Senior Product Engineer

TIM P. MCCARTHY

***** ********* ****.▪ Canton, MI 48188

Cell: 313-***-**** ▪ *************@*****.*** SEEKING RELOCATION OPPORTUNITIES

Product Engineer / Design & Release Engineer / Project Manager / Process Engineer

→ Specializing in Overhead Systems, Door Systems, Instrument Panels/Consoles, Interior/Exterior Injection Molded Products, Flooring Systems and Acoustical Products.

→ Results driven professional experienced in providing leadership with a proven track record in process improvement, project management, launch of new tooling and equipment while maintaining timing and costs metrics.

→ Highly motivated, organized project manager with ability to analyze projects, define tasks, manage budgets, manage project timing and maintain Customer evidence requirements.

→ Willingness to accept new challenges and outstanding performance has resulted in a diverse career as a product engineer, project manager, process engineer, advanced manufacturing engineer, process improvement engineer and tooling specialist.

→ Reputation of being dedicated, organized, detail orientated, innovative, problem solver and reliable with strong communication skills and strong ethical character.

→ Spanish speaking professional with strong cultural knowledge developed while working and living in Mexico.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

§ 50-5000 ton Injection Molding.§ Compression Molding, Cold and Hot.§ Thermoforming in-line, rotary and shuttle with all plastic compounds.§ Urethane molding, RIM, high and low pressure.§ Rotational Molding § Progressive Stamping.§ Bypass, steel rule and water jet trim dies.§ Sonic, Vibration and Die-Electric welding for Plastics and Carpet.§ Assembly, automation and secondary equipment.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

§ Awarded Plastech’s first carpeted product using engineering feasibility to redirect the material selection.

§ First PPAP approval on new vehicle launch requiring development of all documentation in Monterrey, Mexico Plant.

§ First PPAP approved flooring system in Ramos Arispe, Mexico Plant.

§ Achieved 30% productivity increase with a 20% reduction in scrap while moving complete product line during plant closure tooling transfer.

§ Responsible for first Thermoforming operation at Leon Plastics.

§ Consistently top 5% performer.

§ Recruited by former management in 2003, and 1996.

SKILLS

§ Leadership, Spanish Language (functional skills)§ WERS Certified-FORD§ FMVSS Compliance, Sudio Packaging§ Air Bag/Curtin Deployment Development§ NVH (Noise, Vibration & Harshness)§ Bill of Materials, Fit & Finish, Bench Marking § Product Validation, D,V,P&R and DOE§ DFMEA, PFMEA, FEA, GD&T, RSS & ED&T§ Trouble Shooting, PPAP Approvals, CCM Layout§ Open Issues Resolution, 8-D Root Cause§ Vis-View, Power Point, Microsoft Office

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JCIM, Plymouth, MI (Plastech, 2003 – 2008) Global Automotive Plastic Component Supplier

Senior Product Engineer ▪ 2003 to 2009

· Primary Customer Contact on Ford S197 2004MY through 2011MY.

· Directed Ford Design Studio to achieve feasible fit and finish targets resulting in a best in class margins A-Pillar Trim to Instrument Panel.

· Awarded first carpeted product for Plastech through design feasibility redirection.

· Coordinated design direction to meet customer standards and specifications.

· Processed all product cost and timing through Fords WERS.

LEAR CORPORATION, Pontiac, MI (United Technologies Automotive) Leading Global Automotive Interior Supplier

Lead Engineer ▪ 1996 to 2002

· Responsible for projects worldwide as assigned in Mexico, Philippines and Japan.· Developed feasible design on GMT800 Urethane Door Panel System dual sourced with competitor requiring a solution that accommodates two different designs.· Completed the fist PPAP approved flooring system in Ramos, Arizpe Mexico Plant.· Launched capacity tooling in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon Mexico Plant. First PPAP requiring development of all documentation for a new vehicle launch. · Coordinated and provided direction for 24 hr design using US and Philippine designers, review in Philippines and Japan.

TEXTRON AUTOMOTIVE, Westland, MI Global Automotive and Multi-Industry Supplier

Senior Engineer ▪ 1993 to 1996

· Took over Urethane Headliner tooling from Ford Mt. Clemens shipping to Prince Corporation. Issue resolution, quote and implement all changes required to support launch.

· Provided Design direction for feasibility Ford 1997 Windstar Headliner, quoted and implemented all changes required to support launch.

· Managed first FSS program, 1999 Windstar Overhead system, Design and Release responsible Clay through Production.

UNITED TECHNOLOGIES AUTOMOTIVE, Holland, MI Global Diversified High-Tech Automotive Supplier

Product Engineer ▪ 1992 to 1993

· Responsible for evaluating and implementing improvements during Toyota headliner tooling transfer.

· Evaluated all headliner tooling for improvements during plant closure and relocation. Launched with 30% increased productivity and 20% reduction in scrap.

LEON PLASTICS, Grand Rapids, MI Global Automotive and Multi-Industry Supplier.

Product Engineer ▪ 1990 to 1992

· Responsible for first Thermoforming operation at Leon Plastics, including equipment specification/selection, automation, assembly, complete cell layout and facilities.

· Provided Design direction for feasibility with Ford/Nissan joint venture.

· Designed thermoform and urethane tooling, prototype and automated production levels.

· Issued resolution to pass FMVSS201 for top mounted Glove Box Lid.

· Developed Quality Standards, Process Parameters, Operator sheets, Control Plans and Material selection.

· Trained management and employees in all areas of the thermoforming process.

MANCHESTER PLASTICS, Homer, MI National O.E.M. Automotive Supplier.

Manufacturing Manager/Process Engineer ▪ 1987 to 1990

· Responsible for launching take over upper door panel tooling from GM Cadillac.

· Launched high volume Rotary Thermoforming Operation developing all process parameters for take over program, less than 2% scrap.

· Evaluated and modified existing processes in US and Canadian plants.

· Developed Quality assurance standards for incoming and outgoing products.

· Trained operators and trouble shoot processes in thermoforming, High and Low pressure urethane molding and finish Assembly operations.

FARQUAHAR TRANSPARENT GLOBES, Charlotte, MI

Plant Manager ▪ 1986 to 1987

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