality – Assembly Process Quality Controls & Inspections

Automation – FST Door Trims, XT4 I/P Top pads & Other Wrapped Parts, I/P Carriers & Welding

Manager - Cost Reduction – All GM I/P and floor consoles - Managed $40M in Savings in 12 Months

GM Production Buyer – All Full-Size Truck Platforms – all IP & Consoles – Managed Global Sourcing 9% APV Reduction

GM Product Engineer – New Chevrolet Volt – Door Trims – Managed New Film Technology

GM Product Engineer – New Pontiac Grand Am – Door Trims – Managed Negative Cost Creep / Common Parts

GM Product Engineer – New Chevrolet Cruze – Instrument Panel Trim – Rectified Late Timing

GM Styling Liaison – Worked with styling & engineering teams to improve GMs interior perceived quality

Education & Certification

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Michigan State University, Michigan

Black Belt Certification – GM design for Six Sigma

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