Experience

Nostrum Energy, LLC / Nostrum High Performance, Inc.

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President - Development & Operations

  • Mar 2012 - Present

  Nostrum Energy LLC is a technology company conducting research in advanced combustion systems and fuel injection (gasoline & diesel) for transportation & stationary power applications. The rich portfolio of intellectual property is in the commercialization phase for aftermarket and OEM products. Responsibilities include business development, investor relations, commercial product development, supply chain including purchasing, strategic planning, and operations. Nostrum Energy LLC is a technology company conducting research in advanced combustion systems and fuel injection (gasoline & diesel) for transportation & stationary power applications. The rich portfolio of intellectual property is in the commercialization phase for aftermarket and OEM products. Responsibilities include business development, investor relations, commercial product development, supply chain including purchasing, strategic planning, and operations.



CVI-OPS, LLC (SIgma Sport Car USA)

• Principle Partner

  • Feb 2012 - Present

  CVI, LLC provides consulting & engineering services for the automotive & transportation industry in the areas of vehicle integration, development, powertrain integration, mechanical engineering, supply chain, operations and lean manufacturing. Complete Vehicle Integration-Operations LLC (CVI-OPS) provides vehicle build & customization solutions for individual customers as well as hardware support for engineering projects through CVI. CVI-OPS is the North American license holder for the Sigma Sport Car (www.sigmasportcarusa.com) and is currently launching the 2014MY Sigma Roadster in cooperation with Sigma Sport Car Brasil. (www.facebook.com/sigmasportcarusa)



Next Autoworks Company

• United States
• Automotive
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Powertrain Director

  • Dec 2008 - Jan 2012

  - Powertrain platform integration & engineering including base engine, transmission, engine management systems, exhaust systems, power train mounting systems, accessory drive systems. - Powertrain responsibilities include sourcing, engineering, program management, calibration, testing & EPA/ARB certification.- Management of a supplier based engineering organization, working with domestic & international engineering services & component suppliers (90+ resources)- Program responsibility for vehicle fuel economy & vehicle drive ability attributes- Responsible for Master Timing for the engineering department and overall company master plan integration- Responsible for advanced development vehicle (Mule) build - Powertrain product cycle planning and alternative powertrain technical studies



FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles

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

• Staff Engineering Manager

  • Aug 2006 - Nov 2008

  Responsible for the development and performance of GEMA’s Purchased Services Strategy and all non-core plant support activities. - Lead for all procurement activities in the plant and with Chrysler corporate for all non-production services and materials. - Responsible for all process & system development for all production & plant services including Tool Management, Equipment Maintenance, Reliability Engineering, Non-Production Purchasing & Supply, Gage Management, Filtration System Operation, Facilities Management & Maintenance, Waste Management and additional services.- Contributed $4.8m of $5.5m total plant operational savings in 2007 through optimization of process efficiencies (variable cost) and fixed cost reductions. - GEMA was awarded the Shingo Silver Medallion by the Shingo Examiners, recognized as Top Plant 2008 by Plant Engineering magazine, and winner of the Harbour Award for best power train plant 2007.Responsible for GEMA World Engine Advanced Programs & Outside Sales Support- Advanced programs development & integration for expansion of model line & new vehicle applications, including non-captured customers

• Operations Manager

  • Aug 2003 - Aug 2006

  Build & launch of a new engine facility in Southeast Michigan for the World Engine Project with Hyundai & Mitsubishi partners.- Simultaneous engineering lead for machining process & equipment with DaimlerChrysler Advanced Manufacturing Engineering. - Lead Operations Manager responsible for Cylinder Block, Cylinder Head, and Crankshaft Machining Lines during pre-production activities and launch.- Contributed to the selection and staffing of GEMA operations and engineering teams together with plant management.- Responsible for training and leading all new GEMA employees in lean manufacturing principles and tools. - Established the GEMA Production System and led activities for the development of all production operation systems and business processes.



Daimler Chrysler

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

• Production Engineering Supervisor / Manufacturing Advisor

  • Jul 2001 - Jul 2003

  1.6L Joint Venture (Chrysler / BMW) Project – Full production support of machining lines (maintenance, engineering, and operations). - Maintenance GL for 2° and 3° shifts for cylinder block line & secondary support of all machining lines.- Engineering specialist for manufacturing support of open issues & technical problem resolution (block line, crank line, DTS dynamometer).- Coordinate maintenance activities for spare parts, training, and problem solving activities. - Implementation of ‘Lean Maintenance’ – application of Tritec Business System concepts and systems for machining areas. - Technical & systems coach for all cylinder block line staff & operators.

• Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

  • Apr 1997 - Jun 2001

  1.6L Joint Venture (Chrysler / BMW) Project – Build and launch of a new engine plant in Campo Largo (Curitiba) Brazil- Advanced Manufacturing Engineering process engineer for the 1.6L cylinder block team that consisted of four engineers, one specialist, and a supervisor.- 1.6L Joint Venture simultaneous engineering team co-leader for manufacturing (cylinder block design & manufacturing machine design) - Tool & process engineering and project manager for all metal cutting equipment – successfully supervised build and qualification of all Comau S.P.a. metal cutting machines (12machines) in Turin, Italy (9 months relocation).- Cylinder block engineering ‘team leader’ – responsible for organizing a team of engineers and vendors for the installation, re-qualification, and launch of all cylinder block area equipment at Tritec Motors (expatriate).- Valuable experience in Toyota Production System implementation for power train machining lines (operational & engineering).