Keith Townson

Highly driven and top-performing professional with exceptional management skills, problem-solving abilities, and a strong personal drive. Seeking a career opportunity where these qualities are highly valued. Known for excellent organizational skills, consistently delivering results in fast-paced environments. Committed to achieving success with a proactive approach and a track record of exceeding expectations.

• General Motors recognition award for the GMT 305, 360, and 370 Mid-Cycle Enhancement (General Motors recognition award for the GMT 305 Launch (2005 Model Year).
• Johnson Controls recognition award for outstanding performance for the General Motors Launch of the 370 Trailblazer (2002 Model Year).

• Mayco International, Sterling Heights, MI, 10/2013, Present, Program Manager, Responsible owner for the successful launch of vehicle platforms within the specified quality, budget and timing targets that ensure customer and plant level satisfaction. Program management from design through continuous improvement. Responsible for the development of product and tooling quotations for all new and transfer work. Integrates and drives results across multiple cross functional teams such as but not limited to engineering, supply chain and executive leadership.
• Automotive Lighting, Auburn Hills, MI, 02/2009, 10/2013, Project Engineer / Estimator / Tooling Engineer, Responsible for divisional functions of quality, manufacturing engineering, tooling, program management, and cost estimating. Provide corporate wide engineering support for all new product development projects and cost improvement for our OEM customers. Oversee the purchasing of commodities, machined and fabricated components, sub-contracts and capital equipment. Responsible for the development of product and tooling quotations for all new and transfer work.
• Cadence Innovation, Troy, MI, 12/2005, 01/2009, Design Release Engineer (GM Integration), Lead engineer on the GMT967 advanced top pad project. This project has been implemented to investigate bringing soft instrument panel technology into Cadence Innovation. Provide the primary engineering input and design leadership in the development and manufacturability for the GMT967 soft instrument panel from clay feasibility to manufacturing sign off. Primary contact with vehicle centers, vehicle manufacturing and body assembly plant for all instrument panel and design, release, delivery, fit & function, squeak & rattle, and build issues. Review all vehicle builds and be the primary source of contact for all issues and concern resolutions regard the assembly of the instrument panel and door design.
• Johnson Controls, Warren, MI, 03/2002, 12/2005, Design Release Engineer (GM Integration), Worked as a Design Release Engineer on the GMT305/360/370 for the instrument panel, carpet and acoustics. Previously a design release engineer for the GMT200/201 instrument panel and consoles. Conducted interior trim design reviews; internally (customer) and externally (suppliers). Interior material selection and validation of assemblies and subcomponents. Performed warranty reviews and warranty reductions. Resolved issues and document resolutions through Product Resolution Tracking System (PRTS). Developed and maintained DFMEA and requirements for interior subsystems. Conducted design, validation, and vehicle build reviews.
• Lear Corporation (CFD), Warren, MI, 03/2000, 02/2002, Project Engineer / Design Release Engineer (GM Integration), Responsible for the Design and Release of the GMT315 Instrument Panel components. Managed the design and development from studio to launch. Coordinated engineering changes with customers, designers, toolmakers and the plant. Tracking program timing and cost for all tooling and the products. Organized and led the Product Development Team (PDT) reviews. Performed warranty reviews and warranty reduction evaluations.
• Rapid Precision Mold & Engineering, Warren, MI, 09/1989, 03/2000, Project Engineer / Tooling Engineer / Plastic Injection Mold Maker, Managed and lead the design and development of a variety of products and programs. Responsible for product manufacturability and part delivery. Developed timelines for program and monitor program progress. Followed plastic injection molds from design to production. Designed and developed all tool drawings using Auto CAD and Master CAM.