Rubber Compounder
Goodyear
Lincoln, NE
January 1998 - January 2004
Rubber compounder for automotive and industrial belts and hoses.
Formulator
Federal-Mogul
Smithville, TN
January 2004 - January 2005
Formulated OE brake friction products.
Program Manager - Application Engineer
Federal-Mogul
Detroit, MI
January 2005 - March 2008
* Won and launched three large Chrysler brake programs utilizing program management skills. Applied APQP change management principles to support customer design changes.
* Authored & implemented IATF 16949 quality system and assured annual compliance at the tech center.
Product Development Manager
Federal-Mogul
Detroit, MI
March 2008 - January 2018
* Redesigned the entire N.A. LV aftermarket NAO portfolio to meet new regulatory requirements and ensure continued profitability. Took program management and APQP skills that I learned in previous roles, and applied them to the aftermarket product development and launch process. Cut the average new product launch time in half.
* Unique Wagner OEX product introduced by combining APQP methodology, patents, voice of customer and competitive benchmarking to lock in Wagner’s premium market share.
* Designed first aftermarket zero copper full product line 8 years ahead of regulation requirement.
* Effectively managed engineering development team and built co-op program with local university.
* Accomplished launch of the first company GM DLD accepted copper free formulation.
* Delivered multiple NAO and Semi-metallic OE formulations resulting in new business wins.
* Created first CV RSD formulations to meet the stopping distance federal requirement.
Director of Product Engineering
Federal-Mogul
Detroit, MI
January 2018 - Febuary 2019
* Leading the aftermarket braking engineering group to design and deliver the safest and smartest products to our customers.
* Innovative Wagner OEX Car product line extension developed and launched on time to secure significant market share of the premium branded brake segment.
* Launched new ABEX RSD CV block formulation for improved performance.
* Delivered enhanced profitability through new friction formulation development.
Director of Product Management
Federal-Mogul
Detroit, MI
Febuary 2019 - March 2020
* Combined leading technology products, market insights and cost leadership to drive growth for Wagner & Abex brake products throughout N.A.
* Streamlined braking product portfolio & product roadmap, successfully delivering new sales and AOP.
* Secured pivotal OES Motorcraft, Mopar and
Engineering Consultant - Head of New Product Development
Momentum Directives LLC - MASU Brakes
Detroit, MI
August 2020 - Present
Focused product development work to strengthen the braking portfolio for MASU Brakes. Cultivating new opportunities and strengthening technical relationships.
