Dura Automotive
Dura Automotive Systems is an independent designer and manufacturer of automotive components, including control systems, exterior systems and lightweight structural systems. Headquarters: Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States Founded: 1990 Subsidiaries: Dura Operating Corp, Dura Automotive Ltd,
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Dura Automotive Employees
Dura Automotive June 2015 - Present
LG October 2014 - June 2015
Mercedes-Benz USA June 2013 - October 2014
General Motors June 2011 - June 2013
Michigan Technological University September 2007 - June 2011
Skills
CANoe, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Automotive Electronics, Embedded C, Simulink, ETAS INCA, Vehicle Spy neoVI, dSPACE, HIL, JAVA, Android Development, iPhone Application..., Matlab, MSP430, Gumstix, Arduino, C, Circuit Design, Compressive Sensing, Wireless Sensor Networks, Mobile sensor networks, Testing, Java, ARM, Debugging, Automotive, C++, Algorithms, Simulations
Education
Michigan Technological University 2007 — 2011
MS, Electrical Engineering
Michigan Technological University 2007 — 2011
Ph.D., Computer Engineering
Fudan University 2003 — 2007
BS, Electrical Engineering
General Motors January 2015 - Present
Dura Automotive April 2013 - January 2015
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems September 2012 - April 2013
Harley-Davidson Motor Company April 2010 - July 2012
Robert Bosch North America April 2009 - December 2009
Dura Automotive October 2008 - December 2008
Skills
CATIA, NX Unigraphics, Communication, Skilled Multi-tasker, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Pro Engineer, Faro Arm, Anthropometry, Engineering, FMEA, Mechanical Engineering, Geometric Dimensioning, Automotive
Education
Kettering University 2008 — 2012
BSME, Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering, 3.68
Oakland University 2007 — 2008
Dual Enrolled, 4.0
Home Schooled 2005 — 2008
High School Diploma, 3.54
RAMP April 2013 - April 2015
Lena Community Center May 2010 - June 2013
RAMP November 2012 - April 2013
Stephenson County Convention and Visitors Bureau 2010 - 2013
RAMP 2008 - 2012
RAMP 2008 - 2009
RAMP 2006 - 2008
RAMP March 2004 - 2006
Dura Automotive June 1990 - March 2004
Skills
Fundraising, Grant Writing, Grants, Community Outreach, Customer Service, Volunteer Management, Program Development, Leadership Development, Organizational..., Staff Development, Public Speaking, Leadership, Event Planning, Social Networking, Public Relations, Nonprofits, Program Management, Training
Education
Highland Community College
PepsiCo July 2014 - Present
Honeywell Process Solutions May 2013 - August 2013
Premier Plumbing June 2010 - February 2012
Dura Automotive 2007 - 2010
Skills
Manufacturing, Quality Control, Inspection, Micrometer, Calipers, Microsoft Office, Computers, Invoicing, Time Management, Logistics, Operations Management, Inventory Management, Inventory Control, Teamwork, Continuous Improvement, Microsoft Excel
Education
Herzing University-Online 2010 — 2011
Highland Community College 1999 — 1999
GED
Dakota Jr/Sr High School 1994 — 1997
Hart & Cooley, Inc. May 2013 - Present
The Rock Cafe October 2009 - May 2013
Ferris State University 2011 - 2013
Dura Automotive May 2011 - August 2011
Camp Harvest June 2008 - August 2010
Skills
Pro Engineer, Creo, Kinematics, Statics, Machine Design, FEA Analysis, Metrology, GD&T, Mathematics, Manufacturing Processes, Ergonomics, Material Selection, Catia V5, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint
Education
Ferris State University 2008 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Product Design Engineering Technology
Medtronic November 2006 - Present
Dura Automotive August 2004 - November 2006
Ford Motor Company August 2000 - July 2004
National High Magnetic Field Laboratory June 1997 - December 1998
Skills
FMEA, Design for Manufacturing, GD&T, Dimensional Analyses, Root Cause Analysis, Multitasking Skills, Standards Compliance, Pro Engineer, Durability Testing, Project Management, Design Control, CAPA, Tolerance Analysis, Product Launch, ISO 13485, Medical Devices, FDA, Biomedical Engineering, Minitab, V&V
Education
University of Florida 1999 — 2000
M.S., Mechanical Engineering
Florida State University 1993 — 1997
B.S., Mechanical Engineering
GHSP July 2010 - Present
Dura Automotive January 2000 - June 2010
Skills
PPAP, APQP, TS16949, DFMEA, Supplier Quality, SPC, GD&T, Root Cause Analysis, 5S, Automotive, Stamping, Value Stream Mapping, PFMEA, Process Control, Injection Molding, Manufacturing
Education
Ferris State University 2000 — 2005
Bachelor of Product Design Engineering
Sohacki Industries Inc. October 2011 - Present
Specialized Technology Resources, Inc. October 2008 - October 2011
Riley Gear Corporation May 2005 - October 2008
Dura Automotive June 2001 - May 2005
Detrex Corporation June 1986 - September 1998
Skills
Iso 9000, Quality System, ISO 14001, Continuous Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, ISO 18001, SPC, Environmental..., Quality Auditing, 8D Problem Solving, 5 Why, CAPA, TS16949, ISO, TQM, FMEA, Manufacturing..., DMAIC, Quality Management, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, APQP, PPAP, Poka Yoke, Value Stream Mapping, Quality Control, Process Capability, Minitab, AS9100, Supplier Quality, RAB-QSA Certified QMS ..., ISO/TS 16949, 6 Sigma, Six Sigma
Education
Kent State University 1989 — 1996
Associate's degree, Electrical Engineering Technology, Graduated with honors
Youngstown State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology/Geography
Dura Automotive January 2015 - Present
Gabriel North America June 2012 - September 2014
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, English, Windows, AutoCAD, Engineering, Research, Customer Service, Matlab, Strategic Planning, Outlook, Photoshop, Negotiation, HTML
Education
Kettering University 2012 — 2017
Mechanical Engineering
United Technologies December 2010 - Present
Johnson Service Group, Inc October 2008 - June 2010
MD Helicopters March 2006 - November 2008
Triumph Group April 2005 - March 2006
Dura Automotive May 2001 - September 2004
Motorola 1996 - 2000
Eklund Metal Treating May 1991 - March 1996
Rush Street / Mulberry Bush Corporation February 1981 - April 1991
Skills
Quality System, Quality Management, SPC, Aerospace, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, APQP, AS9100, Catia, Root Cause Analysis, Quality Control, PPAP, TQM, Value Stream Mapping, Supplier Quality, ISO, Green Belt, 5S, Continuous Improvement, Quality Auditing, FMEA, Corrective Actions, Six Sigma, DMAIC, Engineering, Software Documentation, CAPA, Process Improvement, Manufacturing..., Iso 9000, Leadership, Kaizen, Kanban, GD&T, Calibration, Inspection, Machining, Product Quality, Process Engineering, Design of Experiments, Minitab, Cross-functional Team..., Automotive, Engineering Management, Toyota Production System, Industrial Engineering, JIT, TS16949
Education
Tusculum College 2009 — 2010
Associate's Degree, Business Organization & Management, 3.4
Walters State Community College 2009 — 2009
Ongoing Education, Business/Corporate Communications
Rock Valley College 1979 — 1992
Associate's Degree, Quality Control / Assurance focus post graduate.
Eastern Illinois University 1981 — 1982
Ongoing Education, Business Administration and Management, General
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1978 — 1979
Ongoing education, Business Administration and Management
Rockford Lutheran High School 1976 — 1977
High School, College prepatory
Rockford Auburn High School 1974 — 1976
Transferred to Rockford Lutheran, General Studies
Magna Powertrain September 2014 - Present
Southmedic Inc December 2012 - September 2014
Raytheon ELCAN Optical Technologies December 2007 - February 2012
Dura Automotive November 2004 - December 2007
Ontario Provincial Police July 1999 - October 2004
Celestica September 1996 - July 1999
IBM Canada 1992 - 1994
Skills
Program Management, Contract Negotiation, After Market Sales, Cross-functional Team..., Stakeholder Management, Sales, Marketing, Process Improvement, Strategic Initiatives, Military Contracts, International Relations, Customer Acquisition, Aerospace Manufacturing, Strategy, Project Management, ISO 13485, Automotive, Project Planning, Lean Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis, Training, Six Sigma, Leadership, Budgets, Software Documentation, Supply Chain Management, Engineering Management, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Aerospace, Change Management, Purchasing, Continuous Improvement, Quality Assurance, Earned Value Management, Product Development, Process Engineering, Value Stream Mapping, Manufacturing..., Systems Engineering, Manufacturing..., ISO, Quality Management, Supply Management, FMEA, Electronics
Education
Durham College
Honours Diploma, Law Enforcement
Trent University
Honours BA, Psychology
University of Rochester
Modern Optical Engineering
Demmer Corp. May 2013 - Present
Anchor Danly February 2010 - May 2013
Destaco April 2008 - February 2010
Dura Automotive 2006 - 2008
Tower International 2005 - 2006
Tower Automotive 2005 - 2005
Tower International 2004 - 2005
Tower International 1995 - 2004
Skills
Automotive, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Manufacturing..., Stamping, PPAP, Kaizen, Poka Yoke, TS16949, FMEA, APQP, Assembly Lines, Toyota Production System, Value Stream Mapping, SPC, Manufacturing..., 5S, GD&T, Root Cause Analysis, SMED, Supplier Quality, DFMEA, OEE, Machining, Design of Experiments, ISO, Design for Manufacturing, Quality System, Sheet Metal, TQM, Process Engineering, Robotics, Process Capability, Quality Management, Engineering Management, PFMEA, Cnc, Kanban, Injection Molding, Six Sigma, Mechanical Engineering, Machine Tools, Solidworks, JIT, Welding, 8D Problem Solving, Industrial Engineering, QS9000
Education
Ferris State University 1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Manufacturing Engineering
The Dow Chemical Company February 2015 - Present
The Dow Chemical Company August 2013 - Present
Dow Chemical August 2011 - August 2013
Delfield Corporation a Manitowoc Company August 2010 - August 2011
Dura Automotive Systems, Inc May 2008 - August 2008
Dura Automotive July 2001 - August 2008
Dura Automotive Systems, Inc August 2005 - May 2008
Dura Automotive 2001 - 2008
Dura Automotive Systems, Inc July 2001 - August 2005
Ace Printing April 1983 - May 2000
Skills
Purchasing, Inventory Management, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Microsoft Excel, General Ledger, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Outlook, Pricing, QuickBooks, Supervisory Skills, Time Management, Training, Management, Account Reconciliation, PowerPoint, Forecasting, Invoicing, Payroll, SAP, Process Improvement, Accounting, Process Scheduler, Access, Budgets, Continuous Improvement, Financial Reporting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Team Building
Education
Mid Michigan Community College 2009 — 2010
Associates, Accounting
Mid Michigan Community College 2008 — 2010
Associates Degree; Associates Degree, General Studies 2009; Accounting
Brevard Community College 1999 — 2000
Associated Degree, Business Administration
Gladwin High School 1976 — 1980
E&E Manufacturing July 2013 - Present
E&E Manufacturing January 2000 - July 2013
Dura Automotive January 1998 - January 2000
Tower Automotive January 1992 - January 1998
Skills
Manufacturing, Problem Solving, ISO, Auditing, Automotive, Certified Six Sigma...
