Experience

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  General motors corporation

  Jun 1984 - Aug 1995

  Product engineer (pe) / industrial engineer (ie) / supervisor (s)

  (PE)-Implemented GM 4 - Phase Vehicle Development Process (VDP) that consisted of Bubble-Up Concept - to Design - to Prototype - to First Piece Production (also known as “cradle to grave”) of products.• Shortened time to develop, design, validate and tool the product by 3 months.(IE)-Performed cost estimating, time analyses and plant layouts for manufacturing seats and armrests.• Reduced manufacturing time by 20% in the United States and Mexico assembly plants.(S)-Supervised production transmission’ assembly line workers and skilled tradesmen.• Managed of 45 hourly employees and 18 Skilled Tradesmen (Toolmakers, Die Makers, Millwrights, Electricians and Machine Repairmen). • Reduced production downtime 15% by strategically placing tradesmen near assembly line. Show less

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  Delphi automotive

  Sept 1995 - Aug 2002

  Operation manager (om) / senior product engineer (spe)

  (OM)-Leader/Liaison of engineering & production activities with dedicated supplier for the manufacturing of interior sidewall trim before & after reaching the final assembly plant dedicated supplier• Coordinated with contracted dedicated supplier (+150 employees).• Transferred the F-car program (Camaro & Firebird) to Tier 2 supplier.(SPE)-Facilitator among the customer, design shops, tool shops, manufacturing facilities, assembly plants, supplier quality personnel, warranty and precision inspection operation• Leader of 35 designers using UG, CATIA, or IMAN for math data files and drawings Show less

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  Lear automotive

  Feb 2003 - Sept 2004

  (DRE)-Released and communicated all automotive interior engineering imperatives and activities for customer satisfaction, technical support, supplier(s) contact, and cost reduction.• Managed 5 car lines: Cadillac, LeSabre, Bonneville, Park Avenue and Monte Carlos.• Responsible for the following: cockpits, IPs, electrical carriers, seats, garnish moldings, rear trunk trim, floor carpet, purchase parts, injection molds, and checking fixtures • Champion of Product Development Team (PDT) & Continuous Improvement Team (CIT) Show less

  • Program Manager (PM)

    May 2004 - Sept 2004

  • Senior Design Release Engineer (DRE)

    Feb 2003 - Apr 2004
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  Freelance professional

  Oct 2004 - now

  Small business owner / self-employed

  Cut, Edge, & Go Landscaping Business OwnerResponsibilities include all daily operations of the business.• Achieved 70% customer retention rate.• Ensured equipment was maintained and inspected daily for continued safe operation.• Mentored 3 summer college students. Automobile Engineer / Mechanic Troubleshoot, analyze and repair automotive vehicles. • Typical customer savings of 40% versus market cost.• 80% retention rate of customers Residential BuilderRepair, remodel or renovate interior and exterior home items. • Typical customer savings of 30% versus market cost. • Complete work in an efficient manner. Show less