David Lenk

**** ***** **., **** ***** Township, MI

Phone: 810-***-****, E-Mail: adwcyp@r.postjobfree.com

www.linkedin.com/in/david-lenk-27183514

Automotive Plant Manager / Engineering Manager / Program Manager

A multi-faceted, results-driven automotive engineering management professional with over 25 years of tooling, production, quality, and program management experience in the automotive sector. Possess proven experience acquired over the years in delivering optimal results & business value in high-growth environments and establishing key relationships with business segments globally. Expertise in handling complex development & implementation projects, maintaining high safety environments, developing quality inventory control systems, and streamlining processes; possess a strong background in Six Sigma, ISO/QS-9000, and IATF/TS-16949 and in improving production and exceeding financial target expectations regarding tooling costs and product margins.

Fostered strong analytical/leadership skills and drove excellence in program management, business development, strategic planning, tooling, production, quality, safety, and production management. Reviewed all customer RFQ's to identify the appropriate manufacturing process (injection mold, 2K mold, insert mold, in-mold decoration, blow mold, post-mold assembly) and determine manufacturing design and tooling feasibility. Developed a more robust engineering system to provide consistency from plant to plant, and reduced man hours required to maintain documentation.

Proven abilities to understand people’s psychology, backed by confidence to interact at various levels. Possess exceptional communication, presentation & interpersonal skills with proficiency at grasping new concepts quickly and utilizing the same productively.

Instaset Plastics / Engineered Plastic Components:

~ Developed and implemented an injection mold build system from the initial quote process to user plant final approval. The system includes the RFQ process, build standards, and all supporting forms/checklists required for verification and approval of tooling.

JCIM:

~ Successfully launched several tier one automotive programs for Ford, Chrysler, and GM within program budgets and time constraints.

~ Ford Focus Interior: Overcame delayed arrival of injection mold tooling to launch the 2008 Ford Focus Interior program on-time and within budget without major issues.

Dana Corporation-Mohawk Plastics:

~ Created and assisted in the implementation of a complete quality system that conformed to strict ISO/QS-9000 requirements.

United States Navy:

~ Received the Navy Achievement Medal for emergency repairs on 3 vital turbine driven pumps, consecutively, while deployed in the Persian Gulf in September 1987, saving the Navy over $3.3M in shipyard repair.

Phil’s Service, Inc.:

~ Developed and implemented an electronic inventory control system to streamline the parts distribution system and more accurately control on-hand inventory.

Skill Areas:

Automotive Engineering Management Injection Molding Tool Design & Development

Production Management Quality System Management Program Management Manufacturing Process Engineering System Development RFQ Process Automotive Programs

P&L Management Manpower Reduction Documentation Parts Distribution Systems Strategy Formulation

Quoting Process Financial Models Process/Policy Development Inbound/Outbound Operations Lean Six Sigma Methodology Product Cost Analysis & Estimating Critical Issue Resolution Supplier Development

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Instaset Plastics, Anchorville, MI (Nov 2020 – Present)

Plant Manager – Jun 2022 - Present

Engineering & Sales Manager – Nov 2020 - Present

Directed all plant operations with an overall ownership of production, quality, personnel, purchasing, customer relations, and financial profit / loss.

Accountable for the execution of employee development, customer service, and operational improvement initiatives.

Implemented an injection mold build system from the initial quote process to plant final approval. The system includes the RFQ process, program award, build standards, and all supporting forms and checklists required for verification and approval of tooling.

Review all incoming customer contracts for accuracy per quoted criteria.

Reviewed all customer RFQ's to identify the appropriate manufacturing process (injection mold, 2K mold, insert mold, in-mold decoration, blow mold, post-mold assembly) and determine manufacturing design and tooling feasibility.

Improved cost estimating accuracy by determining the appropriate process and tooling requirements needed to successfully meet or exceed targeted margins.

Improved tracking and reporting process to executive management and customer.

Engineered Plastic Components, Saint Clair, MI (Jun 2016 – Oct 2019)

Engineering Manager / Tooling Engineer

Mentored 4-7 Program Managers/Engineers through coaching, provided performance goals and feedback.