Education
Macomb Community College 2014 — 2015
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician, Level Two - Compliance General Industry Certificate
Macomb Community College 2013 — 2014
Level One - Safety & Health, Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
Kettering High School 1978 — 1982
Eastern Michigan University
Computer Science, Quality Control, Management
Bosch Battery Systems 2009 - Present
Bosch 2005 - 2009
Tower Automotive 2000 - 2005
Dura Automotive 1991 - 2000
United Technologies Automotive 1989 - 1991
General Motors 1981 - 1989
Skills
Quality Management, SPC, Quality Control, FMEA, Supplier Quality, Automotive, Strategic Planning, Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma, 5S, Lean Manufacturing, APQP, Continuous Improvement, PPAP, Kaizen, Manufacturing, Quality System, Management, Process Engineering, Visio, Engineering, Program Management, TS16949, Value Stream Mapping, Team Leadership, Engineering Management, Team Building
Education
University of Michigan 1986 — 1989
MSIE
Kettering University 1981 — 1986
BSEE
Birmingham Groves 1978 — 1981
High School
GFK Advisors January 2012 - Present
Rocket Farms, Inc. (formerly known as Herb Thyme Farms Inc.) February 2013 - Present
Wellcore Corporation 2012 - 2013
Moss Lumber Co Inc August 2011 - December 2012
ComUnity Lending October 2006 - December 2012
Diablo Management Group September 2001 - December 2012
Olympius Capital August 2009 - December 2010
HRJ Capital LLC January 2009 - December 2010
Delta Air Lines April 2007 - August 2007
Dura Automotive January 2007 - April 2007
Skills
Start-ups, Venture Capital, Acquisition Integration, Management Consulting, Benchmarking, Management, Business Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity, Court Appointed Receiver, Chapter 11, Chapter 7, Fiduciary, Budgets, Business Recovery..., Due Diligence
Education
University of Rochester 1999 — 2001
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance, General
Hamilton College 1990 — 1994
Bachelor's degree, Economics
Smithtown High School
Ferris State University August 2012 - Present
JLP Audio service 2013 - 2015
Baker College 2008 - 2012
Cory's Electronics August 2006 - October 2008
Ferris State University August 2006 - January 2008
Mecosta-Osceola ISD August 1999 - June 2006
Mecosta-Osceola ISD August 1999 - May 2002
Lear Corporation May 1997 - October 1999
Dura Automotive September 1997 - May 1999
AVL Information Systems March 1994 - August 1997
Skills
Higher Education, Teaching, Leadership Development, College Teaching, Public Speaking, Supervision, Purchasing, training, industrial automation, Audio Engineering, Home Theater, Program Management, Engineering, Instructional Design, Training, Technical Writing, Adult Education, Curriculum Design, Automation, Student Affairs, Community Outreach, Curriculum Development, Career Counseling, E-Learning, Staff Development, Microsoft Office, Student Development, Program Development, Resume Writing, Manufacturing, Educational Technology, Academic Advising, Leadership, Grant Writing, Supervisory Skills, Distance Learning, Research, Fundraising, Customer Service, Budgets, Organizational..., Instructional Technology, Coaching, Editing, Time Management, Nonprofits, Team Building, Data Analysis, Campus
Education
Ferris State University
Master's degree, Career and Technical Education
Ferris State University 1994 — 2006
Bachelor of Science (BS), Operations Management and Supervision
Ferris State University 1987 — 1989
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Industrial Engineering Technology
BE Aerospace June 2010 - Present
Bauer CAD/CAM Services, Inc. June 2009 - June 2010
Dura Automotive 1999 - 2009
Ingenium Technologies 2008 - 2008
Elgin Sweeper 1996 - 1999
Atwood Automotive 1988 - 1996
Skills
GD&T, Unigraphics, Sheet Metal, CAD, Engineering, Product Design, Catia, Design Engineering, Solid Modeling, Manufacturing..., Pro Engineer, Design for Manufacturing, Teamcenter, Machine Tools, Inventor, Geometric Dimensioning...
Education
Illinois Central College 1976 — 1978
AAS, Architectural Technology
Dura Automotive June 2014 - Present
Dura Automotive March 2012 - May 2014
Roush CleanTech January 2011 - March 2012
X PRIZE Foundation March 2010 - September 2010
Eastern Michigan University August 2007 - September 2010
Serigraph May 2006 - August 2007
Fisher Dynamics October 2004 - April 2006
Emhart Teknologies April 2004 - October 2004
Dura Automotive October 2001 - June 2003
Motorola June 2000 - April 2001
Skills
Additive Manufacturing, 3D Printing, Concept Generation, Innovation Development, Automotive, Six Sigma, Cross-functional Team..., Manufacturing, Program Management, Product Development, Engineering, Engineering Management, Lean Manufacturing, Management, Leadership, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing..., Project Management, Product Design, Project Planning, FMEA, Process Engineering, Quality Management, Kaizen, Process Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Operations Management, APQP, Automotive Engineering, Business Development, Electronics, Vehicles, Quality Assurance, Budgets, Supply Chain Management, Team Leadership, Value Stream Mapping, Testing, SPC, Integration, Product Management, Business Process..., Logistics, MS Project, PPAP, Product Innovation, Design Thinking, 5S, Design For Manufacturing, Design Leadership
Education
Eastern Michigan University 2007 — 2011
PhD, Technology
Northern Illinois University 1999 — 2000
M.S.I.M., Master of Science in Industrial Management emphasis in Strategic Management
Northern Illinois University 1997 — 1999
B.S., Industrial Technology emphasis in Plastics
Highland Community College
Highland Community College
Highland Community College
MITYOU March 2015 - Present
AMC Consultants 2009 - Present
Winancial April 2008 - December 2009
Etincelles et compagnie April 2007 - December 2008
Sanofi-Aventis 2005 - 2007
Sanofi-Aventis January 2002 - May 2005
DURA Automotive March 2000 - December 2001
Skills
E-commerce, Online Marketing, Business Development, Marketing en ligne, New Business Development, Management, Développement commercial, E-commerce Optimization, Stratégie marketing, Fundraising, Strategic Partnerships, Business Strategy, Team Management, Entrepreneurship, SEO, Management Consulting, Business Planning, Digital Media, Product Management, Mobile Devices, Marketing Strategy, Strategy, Start-ups, Web 2.0, Leadership, Digital Marketing, Entrepreneuriat, Social Media ROI, Social Media Marketing, Online Advertising, Digital Strategy, Mobile Applications, User Experience, Social Media, Web Marketing, SEM, Community Management, Crowdfunding
Education
Ecole nationale supérieure des Mines de Saint-Etienne 1995 — 1998
Ingénieur, Génie Industriel
ISTP 1995 — 1998
Ingénieur, Génie Industriel
IUT de saint Etienne 1993 — 1995
DUT, Génie Mécanique et Productique
Hematite Manufacturing Inc. October 2014 - Present
Blackberry April 2012 - February 2014
Blackberry November 2009 - April 2012
Blackberry 2007 - 2009
ATS October 2004 - January 2007
Dura Automotive April 2002 - October 2004
Skills
Program Management, Telecommunications, Wireless, PMP, Mobile Devices, Product Management, Vendor Management, Cross-functional Team..., CDMA, Team Leadership, GSM, Project Management, Testing, Supply Chain, Product Development
Education
Humber College
Business Administration
Mitsubishi Engineering Plastics June 2014 - Present
Roush Industries May 2013 - August 2013
Thierica Display Products May 2012 - August 2012
Dura Automotive May 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Injection Molding, Plastics, Machine Tools, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, FMEA, Automotive, Product Design, Design for Manufacturing, PPAP
Education
Ferris State University 2010 — 2014
BS, Plastics Engineering Technology
Acument Global Technologies (a Fontana Group Company) May 2007 - Present
Dura Automotive December 2005 - May 2007
Valeo March 1999 - December 2005
Ernst & Young LLP January 1996 - March 1999
Skills
International Tax, Tax Compliance, Transfer Pricing, Tax, Tax Accounting, Federal Tax, Tax Research, Tax Audits, Corporate Tax, Income Tax, International Tax..., Tax Advisory, Tax Returns, Cross-border..., CPA, Mergers & Acquisitions, Finance, Private Equity
Education
INSEAD 2004 — 2004
Valeo Management Program, Management
Walsh College of Accountancy and Business Administration 1999 — 2001
Masters of Taxation, Tax
Michigan State University 1986 — 1990
Business, Accounting
De La Salle High School
Lansin Community Collage February 2014 - Present
Michigan State University September 2013 - Present
as a civil war reenactor September 2002 - Present
Eaton Corp. (Hunter International contract) February 2013 - May 2013
Lansing Community College July 2012 - January 2013
Autoport Unlimited November 2009 - May 2012
Edscha North America February 2004 - April 2006
Ficosa International May 2001 - February 2004
Dura Automotive March 1988 - May 2001
Modern Engineering 1985 - 1988
Skills
3D modeling and detail..., Packaging layout of..., Tolerance stack ups and..., Communication skills –..., Knowledge on VA/VE and..., Manual Drafting, Manufacturing, UG, Design for Manufacturing, Automotive, UPS systems, Stamping, Vehicles, Interpersonal..., Unigraphics, CAD, VA/VE, Tolerance, PPAP, Engineering, Machine Tools, APQP, Testing, Product Design, FMEA, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Technical Presentations, Historic Preservation, Dale Carnegie, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, Plastics, 5S, Procurement, Continuous Improvement, SPC, GD&T, Value Stream Mapping, Components, Six Sigma, Program Management, Materials, Engineering Management, Machining, Manufacturing..., Sheet Metal, Metal Fabrication, Injection Molding, Root Cause Analysis
