David Boucard, MSME
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Yogesh Pawar
David and I worked very closely in Proterra when I managed program management activities associated with transit vehicle product portfolio and David was Head of body engineering team. Proterra’s new product development team launched several new products in a very fast paced environment and David was an integral part of these product development activities and launches. He led his team to support all product development launches and delivered two new body architectures in a very rapid timeframe. He also made several improvements to our core body architecture by working diligently with our suppliers and manufacturing operations. He actively managed all aspects of the body engineering including core products as well as customer contract applications. David is technically competent and is very knowledgeable in engineering standards and product development philosophy. He is methodical, detailed oriented and an independent thinker. I wish him all the best for his future.
Steve Brenizer
I had the privilege of collaborating with David for almost five years, during which we worked together to establish and foster the strong partnership between Proterra and TPI Composites. David's exceptional strategic thinking and extensive expertise in automotive engineering and supplier partnerships were key to our success. David is an outstanding team leader, always bringing out the best in everyone on the internal and external teams he works with. He effectively communicates management objectives and ensures that projects and processes move smoothly towards completion. I have the utmost respect, admiration, and endorsement for David. His remarkable skills, combined with his professionalism and dedication, make him an exceptional asset to any organization he works with.
Yogesh Pawar
David and I worked very closely in Proterra when I managed program management activities associated with transit vehicle product portfolio and David was Head of body engineering team. Proterra’s new product development team launched several new products in a very fast paced environment and David was an integral part of these product development activities and launches. He led his team to support all product development launches and delivered two new body architectures in a very rapid timeframe. He also made several improvements to our core body architecture by working diligently with our suppliers and manufacturing operations. He actively managed all aspects of the body engineering including core products as well as customer contract applications. David is technically competent and is very knowledgeable in engineering standards and product development philosophy. He is methodical, detailed oriented and an independent thinker. I wish him all the best for his future.
Steve Brenizer
I had the privilege of collaborating with David for almost five years, during which we worked together to establish and foster the strong partnership between Proterra and TPI Composites. David's exceptional strategic thinking and extensive expertise in automotive engineering and supplier partnerships were key to our success. David is an outstanding team leader, always bringing out the best in everyone on the internal and external teams he works with. He effectively communicates management objectives and ensures that projects and processes move smoothly towards completion. I have the utmost respect, admiration, and endorsement for David. His remarkable skills, combined with his professionalism and dedication, make him an exceptional asset to any organization he works with.
Yogesh Pawar
David and I worked very closely in Proterra when I managed program management activities associated with transit vehicle product portfolio and David was Head of body engineering team. Proterra’s new product development team launched several new products in a very fast paced environment and David was an integral part of these product development activities and launches. He led his team to support all product development launches and delivered two new body architectures in a very rapid timeframe. He also made several improvements to our core body architecture by working diligently with our suppliers and manufacturing operations. He actively managed all aspects of the body engineering including core products as well as customer contract applications. David is technically competent and is very knowledgeable in engineering standards and product development philosophy. He is methodical, detailed oriented and an independent thinker. I wish him all the best for his future.
Steve Brenizer
I had the privilege of collaborating with David for almost five years, during which we worked together to establish and foster the strong partnership between Proterra and TPI Composites. David's exceptional strategic thinking and extensive expertise in automotive engineering and supplier partnerships were key to our success. David is an outstanding team leader, always bringing out the best in everyone on the internal and external teams he works with. He effectively communicates management objectives and ensures that projects and processes move smoothly towards completion. I have the utmost respect, admiration, and endorsement for David. His remarkable skills, combined with his professionalism and dedication, make him an exceptional asset to any organization he works with.
Yogesh Pawar
David and I worked very closely in Proterra when I managed program management activities associated with transit vehicle product portfolio and David was Head of body engineering team. Proterra’s new product development team launched several new products in a very fast paced environment and David was an integral part of these product development activities and launches. He led his team to support all product development launches and delivered two new body architectures in a very rapid timeframe. He also made several improvements to our core body architecture by working diligently with our suppliers and manufacturing operations. He actively managed all aspects of the body engineering including core products as well as customer contract applications. David is technically competent and is very knowledgeable in engineering standards and product development philosophy. He is methodical, detailed oriented and an independent thinker. I wish him all the best for his future.
Steve Brenizer
I had the privilege of collaborating with David for almost five years, during which we worked together to establish and foster the strong partnership between Proterra and TPI Composites. David's exceptional strategic thinking and extensive expertise in automotive engineering and supplier partnerships were key to our success. David is an outstanding team leader, always bringing out the best in everyone on the internal and external teams he works with. He effectively communicates management objectives and ensures that projects and processes move smoothly towards completion. I have the utmost respect, admiration, and endorsement for David. His remarkable skills, combined with his professionalism and dedication, make him an exceptional asset to any organization he works with.
Experience
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Global Management Partners
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Engineering Lead
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May 2023 - Present
GMP’s culture is defined by how we serve our clients. We assist owners and investors from the earliest stages of project development through realizing their vision. Our strength is defining and developing project execution plans that provide best practice project and construction management services, monitoring and measuring performance, all while delivering clear reporting to the stakeholders with no surprises. Simply put, we think like an owner. GMP’s culture is defined by how we serve our clients. We assist owners and investors from the earliest stages of project development through realizing their vision. Our strength is defining and developing project execution plans that provide best practice project and construction management services, monitoring and measuring performance, all while delivering clear reporting to the stakeholders with no surprises. Simply put, we think like an owner.
