Sr. Manager - Engineering & Manufacturing Resume
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Chesterfield Twp, MI
CAREER SUMMARY: Creative and analytical team player with track record of making significant contributions in a variety of roles with world class manufacturing organizations. PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE:
Confidential, Chesterfield Twp., MI.
1998-Present Sr. Manager - Engineering & Manufacturing.
- Coordinated the relocation of a 100 employee manufacturing operation to a new facility.
- Successfully led implementation of QS-9000, ISO/TS-16949 and ISO 14001 management systems.
- Launched an effective continuous improvement program that resulted in plant-wide scrap rate reduction from .3% to .07%
1995-1998 Production Manager.
- Managed manpower and equipment issues as production volume of clutches increased from 2.5 million/year to over 5 million/year.
- Formalized organizational structure and launched a new machining and assembly department.
- Served key role in successful campaign to remain union-free.
1990-1995 Engineering Supervisor.
- Developed and qualified component suppliers, and purchased production and QA equipment during start up phase of manufacturing operation.
- Successfully led company-wide efforts to obtain Ford Q1 and TQE Awards.
Confidential, Sterling Heights, MI and Ithaca, NY. Assignments included positions in automatic transmission components research & development lab, group headquarters, and torque converter manufacturing facility.
1988-1990 Quality Systems Engineer.
- Served as program manager for the successful launch of a new industrial torque converter product line.
- Identified and worked with design engineers to resolve component stack-up issue that was the cause of the highest scrap rate in department.
1988 Production Supervisor.
- Supervised union (UAW) employees in the assembly of automotive and industrial torque converters.
- Planning Analyst.
- Collaborated with the group VP and business unit executives to develop 5-year strategic plans
- Supported the launch of a Korean joint venture manufacturing operation
- Mechanical Design Engineer.
- Provided design support to an advanced engineering group involved in the development of components for continuously variable transmissions (CVTs).
- Received a U.S. Patent for a CVT chain belt design improvement
EDUCATION: Confidential University
- Master of Business Administration (MBA),
- Master of Engineering (M.Eng.), Mechanical Engineering,
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Agricultural Engineering
CERTIFICATION:
- ASQ Certified Six Sigma Black Belt