Solutions oriented Senior Engineering Manager with an innovative and decisive management style directing global teams in producing quality work on time and within budgets. Longstanding experience transforming engineering organizations utilizing modern computer aided engineering (CAE) tools and state of the art engineering processes that reduce development time and costs while enhancing quality and innovation resulting in increased sales and revenue. Notable professional achievements include:
> Directed global engineering teams achieving key product performance improvements (durability and NVH) for new electric power steering system resulting in multimillion dollar business awards.
> Led multi-skilled professional teams in numerous and diverse product design projects for multimillion dollar companies including an EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) subsystem redesign within 2 months meeting tight deadline requirements.
> Established and directed offshore engineering support centers in India achieving 30% increase in support efficiency and reduction in turnaround time.
> Implemented engineering solutions for automotive brake and steering components achieving 40% reduction in development time and $500,000 in savings within first year.
> Transformed engineering and design departments resulting in 30% reduction in design time and cutting tooling costs by $1.5 million within the first year.
> Saved $22 million in warranty claims by leading cross-functional product development team in diagnosing, resolving, and redesigning a truck clutch housing.
> Directed the development, planning, and implementation of innovative CAE engineering process throughout three different engineering divisions reducing development time and costs while improving overall quality.
> Spearheaded the investigation, selection, and implementation of $2 million global PLM / PDM system.
> Keynote speaker addressing Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) and engineering process topics at various engineering conferences.
> Penton CAE Magazine's "Peer Award," Ford Motor Company's "Henry Ford Innovation Award," 2003 SAE Recognition Award, and holder of 2 US patents.
> Selected to the University of Michigan-Dearborn Industrial Advisory Council.
CORE COMPETENCIES
* Time & Cost Reduction Strategies
* Product Development
* Strategic Development and Implementation
* Team Management
* Troubleshooting & Problem Resolution
* Budget Management
* Project Management
* Report Writing
* Presentations
* FEA, CFD, CAE
* PDM, PLM
* Engineering Processes
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Global Tier 1 Automotive Supplier, MI 2005-present
Senior Engineering Manager / Deputy Engineering Director
* Manage structural, thermal and NVH analysis (CAE) department of 22 engineers supporting design and development of automotive braking, steering, and chassis systems.
* Allocate $2 million departmental budget and oversee centers located in the US and India.
* Implemented engineering and organizational improvements resulting in 90% reduction in engineering analysis cycle time, and 30% increase in offshore support efficiency.
* Resolved NVH performance of global brake program within four months, meeting tight deadlines and achieving stringent product requirements; completed according to corporate and customer requirements.
* Supervise global engineering teams achieving key product performance improvements to durability and NVH for electric power steering systems; an initiative that resulted in multimillion dollar business awards.
* Oversee fatigue analysis, lab activities and tests, meeting all corporate robustness, fatigue and durability standards.
* Develop and implement organizational strategies to facilitate research and analysis, new technology development, engineering processes, budget control, and reductions in product development time and costs.
* Initiated a global program to transfer work packages from Europe to US, reducing layoffs of engineering personnel, increasing operational efficiency while retaining key talent and meeting budgetary constraints.
Global Plastic Packaging Company, MI 2002-2005
CAD / CAE Manager - Design Department Manager
* Directed design department operations focused on developing plastic injection and blow-molded packaging products at over 20 manufacturing plants.
* Controlled a $1.2 million budget that funded CAD, CAE, PDM (Product Data Management), PLM (Product Lifecycle Management), laser scanning, and rapid prototype (SLA) activities.
* Drove product engineering and design process improvements that reduced design turnaround time by 75%.
* Implemented virtual collaboration technologies (WebEx), reducing travel and project timing 20% while improving overall customer support and satisfaction.
Global Diversified Power Management Company, MI 1998-2002
Senior Engineering Specialist - CAE Project Manager
* Led multi-skilled professional teams in numerous and diverse product design projects for multimillion dollar companies including an EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) system redesign within 2 months meeting tight deadline requirements.
