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DIANE MILLER

Northville

Summary

Dynamic T&D Engineer with extensive experience at Ford Motor Company, specializing and excelling in prototype builds and test planning. Proven ability to optimize prototype build processes and lead cross-functional teams. Skilled in managing complex projects to achieve operational excellence in fast-paced environments.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

T&D Engineer/Test Planner

Ford Motor Company
01.2011 - Current
  • Vehicle Count and CPU
  • Provide VEV IB Budget at Program Milestones
  • Negotiations with Functional Attributes to Reduce Counts
  • TPOT generation and control for Prototype Specifications and Durations
  • Build Concept Definition
  • Build Module Definition
  • Optimize Build Specifications
  • Create Build Rate and Flow
  • Create Specifications for Long Lead Parts
  • Prototype PAT
  • Healthchart Program Status Tracking
  • Manage Final Build Specifications
  • Identify Control Plan Testing Plan
  • Instrumentation Plan
  • Final Test Plan
  • Create Post Build Retrofit Plan
  • % of Parts at MRD
  • Software Readiness
  • Build Start-Up Meeting / Walk-Around
  • Test Plan Execution
  • Vehicle Build Sign-Off
  • Prototype Daily Utilization / Vehicle Control
  • Build Hard Rocks Meeting

Senior Program Manager/ Industrial Engineer

ARVIN MERITOR
07.2008 - 03.2010

Other Job Titles Held:

Senior Program Manager/ Industrial Engineer

Capital Planning Manager

Job responsibilities include:

  • Responsible for developing an expedited re-location strategy of the Rod Manufacturing Business from Toronto Canada to Chickasha, OK and ultimately the Shock Assembly Process to Queretaro, MX.
  • The Lean Manufacturing implementation establishing and directing core cross-functional teams from concept to launch requiring employee and asset relocation and establishing new supply base.
  • Finalize and maintain the Fiscal Years Annual Operating Plan Budget for Capital Expenditure Programs across 11 multi-national plants within the Light Duty Vehicle Systems Division of Arvin Meritor.
  • Manage strict control & analysis of all plant requests for Appropriated Funds and Chaired Recommended Approvals /Rejections with Executive team.

Manager- Program Management

BING METALS GROUP
Detroit
11.2005 - 06.2008
  • Stampings for the Big 3 and Tier 1 Suppliers Including: GM, Ford
  • Manage areas of Prototype and Production Launch & Program Management, including PPAP, R@R, Supply Chain Fill, Timing Analysis, Financial Tracking & Material Procurement.

Program & Production Launch Manager – Forgings

AMERICAN AXLE & MANUFACTURING
Detroit
06.1999 - 11.2005

Other Job Titles Held:

Finance Manager 1/04-9/05

Program Management Timing & Finance Analyst, 1/00-12/03

New Programs Materials, 1/00-7/01

Guanajuato Gear & Axle Program Analyst, 5/99-1/00

Timing Analysis

· Develop a New Program Timing Standard for On Time Launch includine Capacity studies, capital acquisition requirements and program tracking. Release to PPAP/PSO and Launch

Financial Analysis

· Develop individual budget limitations based on a MPPS and tracked in Oracle/MS Access or any financial model as required. Tracking of all project related spending ranging from $10M-$150M.

New Program Material Procurement

· Develop and analyze new program/product B.O.M requirements, coordination with Product Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, Equipment Suppliers and Part Suppliers.

Education

Masters of Engineering Management-Incomplete -

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
01-2016

Bachelor of Arts Degree - International Relations, Business Management

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
05.1998

Skills

  • Prototype Builds
  • Test Planning
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Manufacturing Engineering
  • Manufacturing Environments

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Not actively looking

Salary Range

$182000/yr - $200000/yr

Timeline

T&D Engineer/Test Planner

Ford Motor Company
01.2011 - Current

Senior Program Manager/ Industrial Engineer

ARVIN MERITOR
07.2008 - 03.2010

Manager- Program Management

BING METALS GROUP
11.2005 - 06.2008

Program & Production Launch Manager – Forgings

AMERICAN AXLE & MANUFACTURING
06.1999 - 11.2005

Masters of Engineering Management-Incomplete -

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN

Bachelor of Arts Degree - International Relations, Business Management

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
DIANE MILLER