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Proterra Inc
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United States
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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500 - 600 Employee
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2021 - 2023
Led Body Structure, Interior, and Exterior product engineering teams during 35' and 40' ZX5 platform development, validation, launch, and sustainment programs. ► Provided oversight and leadership regarding composite and hybrid body structure development projects and related body reliability and system interface improvements, delivering high impact, low risk optimization and cost reduction initiatives.► Leveraged analytical and physical development and validation methods, driving robust design decisions.► Developed design and release processes, tools, and team operating systems, ensuring on-time and accurate part release and delivery of configurable and base body structure, interior system, and exterior system designs.► Functioned as system integration leader for bus architecture development projects, verifying efficiencies regarding packaging, weight, fastening techniques, regulatory requirements, and part standardization.► Supported customer and vendor legal and commercial contract negotiations as primary corporate interface for all body system related topics with Transit Customers, Regulatory Agencies, and Field Service.Proterra is leading the U.S. transit industry in the design and implementation of zero-emission solutions. Show less
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2018 - 2021
Responsible for leading the Body Structure product engineering team during 35' and 40' platform upgrade and sustainment development, validation, and launch programs.
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ABC Group
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Business Consulting and Services
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Engineering Director, Advanced Product Development
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2013 - 2018
Developed and implemented corporate innovation tools and procedures to identify, promote, and execute advanced product development (APD) activities. Served as technical leader for all projects approved through the APD process. ► Established technical marketing plan discipline for cross-organizational assessment of innovation project proposals, securing alignment with corporate goals, best chance at implementation success, and a clear path to commercialization. ► Adhered to business plan approach streamlining work plans with optimized investment requirements, accelerated timelines, and measurable goals, generating 40+ new product and process improvement projects. ► Led development and implementation of ‘industry first’ innovation projects focused on areas such as high-quality surface appearance, lightweighting, part optimization, and high temperature part performance, improving customer perception regarding innovation, inclusion on new commodity bid lists, and customer production awards. ► Leveraged wide-ranging expertise in areas of Interior Trim, Exterior Trim, HVAC, Air Induction, Fluid Delivery, Flexible Products, and Manufacturing technology, driving innovation ideas and solutions across product line disciplines and traditional barriers. (Purchased by Cerberus Capital Management) Show less
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KUNSTSTOFF-TECHNIK SCHERER & TRIER USA
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United States
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1 - 100 Employee
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Engineering & Program Management Manager
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2009 - 2013
Managed product development and program management activities of German owned US location providing plastic injection molding and extrusion parts to automotive industry; Ford, GM, FCA, Mercedes, BMW, and VW. ► Implemented lean organizational structure of project teams by leveraging corporate global knowledge, resource base, and purchased services to ensure effective and efficient North American (NA) customer support and reduce manpower requirements and cost burden at the US location. ► Established product design and CAD competency in NA to facilitate onsite customer support and real-time collaboration, enabling US location to be awarded its 1st in-house product development program. ► Developed products utilizing advanced design and process technologies such as hybrid components, multi-shot injection molding, in-mold-decoration (IMD), multi-component extrusion, and multi-axis stretch bending, creating new business with non-traditional NA customers. ► Led critical business activities focused on production capacity planning, cash flow planning, quotation development, secondary equipment integration, and mold tool development, ensuring cross-functional alignment to project objectives. (Samvardhana Motherson since 2015) Show less
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Ford Motor Company
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United States
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Engineering Supervisor - Exterior Plastic Trim Systems
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2005 - 2009
Oversaw small and medium car and SUV Exterior Trim System engineering department responsible for product design, development, launch, field support, quality, and innovation initiatives. Vehicle lines included Focus, Fusion, Mustang, Escape, and B-Car platforms. ► Managed global Exterior Trim System Design Specification development, authoring, and release for worldwide vehicle platform and product design center adherence resulting in design execution uniformity, development efficiency, part commonality, improved reliability, and supplier streamlining. ► Functioned as corporate NA Exterior Trim System customer quality leader by analyzing and addressing reliability and customer complaint data, equaling or beating Toyota and Honda in reported Customer Quality. ► Promoted and practiced critical thinking and problem-solving methods resolving complicated component and system issues resulting in robust, innovative, and cost-effective design solutions. ► Utilized industry recognized root cause analysis tools, such as 8D, facilitating timely and robust resolution of validation, launch, and field issues. ► Developed headcount planning tools for Exterior Trim, Bumper Fascia, and Lighting department leadership, facilitating improved resource forecasting, staffing, and workload alignment to accommodate new and ongoing programs. ► Reorganized department by aligning employee background and strengths with project objectives, improving team performance, morale, job satisfaction, program delivery, recognition, and advancement. Show less
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Education
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University of Michigan
Master of Science (MSc), Mechanical Engineering -
University of Detroit Mercy
Master of Engineering (M.Eng.), Engineering Management -
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Mechanical Engineering
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