Director of Engineering, 04047

Resides in Michigan

Salary: US $Open

Relocate: Yes

On the Market: Looking

Industry: Automotive

Objective: Secure a position in a progressive organization where my experience in management can be applied to the achievement of corporate objectives. My global automotive experience and my e-commerce experience would allow me to be a positive new asset to your company.

Experience:
(company) Michigan
Senior Market Maker (11/99 to Present)
· Responsible for the development of e-sourcing programs at multiple tier one automotive clients. Consistently met or exceeded expectations with an average of 6:1 return on investment in the first year.
· Direct several (blank) in strategic e-sourcing initiatives. (company) are responsible for setting up and conducting on-line competitive bidding events (Reverse Auctions), including supplier outreach, total cost RFQ development, structuring lots, training, and on-line bidding opportunity assessments which include price and non-price factors.
· Lead manager on site responsible for the start up of new regional office located in (Blank), Michigan.

(Blank) Automotive Sealing Systems Group, Michigan (4/81 to 11/99)
Commercial Director (07/99 to 11/99)
· Developed marketing strategies and implemented changes to achieve maximum sales activity for $300 million North American operations.
· Reviewed and approved all financial models on programs up for bid.
· Responsible for coordinating global cost estimating on programs that shared manufacturing in multiple countries. Director-General Motors / BMW / Mexico Startup (1/98 to 07/99)
· Managed a staff of 18 on-site professionals and additional 4 employees at 4 (Blank) plants.
· Responsible for $98 million in sales covering 13 vehicle lines.
· Responsible for the successful start up of a new manufacturing facility in Mexico.
· Set cost guidelines for Account Managers, as well as direct activities in the Project Management, Engineering, and Quality groups.
· Focused on the development of direct reports to manage segments of our operation. Senior Manager - General Motors Programs (8/96 to 1/98)
· Assisted in the restructure of (Blank) North American Operations into a Matrix organization.
· Chairman of (Blanks) global G.M. group.
· Managed a staff of 15 on-site professionals and additional 5 employees at 5 (Blank) plants.
· Negotiated new product awards and defended several market tests.
· Assisted in the corporate office obtaining QS9000 certification. Senior Program Manager (8/95 to 8/96)
· Managed the launch of the Ford Expedition, as well as participated in other launches. Advanced Program Manager (4/94 to 8/95)
· Developed advanced engineering proposals and concepts prior to award of new business.
· Established bench marking criteria for sealing systems. Account Manager (12/92 to 4/94)
· Account responsibility for General Motors Mid-size and Small car platforms.
Systems Engineer (8/91 to 12/92)
· Responsible for continuous improvement on General Motors current production products. (Blank)

Automotive Sealing Systems Group (Blank) Plant
(4/81 to 8/91)
Sr. Product Engineer
· Responsible for the development of all in house and external tooling for assigned projects.
· Successfully developed and launched tooling for the Toyota Corolla, G.M. Prizm, Chrysler van, Ford Tempo, and other miscellaneous programs.
· Temporarily assigned as engineering support for start up of a new manufacturing facility in California. Quality Assurance Engineer
· Responsible for root causing quality concerns and implementing corrective actions.
Layout Technician
· Prepared and submitted sample packages.
· Developed gauge plans and gauges for manufacturing. Lab Technician
· Tested and approved incoming raw material and mixed compounds.

Education:
Michigan State University East Lansing, MI (1999 to 2001) Masters in Business Administration (Executive Program)
Culver Stockton College Canton, MO (1988 to 1991) Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology
Southeastern Iowa Community College (1981 to 1987) Keokuk, IA Associate in Arts

Other Training
· (Blank) International Business Development College · Karrass negotiating · Kerzner Program Management Training -Passed the Project Management Professional Examination · Leadership Development Program (Center for Creative Leadership) · SPC and DOE Training · Computer Literate in : Excel, Word, Power Point, Project

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