Manager Engineering

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Sterling Heights, Michigan 48310 Cell: 586-***-****

E-Mail: *******@*****.***

CAREER SUMMARY

Experienced in global automotive environments for 35 years, I have expertise in technical, process and program management, as well as organizational, financial systems, supplier development, quality systems and new business development. Proven skills include a distinctive blend of participative management style and broad technical problem-solving capabilities. Effective team building and mentoring of colleagues have enhanced productivity and increased business opportunities. High energy, customer focused and multi-faceted, I am equipped as a management professional for a highly progressive global organization.

EDUCATION

M.B.A., Business Management, University of Michigan

M.S.M.E., Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan

B.S.M.E., Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan

EXPERIENCE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

NBJX USA, Inc., Plymouth, Michigan 2007 to date

U.S. subsidiary of Ninghai Jinxian Rubber and Plastic Company established to develop additional automotive sales with U.S. OEM’s and Tier 1 & 2 component and system suppliers.

Quality Director and Programs Manager for North American Operations

Quality Director for NBJX USA, the local face for all US customers and direct interface with China manufacturing operations

• Define quality expectations by evaluation and negotiation with the customer. Direct the China team review of all 8D Corrective Action responses and effect closure. Ensure timely support of all quality issues at all product launches. Valued expert for all quality issues between customer and manufacturing source.

• Training and mentoring of Chinese counterparts in the quality demands of the U.S. automotive industry as to AIAG standards, APQP requirements, PPAP, and 8D Corrective Action processes.

• Support and expand China manufacturing capability regarding CPM and Microsoft Project processes to accurately identify and monitor key program tasks and customer milestones. Maintain all new business development and sales /technical reviews with customers vis-à-vis program timing plans, DVP&R requirements and open issues documentation.

• Involvement in all North American programs including Ford, General Motors, Chrysler, Nissan, Honda and various Tier I automotive suppliers. I supervise all program timing and open issues meetings with U. S. customers.

• Identify and direct all in-plant process and quality improvements for Chinese manufacturing plant.

THYSSENKRUPP BUDD SYSTEMS, LLC, Troy, Michigan 2001 to 2006

Joint venture company established to develop modular systems integration capabilities in North America.

Technical Programs Manager, Chassis/Suspension Modules (Ford and General Motors)

Program manager assigned to the Ford Mustang and General Motors Cadillac CTS programs.

• Managed the GM Cadillac CTS front and rear chassis suspension module systems program. Responsible for total program P&L, sourcing of chassis and drive train components, tier supplier quality/APQP and PPAP documentation and commercial pricing negotiations with Customer. Responsible for APQP and quality audits and assessments through production launch.

• Managed cross-functional program team consisting of design, engineering, purchasing, sales, quality, estimating, tool design, manufacturing, assembly processing teams as well as all tier II suppliers.

• Personally managed all aspects of this program including tool budgeting, piece cost negotiations with suppliers and the end Customer, program engineering specifications, and APQP standards.

• As Program Manager I directed delta cost estimating efforts for tooling and component piece cost in conjunction with all engineering design changes and commercially negotiated pricing with the Customer. Worked with engineering and manufacturing teams to cost reduce component and system designs. I developed all internal program timing requirements (design complete, die tooling, assembly tooling, etc.) for all programs to protect in-house manufacturing needs and Customer program requirements.

• Conducted program cost reviews and commercial negotiation meetings with Customer Purchasing and Engineering departments and tier II suppliers for all module system component design changes and/or program directed changes to SOR.

Business Manager, Asia Pacific

Assigned by President to investigate business opportunities in China with a goal of developing a low cost tier II supply base to support North American Module Suspension System programs.

• Secured several Chinese automotive component suppliers for North American Chassis Module programs. Developed many personal automotive, business and governmental contacts in several Chinese cities and provinces. Negotiated over eleven new revenue generating vehicle program business opportunities with six separate Chinese OEM’s for ThyssenKrupp Budd. Developed strategic business case (and five-year plan) to enter Asian markets to develop component supply base in support of lower cost modular system integration for NAFTA customers.

• Sourced several Asian suppliers to support tooling and component requirements for U.S. module suspension system programs.

A.G. SIMPSON/SHILOH INDUSTRIES, Troy, Michigan 1998 to 2000

Tier 2 metal stamping supplier providing steel components to NAFTA automotive O.E.M's.

Program Manager

Managed all Japanese transplant programs and coordinated prototype build programs.

• Maintained program timing and APQP requirements for all Nissan, Mazda and Toyota programs.

• Directed Tier 2 seat component development and supported prototype program builds.

• Established prototype billing process, reducing receipt of customer payment time by 50 per cent.

QUARK CORPORATION, INC., Southfield, Mi. 1997 to 1998

Start-up manufacturer of elastomeric products made from recycled automotive tires.

Vice-President Engineering

Responsible for all product engineering and product development in addition to initiating and negotiating business relationships with suppliers, joint venture partners and private investors.

• As one of the initial co-founders, I established all internal corporate operating structure required to support overall business activities, including support systems, product/program cost estimating and procurement procedures. Conducted all product planning activities and developed product matrix.

• Co-developed with the President, the five-year corporate business and capitalization plan.

