Experience Project Manager

GEORGE W. BEAVER

Waynesboro, PA ***** • 313-***-**** • ***********@*****.*** • linkedin.com/in/george-beaver

PROJECT MANAGER

Engineering Manager with broad experience in product design, development, and validation seeking

rewarding employment in the industrial, aerospace or automotive industries. Demonstrated success in developing and supporting nationwide and international automotive programs for OEM customers. Substantial experience in securing product design and process approvals for the global automotive markets. Areas of proficiency include product design, development, scheduling, budgeting, and project / program management. Enjoy a challenge, able to retain, develop and motivate a technical staff. Strengths include:

Staffing • Project Management • Product Design • Change Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

KNORR-BRAKE, Westminster, MD 2020 - Present

OE Brake Manufacturer for Knorr-Bremse, a world leader for brake & control systems for rail & commercial vehicles.

Project Manager

Direct numerous OE Rail Brake projects totaling $12.4M, with the responsibility for all processes.

VOLVO GROUP TRUCKS TECHNOLOGY, Hagerstown, MD 2009 – 2020

Heavy Duty Truck developer for the Volvo Group, the world’s 2nd largest transportation provider.

Senior Project Manager (CPM)

Direct multiple North American OBD Emissions certification projects totaling $74.9M, with the overall responsibility for all operations concerned (Product Development, Purchasing, Pre-Production Engineering, Production, and Aftermarket) for Volvo Truck & Bus along with Mack Truck and Prevost Motor coach.

Risk Management • Team Collaboration • Critical Path Management

COOPER-STANDARD AUTOMOTIVE, Auburn Hills, MI 1986 – 2008

NVH control sealing and fluid systems supplier; 72nd largest tier 1 global automotive supplier.

Engineering Manager, 2006 – 2008

Allocated $4.5M operating budget, responsible for all aspects of personnel management for 25 technical employees.

Increased productivity by 40% and decreased head count by 50% through relocating and merging two test groups.

Championed transition to a 24-hour monitoring and data acquisition system for the electromechanical shakers, preventing the need for a 2nd and 3rd shift.

Improved on time test completion globally by 20% through establishing and implementing a procedure for testing, staff training and delegation of responsibilities.

Engineering Manager and Product Development Manager, 2004 – 2006

Managed 50 engineers, designers and technicians in Product Engineering, Design Engineering and the Test Laboratory which designed, developed and tested fuel & brake systems, connectors, adaptors, EOC / TOC hose assemblies, injection molded thermoplastic components, and stamped metal brackets.

Managed the CAD Group accountable for Fluid, Brake & HVAC Systems for OEM customers Ford, GM, Chrysler, Toyota, BMW, Volkswagen, Fiat, and Honda.

Directed the Corporate Reliability Test Laboratory where Design Verification, Production Validation, Annual Validation, and R & D evaluation of our worldwide offering of products was conducted.

Engineering Systems Manager, 2000 – 2003

Managed 12 CAD technicians in the design and development of fuel, brake and fluid handling systems.

Developed and promoted Design Best Practices guidelines for use worldwide, developed and maintained lessons learned project / program database.

Identified and implement PDM system for use. Managed project with Ford Advanced Manufacturing on DOME / Covisint knowledge exchange collaboration, early virtual digital buck via the Internet.

Program Manager, 1996 – 2000

Managed six Project Engineers and Designers worldwide responsible for fuel and brake system design and development on Ford Passenger Cars P131, F53, & CW170 and Mazda U204 (Escape).

Tracked program milestones, DVP&R schedules, cost analysis, prototype schedules, design verification testing and ensure all projects were maintained in accordance with QS9000 criteria.

Project Manager, 1990 – 1996

Established and directed cross functional teams at internal and customer manufacturing facilities, for coordinating prototype build schedules and customer product launches including:

Ford Passenger Car responsibilities, Fuel Systems and Transmission Lines, for the FN-10 platform. Ford Light Truck responsibilities, Stainless Steel Fuel Lines coupled to Stainless Steel Braided Teflon hose, F Series and Econoline.

Chrysler Large Car Platform responsibilities, Fuel and Brake Systems, LH Car, JA Car, NS Minivan.

Resident Project Manager at Jeep / Truck Engineering, Jeep Grand Cherokee Fuel and Brake Lines, also BMW Z3 Roadster Fuel and Brake Lines.

Design Engineer, 1986 – 1990

Verified specifications and released Nylon Fuel Systems, Air Suspension, and Load Leveling Harnesses for Ford, Chrysler and General Motors.

Designed the first Pneumatic Seat Harnesses for Fisher Guide and Lear Seating and jointly developed the specifications, meeting customer expectations.

Used digital buck and designed an Air Suspension System as a resident engineer in a black / grey box design programs with both Ford and Chrysler.

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Administration (MSA), General Administration

Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI

Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS), Mechanical Engineering

Siena Heights University, Adrian, MI

ADDITIONAL TRAINING

Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Master Project Manager (MPM), Team Leadership, Six Sigma Greenbelt Certified, Team Leadership, Process Improvement, APQP, Design FMEA, Value Based Product Development, Value Engineering/Value Analysis, 8D Root Cause Analysis, Nimba, and Black Belt Project Management Soft Skills.

MEMBERSHIPS / AFFILIATIONS

Project Management Institute, Member 2018

American Academy of Project Management Member 2011

American Society for Quality, Senior Member 2003

Society of Automotive Engineers, Senior Member 1986

Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Senior Member 1984

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