DONALD M. FENTON

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West Bloomfield, Michigan 48322

Cell Phone: 949-***-****

E-mail: adylal@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Automotive Engineering Professional with International Business Experience seeking a senior level program position in HVAC – Automotive applications. Past assignments have spanned the major phases of product design, development and release to manufacturing. Personal strengths lie within the enjoyment of being a part of a diverse and multicultural work force striving for excellence in a global automotive market place.

CORE EXPERTISE

Management of Product / Process Engineering Programs in the Automotive and Heavy Truck Industry Management Consulting Subject matter areas of expertise: Powertrain Design, Automatic Transmission Systems Remanufacturing HVAC, Integrated Product Development Processes, Vehicle Systems Integration, Team Manager, Resource Supervision.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Detroit Heavy Truck Engineering, LLC 11/2014 – Present

Director of Applications Engineering – PMO

Alternative Fuel Systems (CNG/LNG/Methanol ) – Technical Programs - China – OEM

Direct and control the activities of all LNG and Methanol Engineering Programs for Major OEM Customers in China Full Design & Engineering Technical Leadership responsibilities for Mine Hual Trucks and Locomotives running alternative fuels (Primarily LNG) activities leading to release and product launch of CNG / LNG Fuels Systems for OEM and Dealer Customers. Partner with other leaders in the organization to establish objectives and action plans for product delivery.

Quantum and Agility Fuel Systems, Inc. – Lake Forest, CA 9/2012 - 11/2014

Senior Engineering Manager / Director of Engineering Applications

Alternative Fuel Systems (CNG/LNG) – Product Program Management – OEM Integration

Direct responsibilities for ll Engineering Programs for Major OEM Customers – US & Canada Manage a staff of 8 technical Project Engineers taking programs through the Design & Engineering activities leading to release and product launch of CNG / LNG Fuels Systems for OEM and Dealer Customers. Partner with other leaders in the organization to establish objectives and action plans for product delivery.

Design & Engineering Program responsibilities for the truck industry covering a wide range of applications of CNG/LNG Systems for OEM and Tier 1 customers. Ensure budget, schedules and performance indicators meet company targets and customer objectives. Provide technical and strategic guidance to subordinate program managers to ensure achievement of goals and objectives. Develop and continuously improve methods, systems and technical processes in a complex and rapidly changing alternative fuels marketplace.

Navistar, Inc. – (IPD) Integrated Product Development Lisle, IL 10/2004 - 9/2012 Engineering - Senior Manager, Chief Engineer

Alternative Fuel Sys Powertrains – (LNG & CNG) Vehicle Engineering

(United States Patent Number #7810466 B2 10/2010)

Served as a central leader for design, process, manufacturing, test, quality and marketing as the product(s) move to production and distribution via the Navistar Product Development (NPD) process. Responsible for truck program thru its full lifecycle from initial concepts, thru development, and onto product launch. Validation Planning: Master Design Verification Plan.

Leadership of, Design Engineering, Validation, Release and Launch of OE Customer Programs.

Alternative Fuels - Base Engine Systems, Design and Validation focused on Functional Objectives for Quality, Cost & Delivery

DV & PV Test, DVP&R, DFMEA Development Plan & Execution Engine Calibration Development for HDDT Cycles to comply with EPA, NOM, EURO Standards Chassis & Dynamometer Cert Programs / engineering Leadership for Diesel Programs Functional Approval and Sign-Off of Engine Targets and Launch Readiness Subsystems Design Approval, Exhaust After-treatment Development (Durability and Thermal Cycling)Turbo Charging (Air Mgmt) and EGR Sys Dev. TCE Data Management and Powertrain / Vehicle Package Approval, SDRC-Ideas, VIS Mock-Up Design Management & Validation Testing

Ford Motor Company Livonia, Michigan 11/1998 – 10/2004

Program Manager - Automatic Transmissions

Program Management of Re-Manufacturing Programs for Ford Motorcraft Engines and Automatic Transmissions. Management of Product Engineers and Technicians engaged in Aftermarket Product Engineering / Program Launch Management with Tier-1 Reman Suppliers (ATC, WTI & AER), Design Change Releases, Quality Improvement Design Upgrades, Material Cost reduction target achievements, Program Launch Cost/Profitability Containment. Critical Timing & Issues Resolution., Supplier Relations and Continuous Improvement.

Reman Program Involvement:

AX4S/AX4N – Livonia and Vandyke Transmission Plants (ATC) – Gen. Assy and Main Controls Transfer.

4R100/ 4R70W – Sharonville and Livonia Transmission (ATC) Plants – Gen Assy

4.6L, 5.4L, 6.8L Engine: Romeo, Windsor and Essex Engine Plants – (AER) Modular V8 & V6 Products

MAHLE USA Inc., GmbH . 6/1993 – 11/1998

Senior Engineering Manager : Ford Engine Programs – Power Conversion Components

Engineering Program Management – Mahle Inc: Ford Motor Company NAO Programs Produced Globally.

Engineering, Manufacturing, & Business Development Management responsibility with extended working assignments in Germany, England, Japan, Brazil, and Mexico with other short assignments to Korea, China (Hong Kong), Bombay (Mumbai), India for Business Development Opportunity Assessments.

Responsibility for managing the activities of engineers and technicians, involved all aspects of engineering design, development, testing and analyses of the products to ensure the successful completion of series production launches.

