SUMMARY

PMP Certified Program Manager Engineer

A results-oriented leader who values accountability garnered from over 17 years of experience in program management and mechanical engineering

Led powertrain engineering staffs from prototype release to assembly production

Translated program strategies into product execution

Supervised up to 70 tier one suppliers for multiple programs (Including outside suppliers)

Large volume program management experience with high profile launches (including Toyota Truck SRT, Ford Commercial Truck F-650, Fisker Electric Sports Car, Hummer, and Cadillac)

Generated customer, custom reporting and financial tracking updates

Proficient in Microsoft Project timelines for all phases of release for program budgeting, tooling and manpower

TECHNICAL SKILLS

ACAD

AutoCAD 2000

Catia V5

EMS

Factory Flow

Factory-CAD

Fortran

Lotus Notes

Macintosh

MS Office Suite

MS Project

Pro-E

TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS

Project Management Professional (PMP)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

KJR Consulting, Bloomfield Hills, MI Dec 2010 – Present

Program Manager / Engineer

Program Manager Engineer consultant for 2014, 2015 6.2L/V-8 Corvette C7 Engine program,

Chrysler Jeep, Toyota car and truck.

Managed Powertrain engineering staff, developed air induction unit from prototype; release PSO, PPAP to assembly production

Managed Fastening Systems GM Flint, Spring Hill, Mexico, Japan, China LGE,SGE Engine programs

Program Manager Fisker Electric Car Development Body, Interior prototype front end stamping cost, prototype, production parts

Manage all day to day activities, such as quotations, cost, customer requests

Develop new business spectrum within existing customers

“Voice of the customer” as well as “Voice of the Company” to the customer

Monitor assigned sales programs and strive to optimize revenues and margins

Develop and execute strategic plans to grow assigned accounts

Water Jet Systems, Fanuc Robots M20, Controls, HMI, Sick scanners, Fixtures

Magna Corporation, Auburn Hills, MI June 2008 – Dec 2010

Program Manager / Engineer

Lead Program Manager Engineer Toyota Truck SRT, Ford Commercial Truck F-650, Fisker Electric Sports car

Provided control of program scope for manufacturing, quality, cost and delivery targets

Utilized various math data formats, and exchange of files for production

Utilized Microsoft Project for all phases of release in program

Generated budgets for tooling and manpower

Held Industrial Manufacturing engineers accountable for program timing, worked with Catia V5

Generated reporting updates, tracking spreadsheets for engineering / management execution

Held weekly program status meets to assess risk and contingency plans

Interfaced with suppliers to review timelines, program status updates, design reviews

Experience knowledge to translate program strategies into product execution

Daimler-Chrysler, Detroit, MI July 2000 – June 2008

Program Manager / Engineer

Acting Program Manager Engineer For 2003, 2008 57L/V-8 Hemi Engine program

Managed PT engineering staff from prototype, release, PSO, PPAP to production

Managed Microsoft project for all phases of releases in programs

Reviewed and held prototype, release, electrical engineers, AME team and 65 suppliers to design, manufacturing of SPC, FMEA, APQP, installation, and program timing

Held weekly review meeting with management on program status

Generated Lotus notes reporting updates, Excel program tracking spreadsheet to review with engineering and management teams

Utilized various math data formats, and exchange of files for production

Held team meets for testing engines and reporting status to management

Worked with UAW skilled trades for engine builds and testing equipment for labs

Managed the following powertrain engine components: block casting, cam shaft assembly, cam shaft bearing U/L, heater, cam shaft casting, crank shaft positioning sensor, EGR tube assembly, EGR valve assembly, exhaust manifold R/L, and exhaust manifold gaskets

Implemented and provided support for exhaust manifold shield, fasteners, FEAD idler, FEAD tensioner, flywheel, front cover assembly, head casting R/L, head cover assembly, head gasket R/L, head valve seats and guides, ignition coil, ignition wire assembly, intake valve seats and guides, air filter module U/L, knock sensor, main bearing, main bearing cap, and air fuel module

Managed powertrain components: main bearing, main bearing cap, MDS plug, oil filter, oil filter sensor, oil pump, outlet thermostat housing, piston and pin assembly, piston rings, push rods, rear crank seal, crank, thermostat seal assembly, thrust bearing, timing drive kit, valve retainer, valve spring, vibration damper, wire pump assembly, belt accessory drive, and FEAD brace

General Motors MFD, Troy, MI Jan 1998 – June 2000

Project Manager / Engineer

Provided tooling, stamping and welding systems Manufacturing Engineer for full-size, Mid-size truck, Hummer2 and SSR in Mansfield, OH

Supervised up to 30 tier one suppliers and manage multiple Body shop floor lines, enclosures, I.P. projects for the MFD manufacturing facility.

Created cost saves project for implementation and tooling schedules

Utilized various math data formats, and exchange of files for production

Coordinated manufacturing communications between facility and MFD home offices

Interfaced with 250 UAW-GM skilled trade team members, and managed tracking of capital tooling equipment

Managed information flow between design sources and facility inventory control, and worked with Pro-E and Auto-Cad

Design Systems, Inc., Farmington Hills, MI Jan 1995 – Dec 1997

Project Engineer

Managed General Motors Detroit Hamtramck Cadillac Luxury Car Division Account for

GMT#220, GMT#270 body shop changeover

Supervised group of 25 mechanical, electrical, industrial and process engineers

Supervised current / future material handling project activity for 1997-2000 model year vehicles.

Established bid packages for general assembly, Body shop and paint shop programs, and

resolved financial issues

Worked on the following material handling systems: Indexing, cross transfers, hold tables, z-loaders, two strand, roller flight, lift tables, cartrack systems, chain on edge, power and free, inverted power and free, monorail systems and EMS

Engineering Services Group, Farmington Hills, MI Dec 1994 – Jan 1995

Project Engineer

Managed GM, GMT-800 truck program in Fort Wayne, IN and Oshawa, Canada

Created conceptual plant layouts and bid packages for Material Handling change over in association with GM engineers, ESG staffs and OEMs

Developed Bid packages, studies and design drawings for OEMs

Managed accounting issues on projects with GM Worldwide Purchasing

Coordinated weekly updates meetings with GM account engineers and service group engineers

Implemented and worked with Auto-Cad 2000, Factory-Cad and Factory Flow

Atlanta Crane and Conveyor, Atlanta, GA Dec 1993 – Dec 1994

Engineer

Marketed MannesmanDemag crane products to manufacturing

Developed industrial accounts throughout Tennessee

Estimated projects and developed engineering data / quotes for each account

Consulted with clients on project’s needs

Managed complete installation of each account project

Conveyor - Matic, Fraser, MI Sept 1981- Dec 1993

Mechanical Engineer

Developed Mechanical Design- Material-Handling systems for General Motors and Ford Motor

Company

Controlled main budgets for projects and authorized purchases

Served as a resource constitute in field support

Maintained Lotus, FORTRAN, Auto-Cad 2000, and Macintosh proficiency

EDUCATION

Mechanical Engineering, Design / Hybrid Electric Vehicle Power, Macomb

Community College, Macomb, Michigan

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