Alexander Clochiatti
Farmington Hills,MI
Summary
Dedicated manufacturing professional experienced in mechanical assembly, inspection and diagnostics. Dedicated and resourceful with strengths in operating and maintaining equipment and tooling. Experienced in leading a professional production environment. Looking for a long-term role with room for advancement, personal growth, and great company culture.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Team Lead Engine Builder
Ilmor Engineering
2024.05 - Current
- Team Lead for a professional engine build team specializing in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Program.
- Specialist in Quality Control, Process Improvement, and Engine Build Scheduling.
- Team lead of eight professional engine builders, who delivered over 200 successful engine builds and rebuilds within FI 2024.
- Experienced in INDYCAR Hybrid Unit assembly.
- Analyzed workflow processes, identifying bottlenecks and recommending actionable solutions.
- Overseen resource allocation, ensuring optimal utilization of personnel and tools.
Senior Mechanical Specialist
Hi Tech Auto Care
2024.02 - 2024.05
- Specialist in modifying and repairing high-end vehicles, including Porsche, Lamborghini, Ferrari, Bentley, BMW, and Mercedes.
- Led a team of 14 technicians to achieve excellent customer service on repairs and modifications on vehicles.
- Developed innovative mechanical solutions to enhance product performance and reliability.
- Mentored junior specialists in advanced mechanical systems and problem-solving techniques.
Parts Specialist
Swickard Lexus Of Thousand Oaks
2023.04 - 2024.01
- Increased customer satisfaction by efficiently managing parts inventory and ensuring timely delivery of orders.
- Streamlined ordering processes for faster turnaround times, improving overall efficiency within the department.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers, resulting in better pricing and improved availability of parts.
- Implemented a new inventory management system, reducing waste and optimizing stock levels for increased profitability.
- Collaborated with service technicians to identify required parts for repairs, minimizing delays and enhancing productivity.
- Conducted thorough research on complex parts inquiries, ensuring accurate information was provided to customers and colleagues.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, allowing for easy access to frequently used items and efficient completion of tasks.
- Processed returns and exchanges promptly, addressing customer concerns while adhering to company policies.
- Assisted customers with troubleshooting and part selection, providing knowledgeable guidance to ensure proper fitment of components.
Procurement Specialist II
Honda Performance Development
2021.01 - 2022.07
- Maintained ongoing communication with suppliers to promote workflow and respond to inquiries.
- Maintained effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration and intelligent questioning skills.
- Carefully read and interpreted requisition orders to understand specialized terms and requirements.
- Negotiated with vendors on freight costs, cutting shipping prices by 20% for the year of 2021
- Closely worked with project leaders to determine scope of parts ordering.
- Establish due date timelines, and portray to management in order to meet project deadline target.
- Develop supply chain resolutions due to the Covid-19 impact. This included cost saving investigations, and increasing overhead orders due to shipping and production delays.
Senior Engine Builder
Honda Performance Development
2020.03 - 2021.01
- Organize daily engine schedule requirements, and convey to engine assembly team in order to meet production deadlines.
- Analyze shop resources in order to meet requested project deadlines. This included personnel count, engine parts count, and quality control logistics.
- Analyze data provided by team to develop resolutions for resource issues.
- Convey to upper management on project updates and deadline targets.
- Develop presentations to justify additional shop purchases / overhead in order to increase shop efficiency.
Engine Builder
Honda Performance Development
2014.06 - 2020.03
- Perform engine assembly and teardown / inspection duties. Participate and communicate in engine trouble shooting, and problem analysis to meet shop production and shipping schedules. Participate in Commercial project builds.
- Help with quality control duties, including reminding associates of correct company philosophy, assembly skills, procedures / policies and conduct. Initiate effective countermeasures to improve associate work quality and productivity.
- Maintenance of documentation and technical information duties. This included preparing, updating and maintaining build / inspection sheets, check sheets, technical manuals, parts books, mileage board, consumable inventory and equipment logs.
- Communicating shop improvements or concerns, and monitoring inventory levels. Maintenance of shop equipment, engine jigs, and tool maintenance.
Engine Assembler
Honda Performance Development
2012.03 - 2014.06
- Assist senior associates with engine teardown, cleaning, and inspection duties. Participate with assistance to Commerical project builds.
- Inventory control and replenishment for engine build consumables.
- Assistance to senior personnel; in effort to maintain shop equipment and tooling.
- Work with senior personnel in understanding project scope, and how to accomplish reasonable deadlines.
Education
Associate of Science - Small Business Management
College of The Canyons
Valencia, CA06.2023
Skills
- Over 20 years of professional experience in the automotive industry
- Accomplished and seasoned Engine Builder for one of the top racing / performance companies in the nation; Honda Performance Development
- Focused and recognized for executing a diverse skill set
- Portrays a high level of professionalism, motivation, passion, and focus to assure the success of the company's goals, vision and mission statement
- Skilled in Project Scheduling
- Skilled in Process Improvement
- Skilled in Data Entry and Documentation
- Skilled in Time Management
- Highly skilled in Problem Solving and Diagnostics
Accomplishments
- Team Lead for NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in Engine Assembly / Diagnostics.
- Experienced with current INDYCAR Hybrid Unit Assembly
- Collaborated with a team of 12 people in the development of the new GTP racing engine for Acura Motorsports
- Resolved multiple product issues through consumer testing.
- Supervised team of 25 staff members as a Senior engine builder.
- Achieved a 98% pass rate by completing pinnacle engine builds with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
- ASE A1-9 (Master Technician, with Smog Technician license)
- GD&T Certification
- Automotive Technical Program of Oxnard College
Languages
Italian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Team Lead Engine Builder
Ilmor Engineering
2024.05 - Current
Senior Mechanical Specialist
Hi Tech Auto Care
2024.02 - 2024.05
Parts Specialist
Swickard Lexus Of Thousand Oaks
2023.04 - 2024.01
Procurement Specialist II
Honda Performance Development
2021.01 - 2022.07
Senior Engine Builder
Honda Performance Development
2020.03 - 2021.01
Engine Builder
Honda Performance Development
2014.06 - 2020.03
Engine Assembler
Honda Performance Development
2012.03 - 2014.06
Associate of Science - Small Business Management
College of The Canyons
Hobbies
My hobbies entail anything to do with engine building or chassis fabrication. Since moving to Michigan from California in 2024, I have found a love in sight seeing, going to the Henry Ford Museum frequently, and just being a sponge in learning the history and culture of our state. I find high pride in working on my personal car projects, but at the same time spending time with my wife adventuring around our state, along with meeting new people, and making new friends.