Account Manager Engineering

Daniel J. Brett: Cell 248-***-****

Summary of Qualifications

Energetic and self-directed leader with outstanding domestic and international automotive diesel/ gasoline engine experience. Wide experience in powertrain engineering, sales and manufacturing with emphasis on various EMS components, fuel systems and after-treatment components.

Proven ability to:

• Manage and develop results- oriented engineering and sales teams

• Negotiate and close business awards and commercial agreements

• Achieve established financial objectives while maintaining a win-win relationship with customers

• Seek out new business opportunities and meet targeted growth objectives

• Proven ability to commercially and technically manage large scale customer programs

Professional Experience

2014 - Present Conserve-Energy Co.

Shelby, MI

Owner: Sales and Engineering Manager

Engineer design/develop and test Air/Energy saving projects for residential housing and commercial buildings.

• Coordinate sales activities and negotiate contracts

• Responsible for all quality and warranty items

• 2015 sales year projections are $185,000

2006 - 2014 General Motors Corp.

Pontiac, MI

Senior Design Release Engineer - Diesel Engine Management Systems for DMAX, VMM & HO engines

Responsible for supplier development and program management activities suactivities around EMS components (EGR, Fuel System, Sensors, Turbo charging and Aftertreatment).

• Product development and design/release responsibility for fuel systems/fluid handling, sensors, turbocharging and EGR components

• Responsible for cross-functionally managing teams of calibration, quality and plant engineers

• Manage suppliers for program timing, design/engineering, test and validation plans

• Manage sample deliveries, PPAP and production orders

• Write Statement of Requirements (SOR's) for various EMS components

• Exvellent presentation, verbal and written communication skills

2000 - 2006 Robert Bosch Corp.

Farmington Hills, MI

Sales Manager - Diesel Systems

Managed the North American commercial sales and application related activities of the Cummins Account ($300M)

Commercial Account Management:

• Major responsibilities centered around managing and launching Engine Fuel system programs

•Demonstrate diesel component product portfolio and provide engineering solutions

• Responsible for business planning activities, financial reporting (P and L), budgets, sales forecasts, quote proposals, pricing and warranty negotiations, logistics and supply chain management

• Ability to lead and communicate between various groups (Product Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Purchasing and Aftermarket) to ensure programs timing and internal targets are being met

• Manage worldwide manufacturing plants for PPAP, production delivery

• Excellent techinal ability and resentation skills

Strategic Growth:

• Developed N.A. customer base for diesel emissions products for SCR, HCI and DPF's

• Led strategic planning activities for a new 2010 ECU and next generation common rail fuel system

• Secured awards for various customer while part of the New Business Development Group ($200M)

Account Experience:

• OEM's: GM, DCX, VMM, Cummins, Mack Trucks-VPT, International, DDC, Nissan and Toyota,

1997 - 2000 MTS/DSP Technology

Ann Arbor, MI

Project Manager

Responsible for Technical Sales, Project Engineering & Management as well as other activities dealing with custom test cell applications of dynamometer controls, software and data acquisition systems. Main accounts were John Deere, Detroit Diesel and Caterpillar.

Worked regularly with supplier contacts regarding the procurement of all materials necessary to keep projects on track and on time. Financial background includes project estimations, budget analysis and laboring tracking.

• Ability to design and engineer subsystems used in conjunction with test cell applications

• Responsible for bill of materials/ part procurement and project estimation

• Ability to track multiple projects financially and identify critical path issues

• Excellent communication skill when working with other departments to establish team focus and drive goals to completion

• Ability to communicate, negotiate and resolve customer issues while still focusing on company goals

Daniel J. Brett

1988 -1997 General Motors Corp.

Flint, MI

Contract Test Engineer - Precision Engine Lab

Responsible for V6 engine testing and program development on base engine and accessory drive components. Specialist in data acquisition and measurements using various PC based equipment. Highly skilled in computer software/hardware used in office or data acquisition.

• Developed test and validation plans for new style exhaust decoupled system

• Developed temperature measurement techniques for measuring thermal expansion of cylinder bores, cylinder valve seat recession

• Developed technique for meauring connecting rod strains using a grass-hopper type linkage system

Education:

University of Michigan - Flint

1999 - BS Computer Science & Engineering

Oakland Community College

1995 - Associates in Applied Science

National Institute of Technology

1985 - Degree Certificate in Electronics Engineering Techology

Interest and Skills:

• Carpentry, cooking and reading

• German language skills

• Excellent computer skills

Contact Information:

Email: *************@*****.***

Cell: 248-***-****

Home: 248-***-****

Address:

4664 Bramford Ave

Troy, MI 48085

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