Education
Kansas State University 1980 — 1984
B.S., Mechanical Engineering Technology
Johnson County Community College 1976 — 1978
A.S., Mechanical Drafting
Compugen December 2011 - Present
Compugen December 2011 - Present
Bell January 2011 - July 2011
Sandylion Sticker Designs June 2007 - December 2008
Eastman Kodak January 2004 - June 2005
Eastman Kodak January 2000 - January 2004
Dura Automotive April 1998 - January 2000
Skills
Six Sigma, Leadership, Project Management, Management
Education
Humber College 2009 — 2010
Certificate in Project Management
Ryerson University 1990 — 1995
B.Eng, Chemical Engineering
Chrysler April 2011 - Present
Stanadyne January 2009 - March 2011
Dura Automotive May 2008 - August 2008
MSX International 2005 - 2008
GM 1992 - 2005
Skills
Operational Excellence, Theory of Constraints, Design for Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Toyota Production System, Supply Chain, Root Cause Analysis, FMEA, Stamping, Kaizen, Continuous Improvement, Value Stream Mapping, Automotive, Quality Management, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing..., Poka Yoke, Quality System, Product Development, Materials Management, Process Engineering, Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Global Sourcing, Manufacturing Operations, Iso 9000, JIT, Minitab, QS9000, 5S, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing..., Supply Management, Machining, MRP, Supply Chain Management, ISO, Kanban, Quality Control, DFMEA, Engineering Management, TQM, Supplier Development
Education
Eastern Michigan University 1969 — 1971
BBA, Marketing & Management
Kautex Textron July 2010 - Present
Clock Funeral February 2009 - July 2010
Shape Corp. 1997 - 2009
Sparton Engineered Products 1993 - 1997
Dura Automotive 1993 - 1997
Skills
APQP, TS16949, Automotive, Six Sigma, PPAP, ISO 14001, ISO, Supplier, Problem Solving
Education
Grand Valley State University 1987 — 1992
Bachelor of Science, Group Science - Mathematics emphasis
Actively Looking for Automotive Program Manager or Engineer August 2015 - Present
Martin Technologies on site at Ford July 2014 - July 2015
AGM Automotive March 2013 - October 2013
Valeo Sylvania October 2010 - March 2013
Dura Automotive February 2010 - June 2011
Ford Motor Company September 2007 - April 2009
Valeo Wiper Systems January 1996 - April 2006
Ford Motor Company August 1984 - January 1996
Valeo 1995 - 1996
Skills
Product Development, Manufacturing, Product Design, Cross-functional Team..., Program Management, Process Improvement, PPAP, SPC, Trust, Kaizen, Sales, Engineering, Team Leadership, Supplier Quality, Root Cause Analysis, Reliable, CAD, Design for Manufacturing, 5S, Mechanical Engineering, GD&T, Engineering Management, Injection Molding, Manufacturing..., DFMEA, Powertrain, Vehicles, Electronics, Automotive Engineering, Design of Experiments, Automotive, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, FMEA, APQP, Management
Education
University of Michigan 1980 — 1984
BSME, Mechanical Engineering, 3.32
University of Michigan Dearborn 1988 — 1991
did not complete, Masters in Manufacturing Engineering, 3.5
INSEAD 2000 — 2000
3 week "mini MBA program" at INSEAD
QVC September 2013 - Present
RICH PRODUCTS January 2009 - September 2013
Dura Automotive July 2003 - January 2009
Crotty Corporation July 1998 - June 2005
Skills
HRIS, FMLA, Onboarding, Deferred Compensation, Benefits Administration, New Hire Orientations, Performance Management, Human Resources, HR Policies, Employee Benefits, Organizational..., Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, Succession Planning, Training, Program Management, Applicant Tracking..., Process Improvement, Payroll, Recruiting, Management, Workforce Planning, College Recruiting, Employee Engagement, Personnel Management, Employment Law, Leadership Development, Interviews, Career Development, Internet Recruiting, HR Consulting, Sourcing, Technical Recruiting, Coaching, Executive Search, Leadership, Change Management, Team Building, Union Avoidance, Affirmative Action, SPHR, Food Manufacturing, Union, Performance Appraisal, Staffing Services, ADP Payroll, Salary, Employee Training, Hiring
Education
Tri-State University 1993 — 1995
Bachelor of Science Degree -, Elementary Education and Teaching
Edison Community College 1991 — 1993
Associates Degree
Magna Electronics October 2014 - Present
Dura Automotive May 2012 - October 2014
Draexlmaier Automotive of America June 2011 - May 2012
Draexlmaier Automotive of America January 2007 - June 2011
Skills
Engineering Management, Unigraphics, Program Management, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Office, Teamcenter, DFMEA, FMEA, Product Engineering, Automotive, Engineering, Microsoft Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Data Transfer, AAR, Photoshop, WebEx, CATIA, Geometric Dimensioning..., Mechanical Drawings, Electronics Packaging
Education
Kettering University 2006 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering
L'Anse Creuse High School - North 2002 — 2006
SGS Tool Copany, SGS Specialty Group April 2012 - Present
Riverside Mfg., LLC February 2009 - April 2012
Noble Metal Processing 2005 - 2008
Hendrickson 2004 - 2004
Dura Automotive 1998 - 2004
midway products 1992 - 1998
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing..., FMEA, Value Stream Mapping, SPC, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma, Supplier Quality, PPAP, Manufacturing..., TS16949, APQP, Toyota Production System, DMAIC, TQM, ISO 13485, Quality System, Poka Yoke, Kanban, Root Cause Analysis, Machining, JIT, Design for Manufacturing, ISO, 5S
Education
Indiana Wesleyan University 2004 — 2009
Masters / Management, Business Administration and Management, General
Purdue University 1985 — 1994
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Business Administration and Management, General
ft wayne
GHSP February 2010 - Present
GHSP January 2007 - February 2010
GHSP November 2005 - January 2007
Magna Donnelly January 2005 - November 2005
Magna Donnelly January 1998 - December 2004
Dura Automotive August 1993 - December 1997
Skills
PPAP, FMEA, Quality Circle, APQP, Supplier Quality, Root Cause Analysis, Red X, Automotive, Kaizen, 5S, Continuous Improvement, Value Stream Mapping, GD&T, DFMEA, SPC, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Quality System, Injection Molding, DMAIC, TS16949, 8-D
Education
University of Phoenix 2007 — 2009
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General
Hope College 1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Science (BS), Engineering Physics
General Products Inc June 2013 - Present
Fulton Industries August 2011 - June 2013
Tenneco November 2010 - September 2011
Douglas Autotech October 2010 - November 2010
Symmetry Medical 2010 - 2010
Therma Tru Door August 2008 - November 2009
Zimmer October 2007 - April 2008
Rieke Packaging Systems February 2003 - October 2007
Dura Automotive 2003 - 2007
Freudenberg-NOK February 1996 - January 2000
Skills
Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing Management, Manufacturing..., Manufacturing Operations, Change Management, Automation, Automotive, Process Automation, AutoCAD, Process Engineering, Product Development, Program Management, Problem Solving, Injection Molding, NVH, Hydraulic Systems, plc, Team Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., APQP, Product Launches, Engineering Management, MBA, Manufacturing..., PPAP, Engineering, Root Cause Analysis, Continuous Improvement, Project Management, Product Design, Purchasing, 5S, Process Improvement, Design of Experiments, Minitab, FMEA, Product Launch, DMAIC, PLC, Quality Management
Education
Indiana Institute of Technology 2007 — 2009
MBA, Management
Indiana University-Purdue University at Fort Wayne 1980 — 2000
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
Indiana University South Bend 1980 — 1981
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 1976 — 1979
bs, mechanical rngineering
Dura Automotive February 2014 - Present
Toyota 2013 - July 2013
Federal-Mogul Corporation July 2012 - January 2013
Cobham Life support June 2011 - January 2012
KEL 2011 - 2012
Dynamic Staffing Solutions 2011 - 2012
Aviation Engineering Consultants, INC January 2011 - June 2011
Sears 2006 July 2006 - December 2009
Skills
Aerospace, Engineering, Manufacturing, Testing, Quality Assurance, Customer Service, Aircraft, Process Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis, Electronics, Management, Operations Management
Education
Schoolcraft College 2012 — 2015
Associate's Degree, General Studies, 3.5
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University 2005 — 2006
Aeronautical Maintenance Science
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University 2005 — 2006
a degree, Aeronautical Maintenance Science, 3.1
MIAT College of Technology
VehiTrust 2013 - Present
American LaFrance 2010 - 2012
Mobile Armored Vehicles. LLC 2010 - 2012
Patriarch Partners 2006 - 2012
Dura Automotive 2010 - 2010
Global Automotive Systems, LLC 2005 - 2010
Glass & Associates 2003 - 2006
govONE Solutions 2001 - 2002
govWorks 2000 - 2001
SWE Holding LLC 1996 - 1999
Skills
Mergers, Venture Capital, Start-ups, Private Equity, Restructuring, Due Diligence, Business Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions, Risk Management, Corporate Finance, Strategic Planning, Entrepreneurship, New Business Development, Executive Management, Financial Modeling, Business Planning, Investments, Strategy, Corporate Development, Management Consulting, Financial Analysis, Finance, Portfolio Management, Business Development, Valuation, Emerging Markets, Investment Banking, Turn Around Management, Asset Management, Financial Services, Strategic Financial...
