Experience

Motor City Stamping Inc.

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

• Account Manager

  • Jul 2016 - Present

  Point contact for all new quotes, engineering changes, contact negotiations. Face to Face meetings with OEM and Tier One customers , Cost and Technical Reviews Primary Customers; GM, North America, Body In White Stamped and Welded Assemblies. GM, North America, Global Propulsion Systems in Stamped and Welded Assemblies Honda North America, Body in White Stamped and Welded Assemblies Ford Motor Company Powertrain Division, Small Stampings Kautex, A Textron Company, North… Show more Point contact for all new quotes, engineering changes, contact negotiations. Face to Face meetings with OEM and Tier One customers , Cost and Technical Reviews Primary Customers; GM, North America, Body In White Stamped and Welded Assemblies. GM, North America, Global Propulsion Systems in Stamped and Welded Assemblies Honda North America, Body in White Stamped and Welded Assemblies Ford Motor Company Powertrain Division, Small Stampings Kautex, A Textron Company, North America Fuel System Heat Shields and Straps Webasto Roof System, Convertible Top Components Show less Point contact for all new quotes, engineering changes, contact negotiations. Face to Face meetings with OEM and Tier One customers , Cost and Technical Reviews Primary Customers; GM, North America, Body In White Stamped and Welded Assemblies. GM, North America, Global Propulsion Systems in Stamped and Welded Assemblies Honda North America, Body in White Stamped and Welded Assemblies Ford Motor Company Powertrain Division, Small Stampings Kautex, A Textron Company, North… Show more Point contact for all new quotes, engineering changes, contact negotiations. Face to Face meetings with OEM and Tier One customers , Cost and Technical Reviews Primary Customers; GM, North America, Body In White Stamped and Welded Assemblies. GM, North America, Global Propulsion Systems in Stamped and Welded Assemblies Honda North America, Body in White Stamped and Welded Assemblies Ford Motor Company Powertrain Division, Small Stampings Kautex, A Textron Company, North America Fuel System Heat Shields and Straps Webasto Roof System, Convertible Top Components Show less



KIRCHHOFF Automotive

• Germany
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Account Manager

  • Jul 2014 - Jul 2016

  GM, North America, Sales Division of Body In While Stamped and Welded Assemblies. Point contact at GM Purchasing for new quotes, engineering changes, contact negotiations. Face to Face meetings at GM VEC Warren for PDT Meeting, Coast Reviews and Technical Reviews Responsible for over $150 million in yearly sales for new and current business. Track GSM and NPV of all assemblies for reporting to Senior Executive Team. Track all Customer/Internal changes and impact to program… Show more GM, North America, Sales Division of Body In While Stamped and Welded Assemblies. Point contact at GM Purchasing for new quotes, engineering changes, contact negotiations. Face to Face meetings at GM VEC Warren for PDT Meeting, Coast Reviews and Technical Reviews Responsible for over $150 million in yearly sales for new and current business. Track GSM and NPV of all assemblies for reporting to Senior Executive Team. Track all Customer/Internal changes and impact to program profitability.

• Program Manager

  • Jan 2012 - Jul 2014

  Launched 2016 A1BC/A1AC Camaro BIW program consisting of 82 stamped and welded assemblies. Leading five Program Managers and APQP teams Responsible for approx. $50m in Tooling and Capital Point Contact for GM Engineering and SQE's Tracking approx 30 tools sourced LCC Launching Tools and Equipment in concert with VR Operations launching a Brownfield facility in the Lansing area 2012-2013.5 Managed and launched (18) Sub-Assemblies of the Y1XX 2014 Corvette… Show more Launched 2016 A1BC/A1AC Camaro BIW program consisting of 82 stamped and welded assemblies. Leading five Program Managers and APQP teams Responsible for approx. $50m in Tooling and Capital Point Contact for GM Engineering and SQE's Tracking approx 30 tools sourced LCC Launching Tools and Equipment in concert with VR Operations launching a Brownfield facility in the Lansing area 2012-2013.5 Managed and launched (18) Sub-Assemblies of the Y1XX 2014 Corvette Program; Overcame 5 month internal launch delay due to resource allocation. Achieved 100% on time delivery of all pre and post launch production plant deliveries. Timeline adherence APQP Cross functional team facilitator Customer advocate and communicator of expectations and requirements



