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Kenton Johnson

Brighton

Summary

Dynamic Senior Engineering Program Manager with KWJ Engineering, adept at cross-functional collaboration and budget management. Proven track record in leading diverse teams to achieve project goals, utilizing advanced technical skills in AutoCAD to troubleshoot complex issues. Recognized for effective contract negotiation and strategic planning, driving successful project outcomes.

Overview

56
56
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Engineering Program Manager

KWJ Engineering
Brighton
01.2009 - Current
  • Managed project schedules and resources to align with engineering goals.
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
  • Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to the coordination of all architectural disciplines for final design quality assurance.
  • Utilized advanced technical skills, including AutoCAD, and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.

Senior Program Manager

Albert Kahn Associates
Detroit
01.2005 - 03.2009
  • General on-site manager to represent and coordinate all architectural disciplines, and process equipment design and installation.
  • Organized and conducted monthly team meetings with the Army Corps of Engineers, construction managers, and process design managers.
  • Coordinated vendor contracts for services, supplies, and equipment procurement.
  • Organized training programs for Anniston Army Depot manufacturing staff.
  • Oversaw budget management for facility expenses and resource allocation.
  • Collaborated with department heads to align facility services with business needs.
  • Negotiated terms with prospective contractors for equipment installation.

Senior Project Manager

Tri-Tec LLC
Southfield
08.2004 - 12.2005
  • Led meetings with internal team members, consultants and contractors.
  • Coordinated resources across multiple departments and teams as needed for successful completion of projects.
  • Prepared cost estimates for projects of varying sizes.
  • Communicated effectively with stakeholders to ensure project goals are met on time and within budget.
  • Implemented effective communication protocols between internal teams working on different aspects of a given project.
  • Participated in cross-functional teams responsible for developing innovative solutions for complex problems.
  • Conferred with project personnel to identify and resolve problems.
  • Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.

Director of Engineering

Albert Kahn Associates
Detroit
03.2000 - 08.2004
  • Launched new department within Kahn family of companies named Kahn Manufacturing Solutions.
  • General operations for training, mentoring, standard operating procedures, and employee reviews.
  • Determined business development opportunities and implemented effective strategy for client acquisition.
  • Identified potential clients, built relationships, and negotiated contracts.
  • Maintained a database of existing customers and prospective leads.
  • Participated in weekly meetings with executive leadership team members to discuss progress toward goals.
  • Drafted proposals for prospects in response to their requests for information.
  • Identified new customers through pipelining, pre-qualification and territory analysis and management.
  • Created presentations to attract new business opportunities.
  • Organized meetings between senior management and prospective customers.
  • Coordinated with marketing team to develop promotional materials and campaigns.
  • Participated in trade shows and conferences to promote company's products and services.

Project Manager

Cleaver Ketko Gorletz and Papa Associates
Southfield
01.1980 - 03.2000
  • Advanced planning and coordination with U.S. and international manufacturing clients.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans and bid documents for new international clients.
  • Led meetings with internal teams, consultants, and contractors to drive project alignment.
  • Maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets to ensure delivery of deliverables.
  • Monitored project progress to meet established quality standards and deadlines.
  • Provided team guidance on task assignments to enhance productivity.
  • Forecasted and scheduled project timelines, personnel performance, and cost efficiency.
  • Managed vendor contracts by assigning tasks and clarifying expected deliverables.

Assistant Project Manager

DEC engineering
Southfield
01.1978 - 12.1980
  • Designed mechanical components using manual drafting for product development.
  • Developed mechanical designs for new products and modified existing products to meet customer requirements.
  • Reviewed and revised design drawings to ensure compliance with standards.
  • Assisted in prototype testing and evaluation of mechanical systems.
  • Generated technical documentation such as drawings, BOMs, instructions. for manufacturing processes.
  • Performed calculations to ensure parts met design specifications such as strength, weight, and cost.
  • Collaborated with other engineering teams, including electrical engineers, to integrate electronics into the product.

Staff Sergeant

United States Air Force, USAF
Champaign
03.1970 - 02.1974
  • Performed regular maintenance tasks on various vehicle systems and components.
  • Inspected, serviced, and repaired brakes, exhaust systems, transmissions, engines, suspension systems, drive trains, fuel systems and other vehicle components as required.
  • Performed testing and documentation of repairs.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Industrial Technology

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Some College (No Degree) - Mechanical Engineering

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Skills

  • Project management
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Budget management
  • Leadership skills
  • Contract negotiation
  • Technical project management
  • Construction management
  • Design development
  • Installation management
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Contracts

Affiliations

  • Sailing
  • Antiquing
  • Paddle ball and other workouts.
  • Bike riding

Timeline

Senior Engineering Program Manager

KWJ Engineering
01.2009 - Current

Senior Program Manager

Albert Kahn Associates
01.2005 - 03.2009

Senior Project Manager

Tri-Tec LLC
08.2004 - 12.2005

Director of Engineering

Albert Kahn Associates
03.2000 - 08.2004

Project Manager

Cleaver Ketko Gorletz and Papa Associates
01.1980 - 03.2000

Assistant Project Manager

DEC engineering
01.1978 - 12.1980

Staff Sergeant

United States Air Force, USAF
03.1970 - 02.1974

Some College (No Degree) - Industrial Technology

Eastern Michigan University

Some College (No Degree) - Mechanical Engineering

Wayne State University

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