- Engineering Manager * Technical leader/Expert with 25+ years experience in the art of Mechanical Engineering, Injection (State of the Art Injection Molding Facilities), 2 -Shot and Thermoset molding and materials. Utilizing best practices/processes, * Extensive tooling background in retooling new and existing projects, diverse knowledge of Automotive Connection systems, Injection, Insert, rubber and Die-Casting - molding and processes. * Global (hands-on) experience e.g. Asia, North & South America and Europe. * Extensive knowledge of retooling plants introducing new and existing products 2-shot components and insert molding. Leading/supporting the purchasing group in the developing strategy of out-sourcing 2-shot components via visiting suppliers and attending plastics exhibitions. * Lead/coordinate the COE worldwide team to develop roadmap and standardization of design & manufacturing. * Products supported / worked on automotive:- Connection Systems, Interior, Safety Seat belt and decorative components as well as Medical, Dental Hygiene, Military, aircraft and domestic products. * Strong Trouble shooting and analytical capabilities (Go to guy for process support). Lean manufacturing, 6-Sigma and DOE. Critique product, tooling and material-focusing on tool manufacturability and maintenance. * Finite Element Analysis-understanding material flow characteristics, gate position and removing flow hesitation. * Ability to break-up difficult problems to manageable size for team to understand to start the resolution process. * Support the Divisional and purchasing groups initiatives with APQP, FMEA, MSA, PPAP and supplier selection / training / monitor quality performance * Auto Interiors - Instrument Panels, Consoles and HVAC units. * Excellent communication skills written and verbal-MS office, Interplex Industries Global Plastic Molding tool & process Engineer 8/2016 - 5/2020 * Support global operations: - Asia, Europe and US * Solving manufacturing issues, coaching developing regional skills. * Develop/improve existing and new tooling concepts for the Libra freestyle project. * Limited support for automation. CalsonicKansei N/A - TN - ownership changed Auto Interiors - Instrument panels, Center consoles, Powder slush Molding and supporting assembly Tool & process engineer support the part make large tonnage manufacturing area 6/2013 - 8/2016 * Newly created position for problem solving. * Chair weekly meetings with plant support engineers, Tool room to achieve quality goals * Estimate/coordinate engineering revisions, Design engineer with travel to Asia. * Provide solutions, Develop tooling standards for injection and Powder Slush Molding. * Mini-Tab, Moldex (FEA), product launch, technical support manufacturing and plant personal.

Highlights:

• Inventory
• Automotive
• Complaints
• Delphi
• Injection Molding
• Product Design
• Business Plan
• Sourcing
• Etching
• Logistics