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Click here or scroll down to respond to this candidateCandidate's Name , M.E., MBA, MCITPSterling Heights, Michigan Street Address
PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE EMAIL AVAILABLEPROGRAM /PROJECT MANAGER/VALIDATION/PROCESS ENGINEER/ PLANT SUPERVISORExperienced leader with more than 10 years in engineering and project management roles in the automotive industry with the demonstrated ability to:Monitored the complete build of vehicle process from start to finish by implementing continuous improvement methods to minimize defects on plant floor.Managed Team leaders and over 200operators in award winning goals achievements.Making sure that team leaders and operators timecard.Created new plant processes to minimize defects.Trained individual on Plant floor and created work instructionsPerformed process observation for plant floor station improvementsCreated Diesel Engine training tools and MTA.Evaluated potential risk to the program in meeting validation PPAP & APQP requirements.Implement continuous improvements and corrective action plan for testing processes.Developed a project schedule based on the project timeline, scope, and resource plan, in order to manage timely completion of the project.Manage budgets and implement cost reduction strategies. Manage large teams including training and motivating.Develop corrective action plans and troubleshoot issues efficiently and effectively using 3D design and CFD data reviews.Lead projects from initial concept and scope to completion on schedule and on budget while meeting and exceeding expectations. Communicate effectively with clients, employees and all levels of management.Perform investigation, feasibility, benchmarking and analytical studies on business processes.Manage customer requirements for Component Technical Specification (CTS), Vehicle Technical Specifications (VTS), and Sub-System Technical Specifications (SSTS) as well as write quality procedures according to TS 16949.Coordinate FMVSS testing, analyze results, create control plans and process flow diagrams, support PFMEA and submit part submission as a Process engineer.Understand Airbag deployment testing, material testing, Cockpit testing, Environmental testing, and Door TestingTECHNICAL SKILLSBill of Materials (BOM) Pre Production Approval Process (PPAP) Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis(PFMEA) Design Failure Mode Effects & Analysis (DFMEA) DesignVerification Plan & Report(DVP&R) Advance Product Quality Planning (APQP) TS 16949 QS9000 Virtual Product Management(VPM) Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) Global Product Development Interface System(GPDIS) Vehicle Integration System (VIS) Program Risk Tracking System (PRTS) Global ProductDevelopment Interface Center (GPDIC)
EDSNET Supply Power Tracking Sub-Systems System (TSS) Ford Development Verification System (FDVS)AREAS OF EXPERTISEAutomotive Engineering Methodology Testing Design Applications Total Quality Management Continuous Improvement
DFSS Green Belt Trained Quality Requirements / Compliance Validation Process /Recovery Plans Staff Management Training Performance Evaluation Project Management Status Reports /Project Tracking Forecasting Budget Management Cost Reduction Strategies Report Development &Analysis Corrective Action Plans Quality Procedures / Documentation Six Sigma Methodologies Oral /Written Communications
Multi-Cultural Communications Leadership Program Launch Experience Negotiating StrategiesCandidate's Name EMAIL AVAILABLE Page 2 of 6KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTSGreen Belt Certification through Six Sigma Institute-ID# 28318954832386Black Belt Certifications through Six Sigma Institute-ID# 65572608965449Project Manager Certification through International Organization for Program ManagementValidation Apprentice through General MotorsJourneyman Certifications through General MotorsProgram Management training through General MotorsPROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEProduction Operator- Company Confidential March 2021 to CurrentObtained Employee of the Month AwardInteracting with supervisors for awareness of CMA problems found and root causePerform CMA loading, EOL testing, Flip testing, and Cell reworksMaintaining hitting targets for bonusesMaterial unpacking, assorting, and storingCreating 5S projects for continuous improvementsTrained several operators for Flip test Welds checksQVS Supervisor, FCA RAM Truck products Sept. 2018 to Feb 2021.Worked with the same people environment as Excyl, but through a direct position at FCA.Interfaced with Production and QVSTeam leaders, Line Supervisors, Supplier Quality, Engineering, Plant manager, Area Managers, and Suppliers.Implemented several defect reduction strategies.Monitored complete vehicle build through addressing target and minimizing defectsTraining team leaders and operatorsMonitoring and predicting manpower each day to cover jobs at stations.Performed process observationsRan Audit rabbits to test operators on their assertiveness to capture defects prior to leaving a station.Monitored 4 team