Grosse Pointe, Michigan, United States
I have successfully executed numerous projects as a Program Team Leader and Systems Engineer for twenty two years for Ford Motor Company. Responsibilities include project and resource planning, product design, systems integration, feature integration, feature owner development and maturity, testing, supplier sourcing, purchase orders, allocation of personnel responsibilities and finances, development of electrical cost target sheets, 5Ds and 8D for features and components for milestone containment, Conformance Plans, 2 pager development for feature approval and resource assignments, DFMEAs, prototype and production launches, and preparation of reports, powerpoints and performance analysis to upper management. I am a responsible and highly committed individual committed to ensuring project success. My leadership skills bring out the best in individuals working under my guidance. Below are a few highlights that illustrate my readiness for any type of assignment. A Proven Leader: -Execution of the Global Feature Process to all features on the Mustang program and trained and coached feature owners to meet milestone deliverables successfully for feature maturity, integrity and robustness - Successfully launched the 2011 Focus from program start in Germany through Production build as well as post production at the Michigan Assembly Plant - Led the Electrical Program Management Team through a challenging, and successful C-Max Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid prototype launch - Stabilized the Fusion Plug-In Hybrid back to a state of health, ensuring proper support for prototype launches - Demonstrated the ability to present and clarify issues to all management levels A Problem Solver - no challenge is ever too big to handle: - Quick to establish if there is an issue and effective steps for resolution - Great at getting key personnel involved for issue resolution - Emphasis on providing clear data to support resolution A Quick Learner: - Rapidly adapt to get a clear handle on the situation - Rarely require being shown how to do anything twice - Exemplary memory for numbers, dates and names Positive Attitude - Trusted Leader: - Positive attitude, no matter what the situation - People trust and respect me and my work and enjoy working with me - Life is about challenges and overcoming them Specialties: Team Development, Architecture Development, Diagnostic Troubleshooting, Seamless System Integration.
- Feature Development / Maturity & Software Delivery and Validation for 120 Features on Mustang and 153 features on Explorer / Aviator from PS to FDJ
- Project Management Lead for ADAS Core systems for CD6 - Project Management Lead for ADAS Core systems for Hydra2E - Project Management Lead for ADAS Core Systems for DAT2.0
-Design body module specs for Ford Programs -Sourced new micro suppliers for body module for Microtron, newly acquired by Lear -Launched the Ford ranger -All body module testing/validation and trouble shooting