Northville, Michigan, United States
Result-driven professional with over 30 years of related experience focused on delivering short and long term results. Outstanding communication and team building skills which foster team work, continuous improvement and customer relations. Key strengths include developing and executing organic growth strategies; creating, motivating, leading and inspiring world class teams; Expertise in Program Management and Sales, CAD Engineering, Product Design. Strengths in Engineering, Manufacturing, Product Development and R&D.
•Responsible for daily operations of Active’s Program Management, Engineering & CAD technology. Managed approximate annual budget of $14.5 million. •Managing Director of Active’s ~$5 million dollar Pro-Active Pedal Systems R&D Center – responsible for Timing, Engineering, Sales, CAD Design & Prototype. •Oversaw research and implementation of Active’s new technology – including CAD equipment, IT, CNC Machinery and Engineering •Responsible for sales and account management for the Active Tooling Centre.
•Accountable for the development and implementation for Active’s Engineering Headquarters and CAD technology. •Managed Designers, Engineers, NC Programmers, IT and System Administrators. •Interfaced with customer Purchasing and Engineering to assist in their efforts in developing internal CAD systems. •Managed Design and Engineering of all new products with Chrysler and GM and led initiative to achieve GM’s Global Supplier of the Year.