Power Conversion Engine Components (Piston, Pin, Rings, Rod, Bearings) Design-Applications Engineering, Purchasing Interface, Commercial Sales, Engine Plant Liaison, Total account responsibility from Proto-Type through Final Design Release, to JOB #1 Production Launch, to Aftermarket & Logistics Profit & Loss responsibility for the total Account Group.

GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION – Warren, MI 5/1979 – 6/1993

Senior Experimental Engineer- Powertrain Control Center - Milford Proving Grounds

Control Systems Development, Sensor & Actuator Requirements, Calibration Development, OBD-II Strategy & Planning, Vehicle Build & Vehicle Validation Testing. Project Management of OBD-II Compliance Planning, Warranty Reduction Programs., Electromechanical Components Development, Noise Vibration and Harshness for Powertrain/Body Systems and Base Engine Noise Reduction Program, Vehicle Fuel Systems and evaporative emissions/on-board vapor recovery projects. Responsible for the test and development of proposed product and component designs. Exercised a high level of independent judgment, experimental and analytical ability and innovation in carrying out demanding test assignments. Gave technical direction over a small group of engineers and technicians. Demonstrated a considerable amount of creativity and perception as a problem solver in the development of products

General Motors Corporation – APMES, Technical Center, Warren

Senior Project Engineer / Manufacturing Systems Engineering - Program Management

Electric & Hybrid Vehicles Platform Program, - GM Advanced Engineering Staff

Production Systems Engineering Team for the GM Impact (EV-1) and the HX3 (Parallel Hybrid Concept Vehicle) Spent nearly three years on the Vehicle Development as a Manufacturing Program Manager specializing in the Manufacturing Systems Integration and Plant Conversion for new Powertrain Systems: 1991 International Auto Show (HX3 & Impact Concept Vehicles, Sun Racer),

Advanced Engineering Staff, Technical Center, Warren

Advanced Product Engineer - GM Technical Center AES

Engine Combustion Systems Design & Emissions Microprocessor Control Systems Development, Vehicle Fuel Systems Development, Electronic Port Fuel Injection Systems Calibration, and Diagnostics via Engine Dynamometer Laboratory Studies, 2 Stroke Cycle Engine Performance Development. A wide variety of other base engine development experience. Received two large financial awards related to U.S. Patents granted for Two Stroke Engine Emission Control (United States Patent Number #4,932,371 of 8/1989 & 6/1990) involving Base Engine Component Development and Engine Performance Optimization for the General Motors Corporation.

Pontiac Motor Division- Product Engineering Group

Sr. Engineering Associate - GM - Pontiac Motor Division, Product Engineering.

Experimental Engine Testing, Engine Build, Durability Test, Systems Validation (83-P Car), Dynamometer Laboratory Operations, Vehicle HVAC Design and Development (82-F Car) Build and Test. Environmental Testing, Cold Start Development & Hot Fuel Handling. Mechanical Systems Testing, Noise and vibration, noise reduction programs (Valve Train), Thermal Management, Automatic Transmission Cold Weather Development and Durability Improvements (THM-125 and THM-350)

CHRYSLER Corporation 8/1976 – 5/1979

Detroit Forge & Axle Division Detroit, Michigan

Elden Axle &, Plymouth Assy.

Production Operations

Forge, Foundry and Stamping Operations, Connecting Rods, Ring Gears, Forged Pinions, Axles & Steering Shafts. Production Manufacturing Operations

Millwright Apprenticeship Program - Machine Repair, Production of Hood Hinge Torsion Bars,

Operations in Trim, Heat-Treat. Departments. Major Stamping Operations: Body Side – Hood and Deck lid, Various Body Panel / sub-component stamping operations. Quick Die Change Technology Exposure.

Formal Education & Training

University of Detroit-Mercy - Detroit, Michigan

MBA - International Business, 1989

Major: Multinational Marketing

Minor: Macro Economics GPA: 3.20

Lawrence Technological University - Southfield, Mich.

BSIM – Industrial Management - Manufacturing Engineering, 1987

Major: Production Systems & Mechanical Engineering

Minor: Economic & Labor Relations GPA: 3.12

Oakland Community College - Auburn Hills, Michigan

AAS - Mechanical Engineering, 1983 Cum Laude

Major: Automotive Engineering Technology

Minor: Mathematics & Physics GPA: 3.35

FOREIGN LANGUAGE TRAINING

German I & II, III Basic Fluency Goethe Institute

Spanish I (Mexico) – Basic Functional

Japanese, Basic/Introductory, Mazda Japan - Assignment –

Swedish I, Basic, High School Exchange Student Program –

Lived in Uppsala & Avesta, Sweden for 1 Year

Professional Accomplishments & Awards

United States Patent(s) Number #4,932,371 of 8/1989 & 6/1990

U.S. Patents granted for Two Stroke Engine Emission Control - General Motors Corporation

United States Patent(s) Number #7,810,466, B2 of 3/2007 & 10/2010

U.S. Patents granted for EGR / Turbo System Mount Structure – Navistar-International Truck & Engine Co.

Maximum Suggestions Awards - 1987 & 1989 - $10,000

General Motors Corp. – Advanced Engineering

Society of Automotive Engineers Associate member, active in So. Cal. & Detroit

Section Activities,

1979-Present - 30 + Years of Distinguished Service

Six Sigma - Certified Green Belt - Ford Motor Co. Sponsored training

Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG)

Member Volunteer Active committee member in the QS-9000, Quality Area. Currently working on Web-XML Schemas for e-APQP & PPAP 1999 - 2003.

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