Project Manager, Key Account Manager
Resume:
Robert C. Hanson
Waterloo, IA 50701
319-***-**** (Cell)
******.*****@*****.***
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/robert-hanson/1b/655/9a6
Background
* Global Heavy Truck, Automotive and Specialty Vehicle Industry, New Product Development background.
* Extensive experience in Technical Project Management, Technical Engineering Sales and Key Acct Management.
* Continuous Improvement and Business Process development champion.
* Exceptional Leadership, Communication and Relationship building abilities.
* Experienced in application of AIAG, APQP Product Development Methodologies.
* Diverse experience in ISO-9001, Continuous Improvement and Six Sigma Green belt certified.
Professional Experience:
ATEK Precision Castings
Program Manager New Hampton, IA Oct 2011-Current
* Identify, Develop, Implement and train team members in Product Development process (AIAG methodologies.
* Lead, Plan and Organize project development teams.
* Develop Tooling qualifications plans and methods
* Develop PPAP preparation and submission practice
* Customer communication and planning: New projects, existing product, PPAP's issues, etc
* Supervise and mentor Engineering team members
* Develop Tooling management system.
* Management team member
John Deere Power Systems Waterloo, Iowa Oct 2008-June 2009
Engine Build Coordinator:
* Developed methods and procedures for effectively preparing, tracking and managing of prototype engine bill of material within respect to prototype build process.
* Gather data from engineering, CAD resources (PDM Wildfire) and SAP. Defined and prepare engine bill of materials. (BOMS)
* Communicated engine build requirements, component status and engineering expectations to cross functional disciplines. (Engineering, Purchasing, Quality and Factory)
* Prepared and presented prototype engine parts status updates to engineering and leadership team.
* Monitored prototype part delivery schedules and provide quality status briefs. (PPAP’s, Deviation, etc)
* Participated in factory prototype engine builds, documented and tracked deviation request.
Continental Automotive Sys Bellevue, WA/Allentown, PA March 2008-Oct 2008
Technical Support Engineer: Onsite Resident Engineer Peterbilt Motors
* Facilitated engineering and sales communication between customer and multiple Continental group locations. (US, Germany, Switzerland and Mexico). Represent and support the Global Continental team.
* Provided existing and new product engineering and sales support to customer groups (design, manufacturing, testing and quality)
* Assisted customer in selection and application of existing production line.
* Defined, documented and communicated customer engineering change order (ECO) request. Ensured completion and approval of ECO and customer product specification reviews with approvals.
* Monitored, troubleshoot and resolved product quality concerns and/or issues. Ensured compliance with customer PPM expectations and maintenance of Supplier status rating.
* Participated in cost management proposals and programs
* Directed Continental personnel in proper preparation, application and submission of AIAG PPAP documents (PPAP, ECN, PPCR, FMEA, APR, etc) 4th edition.
* Conducted weekly schedule reviews, conference calls. Provided call documentation and meeting notes, with agenda. Ensured compliance with customer task delivery expectations.
* Supported customer DV, PV and full production launches.
Tri Mark Corporation New Hampton, IA April 1994-Aug 2007
Sr. Project Manager/ Key Acct Manager:
* Served as Key Engineering and Marketing Representative between Tri Mark and Paccar Corp.
* Established long term business relationships with Paccar Corporate as well as Peterbilt, Kenworth and Dynacraft manufacturing divisions.
* Developed and defined customer systems level and individual product expectation and requirements including: Aesthetic styling, materials and finish definition, life cycle and performance requirements and quality/warranty expectations. and finally costing expectations.
* Defined and managed Program schedules and milestone.
* Defined and managed product and product development cost including tooling and capital expenditures.
* Communicated customer expectations and requirements with internal development team member and external suppliers.
* Directed and implemented all phases of new product development utilizing AIAG, APQP methodology.
* Provided leadership and completion of product development tools such as DMFEA, PFMEA, DVP&R, DOE, DFA, Control Plans and SPC plans.
* Prepared, submitted and managed Customer PPAP submissions and approvals (AIAG 4th Ed)
* Conducted supplier audits and selections. Ensured suppliers understood product expectations, time, cost, performance, etc.
* Participated in Supplier selection and reviews. Ensured supplier compliance with internal Quality standards.
* Conducted weekly and quarterly reviews and meeting with Customer, internal team members as well as Sr. Management team.
* Directed and initiated customer cost saving programs and initiatives. (CMP and Six Sigma)
* Participated on internal Continuous Improvement teams, specifically related to Product Development. Assisted with compliance and audits to ISO 9001/2000, QS-9000.
* Directly managed four design engineers and one customer service agent
Come Thirsty Corp: Evansdale, IA (While employed at TM) 2006-2008
Small Business Owner/Operator: (Christian Coffee and Gift Shop)
* Responsible for planning, preparation, funding and new business start up.
* Established and maintained equipment and product suppliers. Managed daily operations. Maintained accounting records and sales receipts, managed state and federal tax payments. Track and manage product inventory. Develop and grew customer relations and secured advertising agenda. Essentially everything duty one could imagine in small business ownership.
Northrop Aircraft Company: Hawthorne, CA April 88-March 91
Engineering Technician IV:
* Provided technical engineering support and fabrication in support of United States Air Force, Advanced Tactical Bomber (B2) Advanced Tactical missile systems and YF-23 systems.
* Coordinate, set up and conduct research and development testing of Environmental control systems, structural systems ordinance and flight control systems.
* Perform explosive ordinance installation and testing, including wind tunnel and flight simulation testing.
* Issued Secret Security Clearance, 1988.
United States Marine Corps El Toro, CA Nov 83-Nov 87
6014/6024 RF-4B Jet Engine Mechanic
* Performed troubleshooting, repair and preventative maintenance of turbo-jet engines, fuel systems and associate mechanical sub systems.
* Supervise and train junior mechanics in performance of repair and documentation of aircraft.
* Certified to performed low and high power maintenance run/turn up of engines and systems.
* Honorable Discharge, meritorious promotion and several service awards.
Education:
Hawkeye College, Waterloo, IA: Graduate 2001
General Technology, Mechanical Engineering Tech
Charis Bible College, Colorado Springs, CO: Certificate 2009-2010
General Biblical Studies
Certifications/Vocational Training:
Project Management &Leadership Training
Advanced Product Quality Planning Training (AIAG/ APQP)
PPAP 4th Ed.
Microsoft Project Training and MS Office suite (Excel, Word, Visio, PPT, Access, Outlook)
Lotus Notes
SPC, Mini Tab and Design of Experiment (DOE)
FAA Airframes and Power plants license 1987
Pro/E CAD/Wildfire and Windchill
Mechanica Motions and Structures training
Explosives systems Loading and Handling training.
ESD training.
A/B SLC and NI Labview Data Acquisition
Sys Development & Programming
CECU and Instrument Cluster Nodes and Flashing
SAP and JD Edwards user
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