Automotive Program Manager

Over 28 years experience of automotive engineering and program management for OEM and Tier 1 and 2. Experience of leading teams and coaching all aspects of program and quality management with global experience. Academical & experienced Professional.

• APQP
• Change-Request-Management
• Einführung Projektmanagement
• Fahrzeugtechnik
• PMO
• PPAP
• Produktionsteil-Abnahmeverfahren (PPAP)
• Programm Management
• Projektplanung / -vorbereitung
• Qualitätsmanagement (allg.)

Responsible and now running new Ford Transit Gearshift controls for global program as Global Program Manager for Ford Chassis, after 46 months from program start to production in 3 global sites of Poland, China and India for B car (Fiesta base). This is from initial design all through development and then manufacturing production. Established and control budget, supplier quality and have full total responsibility of the team and product.
Short term contract employed as a Project Manager for glass In House Encapsulation production for total roof. Lead as Problem solving (PLT Leader) within the Polish production unit and implemented program management to integrate into the core company program management system.
Also working for a Chinese electrical motor company, SHB in Shanghai as the European Application Engineering and Customer Satisfaction manager for automotive seat motor products, directly to OEM and Tier 1 Customers in Europe.
Also have 8 years’ experience with Chinese automotive die mold toolmakers for plastic injection automotive parts. My role was as Project Manager, large volume capacity tooling to OEM and Tier 1, 2 and 3 suppliers. Spent a lot of time in Shenzhen and Hong Kong running and leading the project to ensure communication was perfect to enable the Chinese toolmaker and Customer received the exact specifications and requirements etc. that was requested.
Part of my studies was mechanical, electronics and software for automotive engineering.
Working as a Freelancer at the moment, am I am wanting a new challenge where I can use my knowledge and expertise in bringing a product and program to the best achievable results.
I have working experience with most OEMs and Tier1 manufacturers so I know what is expected and how to achieve their results and standards. I have current working experience with most automotive components within the automotive business, from initial specification request and quotation to development and PPAP.
I am specialized in leading large automotive projects through the complete life cycle phases.
This is the work that I most enjoy and want to bring the best of my capabilities to the program to achieve satisfaction!

Just some of the skill sets I have obtained:
• Automotive Engineer with experience in Chassis components systems and plastic injection, electrical automotive components.
• Over 20 years’ experience of program management and engineering launch processes in the automotive industry from OEM, Tiers 1, 2 and 3.
• Strong skills and experience in working in international teams. Current program is with Korean SL Corp. team working with Ford Customer engineering, design and development and China, India and Poland manufacturing.
• Confident, reliable and friendly representation on all levels
• Knowledge of all phases of launching automotive products from single components to full assemblies
• Knowledge of OEM quality initiatives, and supplier development. ISO internal auditor and experienced within the quality management field.
• Understanding of APQP processes including FMEA, Control Plans, APQP and PPAP
• Good organizational skills
• Self-starter with strong written and oral communication skills. Prefer new start-ups!
• Good computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Project, Outlook etc.)
• Great interpersonal skills to work effectively with others; enjoy working with others and have mentored/trained others.
• Proven Situational Leadership and management skills
• Lead Program reviews for assigned programs
• Lead complete program management system implementation in Europe and Asia
• Managed and created timing plans including critical path management to ensure program timing integrity.
• Support cost book process to ensure financial goals are achieved
• Support launch manager activities within operational sites