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Mechanical Engineer, Project Manager

Location:
United States
Posted:
February 23, 2010

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Anne Monroe

**** ******* *****

Cortland, OH ****0

Phone: 330-***-****

***************@*****.***

SUMMARY

Mechanical engineer experienced in project/program management, product development, product design and finance with a Six Sigma Black Belt. Demonstrated ability to develop and lead cross-functional teams, manage projects and communicate effectively with all levels of employees and customers. Skilled at multi-tasking and improving efficiency with a strong work ethic.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DELPHI AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS

Warren, OH

1985 - 2009

SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST

2003 – 2009

Managed a financial project and coordinated activities of a 13 member cross-functional project team during all phases from project initiation to closure. Analyzed and reported engineering and manufacturing material cost savings, profitability by customer and revenue from byproduct sales. Achieved Six Sigma Black Belt certification.

+ Managed a project developing a method of calculating and reporting copper content by part number using Six Sigma methodology. Fluctuations in copper prices could be reflected in price changes to customers with an estimated savings of $5,000,000.

+ Automated the analysis of engineering material cost reduction data and reduced the time required to prepare monthly forecast reports by 65%.

+ Developed a method of tracking and reporting discrepancies in component cost data so that monthly financial adjustments could be made.

+ During downsizing, assumed the additional responsibility of analyzing profitability by customer on a monthly basis while maintaining other responsibilities. Developed detailed reports to aid in monthly forecast.

+ During downsizing, assumed the additional responsibility of gathering and analyzing byproducts data from North America manufacturing plants and reporting monthly on revenue from byproducts sales.

SENIOR PROJECT ENGINEER

1996 – 2003

Managed electrical wiring harness design development projects (Sea Ray marine and GM automotive programs).

+ Conducted product development reviews to coordinate activities of cross-functional team members located in Mexico, Michigan and Ohio. Enabled flawless prototype and production builds in a compressed time frame.

+ Developed and maintained design drawings and parts lists of electrical wiring harness designs.

+ Coordinated design changes to resolve manufacturing and design issues on compressed timing.

+ Received a Delphi award for outstanding support of a new customer on the Sea Ray start-up.

PROGRAM MANAGER, MODULAR OVERHEAD SYSTEMS

1996 – 2002

As program manager, coordinated the design development of modular overhead systems to generate new business opportunities. Led a cross-functional team responsible for designing and testing concepts, creating prototypes and generating customer enthusiasm.

+ Awarded a patent for a flat wire connection system.

+ Led a cross-functional project team developing a new, modular product and applying appropriate new wiring technology.

+ Presented technology reviews to multiple customers which generated new business opportunities.

+ Coordinated prototype builds and met compressed timing.

SENIOR ENGINEER

1990 – 1996

Located on-site at a customer facility to design the electrical and physical interface of wiring harnesses to the GM electric vehicle. Served as a liaison between the customer and Delphi. Supported wiring harness optimization and electrical architecture development for future vehicle programs.

+ Coordinated electrical wiring development with development of a new vehicle through customer and supplier cross-functional teams.

+ Received a Design for Manufacturability (DFM) recognition award from the customer.

+ Led development of grounding best practices to standardize electrical wiring designs and improve quality.

MANUFACTURING SUPERVISOR, MANUFACTURING QUALITY COORDINATOR

1988 – 1990

Supervised a manufacturing department of 8 – 10 hourly employees. Trained hourly personnel on quality procedures and work instructions. Implemented quality improvement initiatives. Responded to customer complaints.

PRODUCT ENGINEER

1985 – 1988

Coordinated all departmental response to customer complaints. Served as coordinator of cadmium elimination from all component parts. Conducted design reviews. Developed test plans. Developed plating guidelines.

OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

BABCOCK & WILCOX

Lynchburg, VA

PRODUCT ENGINEER

Developed products for Naval Nuclear Fuel programs requiring DOE and DOD clearance.

EDUCATION/TRAINING

+ BS, Mechanical Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, Blacksburg, VA

+ SAP, Delphi Automotive Systems, Warren, OH

+ Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), Delphi Automotive Systems, Warren, OH

+ Microsoft Project, New Horizons Computer Learning Center, Cleveland, OH

+ Minitab, Delphi Automotive Systems, Warren, OH

+ Solidworks CAD, Youngstown, OH

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

+ Six Sigma Black Belt, Delphi Automotive Systems

+ Currently pursuing PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification



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