Project Manager Operations
Resume:
Daniel J. Stewart
Rochester Hills, MI 48309
Cell: 248-***-****
E-mail: ********@*****.***
Career Summary
Extensive experience providing engineering management and business development skills. Proven track record in both engineering and program management. Strong background in automotive product development, manufacturing processes and promoting growth.
Experience:
2006 – Pres Valley Automotive
Engineering Manager
Towing accessories manufacturer with facilities in Rochester Hills, MI, and Lodi, CA. Products manufactured for both OEM and aftermarket customers. Responsible for coordination of full department workload including program engineering, quotations, VA/VE initiatives, customer service, prototype development and testing, design, the application of GD&T and weld specifications. Development of DVP&R, DFMEA, PFMEA, test reports, & APQP documentation. Champion and participate in PPAP/ISIR. Work closely with manufacturing on product launches, resolving production issues, approving packaging and supporting quality. Work closely with purchasing in the sourcing of steel, gages, dies, fasteners and other purchased goods. Collaborate with sales and marketing to improve product pipeline while staying abreast of competition. Act as Project Manager for various OEM programs.
2004 - 2006 Porsche Engineering Services
Manager, Business Development
Sales and marketing of Porsche AG Engineering services to North American Automotive firms.
Sale of Body Engineering projects on behalf of major Asian OEM's, Tier 1's and smaller automotive product firms. Responsible for quote development, supplier development, technical presentations to potential customers, Program management, coordinating marketing events, developing new avenues of business and brokering collaborative relationships with customer executive engineering management. Skilled in negotiations, business plans, market analysis, project management and relationship building.
1989 - 2004 Roush Industries
Livonia, MI
2003-2004 Manager, Business Development
Full spectrum engineering & development services to automotive firms.
Responsible for the management and maintenance of automotive accounts. Duties include; mining business, quotation development, the coordination of business between Roush and customer, documentation of revenue, sales projections and expansion of account. All engineering disciplines represented. Continued in role as Project Manager when required. Attended trade shows/seminars, conduct presentations/demonstrations/etc.
1997-2003 Program Manager
Responsible for the management of design and engineering programs. Projects include Seating, Powertrain Packaging & Chassis as department owned programs and as elements of broader company projects. Responsibilities included prototype development, product development, timing & cost charting, building teams, establishing objectives and continuous improvement.
1996-1997 Design Services Manager
Management of 60-designer department. All disciplines of software supported including IDEAS, CV, CATIA, UG, ICEM, Pro E, PDGS and Autocad. Responsible for Design and Systems support personnel and infrastructure, while supporting power train packaging programs. Responsible for taking department from
service center to profit center.
1993-1996 Design Supervisor/Leader
Led designers/detailers and checkers on behalf of OEM Programs. Responsible for the management of Chassis and Powertrain programs. Chaired program review meetings while maintaining open/closed issue decks, parts lists, liaison with suppliers on behalf of customers, identification and resolution of manufacturing issues with body and assembly plant engineering representatives.
1989-1993 Product Designer
Design of powertrain components using ComputerVision. Worked on and offsite on transmission gearboxes, front end accessory drive components, and engine packaging studies.
Mar 88 to Apr 89 Special Engineering Services
Dearborn, MI
Product Designer
Engine Packaging Designer using ComputerVision CAD software. Serviced Ford Contracts. Worked on and off-site on behalf of Powertrain Operations Engine Engineering.
Jan 82 to Mar 88 Ford Motor Company
Industrial Engine Operations
Detroit, MI
Product Designer
Packaging layout and design of Industrial, Agricultural, and Marine powertrain applications. Manual Draftsman.
Education:
Northwood University 2006
Business Administration 3.65 GPA
4000 Whiting Drive
Midland, MI 48640
Summa cum laude
Project Management Institute 2001
Certified Project Manager
BFA Center for Creative Studies 1980
E. Kirby, Detroit, MI
Industrial Design Major
Photography Minor
(Did not graduate - degree pending)
PERSONAL
2000 - Present Alzheimer's Association of Detroit
In-home volunteer - Respite Services
1998 - 2000 Hospice of Integrated Health Services
In-home volunteer - Respite Services
Inactive
1998 - Pres Northwood Toastmasters
Public Speaking Organization
Past President - Club 1329
Member - SAE, ASBE.
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