Education
HEC School of Management 2003 — 2005
MBA
London School of Economics and Political Science 2003 — 2005
MBA
New York University - Leonard N. Stern School of Business 2003 — 2005
MBA
Christie's Education 1990 — 1991
RSA Post-Graduate Diploma, History of Fine & Decorative Arts
Stanford University 1985 — 1989
BA
Hopkins School 1979 — 1985
Yale University - Yale School of Management
CEO College
Kirtland Community College/M-TEC January 2011 - Present
Kirtland Community College/M-TEC September 2007 - December 2010
Kirtland Community College/M-TEC November 2004 - August 2007
Dura Automotive May 1995 - November 2000
Skills
Teaching, E-Learning, Public Speaking, Higher Education, Grant Writing, Research, Program Development, Workforce Development, Strategic Planning, Public Relations, Leadership Development, Curriculum Development, Blended Learning, Adult Education, Distance Learning, Career Assessment, Budgets, Instructional Design, Customer Service, Organizational..., Staff Development, Coaching, Curriculum Design, Training
Education
Spring Arbor University 2003 — 2005
MAOM, Operations Management
Ferris State University 1990 — 1992
B.S. - WET, Welding Engineering Technology
Metform International Machinery September 2013 - Present
Owens Corning Fiberglass January 2007 - September 2013
Algonquin Automotive January 2004 - June 2007
Dura Automotive November 1987 - December 2003
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, ISO, Automotive, 5S, Manufacturing Management, FMEA, Cost Reduction, Kaizen, PPAP, Value Stream Mapping, Root Cause Analysis, QS9000, Tooling, TPM, Kanban, Packaging
Education
Kettering University 2001 — 2003
MSc, Operations Management
University of New Brunswick 1982 — 1987
BSc, Mechanical Engineer
Chassix March 2015 - Present
L-3 Communications November 2014 - March 2015
L-3 Communications October 2012 - November 2014
L-3 Communications May 2012 - October 2012
GHSP October 2009 - April 2012
GHSP April 2002 - October 2009
GHSP April 2000 - March 2002
Dura Automotive January 1999 - April 2000
Dura Automotive July 1995 - April 1999
Sparton Engineering July 1995 - October 1995
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Supplier Quality, PPAP, FMEA, Manufacturing..., Root Cause Analysis, APQP, Value Stream Mapping, SPC, Manufacturing..., 5S, Manufacturing, Automotive, TS16949, Quality Circle, GD&T, PFMEA, Supply Chain, Kaizen, DMAIC, 5 Why, Process Improvement, Kanban, Failure Analysis, MRP, Geometric Dimensioning..., Minitab, Injection Molding, Stamping, Quality System, Design of Experiments, Red X, 8D Problem Solving, GD, DFMEA, Quality Management, Toyota Production System, Black Belt, Supplier Development, PDCA, Process Capability, JIT, Poka Yoke, Theory of Constraints, Takt, OEE, Product Quality, Operational Excellence
Education
University of Phoenix 2009 — 2010
Masters, Business, 3.95
Grand Valley State University 1995 — 2004
Bachelor, Business
Dura Automotive July 2014 - Present
NORMA Group August 2012 - July 2014
MacLean Fogg Company 2003 - September 2012
Maclean-Fogg Company March 2003 - August 2012
ND Industries, Inc January 2001 - January 2003
Huck Fasteners- An Alcoa Business January 1995 - January 2001
Craftsman Custom Metal Fabricators January 1988 - January 1995
Hirsh Company January 1987 - January 1988
US Army January 1985 - January 1987
Skills
Quality Systems, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, Kaizen, SMED, Strategic Planning, TS16949, AS9100, Root Cause Analysis, Visual Management, Waste Reduction, Quality Auditing, Quality Management, Team Leadership, Supervisory Skills, Metallurgy, Fasteners, Stamping, Heat Treatment, Plating, Supplier Quality, Suppliers Development, Failure Analysis, Value Stream Mapping, Quality System, APQP, Automotive, Iso 9000, VDA 6.3 Certified..., Supply Chain, Manufacturing, TQM, 5S, DMAIC, ISO, ISO 14001, Manufacturing..., SPC, Supplier Development, Toyota Production System, Procurement, FMEA, PPAP, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing..., Supply Management, ISO/TS 16949, ISO 9000
Education
Kennedy Western University 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Science, Engineering
Prairie State College 1998 — 1999
Moraine Valley Community College 1990 — 1991
Triton College 1989 — 1990
ThyssenKrupp Materials NA May 2015 - Present
Olympic Steel, Inc. March 2011 - May 2015
Burroughs Payment Systems June 2010 - December 2010
Atlas Copco Tools & Assembly Systems April 2002 - February 2010
Walt Industries, Inc. July 2001 - February 2002
Dura Automotive August 1996 - February 2001
ASC, Incorporated February 1988 - February 1996
TransOverseas Corporation 1985 - 1988
Skills
Financial Analysis, Forecasting, Process Improvement, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Budgets, Management, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Cross-functional Team..., Accounts Receivable, Automotive, Microsoft Excel, Six Sigma, Manufacturing, Accounts Payable, Customer Service, Negotiation
Education
Madonna University - Graduate Studies 1985 — 2012
International Business
Eastern Michigan University
BBA, Marketing, Sales Management, International Studies
NASG 2011 - Present
Paragon Medical 2010 - 2011
Canon Automotive 2009 - 2010
Fabco Automotive 2004 - 2009
Martinrea Fabco 2004 - 2009
Eclipse Manufacturing 2003 - 2004
Dura Automotive 1997 - 2002
Tecumseh Carburetor 1993 - 1997
U.S.Shoe 1989 - 1991
Skills
PC=DMIS on and off line..., TS16949 internal..., use following data..., PC-DMIS, MM4, MM3,..., Root Cause Analysis, Automotive, Lean Manufacturing, CMM, Vehicles, TS16949, PPAP, Manufacturing, Plastics, FMEA, SPC, Supplier Quality, APQP, Quality Assurance, ISO, Quality Control, Quality System, Continuous Improvement, GD&T, Value Stream Mapping, DMAIC, Manufacturing..., 5S, TQM, Kaizen, Design of Experiments, Toyota Production System, Injection Molding, Quality Management, Minitab
Education
Ivy Tech Community College 1980 — 1983
electronics
Cabela's Trophy Properties / Trophy Class Real Estate June 2007 - Present
Quality Tool and Stamping January 1996 - January 2002
Dura Automotive March 1990 - April 1996
Ardyne Corp March 1986 - June 1990
Skills
Real Estate, REO, Vacation Homes, Sellers, Short Sales, Investment Properties, First Time Home Buyers, Buyer Representation, Buyers, Real Estate Transactions, Single Family Homes, Relocation, Property Management, Property, Condos, e-PRO
Education
Grand Valley State University 1968 — 1972
Manufacturing Engineering
Muskegon Community College
Manufacturing Engineering
Nobel Automotive June 2014 - Present
Nobel Automotive November 2010 - May 2014
STRATCO Business Development & Engineering November 2009 - October 2010
Dura Automotive Systems, Inc. October 2008 - October 2009
Dura Auto Systems India Private Ltd. January 2008 - October 2009
Dura Automotive 2001 - 2008
Dura Automotive 1999 - 2001
Dura Automotive 1995 - 1999
Dura Automotive 1993 - 1995
Mahindra & Mahindra 1982 - 1986
Education
Kansas State University 1987 — 1988
M.S., Industrial Engineering
Anna Institute of Management 1985 — 1986
Post Graduate Diploma in Management, Industrial Management, Financial Management
University of Madras 1976 — 1981
B.E. (Honors), Mechanical Engineering
Lexington Metal Systems,LLC January 2007 - Present
Dura Automotive 2007 - Present
Skills
Automotive, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Product Development, Supply Chain, 5S
Education
Eastern Kentucky University 1981 — 1986
Corporate Sound Inc. October 2014 - Present
Human Capital Design Services September 2007 - Present
Dura Automotive January 2004 - February 2007
Perrigo September 1996 - June 2002
Skills
Strategic Planning, Management, Employee Relations, Training, Training and Development, Recruiting, Employee Training, Personnel Management, Employment Law, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Auditing, HRIS, Applicant Tracking..., Employment Law..., Industrial Safety
Education
Grand Valley State University 1980 — 1985
BBA, Marketing, Management, Science
Dura Automotive 2003 - Present
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Automotive, 5S, Kaizen, Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Engineering, Product Development
Education
Kennedy Western University
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)
Leon Plastics Inc January 2012 - Present
Leon Plastics Inc July 1998 - December 2011
Dura Automotive June 1996 - July 1998
Skills
Supplier Quality, Manufacturing, PPAP, Automotive, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, FMEA, APQP, Negotiation, Value Stream Mapping, Purchasing, Cross-functional Team..., GD, Product Development, Program Management, SPC, Geometric Dimensioning, 5S, Injection Molding, Kaizen
Education
Grand Valley State University 1990 — 1993
BBA, Business
International Fertilizer Development Center November 2014 - Present
Hillshire Brands July 2013 - Present
North American Lighting 2013 - 2013
FedEx Office 2003 - 2012
COI Foodservice, Inc. 2001 - 2003
Hollywood Video 2000 - 2000
StarCade, Inc 1998 - 1999
Dura Automotive 1995 - 1998
Target 1992 - 1995
Skills
Human Resources, Interviewing Skills, Coaching and Counseling..., Recruitment Training, Cross Functional Team..., Succession Planning, Investigation Management, HIPAA, FMLA, Open Enrollment, Unemployment Claims, Workman's compensation, Employee Relations, Employee Orientations, Employee Handbooks, Employee Benefits, Employee Engagement, Employment Law..., Federal Employment Law, Employee Grievance, HR Policies, Employee Opinion Surveys, Performance Reviews, Performance Management, Reports Analysis, Diversity Program..., Recruiting, Training, New Hire Orientations, Leadership, HRIS, Management, Interviews
Education
Ferris State University 1981 — 1984
Bachelor of Science Degree, Marketing
Lake Michigan College 1979 — 1981
Business Administration and Management, General
Berrien Springs High School 1975 — 1979
High School Diploma, Accounting and Business/Management
Dura Automotive January 2012 - Present
Orchid MacDee June 2007 - December 2011
D.A.D. Lukas Trucking March 2001 - December 2011
Skills
DFMEA, APQP, PPAP, GD&T, FMEA, DVP&R, PFMEA, Automotive, Stamping, SPC, Manufacturing..., Unigraphics, Teamcenter, Machine Tools, Injection Molding, Automotive Engineering, Geometric Dimensioning...
