Forward Model Engineer Resume Saline, Michigan - Hire IT People

SUMMARY

Leadership to manage product development from concept to launch with experience in plastic injection molding for the automotive industry.
Successfully managed within budget and timing a wide variety of component tools such as external lighting, consoles, grilles, Instrument Panels and under the hood products.
Skilled in planning, organizing, controlling and validating up to final launch of new programs in concurrence to target dates, quality expectations and customer demands.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, Saline, Michigan

Forward Model Engineer

Responsibilities:

Responsible for comprehensive Project Management of multiple injection mold tools from cradle through validation/certification to implementation.
Co - led sourcing initiative for tooling supplier selection maintaining focus on quality, service, timing, and budget.
Liaison between Production Facility Management and Internal Customer.
Interpreted, defined and refined customer needs/wants, translated them through product design and into manufacturing execution and implementation.
Recommended product design modifications to improve longevity of injection mold tooling.
Led material selection efforts and validation trials resulting in improved crash performance and functionality of Glove Box.
Responsible for packaging design and development resulting in improved warehousing system efficiencies.
Issued and maintained ISO/TS audit documentation.
Implemented construction of multi-million dollar tools, as well as managed engineering changes to existing tooling.
Translated product design information into specifications for use in inspection.

Confidential, Texas

Business Manager

Responsibilities:

Leveraged global supply base for sourcing and development of tooling, molds, gauges, and other critical components.
Liaised with international suppliers to insure timely development and implementation, while optimizing budgets and meeting the highest quality standards.
Led procurement and supply scheduling/planning efforts throughout all phases of product development & implementation to meet or exceed project timeline requirements.
Led cross-functional team responsible for support of major product launches including strategic negotiation of client expectations for overall price and quality requirements.
Developed and issued all critical documentation needed for internal and external client approval.
Managed engineering staff responsible for implementation of process improvements on production floor, including existing molds as well as optimizing implementation of new tools for streamlined new product introductions to the manufacturing environment.
Responsible for project management of new incoming product implementation to ensure on-time transfer of production while maintaining statistical process control of target indicators.
Implemented IT system for ISO documentation requirements.

Confidential

Manufacturing Engineer

Responsibilities:

Managed launch of I/P program for Crown Victoria/Grand Marquis involving nine injection molds.
Launched console and door trim panel for Expedition/Navigator with six injection molds.
Developed and implemented significant cost-savings project involving in-color molded plastic components to eliminate paint.
Launched programs for Ford Tracer & Escort involving thirteen injection molds.
Launched Contour/Mystique program including managing International design support for four injection molds.
Developed and implemented rapid prototyping to support crash test approval.
Managed daily production (rates and quality), created/modified internal production schedule to meet or exceed requirements, as well as developed strategic supply chain relationships as a form of business continuity plan.