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CANTON, MICHIGAN PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE (C) EMAIL AVAILABLEPROFESSIONAL PROFILEStrategic-thinking, outstanding analytical and conceptual skilled, problem solving professional with a proven record of leadership in automotive engineering solutions, defense industry, healthcare, and eCommerce experience. A strong focus on product development, research, project/program management, vendor management, customer management, estimation, cost management,creating, managing, and evaluating CapEX//OpEx, risk management, using APQP process, root cause analysis and continuous improvements based on Kaizen methodologies, using Lean Six Sigma Black Belt tools such as DMAIC methodology, Pugh Matrix, Process Mapping, Ishikawa Diagram, Histogram, Control Charts, Regression Analysis, ANOVA, Capability Indices (Cp, Cpk), FMEAs, DOE, 5-Whys, Pareto Analysis, SPC, Kaizen events, project charter, brainstorming and VAVE sessions to drive data-driven decisions, enhance process efficiency and achieving sustainable improvements. EDUCATION & TRAINING MS in Electronics & Computer Control Systems, Wayne State University BS in Electronics Engineering, NED University of Engineering & Technology Project/Program Management, Walsh College BLACK BELT: DFSS Black Belt certified from GMU GREEN BELT: Six Sigma Green Belt certified from FDI FTEP: Ford Technical Education Program certified in nine disciplines. Plastic Injection Molding: Ferris State University KAIZEN: Specialized training in KAIZEN methodologies, VAVE, Value Stream mapping and NPI PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCECustomer Project ManagerSKF USA Inc. Plymouth, MI(11/2022 04/2023) Overseeing automotive OEM accounts within an international Project Management Office (PMO) from start to launch, developed project plans, schedule as per OEM milestone. Prepared and managed customer product requirements, RFQ, RFI and RFP responses, created SOWs. Managed project budget, created and monitored project timing for various projects,managed profitability and change orders, Leading APQP processes for powertrain and electric vehicles, including electric propulsion systems for various OEMs. Worked with an internal cross functional team from engineering, purchasing, manufacturing, validation, integration lab, supply chain, procurement and quality. WBS, stage gate timeline development, design reviews, estimation, materials demand planning, manufacturing feasibility and support. Collaborating with local and global design/development teams to ensure the functional intent is met, launch readiness and progress against project plan. Met 100% deliverables, audited customer samples, coaching junior CPMs, manufacturing process issue resolutions, problem solving using DMAIC methodologies, used statistical tools and techniques to pinpoint inefficiencies, analyzed data trends and patterns, presented ROIs to upper management. Managed risk, change, risk of scope change and cost management, budget, labor cost, compensation, updated management and PMO on a regular basis. Saved $500,000 through supplier negotiations and outsourcing.Engineering Project ManagerInfotree Global Solutions, Sterling Heights, MI Contracted to General Dynamics Land Systems(12/2019 10/2022) Supported military vehicle program management within PMO, single point contact with USG customers and team members, managed global teams for successful deliveries. Managed hardware and software teams, software development and releasing using waterfall and agile methodologies SDLC process for embedded Line Replacement Units, translating solutions into requirements for the software teams. Established and managed integrated project plans, estimation, forecasting, budgeting, analyzing project performance to identify issues and improvements, analytical analysis using Tableau/Qlik software, reporting the project status to management using Power BI. Led new Circuit Board design for obsolescence and spares parts projects, testing, EMC/EMI. Supported plants for problem resolution during design & manufacturing process implementation. Managed Capital equipment expenditure and operational expenditure, Utilized SAP and Oracle-based tools, SmartSheet, Jira for project management, EVMS and USG reportings. Champion for various manufacturing issues using DMAIC methodologies to systematically solve problems and improve processes. Developed and implemented KPIs to measure process performance and quality, monitored and reported out on established matrics. Responsible for Cost Account Management including demand planning, labor and compensation, creating and managing budgets, on-time parts delivery, auditing customer samples, using Kaizen methodologies for continuous improvements.Vice PresidentEasy StopNshop LLC. Canton, MI(03/2019 12/2019) Started an eCommerce business, designed a web-based business using internet-based marketing tools. Assuring products quality/quantity before products get in hand of customers. Managing product selection, estimation, marketing strategies, cost and risk management. Built a customer base through relationship building, using marketing strategies. Attending various Meetup sessions and seminars to make connections for finding niche product ideas and marketing the products. Exchanging ideas with entrepreneurs for marketing the business for profitability. Build up a group of repeating customers through relationship building that helped significantly in generating revenues.Technical Program ManagerHorizon Global Americas, Plymouth, MI(09/2018 03/2019) Oversaw automotive OEM accounts within PMO, led hardware and software management using SDLC process.Used