Summit Automation Inc,

• Troy, MI

• Engineering Manager

  • Apr 2011 - Jan 2012

  Promoted to manage the Mechanical Engineering Department, Project Management and Quality Assurance. Managed and directed a staff of up ten engineers, and two project managers Established a proven Project Management System using MS Project and a gated process based on various phases of engineering, manufacturing, product validation, installation and warranty. Implemented an engineering initial release and change management process, reducing kickoff by two weeks Achieved 100%… Show more Promoted to manage the Mechanical Engineering Department, Project Management and Quality Assurance. Managed and directed a staff of up ten engineers, and two project managers Established a proven Project Management System using MS Project and a gated process based on various phases of engineering, manufacturing, product validation, installation and warranty. Implemented an engineering initial release and change management process, reducing kickoff by two weeks Achieved 100% on-time delivery of engineering releases to manufacturing Implemented internal design review process with cross functional approach including controls engineering and manufacturing greatly reducing errors and ambiguous expectations Increased customer satisfaction through improved design approval process and responsiveness to customer concerns Documented and established Quality Management System compliant to ISO 9001 Show less Promoted to manage the Mechanical Engineering Department, Project Management and Quality Assurance. Managed and directed a staff of up ten engineers, and two project managers Established a proven Project Management System using MS Project and a gated process based on various phases of engineering, manufacturing, product validation, installation and warranty. Implemented an engineering initial release and change management process, reducing kickoff by two weeks Achieved 100%… Show more Promoted to manage the Mechanical Engineering Department, Project Management and Quality Assurance. Managed and directed a staff of up ten engineers, and two project managers Established a proven Project Management System using MS Project and a gated process based on various phases of engineering, manufacturing, product validation, installation and warranty. Implemented an engineering initial release and change management process, reducing kickoff by two weeks Achieved 100% on-time delivery of engineering releases to manufacturing Implemented internal design review process with cross functional approach including controls engineering and manufacturing greatly reducing errors and ambiguous expectations Increased customer satisfaction through improved design approval process and responsiveness to customer concerns Documented and established Quality Management System compliant to ISO 9001 Show less



Freedomation Inc

• United States
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Manager

  • Jun 2009 - Apr 2011

  Hired to grow and manage company resources consisting of sales/estimating, purchasing, project management, admin, packaging and shipping to meet the growing demand of sales. Won and managed over 200 Contracts in 18 months, valued at almost $2 million. Delivered all contracts in accordance with Government Requirements/Specifications with Zero Delivery or Quality Issues. Established internet sales, manufacturing and delivery processes for “the Deluxe Heirloom Chest” Product… Show more Hired to grow and manage company resources consisting of sales/estimating, purchasing, project management, admin, packaging and shipping to meet the growing demand of sales. Won and managed over 200 Contracts in 18 months, valued at almost $2 million. Delivered all contracts in accordance with Government Requirements/Specifications with Zero Delivery or Quality Issues. Established internet sales, manufacturing and delivery processes for “the Deluxe Heirloom Chest” Product, accomplished 100% customer satisfaction. Negotiated and established telecommunications contract, saving the company 68% yearly cost. Develop strategic business relationships with supplying partners and negotiate contracts. Report to executive management P&L status concerning resources and ongoing projects. Implemented and maintain Quality Management System. Train and mentor employees in accordance with company policy, procedures and customer requirements Established company IT system requirements and procedures. Show less Hired to grow and manage company resources consisting of sales/estimating, purchasing, project management, admin, packaging and shipping to meet the growing demand of sales. Won and managed over 200 Contracts in 18 months, valued at almost $2 million. Delivered all contracts in accordance with Government Requirements/Specifications with Zero Delivery or Quality Issues. Established internet sales, manufacturing and delivery processes for “the Deluxe Heirloom Chest” Product… Show more Hired to grow and manage company resources consisting of sales/estimating, purchasing, project management, admin, packaging and shipping to meet the growing demand of sales. Won and managed over 200 Contracts in 18 months, valued at almost $2 million. Delivered all contracts in accordance with Government Requirements/Specifications with Zero Delivery or Quality Issues. Established internet sales, manufacturing and delivery processes for “the Deluxe Heirloom Chest” Product, accomplished 100% customer satisfaction. Negotiated and established telecommunications contract, saving the company 68% yearly cost. Develop strategic business relationships with supplying partners and negotiate contracts. Report to executive management P&L status concerning resources and ongoing projects. Implemented and maintain Quality Management System. Train and mentor employees in accordance with company policy, procedures and customer requirements Established company IT system requirements and procedures. Show less



Welding Solutions Inc.

