Jerry Manchester
Clinton,Michigan
Summary
Results-driven Senior Engineering Technician with extensive experience at Toyota Motor North America Research & Development, focusing on vehicle development and performance tuning. Demonstrated expertise in market trend analysis and prototype testing, leading to significant advancements in vehicle dynamics and off-road capabilities. Recognized for enhancing product marketability and driving innovation through strong leadership skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Engineering Technician
Toyota Motor North America Research & Development
Clinton, USA
01.2005 - 01.2024
- Responsible for Vehicle Target Setting, Competitor Vehicle Comparison, Marketability Analysis and overseeing vehicle development from CAD data through manufacturing of Toyota vehicles
- Lead Technician tuning latest generations Tacoma & Tundra’s Multi-Terrain Select (MTS) systems
- Lead Technician modifying two Rebelle Rally Race trucks for latest Toyota women’s race team (‘22 – ’23)
- Created current CV Intensive Screening Process used throughout Toyota R&D North America
- Successfully led multiple large-scale cross-country Ride & Drives involving 30+ Executive participants
- Lead Technician for Off Road development of Toyota 4-Brother Models (Land Cruiser, Tundra, Tacoma, 4-Runner)
- Projects involved in Include: Sienna, Tundra, Sequoia, Tacoma, Avalon, Camry, Rav4, Highlander and Corolla
- Lead Technician for current Rav4 style selection and customer 1st audit
- Lead Technician developing industry first Iso-Dynamic Seat, available in TRD PRO Tacoma and other OR models
Lead Machine Technician
Sparton Electronics
01.2001 - 01.2005
- Responsible for programming, maintenance and operation of equipment to produce circuit boards for military and aerospace needs
- Group leader of the Surface Mount production line
- Responsible for managing daily tasks and production level of 10 machine operators
- Certified in X-ray technology of circuit boards
- Managed the complete maintenance and programming of 12+ machines
- Led Lean Manufacturing (Six Sigma) concepts to increase production efficiency
Education
General Education -
Jackson College
Computer Aided Drafting -
Jackson Career Center
Skills
- Market trend analysis, attending numerous customer clinics and Genchi-Genbutsu (go and see) activities
- Created comprehensive technical reports showcasing detailed information derived from extensive evaluation
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- In-Depth Experience with Prototype Development Testing
- Some CAD, CATIA modeling experience, including screening for design issues, both functional and safety
- Some machine shop experience, includes building test fixtures and mock-up parts using many machine shop tools
- Comprehensive Vehicle Dynamics Knowledge
- Proficient in Vehicle Platform Performance Tuning
- Battery Electric Vehicle Performance Evaluation
- High-Performance Driving Certification
- Specialized 4x4 Off-Road License
- Skilled in Root Cause Analysis Using Toyota Principles
- Effective Project Coordination
- Effective Idea Communication
- Successfully built a comprehensive Quality Audit Process used on Sienna, Tacoma, Tundra and many other projects
- Prototype Target Setting Expertise
- Positive Leadership Abilities
Timeline
Senior Engineering Technician
Toyota Motor North America Research & Development
01.2005 - 01.2024
Lead Machine Technician
Sparton Electronics
01.2001 - 01.2005
General Education -
Jackson College
Computer Aided Drafting -
Jackson Career Center
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