James Maluchnik
Macomb,MI
Summary
Dynamic and organized leader seeks to continue professional development where I can leverage experiences and results as Senior Manager, Technical Leader, and Engineering Group Manager Resourceful Manager offering history of success coordinating and monitoring operations across various departments. Effective leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Highly committed with hardworking mentality to maintain quality of services and products.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Manager – Global Engineering Operations
GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
02.2018 - Current
- Lead development of next generation product development processes and integration of “Drive to Virtual”
- Managed budgets of up to $950M with savings of over $180M each year
- Lead global team developing program and complexity reduction strategies
- Led cross functional budget reviews to identify read-across opportunities for budget reductions
- Lead HR activities for people leaders within the team.
Engineering Group Manager – Bumpers, Fascia, Grilles, Aero-Shutters, and Trim
GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
03.2016 - 02.2018
- Led team of engineers responsible for aero-shutter, fascia, and exterior trim development
- Conducted comprehensive review of aero-shutter supply base
- Revised actuator sourcing strategy to qualify best cost/best technology/best quality suppliers
- Led re-development of specification and validation requirements
- Mentored and guided engineers in developing career goals.
- Consistently achieved exceptional results in meeting or exceeding customer expectations with well-executed engineering projects.
Engineering Group Manager and Global Subsystem Technical Lead – Wiper and Washer Systems
GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
02.2014 - 02.2016
- Led team of engineers responsible for Wiper and Washer system development
- Drove implementation of design best practices globally
- Ensured specifications and best practices were updated based on lessons learned
- Worked with technical leads to guide emerging issues through the safety review processes
- Developed Succession/Progression plans for key roles within the commodity
- Provided mentoring and guidance to engineering team as they developed career goals.
- Championed a culture of safety within the engineering department, leading by example and promoting adherence to established protocols.
Business Architect – Exterior Trim Engineering
GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
01.2014 - 05.2014
- Led development of up-front piece price and investment for future product
- Developed opportunities to save up to $5 million on each program
- Managed Prototype Tooling Budget.
Exterior Issue Resolution Team Co-Chair
GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
10.2012 - 01.2014
- Led Launch of high-profile luxury car program, winning Motor Trend Car of the year for execution
- Drove resolution to Exterior build, ergonomic, and quality issues
- Guided Exterior team through preproduction and launch with quality scores well within target
- Developed sufficiency plans to ensure Exterior team continued to exceed quality targets through launch.
Design Release Engineer, Global QRD Lead, Cost Reduction Lead – Wiper Systems
GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
06.2007 - 10.2012
- Developed and launched multiple production wiper and washer systems
- Led Wiper quality and cost reduction activities, saving approximately $10M per year.
Designing Engineer – Sunroof Systems, Glass Guidance, Side Closures
GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
12.2003 - 06.2007
- Led development of multiple sunroof systems
- Acted as Sunroof Technical Expert for motors and wind deflectors
- Implemented “express-up” function on high profile luxury vehicle programs
- Led the development and launch of multiple door system components
- Drove warranty cost reductions across multiple programs.
Industrial Engineer – Pontiac Assembly Center
GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
04.2000 - 12.2003
- Responsible for developing and maintaining direct labor standardized work
- Worked with local union representatives to resolve labor grievances
- Developed and utilized simulation models of plant processes to resolve production issues
- Utilized simulation and optimization methodologies to quantify improvement activities.
Simulation Engineer
GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
04.1998 - 04.2000
- Developed and implemented library of simulation tools across truck manufacturing
- Developed comprehensive user documentation and training for above tools
- Developed discrete event simulation models of assembly processes
- Guided Manufacturing Engineering in reducing tooling cost and eliminating throughput constraints.
Industrial Engineer – Business Operations
AAA MICHIGAN
12.1993 - 04.1998
- Led development of call center forecasting and staffing models
- Developed simulation and staffing models of front office and call center operations
- Led multiple studies to improve processes and efficiency.
Ergonomics Engineer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
01.1993 - 08.1993
- Led optimization study of seat belt D-Ring packaging for future programs.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
University of Detroit Mercy
01.2004
Master of Science in Industrial Engineering -
University of Michigan
01.1996
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering -
University of Michigan - Dearborn
01.1993
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Operations Management
- Cross-functional Team Coordination
- Data-driven decision-making
- Data Analytics
- Talent Development
- Budget Oversight
- Resource Allocation
- Organizational Development
- Budget Administration
- Human Resources Management
- Team Leadership
- Process Improvement
- Project Planning
- Team Development
- Decision-Making
- Budget Management
- Employee Coaching and Mentoring
- Customer Relationship Management
- Business Analysis and Reporting
- Performance Tracking and Evaluation
- Interpersonal Relations
- Business Development
- Goal Setting
- MS Office
Accomplishments
United States Patent Award for Push Button Release Rear Wiper Arm
Defensive Publication for AeroShutter De-icing
Defensive Publication for Dual Auxiliary Washer Nozzle Applications
Certification
DFSS Black Belt
Affiliations
Maintain memberships to multiple on-line technical news-letters as well as the SAE
Patents
Patents for Wiper Service up protection, Aero Shutter De-icing, Auxiliary Washer Nozzle
Publications
Call Center Forecasting at AAA Michigan, Journal of Business Forecasting, Klungle, R and Maluchnik J, Winter 1997
Timeline
Senior Manager – Global Engineering Operations
GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
02.2018 - Current
Engineering Group Manager – Bumpers, Fascia, Grilles, Aero-Shutters, and Trim
GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
03.2016 - 02.2018
Engineering Group Manager and Global Subsystem Technical Lead – Wiper and Washer Systems
GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
02.2014 - 02.2016
Business Architect – Exterior Trim Engineering
GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
01.2014 - 05.2014
Exterior Issue Resolution Team Co-Chair
GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
10.2012 - 01.2014
Design Release Engineer, Global QRD Lead, Cost Reduction Lead – Wiper Systems
GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
06.2007 - 10.2012
Designing Engineer – Sunroof Systems, Glass Guidance, Side Closures
GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
12.2003 - 06.2007
Industrial Engineer – Pontiac Assembly Center
GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
04.2000 - 12.2003
Simulation Engineer
GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
04.1998 - 04.2000
Industrial Engineer – Business Operations
AAA MICHIGAN
12.1993 - 04.1998
Ergonomics Engineer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
01.1993 - 08.1993
Master of Business Administration -
University of Detroit Mercy
Master of Science in Industrial Engineering -
University of Michigan
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering -
University of Michigan - Dearborn