• Sales and Marketing Manager

  • Apr 2005 - May 2009

  Promoted from Quality Manager to establish a new business subsidiary of Weldmation Inc. for the purpose of sales and distribution of welding equipment and services, including establishment of a state of the art welding laboratory and staff. Grew sales from $0 to over $1.5 million in 24 months through the establishment of new equipment sales and welding lab services. Managed account with an international partner based in Israel. Managed and directed internal and external sales… Show more Promoted from Quality Manager to establish a new business subsidiary of Weldmation Inc. for the purpose of sales and distribution of welding equipment and services, including establishment of a state of the art welding laboratory and staff. Grew sales from $0 to over $1.5 million in 24 months through the establishment of new equipment sales and welding lab services. Managed account with an international partner based in Israel. Managed and directed internal and external sales personnel/reps. Managed and directed a staff of four welding engineers and lab technicians. Responsible for over $3 million in capital equipment and inventory. Authored and co-authored multiple articles for welding industry publication. Developed strategic plans for implementation of AS-9100 Aerospace Quality Program at Weldmation. Weldmation received AS-9100 certification-2009 as a result of planning and execution. Show less Promoted from Quality Manager to establish a new business subsidiary of Weldmation Inc. for the purpose of sales and distribution of welding equipment and services, including establishment of a state of the art welding laboratory and staff. Grew sales from $0 to over $1.5 million in 24 months through the establishment of new equipment sales and welding lab services. Managed account with an international partner based in Israel. Managed and directed internal and external sales… Show more Promoted from Quality Manager to establish a new business subsidiary of Weldmation Inc. for the purpose of sales and distribution of welding equipment and services, including establishment of a state of the art welding laboratory and staff. Grew sales from $0 to over $1.5 million in 24 months through the establishment of new equipment sales and welding lab services. Managed account with an international partner based in Israel. Managed and directed internal and external sales personnel/reps. Managed and directed a staff of four welding engineers and lab technicians. Responsible for over $3 million in capital equipment and inventory. Authored and co-authored multiple articles for welding industry publication. Developed strategic plans for implementation of AS-9100 Aerospace Quality Program at Weldmation. Weldmation received AS-9100 certification-2009 as a result of planning and execution. Show less



Weldmation

• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Quality Assurance Manager

  • Jan 1999 - Jan 2005

  Promoted from Project Management to establish and implement a Quality Management System certifiable to ISO 9001 standards. Received third party certification to ISO 9001 in 2001 Managed and directed a staff of up to four quality engineers, technicians and inspectors. Managed and directed a team of six internal auditors. Developed intranet based quality system and corrective action process, improving quality compliance and corrective action closer rate from 50% to 98%. Developed… Show more Promoted from Project Management to establish and implement a Quality Management System certifiable to ISO 9001 standards. Received third party certification to ISO 9001 in 2001 Managed and directed a staff of up to four quality engineers, technicians and inspectors. Managed and directed a team of six internal auditors. Developed intranet based quality system and corrective action process, improving quality compliance and corrective action closer rate from 50% to 98%. Developed customer satisfaction survey and response system, providing the first ever quantifiable customer satisfaction data to executive management. Documented and mapped all working processes in accordance to work flow, reducing redundancy and project cycle time. Worked with process owners to establish continuous improvement objectives and reported results to executive management, in the role as Management Representative.

• Project Manager

  • Jan 1996 - Jan 1999

  Promoted from Senior Designer to direct and manage multiple projects from engineering through manufacturing including installation and acceptance at the customers facility. Developed time-lines and managed multiple programs ranging for $500,000 to $13 Million in value. Managed customer specifications, and requirements in accordance to project scope Lead cross functional teams to ensure customer requirements were communicated and followed throughout each phase of project… Show more Promoted from Senior Designer to direct and manage multiple projects from engineering through manufacturing including installation and acceptance at the customers facility. Developed time-lines and managed multiple programs ranging for $500,000 to $13 Million in value. Managed customer specifications, and requirements in accordance to project scope Lead cross functional teams to ensure customer requirements were communicated and followed throughout each phase of project development. Negotiated contract changes between Weldmation and Customer Coordinated and executed all product validations for customer buy-off in accordance to project requirements Responsible for contractor selection and equipment installation at customers facilities

• Senior Designer

  • Jan 1993 - Jan 1996

  Hired to sketch and design automated welding, assembly and material handling systems Received customer specifications with the intent to deliver custom designed machinery to meet production cycle time and product quality requirements. Lead small teams of layout and detail draftsmen to develop engineering documents to meet project requirements. AutoCAD, Mechanical Desktop, and IDEAS