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Providing time boxed engineering process and tool consulting services including process improvements, DFMA, and digital transformation. 

The fastest growing Product Lifecycle Management company in the world, leading the world in digital transformation.

Principal Managing Consultant

Guiding leading automotive suppliers as they move from legacy or paper-based processes to enablement of a digital thread.

• Launched new methodology allowing non- CAD users to evaluate product data early in the product lifecycle.
• Led development and launch of a new system to manage product costing; replacing Excel, making the process visible, controllable, and consistent. 
• Solution architect on Windchill replacement project.

Took time off to reconnect with my family. Remained current by attending webinars and seminars on connected cars and engineering operations management.

A start-up automotive OEM based in Nanjing, China developing premium electric vehicles for the Chinese market.

VP of Engineering & President - North American Operations

Established and grew the North American technical center focusing on body, chassis, ADAS, advanced manufacturing, advanced package, and craftsmanship. Led eight direct and 46 indirect reports.

• Created the financial planning, forecasting, and reporting system to manage the $10 million Opex and $3 million Capex budget. 
• Created systems to ensure adequate working capital to meet commitments by improving financial tracking, forecasting, and reporting to support the $10 million Opex and $3 million Capex budgets.
• Strengthened the ability to globally manage engineering data through the identification, recommendation, and implementation of ARAS as a product lifecycle management tool.
• 1,000% expansion of highly skilled professionals in 14 months in a stringent labor market completed by leading recruitment of high-level talent.

 A global manufacturer of passive safety products including steering wheels, seatbelts, and airbags.

Global Director - Engineering Operations Services

Led 250+ people in seven global locations and 28 cost centers providing Product Engineering, CAD, CAE, prototypes, testing, and product data management. 

• Eliminated global operational inconsistencies by standardizing engineering tools, processes, and procedures.
• Saved $500,000 annually in data management costs by leading transition from 2D drawings to model-based definition (MBD).
• Reduced the EU engineering rate by 33% by conceiving and launching a new technical center in Romania.
• Launched a modern PLM system, leading the offshore software development team, and customizing the system to meet company needs.
• Reduced emergency work orders by 98% through the implementation of visual management.
• Created system workflow operational efficiency by integrating the PLM, ERP, and purchasing systems. 
• Chaired a global, cross-functional team that reduced the time for engineering changes by 28% by reducing waste, making it visible, and flexible.

 A provider of armored vehicles to US and EU countries.

Chief Engineer (Contract)

Headed armored vehicle development in a fast-paced environment for the British Ministry of Defense and the US Navy.

• $2.2 million revenue product improved by guiding the redesign of HTT vehicle to meet US Navy requirements.
• Eliminated 83%+ of normal product cycle time in the development and launch to Afghanistan of the Husky Lightweight Intimate Recovery Concept (LWIRC) for the British Ministry of Defense.

Prior positions included Engineering Director, Technical Director, Chief Engineer, Engineering Manager, Product Engineer, and Manufacturing Process Engineer.