Program Engineer Launch Manager
Resume:
Douglas F. Manternach
***********@*****.***
*** ***’s Trail, Gaffney SC 29341
www.linkedin.com/in/doug-manternach
OPERATIONS AND ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL
Creating and delivering world-class products
operations • R&D • engineering management • general management • sales engineering • project management
product safety • regulatory certification • product development • production support • assembly • product design
strategic planning • ROI • optimization • innovative • creative • practical • leader • problem-solver
SUMMARY
A hands-on, Innovative Business Leader, Operations Leader, Team Manager, Project Manager and Mechanical Engineer with a proven track record for success. Experience in business management, team building/recruiting, department management, product development, program management, manufacturing, product safety, domestic and international sourcing and regulatory certification.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Instrumental operations leader through KYMCO USA reorganization period taking company from historical break-even/loss to profit in 1 year. $1.5M growth.
Developed and Launched Industry Leading Complex Rehab Seating System that established Quantum Rehab as the world leader in Rehab Seating.
Innovated Patented Suspension System (US9440690B2) for a key mobility scooter, growing sales and market share.
Rebuilt Research and Development Department during significant medical mobility industry turmoil increasing project output and patented designs with leaner team.
Expanded and improved National Cycle’s engineering team to allow more in-house development of both National Cycle and customer projects.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
National Cycle, Inc./PCQ Technologies, Maywood, Illinois 03/2019-Present
Vice President, Products
World leading manufacturer and supplier of high optical quality hard-coated polycarbonate glazings for windshields, canopies, doors and other enclosures for power sports, electric vehicles, utility and construction vehicles. OEM supplier of fabricated metal accessories to customers worldwide.
Senior leadership team member responsible for worldwide sales to OEM and aftermarket customers, Operations, Quality Assurance, Scheduling, Customer Service & key integration with Engineering, Production/Plant Management and Finance (P&L)
Establishing new distribution channels by creating new brand to showcase capabilities outside power sports in parallel with existing customer base.
KYMCO USA, Spartanburg, SC 3/2018-1/2019
Chief Operating Officer
Recruited to drive the reorganization of this privately held ($28M) exclusive distributor of KYMCO products in the US and Canada.
Products include ATV’s, SxS’s, Motorcycles and Scooters.
Executive leadership responsible for driving Strategic Direction, Product Planning, Regulatory Compliance, Oversight of Sales Team, Inventory Planning, Sales Forecasts, Administration, Recruiting, Warehouse and Logistics.
Daily communication with home office team in Taiwan for product development, compliance and new business opportunities.
Identified and established cooperative product alliances with other leading manufacturers.
Pride Mobility Products Corp./Quantum Rehab, Exeter, PA 6/2011-3/2018
Vice President, Research and Development 2/13-3/18
Pride Mobility/Quantum Rehab ($450M) is the world leading manufacturer of Mobility Devices (Complex Rehab Seating Systems, Power Wheelchairs, Scooters, Lift Chairs, Vehicle Lifts and Ramps)
Accountable for all Product Development and Innovation, including Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Industrial Design, Product and Project Management, Technical Publications, Change Management, Product Safety and Testing, Developmental Sourcing and Supply Chain, R&D Machine Shop and Prototype Builds in FDA regulated facility using cGMP.
Direct daily interface with Sales leadership, Inside/Outside sales teams, Marketing, Inside Manufacturing and Contract Manufacturing.
Lead team of 16 direct reports and overall team of 112 members.
Senior Director, Research and Development 5/12-2/13
Director, Design Engineering 6/11-5/12
Reorganized department to operate in a leaner and more efficient manner.
Improved workflow and development processes to reduce payroll and improve output.
National Cycle, Inc. Maywood, Illinois 10/2003-6/2011
Engineering Manager/OE Sales.
Manager of 23-person Engineering Team including Project Engineers, Design Engineers, CAD Designers, Tool Makers and Quality Assurance Dept.
$34M ISO registered manufacturer of motorcycle and powersports accessories (steel fabrication, plastic windshield forming and coating) for OEM’s and aftermarket.