Education
Kettering University 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Mechanical Engineering
Navistar Inc October 2014 - May 2015
Navistar August 2010 - October 2014
North American Bus Industries November 2008 - July 2010
North American Bus Industries July 2007 - July 2010
Rolls-Royce North America March 2007 - June 2007
International Truck and Engine June 2002 - February 2007
Stoneridge Electronics September 1999 - June 2002
Kimball International July 1999 - September 1999
ArvinMeritor July 1998 - June 1999
Dura Automotive April 1997 - July 1998
Skills
Project management, Strategic Planning, Analytical Skills, Engineering Management, Social Influence, Delegation, FMEA, Engineering, Product Design, Manufacturing, Automotive, GD&T, DFMEA, Product Development, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, APQP, Microsoft Office, Project Management, Design Engineering, Pro Engineer, CAD, Powertrain, Injection Molding, Testing, Vehicles
Education
Indiana Institute of Technology 2005 — 2007
MSEM, Engineering Management
Indiana Institute of Technology 1991 — 1995
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
McMath-Hulbert Solar Observatory 2009 - Present
Chrysler 1988 - 2007
AIAG 1988 - 2007
Dura Automotive 1986 - 1988
Skills
SPC, Design of Experiments, Measurement Systems, Analysis, FMEA, DOE, APQP, PPAP, Statistics, Process Capability, Supplier Quality, Minitab, Gage R&R, Quality Systems, Measurement System..., Taguchi, ANOVA, Control Charts
Education
Michigan State University 1967 — 1968
M.A., Education
Michigan State University 1963 — 1967
B.S., Psychology, Statistics
Cranbrook School 1959 — 1963
HS graduate, College Prep
Eastern Michigan University
Morgan Stanley September 2014 - Present
PwC April 2014 - September 2014
Barclays Capital July 2012 - April 2014
Barclays Capital June 2011 - August 2011
US Army November 2005 - March 2010
Dura Automotive 2002 - 2005
Skills
Corporate Finance, Due Diligence, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Investment Banking, Mergers & Acquisitions, Valuation, Bloomberg, Private Equity, Capital Markets, Fixed Income, Equity Research, Equities, Emerging Markets
Education
Kettering University 2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Engineering
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business 2010 — 2012
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance
Dura Automotive July 2013 - Present
Paragon Die & Eng. (Shithole) August 2011 - February 2013
R&G Mold & Engineering, Inc January 2000 - January 2010
Kolenda Tool & Die January 1997 - December 1999
Nelson Metal Products, Inc January 1991 - December 1996
U.S. Army May 1987 - December 1990
Education
Grand Rapids Community College 2010 — 2012
Brighton High School
JAC Products June 2014 - Present
Dura Automotive April 2011 - May 2014
Atlas Copco August 2010 - April 2011
Dura Automotive January 2008 - January 2009
Dura Automotive Systems, Rochester Hills, MI October 2002 - November 2008
Education
Kettering University 2002 — 2007
The Jacoby Group January 2012 - Present
Jacoby Development, Inc. January 2007 - January 2011
Dura Automotive August 2002 - July 2005
Makita Corporation of America November 1999 - July 2002
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Engineering, Manufacturing, Program Management, Project Management, Real Estate Development, Product Development, Contract Negotiation, Real Estate, Management, Budgets, Disposition, Six Sigma, Project Planning, Strategic Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Process Engineering, Due Diligence, Leadership
Education
Emory University - Goizueta Business School 2005 — 2007
MBA, Real Estate and Finance
Mercer University 1993 — 1998
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
Walterboro High School 1989 — 1993
ARC Regional Leadership Institute
ARC Regional Leadership Institute
ARC Regional Leadership Institute
ARK Properties LLC Staff EngineerWoodwardJanuary 2011 - Present
Dura Automotive July 2000 - January 2011
Education
Kettering University 1994 — 1998
Grand Valley State University
Smithville Communications February 2011 - Present
The Workshop Photography and Design April 2010 - Present
Finelight Marketing & Communications 2004 - February 2011
Dura Automotive 1999 - 2000
Skills
Graphic Design, Art Direction, Direct Mail, Photography, Television, Creative Direction, Corporate Identity, Logo Design, Advertising, Brochures, Illustration, Layout, Adobe Creative Suite, Digital Illustration, Photoshop, Creative Development, Brand Development, InDesign, Illustrator, Logos, Magazines, Copywriting, Social Media, Newsletters, Invitations, Stationery, Direct Marketing, Storyboarding, Marketing Communications, Typography, Posters, Packaging, Graphics, Collateral, Creative Strategy, Art, Concept Development, Corporate Branding, Visual Communication, Interaction Design, Catalogs, Web Design
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 1999 — 2003
Summit Polymers March 2013 - Present
Infintech October 2011 - Present
Dura Automotive February 2014 - July 2014
Toyota South May 2012 - March 2013
Hopkinsville-Christian County Chamber of Commerce/Christian County CARES 2015 April 2010 - October 2011
@ Your Service May 2007 - October 2010
Grupo Antolin 2003 - 2007
Grupo Antolin 2003 - 2003
Skills
Continuous Improvement, FMEA, Process Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Marketing, Public Speaking, Team Leadership, Team Building, Quality Management, Product Quality, ISO, Training, Advertising, TQM, Automotive, 5S, Customer Satisfaction, Strategic Planning, Root Cause Analysis, APQP, PPAP, Kaizen, Account Management, TS16949, Toyota Production System, Supplier Quality, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Injection Molding, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Vehicles, Manufacturing...
Education
A-Pass-Weickel 2010 — 2010
Real Estate License, Real Estate Principles
Ford Motor Company Corporate Quality Academy 2007 — 2007
Quality Control Technology/Technician
Eastern Kentucky University 1994 — 2000
Meritor January 2011 - Present
ArvinMeritor June 2008 - January 2011
ArvinMeritor April 2008 - June 2008
Plastech October 2006 - September 2007
Lear Corporation September 1999 - August 2005
Dura Automotive 1989 - 1999
Dura Automotive 1989 - 1999
Skills
Oracle E-Business Suite, Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Management, Continuous Improvement, Software Documentation, Testing, Manufacturing, Business Process, Change Management, Business Process..., Team Leadership, Accounts Receivable, Documentation, Program Management
Education
Ferris State University 1978 — 1982
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Data Processing
Erwin Quarder Inc. 2013 - Present
Magna Mirrors 2012 - 2013
GHSP 2010 - 2012
Dura Automotive 2008 - 2009
GHSP 1998 - 2008
Skills
DFMEA, APQP, GD&T, DVP&R, PPAP, FMEA, Automotive, Injection Molding, Design for Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis, Machine Tools, SPC, Stamping, Unigraphics, Continuous Improvement, 5S, Catia, Manufacturing, Automotive Engineering, TS16949, Geometric Dimensioning...
Education
Grand Valley State University 1993 — 1997
TrelleborgVibracoustic March 2015 - Present
Tenneco September 2011 - March 2015
KYB Manufacturing NA, Inc. July 2010 - September 2011
Gill Industries 2008 - 2010
Bostik 2005 - 2008
Dura Automotive 2003 - 2005
Ford Motor Company/Visteon 1997 - 2003
Skills
Business Development, Automotive, Account Management, Customer Satisfaction, Marketing, Business Strategy, Sales, Negotiation, New Business Development, Sales Management, Contract Negotiation, Customer Service, Management, Problem Solving, Process Improvement, Product Development, Program Management, Supply Chain Management
Education
Eastern Michigan University 1997 — 1999
B.S., Marketing
Michigan State University 1994 — 1997
Supply Chain Management
Divine Child
Campbell Soup Company January 2009 - February 2012
Heritage Hills Manufactued Homes 2010 - 2010
IET Inc. May 1997 - January 2009
ASC Industries, Inc. 2001 - 2002
Dura Automotive 1998 - 2000
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Value Stream Mapping, Continuous Improvement, Industrial Engineering, Kaizen, Time Study, Six Sigma, 5S, Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis, Manufacturing..., Assembly Lines, Automotive, Process Engineering, Engineering, DMAIC, SPC
Education
Kent State University 1991 — 1996
Ford Motor Company June 2014 - Present
Dura Automotive December 2013 - August 2014
Scherer & Trier USA March 2012 - November 2013
Little Fitness, LLC 2009 - June 2012
Perrigo January 2007 - January 2009
Anderson Development Company 1997 - 2005
Zeeland Chemicals 1989 - 1997
Skills
Iso 9000, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Customer Service, Team Building, Quality Assurance, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Leadership Development, Pharmaceutical Industry, FMEA, Validation, FDA, GMP, Quality System, SPC, Quality Control, Root Cause Analysis
Education
Hope College 1981 — 1987
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Chemistry
Chapman School of Seamanship 1984 — 1984
Professional Mariner
Oklahoma Horseshoeing School 1982 — 1982
Farrier
Columbus North High School
Sikorsky Aircraft June 2010 - Present
Global Engine Manufactuing Alliance September 2009 - June 2010
Chrysler August 2004 - September 2009
Chrysler February 2002 - August 2004
Dura Automotive June 1997 - January 2002
Education
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business 2013 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General & Finance
University of Michigan-Dearborn 2002 — 2004
MSE, Manufacturing Systems Engineering
Kettering University 1997 — 2002
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
Page Consulting Services July 2006 - Present
Salamander Technologies June 2003 - Present
Dura Automotive August 1996 - July 2002
Education
Ferris State University 2003 — 2008
B.S., Computer Information Systems
Northwestern Michigan College 2000 — 2003
A.A.S., Computer Information Systems
Cummins Inc. March 2013 - Present
Cummins Inc. August 2006 - Present
Dura Automotive 2004 - 2006
Education
Eastern Michigan University 2001 — 2003
University of Mysore
Kennametal July 2014 - Present
