Engineer Sales

Mark R. Lohmann Email: *********@*******.***

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Chesterfield, MI 48047

Professional Summary

Experienced and driven leader focused on achieving exceptional results in a highly competitive environment that demands continuous improvement. Hands-on professional with a proven track record as a leader of cross-functional activities resulting in successful product award, development and launches. I am known for building and motivating teams and departments by developing and improving processes and procedures that achieve program budget and launch expectations. I have the tools, experience and knowledge to meet and exceed profit results in this tough automotive and industrial sector while also creating customer satisfaction. My areas of expertise are in: Sales, Program Management, Product Design and Development, Manufacturing Engineering, Sub-Con Development and Launch. Professional Experience

GKN Sinter Metals – Auburn Hills, MI March 2009 to December 2020 Director – Program Management

Managed and directed all plant Program Management and Launch activities supporting over 100 million in Power Train launches annually. Responsible for 11 plants in the US, Brazil and Germany. Improved and drove consistent launch practice which included Program Management process improvements, training and execution. Developed internal process metrics that improved management awareness through the product development and launch cycle. Identified and mitigated areas of risk at program award to streamline the development process both internally and at the customer level.

• Developed internal launch metrics to better inform management and customer of overall program health

• Developed improved launch process to drive consistency at all manufacturing plants worldwide Plastech Engineered Products – Dearborn, MI February 2004 to July 2008 Vice President – Program Management

Managed and directed all Program Management activities (pre-award and post-launch) to support a $1.3 billion injection molded plastic components supplier to the automotive industry. Supervised 5 departments consisting of 200+ salaried employees (Program Management, Advanced Manufacturing, Launch, Transfers, Engineering and Design). Assisted in creating a process that adhered to strict cost goals supported with creative profit improvement plans that met profit targets through the entire Program cycle. Key accomplishments include:

• Implemented a Management system that drove consistency and discipline throughout the cross- function teams

• Organized the Program Management launch interface that successfully launched or transferred several types of products for all customers

• Strategic initiatives during program development that achieved program target cost objectives before launch and during the program cycle

• Product expertise in many products including Interior Hard Trim, Instrument Panel Trim, Under Hood, Engine Components and Exterior Painted Products

• Successfully launched on average of $200 to $300 million in business annually to all Domestic and OEM customers

LDM Technologies, Inc. - Auburn Hills, MI March 1999 – February 2004 Director of Program Management September 2000 – February 2004 Managed and directed all Program Management and Account Management (pre-award and post launch) activities to support a $500 million injection molded plastic components supplier to the automotive industry. Supervised a department of 25+ salaried employees. Key accomplishments are:

• Development of a Program Management /Account Management system that improved our ability to launch flawlessly and create customer satisfaction while meeting manufacturing budget targets.

• Successfully launched approximately $75 to $90 million of business annually to all Domestic and OEM customers

• Product expertise in Under Hood, Power train, Instrument Panel trim, Air Registers, Engine components and Exterior painted products

Senior Commercial Manager March 1999 – September 2000

• Managed a department of Program Managers and Account Managers for Under Hood and Power train products

• Generated advanced sales opportunities and created innovative engineered products Becker Group, Inc. - Sterling Heights, MI April 1985 – March 1999 Held various progressive positions within Becker Group and its divisions from Tool Engineer to Manufacturing Business Unit Director for all General Motors manufacturing business. Assisted in developing the full-service supplier activities to support the design through the launch of Manufacturing. Education

Northwood University – Troy, MI

Bachelors Business Administration 1995

Macomb Community College – Warren, MI

Associate of Auto Body Design

References available upon request.

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