Epicor CMS, SmartSheet, and Jira for PM tools. Created and managed RFQ, SOW, RFA, RFP for automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, estimation, forecast, labor and compensation, ROI. Led APQP processes for new programs, program changes, and gate timeline development. Oversaw projects involving capital equipment especially robotic welding cells and painting. Provided training on six sigma principles and methodologies to team members, coach and mentor for Green Belt team members. Introduced new products, KAIZEN, and used market research, competitors analysis, product analysis and customer feedback, VA/VE for existing products, manufacturing problem resolutions. Senior Electronics Program Manager / Design Engineer Kelly Services Inc. Farmington Hills, MI Contracted to Nissan Research & Development(01/2017 09/2018) Responsible for design and development of EV chargers, interfaces and EV infrastructure preparation for Nissan luxury vehicles. Collaborated with cross functional teams including manufacturing, Purchasing, labs, prototype and testing/validation. Managed japanese local and offshore software teams within budget, quality and on time deliverables for various builds and managed software version changes in systematic ways. Ensured overall program cost, quality, and delivery timing targets were met, using black belt six sigma tools for solving manufacturing and launching ongoing issues. Senior Electrical Engineer / Program ManagerGeneral Motors Corporation, Warren, MI(10/2013 12/2016) Responsible for BEC, Stop-Start module in-house design, SOW, ICD, PCB layout, component selection, FMEA, DVP, Control Plans. Creating schedule, budgeting, tracking cost, virtual design review, BOM development. Prototype parts, supporting various build events, crash testing, testing/validation, plant/manufacturing support, PSW, PPAP and flawless launch support. Supported current and past programs using APQP standards, for build issues used DMAIC process including Pugh Matrix, Ishikawa Diagram, 5-Whys and Brainstorm sessions. Completed 3 big projects and various small projects as prerequisites for Black Belt certification. Managed read across for commodities, FMEA analysis, cost estimation, and design reviews, presented ROIs to upper management.Project EngineerRCO Engineering Inc. Warren, MI Contracted to General Motors Corporation(10/2011 09/2013) Responsible for EBCM including ABS, TCS, ESC and EPB embedded ECU hardware and software design in PMO setting, message definition, FMEA, Hazard Analysis, Fault Tree Analysis, functional Safety ISO26262 compliance, ADAS function requirements. Created budget, labor cost and compensation on various levels. ASIC development, PCB design layout, EMC/EMI, Software SDLC and testing/validation. Responsible for BOM development, supporting prototype and other build events. Tracked program costs, quality, timing as per APQP guidelines. Supported PPAP, flawless launch using DMAIC process for plant issue resolution, also used Kaizen for continuous improvements. Program Manager / Vice PresidentPrompt Care HHS, Inc., Canton, MI(01/2009 10/2011) Healthcare Business- Managed healthcare business including planning, and coordinating various business functions, development of Business Requirements Documents, Functional Requirements Documents, RACI charts, managing and supervising 15 employees, employment recruitment and allocating resources. Managing office staff, administering payroll/accounting, budgeting, labor cost and compensation related duties, vendor strategies, evaluating vendors, contracts, creating and reporting EVM and variances for reporting, staff training. Used Kissflow and SmartSheet for managing projects. Maintained and built good relationships with medical professionals, medical device suppliers and pharmaceutical companies. Saved $60000 yearly by self marketing by eliminating marketers. Project Manager / Systems Engineer / Design & Release Engineer Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, MI(09/1994 01/2009) Worked with various product development, program management, research & development groups of gas, diesel, electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles including electrical components, subsystems and systems. VAVE and NPI (New Product Introduction), Launch support. ECU design & validation, software requirements using SDLC process, testing & validation, vehicle networking, power supply, power distribution systems, DC to AC inverters, exterior lighting, Electric and Hydrogen Fuel Cell vehicles, EV Charger, EV infrastructure, Lithium-Ion batteries, telematics, infotainment/display, Cameras, GIS, RADAR systems, aftermarket components and systems based on PCB Assembly, ASIC. Developed NPI strategy, vendor selection, budgeting, labor and compensation related work. Completed one big project and various small projects to receive Green Belt certification. After certification helped Champions to solve design and manufacturing issues. Metal and plastic mounting brackets design for various sub-systems. Supported SAE, ISO and ANSI Michigan chapter committee meetings as SME and also supported the department for ISO-9000 internal and external audits. Achieved Green Belt certification through plant issue resolution during various prototype builds and during the launch process, also use DOE during project for better resolution of several issues.COMPUTER SKILLS LabView, MatLab,C, C++, Visio, Teamcenter, WindChill, SharePoint, MS Office, MS Project, MS Team, MS Dynamics 365,Google Suites tools, DOORS, DevOps, Jira, AutoCAD, NX, CATIA, dSpace, SAP, Vector Tools, AUTOSAR, ASPICE, EPICOR CMS, ETO, Monday.com, Smartsheet, DMAIC, Ishikawa Diagram, ANOVA, DOE. |