Kennametal September 2012 - July 2014
Kennametal August 2008 - September 2012
General Motors October 2007 - August 2008
General Motors March 2004 - October 2007
General Motors April 2000 - March 2004
General Motors March 1999 - April 2000
General Motors January 1998 - March 1999
Dura Automotive October 1996 - January 1998
Lear Corporation April 1996 - October 1996
Skills
Manufacturing..., Lean Manufacturing, Automotive, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, PPAP, Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping, FMEA, Kaizen, Root Cause Analysis, Manufacturing..., Project Planning, Project Management, Product Development, Engineering, Machining, SAP, Cross-functional Team..., Machine Tools, Process Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, 5S, DMAIC, Industrial Engineering, Toyota Production System, Engineering Management, Operational Excellence, GD&T
Education
University of Michigan 2000 — 2003
MEM, Masters of Engineering in MFG
Kettering University 1990 — 1995
BSME, Mech Eng with speciality in Plastics
Rockwell Automation July 2012 - Present
Rockwell Automation October 2010 - July 2012
Rockwell Automation April 2006 - October 2010
Dura Automotive November 2005 - April 2006
Dura Automotive October 2002 - November 2005
Skills
APQP, FMEA, GD, Injection Molding, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Manufacturing..., Project Management, Design for Manufacturing, 5S, Cross-functional Team..., Engineering, Product Development, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma
Education
Ferris State University 2000 — 2002
Bachelors, Manufacturing Engineering
Ferris State University 1998 — 2000
Associates, Manufacturing Tooling Technology
BAE Industries, Inc. Director of Advanced Engineering and SalesBAE IndustriesApril 2000 - Present
Dura Automotive 1994 - 2000
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Automotive, APQP, Manufacturing, PPAP, FMEA, Sales Management, Lean Manufacturing, ISO/TS 16949, Kaizen
Education
Iowa State University 1982 — 1987
Aerospace Engineering
Iowa State University 1982 — 1987
BS Aerospace Engineering, Mechanisms and Materials
New Berlin Plastics December 2014 - Present
MGS Mfg. Group June 2012 - November 2014
Bemis Manufacturing Company January 2006 - June 2012
Dura Automotive 2000 - 2006
Skills
Injection Molding, Plastics, PPAP, APQP, Molding, Pro Engineer, GD&T, Manufacturing, Stamping, Product Design, Product Development, Automotive, Continuous Improvement, SPC, Design for Manufacturing
Education
Ferris State University 2000 — 2004
Bachelor's degree, Product Design Engineering Technology
Huron Consulting Group March 2008 - November 2008
Visteon Corporation May 2006 - January 2008
Dura Automotive October 2004 - April 2006
The Bartech Group March 2004 - September 2004
Ford Motor Company August 1998 - October 2003
Dimension Systems July 1997 - July 1998
El Paso June 1972 - June 1997
Education
Eastern Michigan University 1973 — 1976
MBA, Finance
Michigan State University 1968 — 1972
Environmental Protection, Inc. May 2014 - Present
Accurate Machine Builders April 2010 - May 2014
Info on Hyd 2012 - 2012
Region 7B Michigan Works! June 2009 - April 2010
Dura Automotive October 2007 - July 2008
Big Foot Manufacturing July 2004 - May 2007
Anchor Lamina 2001 - 2002
Skills
Budget, Purchasing, Payroll, Account Reconciliation, Project Planning, Variance Analysis, Project Management, Hyperion Enterprise, Manufacturing, Automotive, Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement
Education
Grand Valley State University 1974 — 1978
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Marketing, Economics
Metaldyne 2004 - Present
Nyloncraft March 1993 - March 2001
Dura Automotive 1994 - 2001
Skills
JD Edwards, MRP, Mapics, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Automotive, Procurement, Continuous Improvement, Inventory Management, Lean Manufacturing, Value Stream Mapping, Process Improvement, Logistics
Education
University of Phoenix 1998 — 2000
BA, Business, Administration
Kellogg Community College 1996 — 1996
Certificate, Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 4.0
Vally Lutheran High School 1975 — 1978
High School Diploma, General Studies
Mitchell Plastics August 2008 - Present
Progressive Moulded Products December 2003 - July 2008
Dura Automotive June 2000 - December 2003
Pullman Industries February 1999 - June 2000
Tower Automotive July 1992 - February 1999
Skills
APQP, PPAP, Automotive, DFMEA, FMEA, GD&T, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing..., Root Cause Analysis, Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, SPC, Injection Molding, Plastics, Stamping, 8D Problem Solving, Automotive Engineering, Cross-functional Team..., Design for Manufacturing, Design of Experiments, Engineering, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing..., PFMEA, Process Engineering, Product Design, Product Development, Six Sigma, Supplier Quality
Education
Kettering University 1992 — 1997
BSME, Engineerng
Dura Automotive Systems October 2004 - Present
Dura Automotive April 2000 - October 2004
I.C.E. LLC Consulting 1995 - April 2000
Skills
Automotive, Root Cause Analysis, Continuous Improvement, 5S, Leadership, FMEA, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kanban, Process Improvement, Troubleshooting, Process Engineering, Supply Chain, Disaster Recovery, Program Management, ISO, Cross-functional Team..., Kaizen, Engineering, Manufacturing, Management, Team Building, Project Management, Consulting, Vendor Management
Education
PMI 2008 — 2008
CAPM, Project Management
Ivy Tech Community College 1991 — 1993
Associates, Computer Aided Design
Lake Superior State University 1988 — 1991
Mechanical Engineering
Johnson Controls Automotive March 2012 - Present
Dura Automotive November 2010 - March 2012
Dura Automotive November 2005 - October 2010
Dura Automotive 1999 - October 2005
Education
Grand Valley State University 2002 — 2005
MBA
Grand Valley State University 1996 — 1999
•Bachelor of Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering
Magna Seating October 2014 - Present
Magna Seating February 2013 - October 2014
Dura Automotive November 2007 - February 2013
Hi-Lex 2006 - 2007
Dura Automotive September 2004 - October 2006
Dura Automotive March 2000 - September 2004
Holland Neway 1999 - 2000
Skills
APQP, Lean Manufacturing, Product Development, GD&T, Automotive, FMEA, PPAP, Root Cause Analysis, Engineering, Troubleshooting, Continuous Improvement, DFMEA, SPC, Cross-functional Team..., Program Management, Manufacturing..., Automotive Engineering, Manufacturing, 5S, Design for Manufacturing, Kaizen, Engineering Management, Geometric Dimensioning
Education
University of Michigan-Dearborn
Master's Degree, Engineering/Industrial Management
Ferris State University 1999 — 2005
Bachelor, Product Design Engineering
Grand Rapids Community College 1995 — 2005
Engineering
Lansing Community College 1997 — 1999
Associates, Drafting and Design
Newaygo High School 1989 — 1993
Duke Energy Corporation November 2014 - Present
Duke Energy Corporation March 2014 - November 2014
Wilbert Plastic Services November 2012 - February 2014
Eaton Corporation July 2006 - November 2012
Eaton Corporation July 2006 - May 2012
Eaton Truck Components 2006 - March 2011
Dura Automotive July 2003 - July 2006
Dura Automotive 2003 - 2006
ITW 1998 - 2001
Skills
Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing..., Manufacturing, Strategy, Quality Assurance, Black Belt, Testing, Product Development, Business Process..., DMAIC, Root Cause Analysis, Program Management, Injection Molding, Kaizen
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University 2006 — 2011
MBA, MBA in General Management
Northern Illinois University 1997 — 2000
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Wayne manufacturing June 2014 - Present
Cummings Production Machining March 2010 - May 2014
Autoline Industries Indiana March 2006 - September 2009
Dura Automotive June 2005 - September 2006
Alcoa January 2005 - June 2005
Tower Automotive January 2003 - June 2004
Alcoa May 1994 - January 2003
Skills
Continuous Improvement, FMEA, Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma, Quality Control, TS16949, PPAP, SPC, APQP, Cross-functional Team..., 5S, Automotive, Iso 9000, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing..., Quality System, Quality Management, Supplier Quality, TQM, Toyota Production System, Value Stream Mapping, ISO/TS 16949
Education
Indiana University-Purdue University at Fort Wayne 1990 — 2006
Quality Control Certificate 1993, Mechanical Engineering
GHSP July 2010 - Present
Dura Automotive 2000 - Present
Dura Automotive Systems, Inc. January 2000 - June 2010
Skills
APQP, Components, Automotive, 5S, Machine Tools, Lean Manufacturing, DFMEA, Continuous Improvement, WERS, Manufacturing, GD&T, Engineering, PPAP, DVP&R, FMEA, NVH
Education
Ferris State University 2000 — 2005
Product Design Engineering
Pliant Plastics Corporation February 2012 - Present
Port City Custom Plastics June 2008 - February 2012
Dura Automotive Systems 2003 - 2007
Dura Automotive 1999 - 2007
Lowell Engineering 1995 - 1999
Lowell Etngineering 1995 - 1998
Magna Mirrors 1995 - 1997
Education
Ferris State University 1986 — 1990
B.S., Plastics Engineering Technology
Faurecia September 2011 - Present
Tenneco 2004 - September 2011
Tenneco Automotive 2004 - September 2011
Dura Automotive 2000 - 2004
Avon Automotive 1999 - 2000
Thumb Tool and Engineering 1997 - 1999
Education
Ferris State University 1996 — 2000
B.S., Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Ferris State University 1996 — 1998
A.A.S., Technical Drafting and Tool Design
GKN Driveline December 2014 - Present
GKN Driveline November 2011 - November 2014
GKN Driveline June 2007 - October 2011
Dura Automotive April 2006 - June 2007
Dura Automotive May 2001 - March 2006
Education
Grand Valley State University 1999 — 2003
Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
Midway Products Group June 2006 - January 2009
Dura Automotive 2005 - 2006
Benteler Automotive 1994 - 2005
Benteler 1994 - 2005
LH Carbide 1989 - 1994
Skills
Stamping, Manufacturing..., Machine Tools, PPAP, GD&T, APQP, Automotive, Continuous Improvement, Engineering, Machining, Manufacturing, Manufacturing...