leaders and several operators in successful problem solving task and track medical conditions to support their safety in the plant environment.Roush Industries (contracted through Excyl ) Troy, MI. Jan. 2018 to Sept 2018Validation Engineer/ Project Manager, RAM Truck productsCreating daily Audit Reports for vehicle concernsPresenting findings in the CPA meetingsIncluding validation test history to reports for all electrical issuesDownloading Vehicle Scan ReportsInteracting with cross functional team for Audit follow up for clean points and purges requiredHolding vehicle for organization review and modificationsCommunicating with lead supervisors for corrective action plansOFFICE TEAM, Dearborn, MI. July 2017Interviewer and Data Entry.Interviewing Miss Teens' for the Preliminary Miss Teen Pageant.Populating spreadsheet s with applicants pertinent information.Communication essential information needed on each application.Candidate's Name EMAIL AVAILABLE Page 3 of 6A123 SYSTEMS (contracted through Adecco), Livonia, MI May 2017-July 2017Production Worker- Battery CellsPerform Voltage Checks for Battery CellsRun manual ranks for Battery CellsDocument production numbersSort and stock Battery Cells in accordance to performance of Voltage ChecksFORD MOTOR COMPANY (contracted through Epitec ), Dearborn, MI Sept. 2015- Sept 2016Unit HVAC Program Manager- C2 and CD6 ProgramConducted PST meeting for Team collaborationDeveloped program timelines in Microsoft ProjectAnalyzed program risk and required deliverablesManaged program targets for PA milestoneTracked upcoming dates and design changes for impact to budgetMonitored testing and assessing budget riskInteracted with Purchasing, Finance, Engineering, Strategy Manager, and Quality departmentsCollected and reviewed Lesson Learned with the team for future continuous improvementsGENERAL MOTORS, Warren, MI Dec. 2014-May 2015Safety Forensic Engineer- Fuel Systems, Wheels, Doors, HVAC, and Coolant SystemsInvestigated incidents for potential safety or customer satisfaction concerns.Presented details to understand risks to whether a recall should occur for a component.Evaluation of Circuit layout schematics based on dealerships customer concernsGENERAL MOTORS (contracted through RCO Engineering), Warren, MI Jan. 2011-Nov. 2014Validation Engineer/ Project Manager- HVAC &Powertrain Cooling, Functional Black PlasticsImplemented validation requirement for HVAC components by ensuring that DVP&R documentation was accurate and up to date.Managed and directed teams meeting validation test timing for vehicle launch.Supported DFMEA meetings for design impact based on testing and followed up on issues with the manufacturing teams.Managed contents from tier II suppliers for PPAP package and tracked PPAP submission status.Tracked corrective action plans for customer PPAP submissions.EDAG, Auburn Hills, MI Aug. 2008-Dec. 2008Private engineering services company with annual revenues of $20M to $50M employing 250 to 500 employees.Structure Engineer, supervised multiple department functions to support lift gates, deck lids, hoods, sheet met al doors, fenders and body in white (BIW) on relative vehicle programs. Worked with the Windsor Assembly Plant and reviewed sheet metal for edge welds or missing welds on RM program to provide feedback and required updates on robots.Implemented (DVP&R) data in VPMs database for testing updates required to support increase in saving for testing and to support successful launch.Incorporated project management methodologies (PMBOK) and validation sign-off to improve test timing results due to late design changes.Managed projects including communicating issues within specific departments and creating target completion dates as well as communicating status updates to management.Identified issues with JC49 2nd row seats, which saved company 20% in spending.Candidate's Name EMAIL AVAILABLE Page 4 of 6AMPHENOL AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES (Contracted through ADECCO Technical), Fraser, MI 2007World leader in harsh environment applications and cylindrical connectors. (5 week assignment)PPAP Coordinator/Program Manager: Managed projects for Teslas Darkster Receptacle connectors, plug connectors and Busbar assemblies. Participated in APQP meetings for feedback and suggestions on tooling fixtures and processes. Identified missing documentation and set up ways to provide it while reviewing all documentation for accuracy and effectiveness. Assisted in product launch efforts by updating part submission warrants. Ensured details were up to date by reviewing drawings and revisions. Created the final product pre-approved plan (PPAP) workbooks for China.Implemented cost saving strategies saving 35% overall by enhancing program risk details includedCreating necessary documents and expressing need for DFMEA to demonstrate major content needed in order to save company money.Assisted in the development of new products by creating part history data to improve processes.Improved communication with process flow diagrams for conformance to quality requirements.FAURECIA AUTOMOTIVE (Contracted through PGK Engineering), Auburn Hills, MI