Management/Leadership Team Member involved with corporate decision making.
Maximized flow of projects through department by improving communication with manufacturing group, process improvements and increasing engineering team understanding of production capabilities.
Design of Motorcycle Accessories using SolidWorks and Autodesk Inventor 3D solid modeling software.
Daily interactions with U.S. and international customers and suppliers.
OE Sales
Responsible for sales and customer support for the US offices of the world’s major motorcycle manufacturers.
Collaborative product development with customer’s engineering teams in both US and abroad.
New product quotations for OE customers and National Cycle products.
Daily customer communication and regular on-site customer visits to customers around the world.
Advanced Metalforming Technologies (AMT), Oxnard, California 3/2003-10/2003
Sr. Design Engineer / Project Manager.
Manage rotary forged aluminum wheel projects for motorcycle, military and automotive use.
Design of wheels, forge dies and spin tooling through use of SolidWorks 3D solid modeling software.
Streamline engineering processes to reduce design time while improving quality and documentation.
Indian Motorcycle Corp., Gilroy, California 6/ 2000-9/2002
Director, Product Development Engineering.
Responsible for all current and future product designs, warranty issue resolution, and production line support.
Accomplishments include:
Successfully led the market introduction of the 2002 Indian Chief by pioneering use of 3D solid modeling and FEA. Achievement recognized with promotion.
Developed high performance engineering and technical team, resulting in increased product delivery rate and reduced manufacturing problems.
Dramatically increased expertise and focus by establishing specialist teams for P&A (Parts and Accessories), Powertrain Engineering and Current Product Engineering Support.
Increased quality and significantly improved product development process by redefining document control and implementing PDM (Product Data Management) system.
Key member of Product Safety Committee, responsible for reviewing safety concerns and establishing proactive measures to prevent recalls.
Project / Program Engineer.
Responsible for new model year introduction of company’s Chief and Spirit vehicles.
Reduced warranty costs, improved product quality and increased production rates through reevaluation and redesign of components which had documented high failure rates.
Defined cost reduction strategy to reduce cost of goods sold by nearly $4000 (25%) per vehicle through design and manufacturing process improvements.
Buell Motorcycle Co., East Troy, Wisconsin 5/ 1995-6/2000
Platform Manager / Project Engineer.
Managed and led design initiatives for the V-twin tube-frame motorcycle line.
Successfully coordinated the timely launch of new model year vehicles including existing component design improvements and new component design.
Achieved the company’s most successful product launch to date.
Lead Project Engineer.
Project Engineer responsible for development of company’s touring and sport touring vehicles.
Assisted in the implementation of DDFI (Digital Dynamic Fuel Injection) system.
Developed and implemented a production and field service redesign of a top warranty problem.
Design Engineer.
Designed and sourced several major structural components on a new vehicle program from concept through to production.
Responsible for new model year design changes.
Design Engineer (Internship position).
Member of design team which designed and brought into production, the S1 Lightning model motorcycle.
Iowa Rivet Tool Company, Alburnett, Iowa 1992
Machinist / Welder.
Assisted in design, fabrication and construction of prototype version of a self-propelled, elevating tree service platform.
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) machine set-up and program adjustments.
Webber Metal Products, Cascade, Iowa 1/ 1989-8/1991
CNC Machinist.
Operated CNC metal lathes and mills in high precision machine shop.
Completed tooling changes and set up procedures.
Position required extensive reading of blue prints and great attention to detail.
Joe Manternach Farms, Ltd., Cascade, Iowa 5/ 1987-8/1991
Farmhand / Mechanic.
Assisted in the everyday operation of the family farm.
Responsible for maintenance and repair of the farm equipment.
EDUCATION/TRAINING
F.E. (E.I.T.) Exam, 4/98
B.S.M.E. Mechanical Engineering, May 1996
The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
U.I. GPA: 3.6/4.0
Pre-Engineering Program, August 1991-93
Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
GPA: 3.48/4.0
Auto Collision Repair, December 1988
Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
ISO Auditor
GD&T
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