Dwight Perkins

Oversee and track the progress of all Cost Requests for the North America and Mexico regions using the companies program called “Nexteer Cost Analysis System” (NCAS).

· Analysis the initial cost request and Bill of Materials to verify the accuracy to support the request.

· Assign the appropriate teams / individuals and set a timeline for the completion of the cost analysis.

· Document and provide reports to management using a Microsoft Access Database that I created.

· Review the final cost input file and review for accuracy.

· Note any discrepancies in the information and resolve with Verbal/Non-verbal communication.

· Finalize the cost process and follow the Engineering Change Request forward for approval.

· Annually processed and managed over 600 Cost Request per year.

Administer the process for all Engineering Change Requests (ECR’s) for North America and Mexico regions using a system called Siemens Teamcenter (PLM).

· Managed all ECR’s created to document and approve changes to our products.

· Provided administration support with database updates and changes throughout the process.

· Coordinate the changes and verify the completion of the information before final approval review

· Schedule meetings using Teams to review the Change Requests with the Management Team.

Follow the process to completion and enter the data into a Microsoft Access Database that I built to track yearly performance and report out monthly on our status to yearly goals

Designed and implemented several Microsoft Access Databases to track information and to provide reports on the status of various changes and process’

· Material Cost Savings Database – collected the cost savings ideas and managed the process to implement the changes. Provided detail reports on the financial results.

· CAD Assignment Database – allowed the CAD teams to track and assign resources to complete drawing updates on a timely basis and provide reports for management.

· Engineering Database - tracked all changes to programs from idea creation to plant floor implementation and offered the engineers a way to manage their time effectively.

· Spontaneous Award Database – used to reward individuals with monetary awards for service. Report out monthly the recipients and maintain the balance available to distribute.

· Timeline Coordinator – coordinated and maintained project timelines using Microsoft Project

· DFMEA (Design Failure Modes & Effective Analysis) Coordinator - Facilitate meetings, update records, distribute reports, and track programs.

· PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) Coordinator - Coordinated with engineers and Plant personnel by tracking PPAP submittal dates and assuring completion.

· Expeditor –coordinate with machine houses to have parts built in a timely manner according to the guidelines set by the customer. I also controlled all pricing, quoting and following through with customer for satisfaction.

· Quality Assurance Assistant – produced reports in a timely manner for the PRR complaints had to be answered by the correct plant within 24 hours.