Karly Miller
Lemont,IL
Summary
Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
INNOVATION DIRECTOR
ITW Global Safety
2022.06 - Current
- Leads a cross-functional team to complete Innovation projects to build a pipeline of future products projected to provide $190 million in peak revenue and 14% incremental growth over the next five years
- Designs and develops new automotive products while managing the patent landscape
- Improves Innovation processes to drive clarity within the business
- Guides and mentors others within the enterprise through the Innovation process.
INNOVATION MANAGER
ITW Global Safety
2021.01 - 2022.06
- Led a cross-functional team to complete Innovation projects utilizing the customer back innovation process that’s projected to generate $16 million in revenue
- Interfaced with customers to identify the best areas for product development and pipeline growth
- Designed and developed new automotive products, with patents pending
- Guided and mentored others in the division through the Innovation process.
INNOVATION PROGRAM MANAGER
ITW Seats, Safety & Motion
2020.06 - 2021.01
- Led a cross-functional team to complete our division’s first Innovation project through the newly implemented customer back innovation process
- Generated a business proposal to allow for the successful separation of the division into its own business
- Educated the team on the innovation process to get buy-in on the benefits and implementation.
SR. PROGRAM MANAGER
ITW Seats & Motion
2016.01 - 2020.06
- Led cross-functional team to complete engineering changes and product launches on motion management and seats products
- Designed and developed new motion management products, with patents pending, that generated $200k in new business
- Interfaced with customers to implement current motion management products into future programs
- Improved engineering processes to drive clarity within the business
- Guided other program managers through the launch process.
PROGRAM MANAGER
Cornelius
2015.05 - 2016.01
- Created program cost breakdowns and quotes to secure new booked business with customers
- Led engineering team during the design and development of prototype beverage dispensers
- Interfaced with customers to understand requests and requirements, and developed clear guidelines for engineers to work towards.
PROGRAM MANAGER
ITW Deltar Fuel Systems
2013.08 - 2015.05
- Led and coached project engineers during the design and development of automotive fuel components
- Managed domestic and international tooling suppliers to complete $1 million tool packages for the launch of new automotive products
- Created complete project cost breakdowns and quotes to secure new booked business with customers
- Interfaced with customers to resolve quality, manufacturing and commercial issues.
PROJECT ENGINEER
ITW Deltar Fuel Systems
2008.10 - 2013.07
- Managed the design and development of automotive fuel components, from prototype to production
- Managed domestic and international tooling suppliers to complete $75k tool packages for the launch of new automotive products
- Interfaced with component suppliers and customers to manage quality issues
- Mentored colleagues for collaborative growth.
PROJECT ENGINEER
ITW Product Development Center
2007.05 - 2008.10
- Designed and manufactured of automotive fuel component prototypes and associated tooling
- Designed testing procedures and equipment, as well as performed and oversaw validation testing
- Performed tolerance stack-up analyses.
Education
Master of Science - Engineering Management
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL06.2014
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL05.2007
Skills
- Project management
- Innovation strategy
- Commercialization
- Intellectual property
- Financial modeling
- Prototyping
- Creative problem-solving
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, including Project and Excel
- Proficient in 3D CAD modeling software, including SolidWorks and CATIA
- Proficient in APQP processes
- Knowledgeable in plastic injection molding tooling and processes
- Experience in automotive painting painting processes, machining, tooling and plating processes
Websites
Timeline
INNOVATION DIRECTOR
ITW Global Safety
2022.06 - Current
INNOVATION MANAGER
ITW Global Safety
2021.01 - 2022.06
INNOVATION PROGRAM MANAGER
ITW Seats, Safety & Motion
2020.06 - 2021.01
SR. PROGRAM MANAGER
ITW Seats & Motion
2016.01 - 2020.06
PROGRAM MANAGER
Cornelius
2015.05 - 2016.01
PROGRAM MANAGER
ITW Deltar Fuel Systems
2013.08 - 2015.05
PROJECT ENGINEER
ITW Deltar Fuel Systems
2008.10 - 2013.07
PROJECT ENGINEER
ITW Product Development Center
2007.05 - 2008.10
Master of Science - Engineering Management
Northwestern University
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Northern Illinois University
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