• Co-developed with the President the Corporate capital fund raising process and was key technical contact for all investor inquiries.

VEHMA INTERNATIONAL OF AMERICA, INC., Troy, Michigan 1992 to 1997

Division of Magna International providing all design, engineering, and prototyping support for all corporate sheetmetal parts production in North America.

Director of Engineering & Programs Manager

Directed all engineering activities for the Speciality Vehicle Engineering Office. Reassigned to Programs Manager, responsible for program management of all General Motors vehicle programs.

• Established a “full service” Engineering Center (a first) for Vehma International, creating companywide program standards for organizational support structure, departmental budgets, and defining personnel requirements.

• Developed “company-first” systematic approach to quoting total vehicle programs and unique engineering programs’ procedures/operating systems to monitor progress for the “fast to production” (less than 24 months) programs.

• Developed program plans (including accurate budgets, staffing resources, and cross functional teams). Quoted and secured $14MM Ford Motor and $15MM General Motors design/engineering and prototype programs as firsts for Vehma International as a “full service” automotive supplier.

• Engineering Program Director for General Motors Three-door C/K Truck program utilizing "fast to production" design, engineering and program management principles to successfully production launch in 23 months. Managed the program supply base consisting of door and latch mechanisms, BIW, interior trim and seat mechanisms and restraints and assembly tooling suppliers. Program was completed one week earlier than quoted and met all internal Vehma financial targets and goals.

FOAMADE INDUSTRIES, Auburn Hills, Michigan 1990 to 1992

Fabricator of flexible plastic foams and films for the automobile, medical and consumer markets.

Director of Engineering

Directed all in-plant departmental activities for product design, process, estimating, maintenance, tooling and quality assurance.

• Initiated Process Quality Planning Team providing KAIZEN/Continuous Quality Improvement.

• Trained plant personnel in VA/VE techniques and initiated VA/VE discipline within PQPT.

• Reorganized cost estimating into a computer-based system to account for actual costs incurred and expedite request for quotation response time.

• Responsible for new business development for automotive and consumer products industries.

SATURN CORPORATION, Troy, Michigan 1989 to 1990

Start-up manufacturer of high-volume plastic-composite automobiles. Wholly-owned subsidiary of General Motors Corporation.

Technical Group Manager, Body Systems Team / Exterior Panels

Directed technical and administration engineering activities for the Exterior Panels Product Engineering Team of 60 professionals, including design and manufacturing systems for polymer body panels.

• Managed engineering activity for all Class A plastic exterior body panels and bumper facias on introduction of first Saturn Corporation vehicle launch.

• Analyzed organizational (departmental) systems and procedures and implemented appropriate action plans to improve product design efficiencies and put program back under control.

• Established simultaneous engineering approach to problem resolution by reorganizing department into vehicle subsystem teams including both product and manufacturing engineers.

SHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATION, Detroit, Michigan 1986 to 1989

Global supplier of automotive sealing systems, interior trim, steering wheels, and exterior plastic components.

Engineering Manager, Exterior Plastics and Sealing Systems

Directed all engineering activities as a tier-one supplier for Ford Motor Company door and glass sealing programs.

• Initiated advanced program management techniques within the organization to identify and precisely plan staffing requirements to support all programs, reducing labor and overall program costs.

• Enhanced sales opportunities by developing industry-wide global contacts throughout engineering staffs, design studios, and purchasing departments.

SCHLEGEL CORPORATION, Rochester, New York 1983 to 1986

Multi-national supplier of extruded rubber and plastics used in automotive sealing applications.

Engineering Manager, N.A.A.0. Michigan Design Center, Madison Heights, Michigan

Designed and directed start-up operation of the Corporate Design Center including the development of operational/ computer/CAD systems, creation of organization structure and staffing requirements, and development of Design Center marketing plans.

• Established and managed a technically viable Design Center and “full service black box” supplier and secured over $40 million in new sales for the 1986 calendar year, including the Saturn account. Authored short and long term strategic business plans, turning a cost center into a profit center.

• Designed and developed industry-first “flush glass” door glass sealing system for production.

FORD MOTOR COMPANY, Dearborn, Michigan 1973 to 1983 Multi-national manufacturer of automobiles, trucks and industrial products.

Product Engineer, Light Truck Operations

Product engineer for advance design programs including Ranger Pick-up and Aerostar Van.

• Spearheaded the design and development of an industry-first polymer truck bumper system and front end energy management system for production on the Ford Aerostar Van.

KNOWLEDGE /EXPERIENCE

Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, VA/VE, Supplier Development, SPC, GD&T, QS and TS, APQP, FMEA’s, Control plans, PPAP process, 8-D Methodology, Continuous Improvement, Effective Team Building, Simultaneous Engineering, Organization Structure & Development, Strategy Planning, New Business Development, Program Budget Quote Process, Engineering Cost Estimating.

PROFICIENCIES

Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio, VisView, MiniTab.

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES

American Society of Body Engineers, Society of Plastic Engineers, Engineering Society of Detroit, Society of Automotive Engineers, ASM International, Rubber Division of ACS, University of Michigan Alumni Society, University of Michigan-Dearborn Alumni Society and the University of Michigan Alumni Marching Band.

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