May 2005-Nov. 2006 The 8th largest international automotive parts manufacturer with 190 production sites and 28 R&D centers.Cross Functional Validation Engineer (Project Manager): Managed IP, console and doors on Sebring and Dodge JS and JC programs including testing sources, providing purchase orders for validation testing to improve testing efficiency, and evaluating overall validation budget for quarterly expenditure reviews by ensuring documents were up to date and accurate as required by TS 16949 resulting in accurate feedback on results. Evaluated in-vehicle testing, its impact on production tooling and obtained gap analysis.Implemented cost saving strategies resulting in over $30K saved.Improved validation-testing efficiency by 50%.Improved design objectives by 25% through participation in go-fast team to get effective resolution to PAB testing concerns.Updated APQP documentation prior to production launch.Coordinated tier 2 suppliers, DVP&R and monitored progress while tracking PPAP submission status of tier II status and leading internal corrective action efforts.INTIER AUTOMOTIVE, Sterling Heights, MI April 2002-March 2005Leader in the development and manufacturing of vehicle interior components, systems, interior integration and Program Management for the global automotive industry.Supplier Integration Validation Engineer/Project Manager. Managed team and projects involving IP, console, doors, headline r, garnish, seats, carpet and acoustics as well as validation testing on GMT345 and GMT265 MCE3programs. Reported updates, statuses and overall risks of the program to director. Coordinated buck modifications prior to test start dates. Maintained and supported Glide path, part delivery matrix, DVP&R development, and DFMEA executions. Maintained QS9000 and TS 16949 quality documentation, ensured all APQP/DVP&R documentation was accurate and provided updates to APQP prior to production launch. Supported successful vehicle launch and overall efficiency by evaluating program risks.Managed team to meet customer deadlines and exceed launch expectations to meet PPAP deadlines.Utilized six sigma methodologies to create quality procedures and quality systems for audits as well as quality documents.Implemented cost saving strategies such as reducing testing time by 50%, saving company $1M.Improved sales by 35% by entering required PPAP information into the correct customer.Candidate's Name EMAIL AVAILABLE Page 5 of 6Career Note: Additional work experience includes Lead Cockpit Validation Engineer for Delphi Automotive (through MSX International, (2001-2002); Validation Engineer for General Motors (through Aerotek, (1998-2001) Product Engineer for Chrysler Corporation through TAC Automotive Group, (1997); and Computer Help Desk Technician for National Tech Team (1996-1997).EDUCATIONPost Graduate Degree in Forensic Accounting April 2008Master Degree in Business Administration focused on Strategic Management June 2007 Dean's List Academic Achiever Davenport University, Warren, MIBachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering June 1996Wayne State University, Detroit, MICurrent status: Three years toward Doctorate in Global Operations and Supply Chain Management Capella University, Minneapolis, MNPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTCisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)Currently Attending Self Development Career Networking WorkshopCERTIFICATIONSA+ Network+ MCTS: Configuring Windows 7MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory ConfigurationMCTS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuring Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist MCITP: Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Administrator and Microsoft Certified Information Technology ProfessionalMCAS-Microsoft Certified Application SpecialistValidation Apprentice CertificationValidation Journeyman CertificationSOFTWARE SKILLSMicrosoft Office Suite MS Project AutoCAD Team Center FORTRAN VISVIEW Profession-Fork lift and tugger experienceResultsCatia V5 HP Graphics Quick C Professional & Canadian Software A+ NETWORK+ MCSA MCSE MS VisioKEY PROJECT DETAILProject Scope:Ford Motor Company unit HVAC and Passenger Vehicle productGeneral Motors Truck and Passenger Vehicle productsChrysler Van and Passenger Car ProductsProduct Scope:CHRYSLERAll interior Components, Body in White lift gates, deck lids, HoodsCandidate's Name EMAIL AVAILABLE Page 6 of 6GENERAL MOTORSAll interior Components, HVAC, Functional Black Plastic, fuel systems and coolant systemsResultsFORD MOTOR COMPANYPA Unit HVAC Program ApprovalCHRYSLERMet PPAP deliverables, Program Validation sign-off deadlines, and APQP deliverables.GENERAL MOTORSMet PPAP deliverables, Program Validation sign-off deadlines, and APQP deliverables through Project Manager responsibility.Evaluated program risk in meeting validation sign-off requirements.Made an appropriate assessment for a potential customer satisfaction bulletin creation as needed or re-call investigations to be suggested based on findings.PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONBusiness Professionals of America |
