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Aleksandar Dzaferagic

Beavercreek Twp,USA

Summary

Proven leader in managing projects from inception to completion, with a strong track record of success. Expertise in coordinating design teams, overseeing budgets, and ensuring adherence to regulations. Adept at fostering collaboration among stakeholders to meet project goals efficiently.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Engineering Manager

Unison Industries
Beavercreek, USA
04.2023 - Current
  • Managed and developed professional teams to implement best practices and enhance expertise.
  • Drove strategy formulation, aligning engineering operations with organizational objectives.
  • Mentored senior colleagues on moderate-risk projects, promoting cross-team collaboration.
  • Applied persuasion skills to influence stakeholders and convey complex information effectively.
  • Directed design and evaluation of engineering projects, ensuring compliance with standards.
  • Led initiative for U2 Beavercreek team to master Teamcenter and UEPM for lifecycle management.
  • Served as focal point for U2 Engineering Capex and IRB requests, monitoring expenditures.
  • Evaluated business challenges and recommended best practices for improvement.

Plant Manager/ Production Engineer

Specialty Machines, Inc.
Trotwood, USA
01.2019 - 04.2023
  • Directed teams to achieve production schedules while ensuring product quality and safety.
  • Established and maintained work instructions for manufacturing processes, focusing on 5S practices.
  • Oversaw installation of central coolant filtration system, realizing an ROI of 2.28 years and annual savings of $175,000.
  • Led implementation of Corrective Action/Preventive Action processes to improve operational compliance.
  • Managed inventory of essential production supplies to maintain uninterrupted operations.
  • Initiated continuous improvement projects, delivering new assets or processes on time and within budget.
  • Facilitated training programs to enhance skills and knowledge among plant associates.
  • Promoted a culture of safety and quality through ongoing staff development initiatives.

New Model Coordinator

Yusa Corporation R&D
Washington Court House, USA
04.2018 - 01.2019
  • Act as liaison and lead cross-functional team meetings including Research and Development, Purchasing, Sales, and the Production team to achieve product quality, cost, schedule, and customer satisfaction.
  • Coached and mentored a team of Project Managers to ensure on-time delivery and accuracy to meet or exceed customer expectations.
  • Create and review all New Model Documentation such as PPAP, DFEMA, PFMEA, and other quality records.
  • Perform part layout utilizing tools such as Faro arm 3-D scanner, CMM, Digital gauge, and calipers.
  • Improve the skills, knowledge, and capabilities of all associates in the department by ensuring that appropriate training and development programs are established and implemented.
  • Improve and maintain on-time part delivery from 0% to 95%+ with 90%+ document accuracy.

Design Engineer

Yusa Corporation R&D
Washington Court House, USA
06.2014 - 04.2018
  • Design of rubber molded components for the automotive industry while utilizing Catia V4/V5 and limited utilization of ABAQUS FEA software.
  • Vehicle-specific project leads with the familiarity of processes such as DFMEA, APQP, and Tool Summary Sheet.
  • Inspect and test prototype parts utilizing various testing equipment (Instron 3300, 2-Axis Bushing durability machine, and Faro 3-D scanner).
  • Lead and promote the Corrective Action/Preventive Action (CAPA) process and improve the efficiency of manufacturing processes.
  • Lead training courses for prototype equipment, metrology equipment, and bushing design.
  • Collaborate with the design manager to create a bushing design manual and a design program.

Project Engineer

Shinwa USA
Erlanger, USA
09.2013 - 06.2014
  • Conduct meetings with clients to ensure clarification and meet specific requirements on time.
  • Coordinate all aspects of projects, schedule, assign responsibilities, source and allocate resources and monitor and summarize progress.
  • Project financial reports, including updated cost projections.
  • Review project proposals or plans to determine the time frame, financial objectives, and procedures for accomplishing work, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources during various phases of the project.
  • Identify changes in scope or differing conditions and secure appropriate change orders for project cost and time.
  • Responsible for continuously expanding and updating professional knowledge and honing skills and competencies to enhance individual and team innovation.

Education

Master of Business Administration - Marketing, Analytics

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH
05.2023

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY
12.2012

Skills

Leadership and team management

Effective communication

Strategic decision-making

Collaborative teamwork

Analytical problem-solving

Data visualization

Project management

Process optimization

Business development

Mentoring and coaching

Websites

Languages

Bosnian
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Sr. Engineering Manager

Unison Industries
04.2023 - Current

Plant Manager/ Production Engineer

Specialty Machines, Inc.
01.2019 - 04.2023

New Model Coordinator

Yusa Corporation R&D
04.2018 - 01.2019

Design Engineer

Yusa Corporation R&D
06.2014 - 04.2018

Project Engineer

Shinwa USA
09.2013 - 06.2014

Master of Business Administration - Marketing, Analytics

University of Dayton

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology

Northern Kentucky University

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