Experience

ACE | Automation Controls & Engineering

• United States
• Industrial Automation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Project Management

  • Nov 2023 - Present



Mobex Global

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Program Director

  • May 2022 - Nov 2023

  Southfield, Michigan, United States Launched a 25 million USD revenue program leading a project team of 20 people and a capital budget of 10 million. Collaboratively worked with casting supplier, component suppliers, equipment suppliers, skilled trades, and customers to install and validate production line. Managed 3-5 smaller projects at various facilities concurrently with the larger program successfully. Developed standard program management plan with the other program managers and developed and conducted training… Show more Launched a 25 million USD revenue program leading a project team of 20 people and a capital budget of 10 million. Collaboratively worked with casting supplier, component suppliers, equipment suppliers, skilled trades, and customers to install and validate production line. Managed 3-5 smaller projects at various facilities concurrently with the larger program successfully. Developed standard program management plan with the other program managers and developed and conducted training for the program teams within the organization. Show less



ACE | Automation Controls & Engineering

• United States
• Industrial Automation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales and Program Management

  • Jan 2021 - May 2022

  Developed commercial proposals and actively managed the build of purchased proposals for key customer accounts. Managed 5-10 projects at a time in value from $350k through $1 million with project teams of up to 10 people. Worked collaboratively with customers to satisfy OEM timelines (tooling trial, PPAP, salable vehicle). Oversaw installation and buy off in customer end use facility.



Miller Tool and Die (Transition to ACE)

• Director

  • Apr 2019 - Dec 2020

  Jackson, Michigan Area



SW North America, Inc.

• United States
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Project Engineering

  • Sep 2017 - Mar 2019

  North America Directed a diverse team of 13-18 individuals within the organization. The proposal and project management team had technical sales and proposal responsibility as well as project realization for sold systems within North America. The applications team had responsibility for the startup and system approval at the end use customer for quality and cycle time. The technology team had responsibility for the tooling design (work holding and cutting tool) and ancillary automation for the… Show more Directed a diverse team of 13-18 individuals within the organization. The proposal and project management team had technical sales and proposal responsibility as well as project realization for sold systems within North America. The applications team had responsibility for the startup and system approval at the end use customer for quality and cycle time. The technology team had responsibility for the tooling design (work holding and cutting tool) and ancillary automation for the equipment. Average team project load was 8-10 projects with sales of 1-8 million USD per project. Developed training and succession plans for the team as part of the larger organizational growth plan. Conducted performance reviews for the tea as well as skill development planning. As part of the management team, I particularly in regular financial reviews of the organization. Interfaced with the German team regularly to track equipment build and ship dates for North American customers. Show less



AAM - Formerly MPG "Performance Driven"

• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Advanced Manufacturing Manager

  • Mar 2004 - Sep 2017

  Plymouth, Michigan Global Launch Experience with short term (< 3 months) expat assignments in: China, Korea, India, and Mexico. Strong mechanical ability. Has led the rebuild and redeployment of used assets throughout the company to streamline capital structure. Resulting in a 1 million USD capital savings on 1 program for China. Eliminated the need to add 2 million USD in capital to the South Korea location by improving the current machining processes cycle time by 25%. Worked with the global Dragon… Show more Global Launch Experience with short term (< 3 months) expat assignments in: China, Korea, India, and Mexico. Strong mechanical ability. Has led the rebuild and redeployment of used assets throughout the company to streamline capital structure. Resulting in a 1 million USD capital savings on 1 program for China. Eliminated the need to add 2 million USD in capital to the South Korea location by improving the current machining processes cycle time by 25%. Worked with the global Dragon engine launch teams to develop localized manufacturing processes (casting, machining, and assembly) while maintaining the global product standard for the customer. Ensuring that parts from any location would be of identical superior quality. Polished leader with the ability to seamlessly interface at levels throughout the organization from management to operational. Just as comfortable communicating at the shop floor level as well as to upper management and board members. Show less



Uni Boring

• Manufacturing Engineer

  • Jan 1995 - Mar 2004