TRACY R. ALEXANDER

248-***-**** / advg90@r.postjobfree.com

Development/Release Engineer/Project Manager

Hands-on, results driven, technical leader, tracks project budgets, extensive experience in designing systems, interior/exterior components, and prototype builds, developing test plans, documenting progress, and coordinating project teams.

Possesses strong knowledge in wide variety of manufacturing processes such as injection molding, progressive stampings, secondary machines, rapid prototype tooling, testing, welding, pipefitting, fabrication, machining, and gages; Prioritizes a schedule and maintains deliverables, providing excellent documentation, communication, and teamwork.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; including over 26 years of military experience, 30 years of automotive experience, involving; critical leadership, successful in developing positive working relationships with co-workers, management, and cross functional team builder, establishing mutual trust and respect.

Professional Experience

Product Engineer, Montaplast, 07/2022 - Present

Engineering approval of tool builds and tool tryouts for tooling transfer to manufacturing facility

Engineering support of DOE’s at manufacturing facility to support process approvals

Review dimensional reports and provide direction for tooling corrections

Perform insertion/extraction testing for DV/PV test completion

Provide engineering support with Mazda Japan on Thursday evenings

Write ECR’s for change approval process

Product Engineer JAC Products, Incorporated, 09/2015 – 07/2022

Validated and launched C1UG roof rack system at GM Springhill Assembly.

Developed and designed E2UL roof rack system for GM Fairfax Assembly.

Developed, designed, validated, and launched T1XX roof rack system for GM Arlington Assembly.

Validated and launched CX430 roof rack system for Ford Hermosillo assembly.

Currently designing and developing U717 roof rack system for Ford Kentucky Truck Plant.

Ford has recently awarded a lighting package for U717.

2021-2022 VAVE initiatives exceed $550K.

My last three programs launched into production exceed $45M in annual sales with little to no warranty.

Developed test plans, validated, and gained process approval for painting over anodized aluminum rails. This saved stripping and re-anodizing costs.

Seat Complete Engineer Faurecia Automotive Seating, Auburn Hills, MI, 04/2013 – 09/2015

Currently developing rear seat for new release of Nissan H61L Titan. SOP 10/2015.

Lead design studies and reviews to support seat complete architectural drawings in accordance with industry norms and lessons learned.

Provide design resolutions for quality concerns from GPEC, AVES, and Qbase issues.

First row engineer responsible for launch of P32R Nissan Rogue.

Able to provide complete engineering support for customer and third-party JIT facility shipping directly to Assembly Plant.

Provide sound engineering judgment in support of DV/PV testing and test methods.

Lead VA/VE workshops on complete vehicle seating involving customer and suppliers.

Development Engineer OHS/Garnish SH North America, Pontiac, MI, 04/2012 – 04/2013

Champion of launching new thermo-form headliner tooling, develop substrate change for K2 Program and prepared PPAP documentation.

Lead POC with manufacturing facility in all aspects of setup and launch. Manufactured validation parts, scheduled testing, author DVP&R, author and maintain timing.

Lead VA/VE workshops on Garnish/Headliners.

Provide engineering cost estimation for RFQ packages, tooling, secondary’s, gages, etc.

Research and develop business case for headliner manufacturing facility in Brazil.

Primary program’s point of contact Engineering/Manufacturing.

Author lessons learned, maintain program folder, and maintain program timing.

Design Release Engineer OHS/Garnish GM, Warren, MI, 08/2007- 4/2012

Launched Interior Garnish Buick Regal. Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

Solved ERGO issues through design studies, process improvement, tooling changes, and thorough investigation of manufacturing environment.

Incorporated CCC (Corporate Common Components) into designs.

Launched Overhead System for Chevrolet Traverse in Spring Hill, TN. Solved ergonomic issues, tracked warranty, developed corrective actions, and put in place engineering changes.

Lead engineering release responsibilities of two commodities on three continents, 3 body styles, Garnish and OHS for Global Epsilon Programs.

Knowledgeable and proficient on GM Systems used in Engineering Department: Vis Mockup, E-Squared 3.0, Team Center, PRTS, Supply Power, DRBFM, GART, GDIS, GDM, and APM.

