Manager Engineer
Resume:
Kurt Ewald
Phone:248-***-****
Charlevoix, Michigan 49720 Email:
***********@*****.***
Professional Overview
Results driven Engineering Manager / Program Manager, natural and
experienced business leader with a strong blend of management and
engineering skills. Excellent written communicator and oral presenter with
a concentration on bridging the gap between business needs and engineering
professionals. Demonstrating a talent for problem solving and taking the
initiative in cross department communication. Solid track record of
maximizing engineering, design and development managing technology driven
professionals.
Skill Sets
Strategic Engineering Project Planning New
Business Development Problem Solving
Long Range Planning Business Communications Vehicle
Testing GD&T
Program Management Budget Management Design of
Experiments Kaizen, Lean MFG
Design Engineering Development
Product Release
Professional Experience
Verity Co LLC, Oxford Michigan
Mar
Forensics Engineering Manager
2011-present
Post-crash vehicle analysis. Intrusion structural analysis.
Cause and effects analysis, Specializing in
Thermal systems, HVAC, Cooling, Fuel Systems, Brake Systems,
E.O.C. and T.O.C.
Competitive vehicle analysis and comparative evaluation
Failure analysis for vehicle and material
Conclusions, reporting and expert testimonial
Roush Technologies, Allen Park Michigan
Jan Mar
Contract: Ford new product development, Instrumentation/Full
Vehicle wiring 2010 - 2011
Etas, EPB, ATI vehicle instrumentation, Thermal couples,
Transducers, Speed sensors
Heavy Mechanic, Drivability,
Hutchinson FTS, Troy Michigan
Aug Nov
HVAC: GM/Chrysler Engineering Manager
2005 - 2009
Departmental budget development, set engineering standards for
design, development and testing
Responsible for hiring, team goals and objectives, annual
reviews, and dismissal of personnel
Responsible for new program development customer growth from $8
million to $58 million annually
10 Direct reports, personally maintained design and development
of GMT319,GMT319L4,GMT319I,
GMT920, 921 and 930
GM programs managed GMT319, 319L4, 319I,
353,354,166,168,920,921,930,E1,E2, and GMX215
2007 Requested by HFTS Directors to assume responsibility for GM
Engineering to exploit growth potential at GM
Previously the Chrysler Engineering Manager
Implemented $16 million in MCM cost savings at Chrysler
Process controls through GD&T, APQP, ADVP&R, DFMEA, PFMEA,
TS16949 and QS9000
TI Automotive LLC, Warren Michigan
Aug Aug
HVAC: Chrysler Senior Applications Engineer
2002 - 2005
Responsible for CTC and JTE
PM49, MK74, WK, XK, AN, ND, CS and RS platforms
Responsible for the design, development, testing and production
implementation of HVAC plumbing
TOC and EOC Engineering design, development, testing and
production implementation for AN and ND
Responsible for training engineering new hires.
Spiral Industries Inc., Howell, Michigan
Aug Aug
Engineering Manager
2001 - 2002
4 direct reports
Freightliner, John Deere, Kenworth,
Set up and implemented QS9000 procedures and documentation
Engineering, Design, Development, Testing of A/C, E.O.C., T.O.C., Hydraulic
Line assemblies, Water Heater, Fuel Fillers and Diesel Fuel Rails
Supplier evaluation and development
Kurt Ewald Professional History Continued
Quantum Technologies / IMPCO Technologies, Sterling Heights, Michigan
Jan Aug
Senior Design Engineer
2000 - 2001
Six direct reports: Wiring, Validation, Emissions, Design,
Engineering, and PAD's
Development, Design, Testing and Implementation of alternative
fuel vehicles for Ford, GM and Procon
Fuel system design and development for L.P.G., C.N.G. and
Hydrogen
Fill to rail design, development, testing and production
implementation
PZEV, SULEV, ULEV, LEV certification and vehicle development
Type 1,2,3,4, pressure vessels
Supplier development
Bundy Corporation / S&H Fabricating and Engineering Inc.
Jan. Jan
Walled Lake and Warren Michigan
1994 - 2000
Senior Applications Engineer
Chrysler, Renault, PSA and Ford
Responsible for the following HVAC programs:
Chrysler: RE, RG, AN/DN, AB and PL
Renault: X-84 and X84
PSA: A8, A0 and A6
Ford: Windstar
Developed and Patented a new counter flow heat exchanger for A/C
applications
Responsible for new program development at Chrysler, Renault,
PSA for related Air Conditioning products
Chrysler PSO experience 25+ programs
Interfaced with foreign and domestic engineers on multiple
platforms to determine product requirements
Utilized Aluminum, polymer and elastomeric materials to provide
durable, reliable and cost effective products
Design and development of front and rear HVAC systems
Designed and developed E.O.C and T.O.C. systems for multiple
engine platforms
Analyzed all components for relative DVP&R and DFMEA
documentation
Fuel, Brake, EOC, TOC, Push Rod and Compressed Natural Gas
Development: Chrysler
Chrysler Platforms: ZJ, PL, AN, DN, SR, TJ, KJ, AB and BR
Analyzed all components for relative DVP&R and DFMEA
documentation
Designed, Developed and Tested fluid carrying systems for Diesel,
Compressed Natural Gas, Liquid Propane, Gasoline and ABS brake systems
Vector Aeromotive Corporation, Wilmington, California
1992-1994
Inventory Control Manager
1985-1988
Implemented new inventory control system
Managed world wide distribution of parts
Managed inventory layout and assembly plant component logistics
Program Development: W2 Twin Turbo, W8 Twin Turbo, AWX3 and AWX3R,
Semi aluminum monocoque chassis development, twin turbo engine development,
transmission development, vehicle magnetic speed sensors, crankshaft hall
effect sensors, magnetic limiting switches, electroluminescent displays,
fuel cells, dry sump systems engine and differential, Kevlar, carbon fiber,
s-glass composites
Awards / Memberships
Patent: United States Patent Number: US 6,390,137 B1 Co-Tube
ASE Certified
Education
B.S.B.A. Ferris State University 1994 A.A.T. Ferris
State University 1990
Big Rapids, Michigan Big Rapids,
Michigan
Major: Business Management Major: Automotive
Technology
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