JOEL EORY
Brownstown,USA
Summary
Product Engineer with over 35 years of experience in designing and releasing exterior trim components. Proven ability to manage product teams and drive collaboration, ensuring continuous improvement and on-time delivery. Expertise in enhancing vehicle functionality and customer satisfaction through effective engineering solutions. Strong interpersonal skills facilitate successful teamwork and high-quality product outcomes.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Sort Center Associate
Amazon
Brownstown, MI
10.2017 - Current
- Collaborated with team members to maintain optimal workflow and productivity.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the work area consistently.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while handling hazardous materials.
- Reported any discrepancies or problems encountered during shift operations to supervisor immediately.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Broke down boxes for garbage and recycling.
Product Concern Engineer
Ford Motor Company
Dearborn, MI
09.2022 - 04.2025
- Monitored F150 vehicle builds to identify known concerns that could have an impact on service or customer satisfaction. Known concerns could range from potential parts shortages, diagnostic trouble codes (DTC), warning lights, software updates required, or the need for new modules or components.
Product Engineer- Truck Bed Protection
Ford Motor Company
Dearborn, MI
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Maintained existing drop-in Bedliner (DIBL) and spray-in Bedliner (SIBL) products for F-Series (F150 and Super Duty), and Ranger vehicles. As well, I conducted or contributed to design reviews for new products, working collaboratively with the design team to ensure adherence that product met specifications, quality, reliability, and performance standards.
Owner Information Coordinator
Ford Motor Company
Dearborn, MI
08.2015 - 05.2021
- Managed Owner's Manual development, authoring and release of Fusion/MKZ, Mustang, Escape/ MKC, Edge/MKX, Taurus/MKS, and Mustang Mach E vehicles. Worked with global partners in development, authoring and release of Fiesta, Focus and EcoSport Owner's Manuals for US models.
Product Design Engineer-Vehicle Personalization
Ford Motor Company
Dearborn, MI
03.2000 - 07.2015
- Product Design and Release Engineer responsible for design development, release and installation of various vehicle components including Mustang, F150, Taurus, and Lincoln models.
Senior Product Engineer
Lear Corporation
Allen Park, MI
05.1996 - 03.2000
- Design, release, and monitoring of the component release of 2000 MY Ford Excursion interior trim panels.
- Reviewed component design, timing, and addressed issues with Ford engineers in a timely manner, assuring that program deliverables were on track.
- Led the program launch team of five product engineers on-site at the Ford Kentucky Truck Plant during the pre-build and production launch of the 2000 Excursion.
Product Engineer
Textron Automotive
Rochester Hills, MI
08.1995 - 05.1996
- Designed innovative automotive components to enhance product functionality.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop project timelines and specifications.
- Reviewed engineering designs to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Product Engineer
American Sunroof Corporation (ASC, INC)
Southgate, MI
08.1985 - 05.1996
- Designed innovative automotive components to enhance product functionality.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop project timelines and specifications.
- Led full product development lifecycles from concept phase through final production.
- Conducted performance tests on prototype products and analyzed results.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Henry Ford College
Dearborn, MISkills
- Product development expertise
- Engineering change / release
- WERS knowledge
- DV/PV plan format/development experience
- DFMEA plan format and development experience
- Documentation preparation
- Regulatory compliance awareness
- Quality assurance practices
- Problem-solving aptitude
- 5D, 8D, and 14D knowledge
- Relationship building
- Continuous improvement
- New product support
- Team collaboration
- Instruction writing
- Supply chain optimization
- Timeline management
- Teamcenter/Vis mock knowledge
References
- Michael Fedele, PMO Platform Manager-Renewables, DTE Energy, (313) 235-9834, michael.fedele@dteenergy.com
- Kurt Jaeckle, Core Engineering Supervisor, Ford Motor Company, (313) 595-5126, Kurtjgo@gmail.com
- Becky Esch, Design For Service Global Manager, Ford Motor Company, (734) 637-3704, besch1@ford.com
Volunteer Experience
St Pius Men's Club / St Pius X Catholic Church, Southgate, MI, 08/01/07, 06/30/18
Timeline
Product Concern Engineer
Ford Motor Company
09.2022 - 04.2025
Product Engineer- Truck Bed Protection
Ford Motor Company
06.2021 - 08.2022
Sort Center Associate
Amazon
10.2017 - Current
Owner Information Coordinator
Ford Motor Company
08.2015 - 05.2021
Product Design Engineer-Vehicle Personalization
Ford Motor Company
03.2000 - 07.2015
Senior Product Engineer
Lear Corporation
05.1996 - 03.2000
Product Engineer
Textron Automotive
08.1995 - 05.1996
Product Engineer
American Sunroof Corporation (ASC, INC)
08.1985 - 05.1996
Some College (No Degree) -
Henry Ford College