Svetlana Yakubova
*** ****** ** · Greer, SC ***** · cell ph. 248-***-**** · adt5v8@r.postjobfree.com
Areas of Expertise
Automotive Industry
Project Management
Systems Analysis
Regulatory Compliance
Gas Combustion Turbines
Research/Development
Client//Supplier Relations
ASME, ANSI Codes
Machine Design Components
Process Improvement
Budgeting
Safety Regulations
Lean/Green Belt Six Sigma July,2008. Value Stream Maps (VSM)
Trained and continuously learning deeply in Data Analytics, Tableau, SQL-November-December 2022.
SolidWorks Essentials Certificate in 2009. Trained in Microsoft Office Project 2003-2007, Managing Projects 2003-2007 in 2010. Trained in PMP Methodology in 2010. Trained in Access Database in 2010.
Trained in Lean Manufacturing with Exercise Lean LLC in January 2010 through March, 2010.
Fluent in Russian language. Ability to Travel Internationally.
● Innovative & self-motivated professional experienced in full cycle product design, development, & launch. ● Skilled in transforming customer needs into product specifications & design concepts. ● Work effectively under pressure both individually & in team environments to achieve goals. ● Skillful in prioritizing & managing multiple tasks. ● Capable of making sound judgment decisions under high-stress & deadline-driven environments. ● Creative problem solver with proven abilities to analyze & turn around under-performing situations/departments. ● Articulate communicator with effective presentation abilities.
Education
University of Detroit Mercy: MS in Engineering Management with Emphasis in Product Management, December 2000
MS in Mechanical Engineering, August 1997
Baku Technical University: BS in Mechanical Engineering with emphasis in Product Development.
Career Track
Techtronic Industries Power Equipment - Sr. Product Manager/Product Development Engineer, SC April 4,2014 – Current
Design & development of the Power Tools: compressors, inflators, DC tools.
Manage the Design & Development of the multiple power tools projects from a concept through a launch of product.
Manage design with suppliers and international travel to assist in builds.
Fully responsible for a product evaluation through a qualification testing and other builds.
Maintain & update Complexity Chart, EBOM and DFMEA. Effectively utilized engineering tools, such as GD&T, tolerance stack-up
Drive complete technical root cause to identify design related improvements to prevent reoccurrence.
Chrysler Group, LLC. - Sr. Product Seat Engineer (contract position), MI Oct 29,2012 – Dec 20,2013
Design & development of the front seat systems for M161 Maserati SUV vehicle.
Manage the Design & development of the front seat systems for WK/WD vehicle lines for MY14 through MY16.
Manage design with suppliers and entire vehicle departments to meet vehicle requirements.
Review and prepare DVP&R for NAFTA and ECE Matrix.
Maintain & update Complexity Chart, EBOM and DFMEA. Effectively utilized engineering tools, such as GD&T, tolerance stack-up
Manage CN system & eCIMS. Drive complete technical root cause to identify design related improvements to prevent reoccurrence.
RDNECSI, INC – Project Manager /Engineer (contract position) .April, 2012 – Oct 2012
National Non-Profit Co-op Services Developer, SC
Manage the planning, scheduling, executing multiple projects from a concept through a launch. Perform hardware procurement, & validation testing. Effective usage of the Project Management software tool MS Project 2010.
Responsible for components & design release using TurboCad Pro. Utilize standard problem solving skills to resolve issues related to product design & process. Effectively employ engineering tools such as GD&T, tolerance stack-up, & standard engineering analysis. Maintain & update BOM.
AVX Greenville, Inc - Project Manager / Engineer, SC (contract position). Aug 2011 – March2012
Participation in Design & development Automotive connectors.
Manage the planning, scheduling, executing multiple projects from a concept through a launch..Responsible for managing the suppliers to meet their deadlines on new product lines, constantly working with a JIT plant in Mexico to launch new product line and provide support to manage the current production connectors.
Monitor all aspects of project risk and customer satisfaction to meet customer deadlines and management goals.
