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JEFFREY A. BORCHERS

Waterford,USA

Summary

Experienced professional with over 30 years in the automotive industry seeking a long-term career opportunity. Skilled in program management, relationship building, communication, engineering, tooling, problem solving, manufacturing, and design knowledge. Successfully managed 20 interior trim programs from concept to launch for major OEMs including GM, Ford, Stellantis, Nissan, and Toyota. Expertise in developing strong customer relationships and ensuring objectives are met. Adept at establishing, maintaining, and monitoring program budgets. Proficient in plastic injection molding, metal stamping, poured foam, and thermal forming. Experienced in conducting root cause analysis and providing effective solutions on over 20 vehicle platforms. Strong management skills with a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget. Excellent communication abilities with customers, suppliers, and internal company resources. Reliable professional with a strong work ethic and a drive for exceptional results. Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Coach / Program Manager / Customer Execution

BEET Inc
09.2019 - 08.2024
  • Point person for all customer communications
  • 5 years Training customers on ePVS software
  • Effective communication with management and customers
  • Identify Customer objectives and provide dashboards for analytic reporting
  • Organize and lead meetings for open issues, timing, user interface
  • Develop MS Project timing plans for tracking of all elements to meet program objectives
  • Improved throughput with production teams in 10 manufacturing plants
  • Identified 30 improvements to software for increased customer value
  • Directed team in prioritizing tasks to improve efficiency and performance
  • Timely execution of all program deliverables, tracking Open Issues
  • Trained customers in software usage to find issues causing low production
  • Created monthly customer reviews to add value and return on investment to ensure customer retention

Engineering Unit Manager / Program Manager / Product Manager

BOS Automotive
06.2016 - 09.2019
  • Managed 15 – 20 Engineers, Program Management, Purchasing, Quality, and Design personnel
  • Development and execution Interior Trim system components to meet all applicable requirements
  • Manage multiple program budgets and timing objectives
  • Effective communication with management, customers, and suppliers
  • Primary OEM contact for communication and escalation point
  • Manage department resource planning to support workload
  • Review team member performance and identify areas of improvement
  • Review quote packages and create BOM and SOW to ensure programs are in line with company objective
  • Manage team to meet cost targets, timing, and improve quality
  • Develop MS Project timing plans for tracking of all elements to meet program objectives
  • Developed and implemented best practices for design and engineering discipline (DFM/DFA)
  • Mentored team in prioritizing tasks to improve their efficiency and performance
  • Timely execution of all program deliverables such as DVP, DFMEA, APQP, Open Issues, SCAFF, 8D’s and other documents required for the programs
  • Executed launches of 7 Armrest systems meeting SOW requirements and timing
  • Negotiated acceptance criteria for Boundary Book Appearance criteria with customers
  • Lead color and harmony approval for component parts with OEMs

Senior Product Engineer

Irvin Automotive
07.2010 - 06.2016
  • Develop Armrest and Visor systems for various OEM’s and Suppliers that meet customer objective
  • Ensure that the assembly and component drawings have accurate and correct content per BOM/SOW
  • Root cause and solve issues resulting from testing or manufacturing that did not meet quality targets
  • Prepare all engineering documents for component design and release based on customer requirements
  • Collaborate with suppliers to resolve tooling issues to ensure parts meet all requirements both timing and SOW
  • Created quote information for new business proposals including cost, timing, tooling, and manufacturing
  • Provided support for all customer builds and solved build issues
  • Work closely with DR Engineers to meet the program targets for function, appearance, and quality
  • Created DV test plan and managed test plan to meet customer program requirements and FMVSS
  • Developed strong customer relationships with various OEM’s and Suppliers
  • Built prototype models to demonstrate solutions and improvements for customer reviews

Sales Account Manager

Geisler
01.2009 - 11.2009
  • Manage the account base of customers by strengthening customer relationships
  • Generate new customer prospects and promote company products and service
  • Create quotes and delivery timing for orders
  • Identify customer needs and provide options / solutions
  • Collaborated with customer purchasing to develop project quotes based on specifications, timing, and quantities
  • Strengthened relationships with existing customers and increased new customer base
  • Increased sales and orders by 15%
  • Built additional customer base by adding 12 new customers

Senior Engineer GM DRE

International Automotive Components
06.2004 - 09.2008
  • Develop Interior Trim System components for various OEM’s and Suppliers
  • Direct Design resources on all part development for manufacturing and assembly
  • Prepare all engineering documents for component release to meet program requirements
  • Root cause and solve issues resulting from testing or manufacturing issues
  • Build quote information for new business
  • Present costs for all changes to program Chief Engineer in weekly program review
  • Managed the prototype build for the door trim assemblies used in validation testing
  • Successfully met all time, cost and build objectives and maintained excellent customer relationships
  • Successfully met all program objectives and validation test requirements
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with key OEM program team
  • Supported on site launch activity in 12 plants on various product launches

Engineering Manager / Engineering Supervisor / Senior Engineer / Design Supervisor

Lear Corporation
11.1995 - 06.2004
  • Managed engineering and design teams to produce Interior Trim Systems/Seats to meet OEM requirements
  • Prepared budgets for program deliverables based on customer requirements
  • Created and implemented systems for tracking projects and budgets
  • Primary customer contact on programs reporting on issues for tooling, budget, testing, and development
  • Responsible for cost reduction initiatives for materials, manufacturing, and design resulting in bottom line profit increase
  • Successful development and launch of multiple Interior Trim Systems from concept to completion
  • Maintained budget and timing constraints to meet customer objectives
  • Developed strong customer relationships with effective communication and support
  • Developed Interior Trim System for the first Head Impact requirements
  • Implemented best practices for attachments and standardized design methods for standard library
  • Subject matter expert in part design, assembly, processes, and testing
  • Timely completion of all open issues and validation

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Baker College
Auburn Hills, MI
03-2015

Associate of Applied Science - Business

Baker College
Auburn Hills. Mi
12-2013

Skills

  • Motivational leadership style
  • Project management
  • Stakeholder communication
  • Cost management
  • Project lifecycle
  • Budgeting and resource management
  • P&L management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Critical thinking
  • KPI tracking
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Budgeting & estimating
  • Design evaluations

Hobbies and Interests

  • Private Pilot – SEL (FAA written test score 96)
  • President of Warren Flying Club, past VP of Maintenance
  • Mountain biking
  • Fitness and exercise

References

Available upon request.

Timeline

Head Coach / Program Manager / Customer Execution

BEET Inc
09.2019 - 08.2024

Engineering Unit Manager / Program Manager / Product Manager

BOS Automotive
06.2016 - 09.2019

Senior Product Engineer

Irvin Automotive
07.2010 - 06.2016

Sales Account Manager

Geisler
01.2009 - 11.2009

Senior Engineer GM DRE

International Automotive Components
06.2004 - 09.2008

Engineering Manager / Engineering Supervisor / Senior Engineer / Design Supervisor

Lear Corporation
11.1995 - 06.2004

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Baker College

Associate of Applied Science - Business

Baker College
JEFFREY A. BORCHERS