Education
Ivy Tech Community College 1989 — 2004
CAD
Purdue University 1984 — 1986
MET
N.S. International, Ltd October 2014 - Present
Dura Automotive March 2012 - October 2014
Eaton Aerospace August 2006 - October 2012
International Truck and Engine November 2004 - August 2006
Skills
GD&T, Design for Manufacturing, Aerospace, Manufacturing..., Catia, Engineering Management, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Continuous Improvement, DFMEA, APQP, Engineering
Education
Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University 2007 — 2009
MBA, Finance
University of Michigan 2002 — 2004
BSE, Mechanical Engineering
Kalamazoo College 1999 — 2002
BA, Physics
John Deere May 2012 - Present
Air National Guard January 2002 - Present
TEREX MATERIALS PROCESSING May 2009 - May 2012
Terex November 2006 - May 2009
Camoplast February 2005 - June 2006
Lindsay Corporation December 2001 - January 2005
Air National Guard May 1987 - January 2002
Dura Automotive September 1998 - November 2001
RED OAK MECHANISMS July 1995 - September 1998
Skills
Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, 5S, Engineering, Value Stream Mapping, JIT, Quality Assurance, ISO, Management, Industrial Engineering, Purchasing, Design for Manufacturing, Software Documentation, Manufacturing..., Program Management, Process Improvement
Education
Iowa State University 1990 — 1994
BS, Industrial & Manufacturing Systems
Iowa State University
Bachelor of Science, Industrial Manufacturing Systems Engineering
Autoline Industries Indiana LLC December 2007 - May 2012
Autoline Industries December 2007 - May 2012
Dura Automotive Systems August 2006 - December 2007
Dura Automotive Systems 1998 - 2007
Dura Automotive 1998 - 2007
Dura Automotive Systems March 1998 - August 2006
Universal Tool October 1984 - March 1998
Skills
System Administration, Microsoft Office, Hardware, Six Sigma, Troubleshooting, Automotive, Continuous Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Process Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, QAD, Manufacturing, Information Technology, ERP, EDI, Networking, Firewalls, Kaizen, Help Desk Support, Testing, Kanban, Materials Management, JIT, Value Stream Mapping
Education
IVY Tech 1981 — 1984
Associates Degree, Computer Programming
Ivy Tech Community College 1981 — 1984
Associates, Computer Programming
SAFT America Inc. June 2010 - Present
Alstom Transport April 2009 - June 2010
General Electric January 2008 - April 2009
Dura Automotive July 2006 - December 2007
General Electric January 2005 - December 2005
Skills
FMEA
Education
Illinois Institute of Technology 2003 — 2005
Master's, Mechanical & Aerospace
Dura Automotive January 2015 - Present
Tenneco April 2011 - January 2015
ZF Steering systems LLC October 2007 - April 2011
Siemens VDO Diesel systems North America 2002 - 2006
Skills
Automotive, Supply Management, Strategic Sourcing, Global Sourcing, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Powertrain, Six Sigma, Purchasing, Machine Tools, Supplier Development, JIT, MRP, Supplier Quality, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Cross-functional Team..., APQP, PPAP, ISO/TS 16949, Value Stream Mapping, Contract Negotiation, Engineering, Kaizen, FMEA, 5S, SPC, Strategy, Cost Reduction
Education
Indiana Wesleyan University 1998 — 2002
MBA, Business
Purdue University 1990 — 1995
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
Brembo North America September 2014 - Present
Dura Automotive March 2011 - September 2014
INFAC Corporation November 2009 - March 2011
Dura Automotive March 2001 - November 2009
Dana Corporation June 1996 - December 2000
Preferred Technical Group 1996 - 2000
Skills
DFMEA, APQP, PPAP, Engineering, TS16949, GD&T, FMEA, Stamping, PFMEA, Poka Yoke, Automotive, Automotive Engineering, CAE, Engineering Management, Supplier Quality, DVP&R, Value Stream Mapping, Components, Root Cause Analysis, Manufacturing..., Unigraphics, Cross-functional Team..., Manufacturing, Vehicles, SPC, Kaizen, Injection Molding, Machining, Continuous Improvement, NVH, Machine Tools, Chassis, DMAIC, Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Design of Experiments, Design for Manufacturing, 5S, Sheet Metal, 5 Why, Plastics, Assembly Lines, Minitab
Education
Kettering University 1996 — 2000
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
KAM Plastics November 2011 - Present
Dura Automotive June 2004 - November 2011
MacDonald Industrial Products March 2003 - June 2004
Lakeshore Diversified Products 1999 - 2003
Skills
APQP, FMEA, Injection Molding
Education
Ferris State University 1993 — 1998
Bachelors, Plastics
Modine Manufacturing Company February 2015 - Present
Modine Manufacturing Company February 2014 - February 2015
Dura Automotive February 2011 - February 2014
Dura Automotive November 2004 - January 2011
Asahi Glass Co 2002 - 2004
Skills
PPAP, Manufacturing, APQP, FMEA, Automotive, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, GD&T, DFMEA, Continuous Improvement, 5S, TS16949, SPC, Root Cause Analysis, Injection Molding, Value Stream Mapping, Six Sigma
Education
Tennessee Technological University 1995 — 1998
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
Freed-Hardeman University 1992 — 1995
Pre-engineering, Engineering
Soha Surf Shop, LLC February 2013 - Present
Sharkless, LLC June 2011 - December 2012
Sharkless Boardsports, LLC. April 2005 - April 2011
Ausco Products January 2000 - April 2007
Dura Automotive April 2001 - July 2002
clarion technologies March 1999 - February 2000
Double J Molding March 1999 - July 1999
Education
Kalamazoo Valley Community College 1998 — 2002
Computer Science
New Horizons 1998 — 1999
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
New Horizons 1998 — 1999
Microsoft Certified Professional
General Motors January 2011 - Present
General Motors January 2006 - December 2010
Jim Bailey Harley Davidson 2010 - 2010
Jim Bailey Harley Davidson 2010 - 2010
General Motors July 2005 - December 2005
General Motors January 2004 - July 2005
General Motors April 2000 - December 2003
Dura Automotive October 1999 - April 2000
IMEX International, Lahore August 1988 - January 1991
Skills
Supplier Quality, APQP, Quality Systems, Continuous Improvement, SPC, Lean Manufacturing, Quality Management, FMEA, Quality Engineering, Automotive, ISO, QS9000, Root Cause Analysis, Quality Tools, 5S, Poka Yoke, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing Management, Stamping, Manufacturing, Calibration, Process Improvement, Process Capability, Manufacturing..., Cost Reduction, Validation, Vehicles, JIT, GD&T, 5 Why, PDCA, TPM, CMM, DFMEA, Manufacturing..., Quality System, Kaizen, Quality Control, Value Stream Mapping, TS16949
Education
Indiana Wesleyan University 1999 — 2001
MBA, Business
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1994 — 1996
MS, Manufacturing Systems
Transtar Industries July 2015 - Present
TTI Floor Care North America August 2010 - July 2015
Caney Fork Electric Coop August 2009 - July 2010
Dura Automotive 2006 - July 2009
TRW 1992 - 2006
Skills
APQP, Continuous Improvement, PPAP, Six Sigma, FMEA, Automotive, SPC, Root Cause Analysis, Lean Manufacturing, Machine Tools, Kaizen, 5S, Engineering Management, Product Development, Manufacturing..., Toyota Production System, TS16949, Supplier Quality, Value Stream Mapping, Materials Management, DFMEA, Engineering, Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Injection Molding, Manufacturing..., Design for Manufacturing, Poka Yoke, DMAIC, Unigraphics, Plastics, Management, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Kennedy Western University 2000 — 2003
Master's Degree, Engineering/Industrial Management
Tennessee Technological University 1985 — 1989
Bachelor's Degree, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Medallion Instrumentation Systems June 2011 - Present
Brunswick Bowling and Billiards January 2008 - June 2011
Dura Automotive January 2008 - December 2008
Dura Automotive September 2005 - December 2008
Bendix May 2005 - September 2005
Skills
Strategic Sourcing, Continuous Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Supply Chain, ERP, Global Sourcing, Purchasing, Supply Management, Materials Management, Supply Chain Management, MRP, Manufacturing
Education
Grand Valley State University 2009 — 2012
Masters, Business Administration
Michigan State University 2000 — 2005
BA, Supply Chain Management
Ice Industries September 2011 - Present
Ice Industries May 2011 - September 2011
Dura Automotive April 2010 - May 2011
Ford Motor Company April 1997 - January 2010
Crescive Die and Tool 1992 - 1997
Education
Eastern Michigan University 2007 — 2009
BBA, marketing
Seeking Opportunities June 2015 - Present
Ford Motor Company June 2011 - June 2015
Chrysler October 2009 - June 2011
Dura Automotive September 1997 - January 2009
Webasto Sunroofs June 1996 - September 1997
Magna International June 1993 - June 1996
Skills
DFMEA, Automotive, APQP, DVP&R, PPAP, FMEA, GD&T, Automotive Engineering, Manufacturing..., Components, Stamping, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Vehicles, Engineering, Machine Tools, Injection Molding, Kaizen, Design for Manufacturing, Product Design, Industrial Engineering, Product Engineering, Process Improvement, Green Belt, Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis, Skateboarding, Roller Blading, Low Energy Design, Teamcenter, TS16949
Education
Kettering University 1985 — 1989
BSIE, Industrial Engineering
GHSP May 2013 - Present
Flextronics December 2012 - May 2013
Saturn Electronics & Engineering April 2010 - December 2012
Hilite International May 2005 - November 2008
Hilite International January 2003 - May 2005
Metal Technologies March 2002 - December 2002
Dura Automotive February 2000 - March 2002
GE Aviation October 1999 - February 2000
Briggs & Stratton June 1998 - September 1999
ITW Work Holding September 1988 - June 1998
Education
Ferris State University 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Science, Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Northwestern Michigan College 1989 — 1995
Associates of Applied Science, Drafting and Design
Department of Veterans Affairs November 2013 - Present
Mid Cumberland Human Resource Agency May 2011 - November 2013
Dura Automotive July 1998 - July 2009
Dura Automotive Seat Systems January 1998 - January 2009
Borders Group Inc October 1997 - June 1998
Borders Group Inc January 1997 - January 1998
U. S. Air Force September 1977 - October 1997
U.S. Air Force January 1977 - January 1997
U.S. Air Force January 1977 - January 1997
Skills
Manufacturing, Aircraft, Quality Assurance, Inspection, Forklift Operator, Military
Education
Community College of Air Force 1996 — 1997
Aviation Technology
National Fire Academy 1995 — 1995
Hazardous Materials First Responder
Military 1986 — 1986
Professional Military Education
Military 1981 — 1981
Professional Military Education
Eastern Washington University
Military
Aircraft Maintenance
U.S. Air Force Jet Aircraft Maintenance Training School Graduate DuPont High School
MAHLE March 2014 - Present
Dura Automotive June 2012 - March 2014
Dura Automotive January 2011 - June 2012
L. Lewallen Co., Inc. 2003 - 2011
L. Lewallen Co., Inc. 1995 - 2003
Britax Rainsfords 1994 - 1995
Ford Motor Company June 1992 - September 1992
Skills
Machine Tools, Supplier Evaluation, Injection Molding, Plastics, Product Development, Molding, Global Sourcing, Purchasing, 5S, APQP, Automotive, Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, Logistics, Manufacturing, PPAP, Six Sigma, Stamping, Strategic Leadership, Strategy, Supplier Development, Supplier Negotiation, TS16949
Education
Ferris State University 1991 — 1994
Bachelor of Science, Plastics Engineering
Dura Automotive 1999 - 2006
Skills
Stamping, PPAP, QS9000, TS16949, APQP, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, Automotive, Plant, Injection Molding, Toyota Production System, Continuous Improvement, Material Flow, Kanban, JIT, Poka Yoke, Manufacturing Management, Supplier, Parts, TPM, Machining, Forming, Manufacturing, Value Stream Mapping, Assemblies, SMED, Trucking, Rubber, Assembly, Molding, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Operations, FMEA, SPC, Forging, Vehicles, Interior Trim, Quality Systems, Welding, Program Launches, Quoting, Components
Education
Fanshawe College 2009 — 2010
CIP designations, Insurance
University of Guelph 1974 — 1978
Bachelor's Degree, Agriculture - Business Management
NORDYNE August 2007 - Present
NORDYNE June 2004 - August 2007
Dura Automotive June 2003 - June 2004
Dura Automotive March 1999 - June 2003
Excel Industries (Acquired by Dura Automotive) August 1996 - March 1999
Excel Industries (Acquired by Dura Automotive) June 1993 - August 1996
Skills
Value Stream Mapping, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Operations Management, 5S, Kaizen, Leadership Development, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Demand Flow Technology, PPAP, DFMEA, Project Management, QS9000 and TS16949, Quality System Auditing, Supplier Quality..., Quality Management, Supply Chain Management, Cross-functional Team..., Procurement, Leadership, Quality Auditing, Automotive, Kanban, Manufacturing..., Root Cause Analysis, SPC, Six Sigma, Manufacturing..., Injection Molding, ISO, Quality System, MRP, Manufacturing Operations, JIT, Supply Chain, Toyota Production System
Education
Tri-State University
Mechanical Engineering
Genesee Community College
Engineering Science
Franklin Precision Industry, Inc December 2014 - Present
ATTC Mfg. October 2006 - Present
Dura Automotive June 2000 - October 2006
Excel Ind. November 1988 - June 2006
Skills
FMEA, PPAP, APQP, SPC, Supplier Quality, Lean Manufacturing, TS16949, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, Automotive, Root Cause Analysis, Kaizen, 5S, Quality System, ISO, GD&T
Education
Florida Community College at Jacksonville
lincoln technical institute indianapolis
auto diesel, mechanics
Dura Automotive May 1995 - October 2008
Hi-Tech February 1991 - May 1995
Harlo Products October 1988 - February 1991
Education
Grand Rapids Community College 2004 — 2004
cert., ISO/TS
Northwestern Michigan College 2001 — 2001
Cert., Advanced computer Classes
Capital Transportation Solutions LLC a subsidiary of Odyssey Logistics & Technology Corporation June 2014 - Present
Stuart Manufacturing, Inc. November 2007 - November 2013
Dura Automotive 2001 - 2007
Connor Corportation 1995 - 2001
Skills
Fixed Assets, Accounting, QAD, Strategic Financial..., Auditing, General Ledger, Consolidation, Variance Analysis, Financial Reporting, Cash Flow, Accounts Payable, Budgets, Financial Analysis, Corporate Finance, US GAAP, Hyperion Enterprise, Payroll, CPA, QuickBooks, Accounts Receivable, Cash Management, Process Improvement, Account Reconciliation, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Cost Accounting, Internal Controls, GAAP, Tax, Forecasting, Financial Accounting, Finance, Sarbanes-Oxley, Treasury Management, Assurance, Treasury
Education
Indiana University-Purdue University at Fort Wayne 1980 — 1990
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting
NYX Inc. January 2005 - January 2010
NYX Inc. January 2004 - January 2005
NYX Inc. January 2003 - January 2004
NYX Inc. January 2001 - January 2003
The Oakwood Group January 1999 - January 2001
Dura Automotive January 1993 - January 1999
Education
Henry Ford Community College 2001 — 2005
Associates, General Studies
Wylie E. Groves High School 1989 — 1992
American Supplier Institute, Inc
Certificate, Comprehensive SPC Training
STAT-A-MATRIX Institute
Certificate, Internal Quality Auditing
Canadian Space Agency February 2011 - Present
DEW Engineering September 2009 - February 2011
Advanced Motion & Controls September 2007 - December 2007
Spectra Aluminum Products Ltd. January 2007 - May 2007
Dura Automotive May 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Engineering, AutoCAD, Testing, Aerospace, Inventor, Solidworks, CAD, Electronics, Technical Writing, MS Project, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Project Management, Troubleshooting, Project Planning, Team Leadership, Product Development, Mechanical Engineering, TVAC, Vacuum Systems, Labview, cRIO Controllers, National Instruments..., Test & Measurement...