Work to resolve issues and concerns on topics such as scope, resource, budgeting, change, and technical issues.
Effective usage of the Project Management software tool MS Project 2010.
GE Energy, Co - Project Engineer in Wind Turbines Systems, SC (contract position) Oct 2010 – June 2011
Participation in Design & development Towers and Internals components for Wind Turbines.
Coordinate engineering projects with other departments & external suppliers ensure components cost, reliability and fulfillment are met.
Drive complete technical root cause to identify design related improvements to prevent reoccurrence.
Drive root cause for repetitive manufacturing defects (SDRs) and working process and drawing changes to address and minimize those repeats.
Support global supply chain activities for quality assurance and fulfillment across the globe.
Drive standardization and reuse approach for components and processes.
RDNECSI, Inc - Project Engineer (contract position) Jan 2010 – Oct 2010
National Non-Profit Co-op Services Developer, SC
Direct design & development the equipment for training of horses. Coordinate engineering projects with other departments & suppliers. Perform hardware procurement, & validation testing.
Responsible for components & design release using TurboCad Pro. Utilize standard problem solving skills to resolve issues related to product design & process. Effectively employ engineering tools such as GD&T, tolerance stack-up, & standard engineering analysis. Maintain & update BOM.
GE Energy, Co- Lead Product Engineer in Gas Combustion Systems Group,SC May 2007 – Nov 2008
Direct design & development of components for gas combustion systems, pressure vessel calculations, piping design and specifications utilizing ASME BPVC and other related codes and standards. Coordinate engineering projects with other departments & suppliers. Perform hardware procurement, non-conformance resolution, & validation testing. Participate in probability & detailed design reviews. Plan & facilitate customer & supplier reviews. Responsible for components & design release. Utilize standard problem solving skills to resolve issues related to product design & process. Effectively employ engineering tools such as GD&T, tolerance stack-up, & standard engineering analysis. Maintain & update BOM, DFMEA, & DFFS. Knowledge in ASME Boiler &
pressure Vessel Code (BPVC). Familiarity with ANSI Codes. Completed Greenbelt Six Sigma Certification.
Johnson Controls, Inc. -Senior Product Engineer, MI Oct 1996 – Sept 2006
Directed design & development of the front & rear seat systems.
Led internal component and customer assembly testing & validation activities to coordinate schedules and improve cycle time between engineering department and Test Lab. Reviewed and generated documentation for component and assembly testing requirements.
Coordinated engineering projects with other departments, suppliers, & customers. Addressed pre-/post-launch issues related to the quality & design of the bucket seat & integrated seat systems. Managed the launch of the seat systems; worked with the plant to
increase productivity, efficiency, & quality through production build. Supported the plant in launching multiple programs on time by implementing design changes that reduced product costs & improving quality. Administered supportive build programs. Maintained & updated BOM, DFMEA, DVP&R, DOE, DFA, & DFFS. Effectively utilized engineering tools, such as GD&T, tolerance stack-up, & standard engineering analysis.
Played a key role as a member of design & manufacture team which transitioned Visteon business to JCI in one month.
Received four Merit Awards from the company for exceeding customer expectations.
Borg Warner Automotive - Product Design Engineer,MI Dec 1994 – Feb 1996
Designed, developed, & coordinated implementation of automatic transmission components. Maintained & updated DFMEA, DOE, DVP&R, & tolerance stack-up.
Efficient Engineering, Inc. - Tool Designer,MI May 1990 - Dec1993
Designed automotive tooling & fixture, production, & prototype molds using Catia, AutoCAD 13, Pro/E, & ANVIL. Participated in quality and design teams.
Baku Machine Manufacturing Plant - Mechanical Design Engineer Prior to May 1989
Designed & implemented drive mechanisms components of the transmission boxes for medical, testing & machinery equipments with high vacuum enclosures & radio frequency transmitting/resonating process. Wrote & presented specifications for equipment designs & upgrades with followed-up on design through assembly & operation.