Joseph M. Guccione
Rochester Hills,MI
Summary
Accomplished professional with demonstrated expertise in all areas within the automotive industry with emphasis in vehicle safety and quality. Looking for a transition from the current leadership position using the educational and practical experience gained in the automotive industry for career growth and challenges.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Engineering Group Manager
General Motors - Safety Lab
03.2015 - Current
- Responsible for management and strategy of all component test labs and Anthropomorphic Testing Devices (ATDs)
- Designed and managed construction on the greenfield Static Airbag / Pedestrian Protection Lab including environmental chambers within budget to increase test capability within GM to eliminate outsourcing of static tests.
- Implementation and continued refinement of GMS system approach to operation of both component and ATD laboratories including target setting for each of the six main elements – Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost, and Environment.
- Participated in two Operational Excellence Projects: future IT solutions and operational efficiency improvements in our Static Airbag Lab.
Cost Engineering Manager
General Motors - Finance
07.2008 - 03.2015
- Worked with engineers, designers, purchasers and suppliers on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
- Gathered data on materials, labor and equipment costs to determine total costs of projects.
- Established a global architecture structure for data organization.
- Lead strategic planning activity for over 100 One Cost Models with key suppliers with focus on partnership and transparent relationships. This includes aligning resources, driving collaborative reviews, assisting Purchasing with SG&A, ED&D, and Profit negotiations, along with escalating as required to upper management for support.
- Subject matter expert (SME) for cost engineering core deliverable documents. Lead two global efficiency user group teams to redesign the True Cost Analysis – Summary used globally to present benchmark, cost driver, and cost variance data to Program Teams.
- Lead HR Manager for Director's staff including responsibility for monitoring staffing levels, coordination of HR meeting, training pipeline and requirements as well as recognition at all people meetings.
Engineering Group Manager - Quality Engineering
GM - Mishawaka H2 Assembly And Wentzville Assembly
07.2000 - 07.2008
- Managed a team of engineers supporting daily production issues surrounding product variation emphasizing Red X statistical problem solving methods.
- Develop sufficiency plans with strategies to meet company goals for the Full-size Van (Wentzville ‘00 - ‘05) and Hummer H2 (Mishawaka '05 – ‘08) J.D. Power targets for initial quality. Achieved over 50% reduction in customer complaints over 4 years at Wentzville, placing GM's Van #1 in its segment 3 straight years. Moved Hummer H2 into segment leadership position for 2 straight years.
- Established team's business plan goals with stretch targets to meet company objectives as well as provide feedback to employee progress.
- Managed temporary engineering changes and reworks at local vendors to improve productivity or quality.
Quality Engineer
General Motors - Wentzville Assembly
05.1999 - 07.2000
- Performed engineering assessments for off-site responsible product engineers from the engineering center in General Motors Toluca, Mexico Facility. Communicated results via engineering tryout reports.
- Utilized Shainin statistical problem solving methods to identify root cause with 95% confidence for management top concerns.
- Supported implementation of top engineering changes which may have disrupted production including a new rear carpet system.
- Supported Wentzville Assembly production facility with product related issues on call as engineering liaison between the engineering center and production facility.
Senior Product Engineer
General Motors - Product Engineering
03.1996 - 05.1999
- Developed and released side impact sensors and side impact air bags for full size Chevrolet and GMC sport utilities along with the all new mid-size sport utility vehicles
- Participated as member of the General Motors Side Impact Technical Committee and Occupant Detection Committee. Established and developed common specifications and requirements for General Motors worldwide.
- Completed development of side impact sensor immunity evaluations for body on frame vehicles.
- Managed General Motors first development program on passive proximity occupant detection systems with cooperating supplier.
Program Engineer
Breed Technologies
08.1992 - 03.1996
- Managed over 100 bills of materials and product part numbers including assembly and component drawings for electro-mechanical air bag sensors under contract with Delco Electronics (Delphi Automotive, now Aptiv)
- Coordinated construction of a multi-million dollar micro-machined accelerometer assembly line for Breed Mexicana, including product engineering support
- Member of the GM Product Team responsible for obtaining 4 consecutive years of world class quality, measured in single digit problems per million
- Liaison between Breed Mexican assembly plants and customer in all aspects of field warranty, production part approval, shipping and packaging concerns as well as General Motor assembly plant return analysis
- Worked along with Breed Sales to respond to customer RFQs or other commercial inquires around the Delco Electronics account.
Education
Masters of Business Administration -
Indiana Wesleyan University
South Bend, IN12.2008
Bachelor of Science Degree - Mechanical Engineering
Missouri University of Science And Technology
Rolla, MO08.1991
Skills
- DFSS Black Belt
- Budget Coordination
- Decision-Making Skills
- Regulatory Compliance
- Project Oversight
- Manufacturing
- Project Management
- Prioritization
- Statistical Problem Solving - Shainin
- Strategic Planning
Certification
Design for Six Sigma Black Belt
Shainin Red X Journeyman
Timeline
Engineering Group Manager
General Motors - Safety Lab
03.2015 - Current
Cost Engineering Manager
General Motors - Finance
07.2008 - 03.2015
Engineering Group Manager - Quality Engineering
GM - Mishawaka H2 Assembly And Wentzville Assembly
07.2000 - 07.2008
Quality Engineer
General Motors - Wentzville Assembly
05.1999 - 07.2000
Senior Product Engineer
General Motors - Product Engineering
03.1996 - 05.1999
Program Engineer
Breed Technologies
08.1992 - 03.1996
Masters of Business Administration -
Indiana Wesleyan University
Bachelor of Science Degree - Mechanical Engineering
Missouri University of Science And Technology
Similar Profiles
Chris MaloneChris Malone
Senior BI Platform Engineer at General MotorsSenior BI Platform Engineer at General Motors
Aaron HallAaron Hall
Senior Cyber Security Specialist at General MotorsSenior Cyber Security Specialist at General Motors
Maria MastersMaria Masters
Business Analyst at General MotorsBusiness Analyst at General Motors