Engineering release responsible for all respective components/assemblies in assigned systems, primary POC for all technical issues, manage design reviews, and manage project activities.

Lead engineering release responsibilities of two commodities on three continents, 3 body styles, Garnish and OHS for Global Epsilon Programs.

Tool Design Engineer Arnold Tool & Die, Chesterfield, MI, 03/92-03/95 & 04/2010-08/2010

Implemented new line of cutters improving through put in CNC Dept by 20%.

Designed prototype tools, gages, create 3D solid models, program CNC cutter paths, and setup and cut tooling using CNC mills.

Involved with trouble shooting new die tryouts providing corrective actions.

Designed and modeled prototype tooling, weld fixtures, and gages.

Programmed and setup NC mills, programmed waterjets, 3 & 5 axis lasers.

Product Engineer Plastech Engineered Products, Auburn Hills, MI 05/2006-07/2007

Launched interior trim for 2007 JK; Header, A & B Pillars, Sill Plates, developed solutions with End of Arm Tooling and Processing; eliminating warping issue which saved 2 weeks and $25K in tooling changes during critical launch time.

Performed mean shifts using Statistical Software, met with Chrysler Dimensional Engineering, and completed PPAP sign off.

Engineering release responsible for dimensional reports, 8D, test/validation reports, run at rates, DVP&R, DFMEA, PFMEA, Lessons Learned and PPAP.

Program Manager/Product Engineer Sidler, Inc., Madison Hts., MI, 03/2002-12/2005

CD338/378 able to meet increased production volumes exceeding initial ramp up schedules through improved efficiencies in production plant. This led to increased profitability and productivity; production increased 100%.

Launched Overhead Console CD338/378.

Launched Overhead DVD Systems for GMT800/900.

Performed light studies, measured targets, and recorded to verify light targets met.

Provided piece price breakdowns, gathered quotes, developed budgetary reports.

Performed dimensional stack ups and applied GD&T through assembly process.

Developed assembly lines for sub systems.

Launched CAL1 (Lincoln Blackwood) Program, responsible for all exterior components of the bed, vacuum formed inserts and injection molding.

Instrumental in solving environmental issues while building a clean room around an injection molding machine; able to transfer thermal formed skins to molding machine, transferring molded product to water jet, clear inspection, pass QA and ship to customer.

Operations Manager / Leading Chief US Navy, Iraq 06/2004-02/2005

Recalled to active duty in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom/Enduring Freedom

Coordinated and directed mission critical supply convoys from FOB Speicher to FOB Endurance, transferring more than $30M in inventory in an arduous environment.

Managed primary fuel hub for Northern Iraqi Theatre supervising 21 personnel. Developed daily status reports and briefed Officer-in-Charge daily on mission/personnel.

Responsible for mission defense, issue/receipt of more than 40 million gallons of fuel and scheduling more than 19,000 person-hours.

Core Competencies

Hands-on technical leader

Stampings and injection molding

Product Development

VA/VE

Design Release

Engineering Budgets

Safety Specifications

Communication & teamwork

Professional Experience

Lead Launch Support

Corrective actions

Advanced Development

Tool Design

CNC Machining

Dimensional Studies and Statistical Analysis

Program Management

Overhead Systems / Garnish/Seating

PPAP, DRBFM, DVP&R

Professional Experience

Complete Seats

Overhead Systems

Operations Management

Assembly line setup

Engineering mockups

Computer Skills

MS Office Applications

Microsoft Outlook

Lotus Notes

Design Software; NX, Cadkey, Autodesk

Teamcenter

Education

B.A. Business Administration, Baker College, Auburn Hills, MI

A.S. Electro-Mechanical Design, New England Institute of Technology, Warwick, RI

Radiation Safety Course (120 hours), Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI

NEC 4955 Non-Nuclear Component Welder, NEC 4941 Journeyman Pipe Fitter, US NAVY

Combat Lifesaver Certification

Veteran US Navy Reserves, 26 years, rank achieved Chief

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