Walter Cooke, PMP,MBA,BSME

Experience

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  Valeo

  Dec 1999 - Nov 2014

  Direct, coordinate and plan project activities in the design and development of multi-million dollar electro-mechanical system projects. Develop formal project plans to ensure completion of the projects on schedule, within scope, and cost targets. Proactively manage risks through project phase gates. Monitor, coordinate, and directly manage activities of a cross functional team. Designed and developed electro-mechanical systems for Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) clients in Catia V5 CAD to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS), and OEM quality and reliability specifications. Led Design Failure Mode Effect Analysis (DFMEA) activities. Conducted tests to validate windshield wiper systems to federal and OEM specifications to meet reliability and confidence targets. Supported wind tunnel and track testing with customers and provided recommendations for performance improvements.

  • Program Manager

    Jun 2012 - Nov 2014

  • Program Manager

    Oct 2010 - Jun 2012

  • Design Engineer

    Mar 2009 - Oct 2010

  • Design Engineer

    Sept 2001 - Mar 2009

  • Test Engineer

    Dec 1999 - Sept 2001
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  Hooli

  Sept 2010 - Sept 2010

  Sr Automotive Consultant

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  Futuris Automotive

  Nov 2014 - Feb 2018

  • Program and Commercial Management - Regional Lead

    Jan 2017 - Feb 2018

  • Program Manager

    Nov 2014 - Jan 2017
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  Valeo

  Feb 2018 - now

  • Business Development Manager

    May 2021 - now

  • Customer Manager

    Aug 2019 - Jul 2021

  • Activity Manager

    Feb 2018 - Aug 2019