Experience

ANCA Motion

• Australia
• Automation Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager

  • Sep 2019 - Present

  Responsible for managing all new electronics, hardware, and embedded software product development programs from conception through to product launch. Lead and support engineering, marketing & sales, supply chain, and production engineering teams across Australia, China, and Taiwan through the ANCA Motion Product Development cycle. Interface with external customers to plan and align on timelines, engineering specifications, and design changes. Responsible for the creation, monitoring, and control of all program/project plans, budgets, timelines, and resource allocation/levelling activities. Key Achievements: Creation of a new product development process specific to ANCA Motion. Show less



Ford Motor Company

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Engineering Supervisor - Asia Pacific: Underbody, Front Structures, Hood and Fenders

  • Apr 2018 - Jun 2019

  Led and managed a team of project engineers in Australia, India, North America, and China. Managed multiple multimillion-dollar projects simultaneously across different product development and manufacturing sites all over the world.Managed the development and release of system strategies that met cost, time, and functional targets. Served as the Functional Engineering Lead responsible for both ongoing production and future model delivery of engineering systems under my leadership for the Ford Ranger.Key Achievements:Managed the design and implementation of new technologies that significantly improve vehicle performance and reduce cost.Successful delivery of Euro NCAP and ANCAP Pedestrian Protection compliant Hood and Fender designs. Show less

• Project Engineering Supervisor - Asia Pacific: Underbody, Front Structures, Hood and Fenders

  • Aug 2017 - Apr 2018

  Responsible for managing the growth and development of a team of local national project engineers, moreover, training them in product development and project management methodologies as well as in systems engineering disciplines. Led and managed cross functional teams across China through the Ford Product Development cycle.Served as the Functional Engineering Lead responsible for both ongoing production and future model delivery of engineering systems under my leadership.Managed multiple multimillion-dollar projects simultaneously across China.Managed the development and release of system strategies that met cost, time, and functional targets to the highest of quality standards.Managed joint venture partners and local supplier base in Shanghai, Beijing, and Chongqing through the launch and delivery of new model programs and on-going production.Key Achievements:Identifying re-use opportunities for existing engineering designs and plant capital for emerging markets to reduce product cost and engineering overheads without compromising on functional targets.Promotion of first local national engineer into a managerial role. Show less

• Project Engineering Supervisor - Asia Pacific: Side Closures and Moving Glass Systems Supervisor

  • May 2015 - Aug 2017

  Assumed responsibility for leading the development and growth of a team of local national project engineers in product development and project management methodologies as well as in systems engineering disciplines spanning across new model programs as well as on going production projects.Managed a team of quality engineers responsible for data analysis, problem resolution, and implementation of design solutions with respect to warranty spend and quality concerns.Led and managed cross functional teams across China through the Ford Product Development cycle.Managed the development and release of system strategies that met cost, time, and functional targets to the highest of quality standards.Worked with joint venture partners and local supplier base in Shanghai, Beijing, and Chongqing through the launch and delivery of new model programs and on-going production.Managed multiple multimillion-dollar projects simultaneously across China.Key Achievements:Developed cost competitive systems engineering solutions that were tailored to emerging market requirements that have subsequently been embedded into Ford's corporate knowledge base.Played an integral role in the development of local national key talents. Show less

• Senior Project Engineer Horizontal and Side Closure Systems

  • Apr 2012 - May 2015

  Worked as the Lead Project Engineer responsible for overseeing the development of local national engineers in product development and project management methodologies as well as in systems engineering disciplines.Identified system strategies that met both cost and functional targets within project timelines to the highest of standards.Served as the single point of contact for technical issues for the company’s China based programs.Managed joint venture partners and local supplier base through the launch and delivery of new model programs and on-going production.Provided regular coaching and mentoring of local national engineers to ensure continued growth.Fostered positive working environments and team engagement. Key Achievements: Design and launch of the first passenger vehicle designed by local national engineers for the Chinese domestic market, the Ford Escort.Developed and trained local national engineers to successfully design and launch robust designs on time and with quality. Show less

• Senior Project Engineer Horizontal Closure Systems_Ford Ranger/ Mazda BT-50

  • May 2008 - Apr 2012

  Senior Project Engineer responsible for the design and overall delivery of the hood and tailgate systems as well as associated mechanisms and accessories. Responsible for delivering the first hood system for a high riding commercial vehicle to ever receive a 5 Star Euro NCAP and ANCAP rating for Pedestrian Protection.

• Senior Project Engineer Horizontal Closure Systems_Pre Program Ford Ranger/ Mazda BT-50

  • May 2006 - Apr 2008

  Created the vehicle architecture layout and developed associated cost targets for the hood and tailgate systems as well as associated mechanisms and accessories.

• Project Engineer Body Side Systems

  • Jul 2003 - May 2006

  Project Engineer responsible for the design and overall delivery of the bodyside systems as well as the BIW level FMEA for the first Ford vehicle designed and launched especially for the Indian market.



Ford Motor Company

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• CAD Engineer

  • May 1999 - Mar 2003

  CAD Engineer responsible for the design of the liftgate, rear facias, and body structures systems for the Ford Falcon and Territory programs. CAD Engineer responsible for the design of the liftgate, rear facias, and body structures systems for the Ford Falcon and Territory programs.