* Conducted comprehensive research and analysis functions to guide cross-functional teams in completion of projects while meeting all company standards and regulations.
* Developed a new engineering process, reducing product development costs and time by 30 - 50%.
* Researched and developed advanced methodologies to simulate impact load strains and fatigue life in engine valves, an effort in support of a major automotive company requirement.
* Guided a technical research program that produced cost-efficient techniques to package and cool electronics in high-temperature environments.
* Implemented Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) practices as part of divisional quality initiative.
FORD MOTOR COMPANY, Dearborn, MI 1988-1998
CAE Team Leader - Automotive Products Operations (1996-1998)
* Directed CAE team operations supporting 100 person advanced engineering department in the development of vehicle modular cockpits, instrument panels, electrical distribution system, and vehicle body structure (Body In White) designs.
* Championed engineering team that established solid modeling strategies reducing CAD to CAE transfer time by 66%.
CAE Site Leader / Engineering Process Leader
European Electronics Division, Dunton England (1994-1996)
* Oversaw the launch and training of new division wide product development process at engineering and manufacturing facilities in Spain, Portugal, Germany, and England; established new CAE operations at Ford?s European headquarters in England.
* Coordinated the daily objectives of CAE activities supporting an 80-person engineering department producing fuel sender, instrument cluster, radio, and electronic module designs.
* Led the successful introduction and implementation of a new solid model CAD software platform (Pro/E), updated computer hardware, and developed and delivered training to groups of designers and engineers in CAD applications and CAE analysis software.
CAE Analyst - Electronics Division, Dearborn, MI (1991-1994)
Product Development Engineer - Electronics Division, Dearborn, MI (1988-1991)
EDUCATION
Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering, 2000
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, Dearborn, Michigan
Master of Science, Electronics & Computer Control Systems, 1992
WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY, Detroit, Michigan
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, 1988
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY, East Lansing, Michigan
ANALYSIS EXPERIENCE
* Structural: Linear and nonlinear stress/strain, hyperelastic, visco-elastic, visco-plastic
* Dynamics: Frequency response, natural frequency & modes, complex eigenvalue, transient response, ODS correlation
* Fatigue: Stress life, strain life, fracture mechanics, damage accumulation
* Thermal: Conjugate heat transfer, natural convection, conduction, thermal radiation
* Fluid Dynamics: Natural convection, forced convection, turbulent & laminar flow, pressure drop, plastic blow mold manufacturing process
* Kinematics: Belt drive, ball nut & screw, cam mechanisms, engine valvetrain
SOFTWARE TOOLS
FEA: ANSYS, Abaqus, COSMOS/M, DesignSpace, HyperMesh
CFD: ElectroFlo, Flotran, Flotherm, Fluent
CAD: CATIA V5, Pro/ENGINEER, IDEAS, SolidWorks, Geomagic
CAE: Mathcad, BlowSim, SAUNA
Misc: MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MS Project, SmarTeam (PDM & PLM), Minitab, WebEx, NetMeeting
PRODUCT ENGINEERING BACKGROUND
> Automotive Foundation Brake Systems
> Steering Systems and Components (Hydraulic and Mechatronic / Electronic)
> Anti-lock Brakes and Traction Control Systems (Mechatronic / Electronic)
> Automatic Ride Height Control Suspension Systems
> Vehicle Cockpit Systems
> Integrated Front End Systems
> Packaging and Cooling of Electronics High Temperature Environments
> Flexible Circuit Substrate Systems for Vehicle Electronics
> Diesel Engine Mechatronic Exhaust Gas Recirculation Systems
> Engine Valve Train Systems
> Truck Drive Train Systems (Transmission & Clutch Housing)
> Rear Wheel Differential Systems
> Injection and Blow Molded Plastic Components
> Electronic Circuit Boards / Electrical Connectors |