Education
Georgian College 2005 — 2009
Mechanical Engineering Technology - Automotive Product Design
Cummins Inc. May 2011 - July 2011
Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies Pte. Ltd January 2007 - July 2008
Dura Automotive April 2002 - December 2006
Unilever September 2001 - February 2002
AB Agri September 1997 - September 2001
Skills
Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Mandarin, Forecasting, Corporate Finance, Finance, Financial Reporting, Business Strategy, Valuation, Due Diligence, Cross-functional Team..., Data Analysis, Strategic Planning, Accounting, Analysis, Hyperion Enterprise, Budgets, Variance Analysis, Purchasing, Internal Controls
Education
Marriott School of Management, Brigham Young University 2010 — 2012
MBA, Finance
Fudan University 1992 — 1997
B.A, English
Dura Automotive October 2014 - Present
TRW Automotive August 2009 - October 2014
Skills
APQP, Automotive, Automotive Engineering, DFMEA, Engineering, FMEA, PPAP, Engineering Management
Education
Kettering University 2005 — 2009
BSEE
Andersen Corporation October 2013 - Present
Schieffer International December 2009 - October 2013
Bodine Electric Company May 2004 - March 2009
Dura Automotive May 2002 - May 2004
Mayflower Vehicle Systems May 2000 - May 2002
CNH Industrial May 1998 - May 2000
Klauer Manufacturing January 1989 - May 1996
Education
Iowa State University 1994 — 1998
Bachelor's Degree, Industrial Engineering
Northeast Iowa Community College 1992 — 1994
Associate's Degree
Martinrea Industries, Inc. July 2013 - Present
Faurecia September 2007 - June 2013
Dura Automotive 2000 - 2007
Dura Automotive 1998 - 1999
Skills
Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, Cross-functional Team..., Manufacturing..., Engineering, Machine Tools, Budgets, Leadership, Forecasting, Lean Manufacturing, FMEA, APQP, Continuous Improvement, Factory
Education
Indiana Wesleyan University 2004 — 2005
BS, Business Management
Indiana State University 1992 — 1994
AS, Electronics Instrumentation
Dura Automotive January 1999 - Present
Skills
QAD, EDI, Gentran, SQL Server Management..., JITS, ILVS, Ecommerce, Progress 4GL
Education
Grand Valley State University 1980 — 1984
BS in Infomation Technology, Computer and Information Sciences
Avon Automotive August 2013 - Present
Avon Automotive November 2007 - Present
Avon Automotive 2005 - 2007
Avon Automotive June 2000 - 2005
Dura Automotive 1999 - 2000
Hi-Stat Manufacturing 1998 - 1999
Skills
Automotive, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Injection Molding, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, Manufacturing, Product Development, Supply Chain Management, Account Management, Process Improvement, Engineering, Program Management, Purchasing, Cross-functional Team..., Supply Chain, Operations Management, TS16949, Kaizen, Quality Management, Value Stream Mapping, Manufacturing..., Process Engineering, DFMEA, Supplier Quality, 5S, Powertrain, GD&T, Toyota Production System, Plastics
Education
Ferris State University 1996 — 1998
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Product Design Engineering
Ferris State University 1994 — 1996
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Mechanical Engineering
Paulstra CRC November 1998 - Present
Dura Automotive August 1990 - October 1998
Education
Grand Valley State University 1984 — 1989
Bachelor's degree, Marketing
Copper Range Historical Society January 2002 - Present
Dura Automotive May 1969 - August 1999
Education
Ferris State University 1958 — 1959
Certificate, Stenographic & Clerical Practice
Jeffers High School, Painesdale,MI 1952 — 1958
Diploma
Pliant Plastics Corporation February 2012 - Present
Port City Custom Plastics June 2008 - February 2012
Dura Automotive June 2003 - June 2008
Dura Automotive Systems August 1999 - June 2003
Lowell Engineering - Magna Mirrors 1995 - 1998
Dephi 1991 - 1993
Skills
Manufacturing, Injection Molding, Process Improvement, Machine Tools, Plastics, APQP, Continuous Improvement, Product Development, Automotive, Lean Manufacturing, FMEA, PPAP, SPC, 5S, Molding
Education
Ferris State University 1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Plastics Engineering Technology
Ferris State University 1986 — 1988
AAS Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering
Sunset Financial Services January 2004 - November 2009
The Cattle Farm 1984 - 2006
Dura Automative June 2002 - April 2003
DURA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, INC. MILAN TN December 2000 - April 2003
Dura Automotive December 2000 - June 2002
Jackson State Community College August 1995 - January 2001
PURODENSO COMPANY January 1992 - November 2000
N. C. R. Corporation, February 1982 - October 1991
Education
Bethel College Mckenzie TN 1962 — 1966
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General, Education and Social Sci
Jackson State Community College
Post graduate, JACKSON TN; Industrial Engineering, Management, Accounting and Computer Concepts
15th Judicial District Court May 2006 - Present
Horry County Public Information 2006 - 2013
Dura Automotive September 1985 - August 2002
Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Courts, Notary Public, Legal Documents, Document Drafting, Motions, Document Review, Paralegals, Criminal law, Court Proceedings, Criminal Law, Appeals, Government, Civil Litigation, Personal Injury, Mediation, Criminal Justice, Wills, Depositions, Hearings, Commercial Litigation, Wordperfect, Criminal Investigations, Legal Assistance, Pleadings, Enforcement, Legal Issues
Education
Horry-Georgetown Technical College 2003 — 2005
Associate's Degree Business, Office Systems Technology
Schoolcraft College
Cummins Inc. October 2007 - Present
Dura Automotive February 2005 - October 2007
Skills
FMEA, Manufacturing..., Lean Manufacturing, PPAP, Six Sigma, Kaizen, APQP, Automotive, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Continuous Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, SPC, Pro Engineer, Manufacturing
Education
Indiana State University 1998 — 2003
Industrial Technology
State of Indiana June 2002 - Present
Dura Automotive September 2000 - December 2001
Education
Ivy Tech Community College-Columbus 1986 — 1989
Associate's degree, business
Aisin U.S.A. Mfg., Inc. May 2008 - Present
The Christopher Stephen Corp. October 2006 - May 2008
Aisin U.S.A. Mfg., Inc. June 2006 - October 2006
Austin TriHawk Automotive March 2001 - June 2006
Dura Automotive August 1999 - March 2001
Excel Tool December 1993 - August 1999
Skills
Arc Welding, MIG Welding, TIG Welding, Machining, Microsoft Excel, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, PowerPoint, Problem Solving, Microsoft Word, Mechanical Design, Stamping Presses, Tool & Die, Tool Room, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Automotive, Process Improvement, Manufacturing...
Education
Ivy Tech Community College 2002 — 2008
Associate's degree, Design
Scottsburg Industrial Training Center 2004 — 2006
Certificates, Electrical / Hydraulics / Pneumatics
Vincennes University 1993 — 1993
Did not Graduate, Tool and Die Technology/Technician
Ferris State University August 2013 - Present
JM Machine Tool June 2010 - August 2013
Self employed May 2010 - August 2013
Ferris State University August 2000 - May 2006
Dura Automotive November 2000 - August 2001
Howmet Corporation May 1999 - September 2000
Ford Motor Company May 1998 - August 1998
Ford Motor Company May 1997 - August 1997
Education
Ferris State University 2001 — 2007
Masters Degree Career and Technical Education, Technical Education, 3.5
Ferris State Unversity 1996 — 1999
Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, 3.0
Ferris State University 1993 — 1995
Associate's degree in Manufacturing Tooling Technology, Tooling, 3.0
Dura Automotive July 2010 - Present
Dura Automotive April 2010 - July 2010
Dura Automotive October 2009 - April 2010
Dura Automotive March 2006 - October 2009
Education
Kettering University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor's Degree, Mechanical Engineering, 3.89 GPA, Magna Cum Laude