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Christine Enciso

Leander,TX

Summary

Proven team leader with extensive expertise in technical problem solving, development of innovative technologies, and delivery of new designs into high volume production. Demonstrated history of executing product programs that deliver all functional and financial objectives on time with quality using a disciplined data-driven process with high integrity and extreme attention to detail. Collaborative leader capable of managing highly cross-functional teams in pursuit of the most effective and efficient results.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

PD Engineering Program Manager, Hardware Engineering – Mac

Apple
04.2023 - Current
  • Served a critical role in leading cross-functional teams and managing the lifecycle of Mac hardware programs from concept to product launch, while ensuring alignment between strategic objectives and facilitating communication among engineering, design, supply chain and other stakeholders.
  • Collaborated with engineering, design, operations, and supply chain teams to align project goals, specifications and deliverables, fostering effective communication and decision-making.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans defining scope, milestones and deliverables.
  • Drove project execution by monitoring progress, identifying risks, dependencies and obstacles, and implementing mitigation strategies.
  • Managed project resources including personnel, budgets and materials while ensuring effective utilization and allocation to meet project objectives.
  • Facilitated effective communication between cross-functional teams, stakeholders and leadership.
  • Provided regular updates, status reports and presentations to share project progress and key metrics.

Product Design Engineer, Fuel Systems Engineering

Ford Motor Company
07.2001 - 11.2022
  • Designed and released fuel system and components for several Ford North American Truck programs. Scope of work included Fuel and Vapor Lines, Carbon Canisters, Fuel Filler Pipes, SCR Tanks, and Fuel Tanks (gasoline/diesel/HEV). All met or exceeded program cost, weight, timing, safety, and regulatory targets.
  • Introduced the new technology FHEV (Full Hybrid Electric Vehicle) fuel tank and the SCR (Selective Catalyst Reduction) tank into the Ford F150 program, from design concept to new model launch and achieving all program attributes and cost targets.
  • Led Fuel Department Cost Reduction effort for several North American Truck programs, realizing over $5.75M annual savings.
  • Resolved Tier 1 and Tier 2 supply issues to protect vehicle production and ensure zero downtime at Assembly Plants.
  • Created commodity business plan for F150 Fuel System components for future model year, including identifying risks and opportunities to align with program objectives.
  • Implemented various Quality and Robustness design changes to reduce Warranty spend.

Purchasing Program Management, Thunderbird Program

Ford Motor Company
06.1999 - 07.2001
  • Managed Program Buyers and issuance of Purchase and Tool Orders for the iconic Ford Thunderbird program to deliver all vehicle targets for cost, investment, and timing.
  • Developed Prototype Part and Supplier Performance tracking process that improved prototype part availability from 91% to 96% over 2 vehicle builds, comprising 454 new-tooled end item parts.
  • Organized and led cross-functional presentations to Ford Management Team and over 300 Suppliers for the Thunderbird prototype and launch phases to ensure successful program execution.
  • Led Purchasing Department in conjunction with Vehicle Assembly Plant team to implement Lean Manufacturing and introduce Returnable Packaging for entire supply base.
  • Expanded department's Fund-Raising activities benefitting a local facility for young girls, raising over $30,000 and surpassing goal by more than ten-fold.

Powertrain Program Management Engineer

Ford Motor Company
02.1997 - 06.1999
  • Managed Manual Transmission subsystem team from Cologne, Germany for new Commercial Vehicle Transit program that delivered all targets for performance, cost, quality, and timing.
  • Coordinated Manual Transmission Engineering Changes with Engine Engineering Department to provide Powertrain System for Pre-Production Builds.
  • Maintained vehicle program Test Plan for Powertrain Department to meet timing and performance objectives. Presented weekly status and recommendations to Chief Program Engineer and Engineering Managers.

Product Design and Release Engineer

Ford Motor Company
07.1992 - 02.1997
  • Exhaust System design for new Ford Commercial Truck program that met or exceeded program metrics. Solved design issues through cross-functional teams.
  • Progressed through various assignments in Product Development including Heavy Truck Air Brakes, Exhaust and Noise Reduction, and Vehicle Development through the Ford College Graduate Program.

Education

MBA - Business Administration

University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
12-2000

Bachelor of Science - General Engineering

University of Illinois
Champaign, IL
05-1992

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Communication
  • Project Management
  • Product Development
  • Systems Engineering
  • Problem Solving
  • Total Value Management
  • Cross-Functional Team Leader
  • Critical Concern Issue Management
  • Failure Mode Effects Analysis
  • Advanced Product Quality Planning
  • Design for Six Sigma
  • Supplier Management
  • Microsoft Office Applications

Timeline

PD Engineering Program Manager, Hardware Engineering – Mac

Apple
04.2023 - Current

Product Design Engineer, Fuel Systems Engineering

Ford Motor Company
07.2001 - 11.2022

Purchasing Program Management, Thunderbird Program

Ford Motor Company
06.1999 - 07.2001

Powertrain Program Management Engineer

Ford Motor Company
02.1997 - 06.1999

Product Design and Release Engineer

Ford Motor Company
07.1992 - 02.1997

MBA - Business Administration

University of Michigan

Bachelor of Science - General Engineering

University of Illinois

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