JAY WEAVER
Auburn Hills,MI
Summary
Experienced professional in creative plastics tooling and manufacturing engineering seeking a dynamic role. Expertise in business development, client management, and technical design. Passionate about innovation and consistently delivering exceptional results. Eager to contribute to a forward-thinking organization that values collaboration and continuous improvement. Strategic mindset combined with technical acumen to drive operational efficiency, optimize production processes, and exceed customer expectations.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Interior/Exterior Plastic Trim Product Engineer
Mullen Automotive
02.2023 - Current
- Program Manager for Interior & Exterior plastic trim for Mullen Class 1 & Class 3 electric vehicles
- Working directly with Mullen studio in developing new trim
- Working directly with Mullen vendors for product delivery and quality
- Provide full plant support during launch builds and current production
- Working directly with designers during product design phase for tooling feasibility.
- Working directly in Dassault Systems 3DExperience Catia & Enovia
Plastics Tooling Specialist (at Ford Motor Co.)
Epitec, Inc Southfield, MI
01.2011 - 09.2022
- Oversaw the sourcing of Fascia’s and Grilles Injection Mold Tooling for Ford North America
- Performed feasibility studies
- Worked directly with Ford Studio on up front class A surface feasibility
- Worked directly with the tool shops to ensure quality, delivery and pricing
- Reviewed engineering changes and costing.
Feasibility Engineer
JCIM INTERIORS MANUFACTURING, Plymouth, MI
11.2008 - 12.2010
- Perform feasibility studies in the major automotive native CAD systems UG NX, CATIA V5
- Manage and approve product designs for manufacturability and tooling feasibility
- Work directly with engineers and designers daily to ensure designs are developed within the allocated budget
- Assist styling studio in releasing surfaces that are feasible
- Consulted with engineering teams for several automotive OEMs including Chrysler, Mercedes Benz, Ford, GM, Toyota, Hyundai, Honda, Nissan, Mitsubishi.
Investment Efficiency Tooling Specialist (at Ford Motor Co.)
MSX INTERNATIONAL, INC., Warren, MI
12.2007 - 11.2008
- Perform feasibility for in-house product development
- Review Tier 1 assumptions for product quoting
- Oversee direct source tooling
- Coordinate online quoting events with buyers
- Evaluate and assess validity of tooling quotes
- Manage tool construction with international vendors from low-cost countries (China, India, Korea, Portugal, etc.)
Senior Feasibility Engineer
PLASTECH, Dearborn, MI
08.2002 - 12.2007
- Established and assisted in set-up of the feasibility department at Plastech
- Providing detailed specifications and final approval for all primary tooling requests prior to quote release
- Providing Gate 1 feasibility sign-off prior to tooling release for all programs in development
- Manage and approve product designs for manufacturability and tooling feasibility
- Work directly with engineers and designers on a daily basis to ensure designs are developed within the allocated budget
- Travel to domestic and international customer sites to participate in design reviews and provide feasibility approvals
- Consulted with engineering teams for several automotive OEMs including Chrysler, Mercedes Benz, Ford, GM, Toyota, Hyundai, Honda, Nissan, Mitsubishi.
Program Manager, Tooling
Trend Tool (Division of Magna), Livonia, MI
01.2002 - 08.2002
- Performed product feasibility during design
- Managed and approved tool designs
- Authored tooling website for reporting customer information and build status
- Managed tryouts and part certifications prior to shipment to customer.
President
PROMOLD TOOL AND ENGINEERING, Farmington Hills, MI
05.1985 - 12.2001
- Managed production injection mold making company servicing the automotive and aerospace industries as a supplier of production injection and compression molds
- Oversaw product development from inception through design, engineering, and production
- Developed and maintained client relations
- As HR Manager, responsible for interviewing, selection, and performance evaluations for all employees at Promold
- As CAD-CAM Administrator, responsible for the set-up and management of the corporate intranet and extranet, as well as C3P champion.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Industrial Supervision Management -
Central Michigan University
12.1989
Skills
- 37 years Injection Mold Construction, Tool Design, and program management experience
- Siemens PLM Teamcenter
- 3DS Catia
- 3DS ENOVIA
- 3DS DELMIA
- 3DS 3DEXCITE
- Prototype Development
- Failure Modes and Effects Analysis
- PPAP Submissions
Timeline
Interior/Exterior Plastic Trim Product Engineer
Mullen Automotive
02.2023 - Current
Plastics Tooling Specialist (at Ford Motor Co.)
Epitec, Inc Southfield, MI
01.2011 - 09.2022
Feasibility Engineer
JCIM INTERIORS MANUFACTURING, Plymouth, MI
11.2008 - 12.2010
Investment Efficiency Tooling Specialist (at Ford Motor Co.)
MSX INTERNATIONAL, INC., Warren, MI
12.2007 - 11.2008
Senior Feasibility Engineer
PLASTECH, Dearborn, MI
08.2002 - 12.2007
Program Manager, Tooling
Trend Tool (Division of Magna), Livonia, MI
01.2002 - 08.2002
President
PROMOLD TOOL AND ENGINEERING, Farmington Hills, MI
05.1985 - 12.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Industrial Supervision Management -
Central Michigan University