Developed and implemented an injection mold build system from the initial quote process to user plant final approval.

Developed a more robust engineering system to provide consistency from plant to plant, and reduced man hours required to maintain documentation.

Reviewed all customer RFQ's to identify the appropriate manufacturing process (injection mold, 2K mold, insert mold, in-mold decoration, blow mold, post-mold assembly) and determine manufacturing design and tooling feasibility.

Improved tracking and reporting process to executive management and customer

Troubleshot current production tooling and provide corrective action plans and revised tooling standards to improve tool robustness and reduce spare part inventories.

Adler Pelzer Group, Troy, MI (Jun 2011- Jun 2016)

Corporate Tooling Engineer

Handled prototype/production tooling, gauge, and assembly equipment builds from preliminary product design to plant sign-off, ensured compliance to company tooling quality standards.

Resolved tooling open issues and monitored tool builds; developed tooling standards to improve tool robustness and reduce spare part inventories.

Phil's Services, White Lake, MI (Oct 2009 – Mar 2011)

Purchasing / Parts Manager

Spearheaded logistics to research, order, receive, and distribute repair parts to technicians for large home appliances, furnace, AC systems, and water heater repairs.

Reviewed materials requirement planning (MRP), managed day-to-day operations, and maintained low cost sourcing.

Loaded items for pick-up/delivery, managed inbound/outbound operations, fulfilled back-orders, and pack/ship.

Developed operational policies and procedures, use (WMS) warehouse management systems, and headed inventory control processes.

Devised and implemented an electronic inventory control system to streamline the parts distribution system and control on-hand inventory accurately.

JCIM / Plastech / LDM Technologies, Dearborn / Plymouth / Auburn Hills, MI

Program Manager - Aug 2004 – Dec 2008/Dec 1997 – May 2003

Managed, tracked, and maintained all aspects of development on several Ford interior trim programs, including production launch. Managed programs include: C170, VN127, D386, U222, U228, P150, P132

Spearheaded primary/secondary tooling and gauge budgets, program timing, product and work cell design, quality systems.

Performed strategic planning, proposal development, and customized boilerplate materials to meet requirements.

Created and maintained the master project and conducted benchmarking studies; prepared and managed budget and constructed financial models and justifications.

Formulated RFQ/RFP/RFIs, developed expansion opportunities, and managed customer relationships.

Ford Focus Interior: Overcame delayed arrival of the injection mold tooling to launch the 2008 Ford Focus Interior program on-time and within budget without major issues.

PRIOR EMPLOYMENT DETAILS

Blackhawk Plastics, Troy, MI

Program Manager (May 2003 – Aug 2004)

Dana Corp/Mohawk Plastics, Marine City, MI

Management Representative/Quality Systems (Jun 1995 – Dec 1997)

Program Management Engineer/Cost Analyst (Mar 1995 – Dec 1997)

Quality Engineer (Mar 1994 – Mar 1995)

Augat Automotive Inc., Clinton Township, MI

Layout / Laboratory Technician (Jul 1991 – Mar 1994)

Campbell Industries, San Diego, CA

Outside Machinist Journeyman, Grade B (Shipboard Reactor Plant Repair) (Mar 1990 – Mar 1991)

United States Navy – USS Long Beach, San Diego, CA

Machinist Mate 1st Class – (Reactor Plant Repair) (Jan 1984 – Jan 1990)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & CREDENTIALS

American Society for Quality (ASQ), Certified Quality Technician

Statistical Process Control Principles

American Society for Quality (ASQ), Certified Quality Engineer

Product Cost Analysis

ASQ Certified Quality Engineer Refresher Course

QS-9000 Internal Auditor Training

DQLA (Malcolm Baldridge) Self Assessor Course

US Naval Nuclear Power School

US Naval Engineering Administration

US Naval Advanced Measuring Devices

Dale Carnegie Course

Technical Skills:

MS Office Suite -Access, MS Project, AS400 Systems (QAS/QAD/NTS/WERS), PLEX, 3D/2D Software (Catia, Visio and Spinfire)

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