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Michael Hilligoss

Summary

Accomplished engineering manager with a proven track record in product development and a keen eye for detail. Exceptional interpersonal skills to lead teams effectively by instilling confidence, motivation, and inspiration. Known for setting high standards through clear communication, training, and providing necessary resources. Demonstrates honesty, integrity, and trust in all endeavors. Strong focus on collaborative teamwork, project management, process optimization, and technical leadership. Adaptability to evolving needs ensures reliability and promotes a high-performance environment. Strategic thinking, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills set me apart as a valuable asset in any engineering role.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Engineering Manager 2

Newport News Shipbuilding
10.2023 - Current
  • Led cross-functional teams for successful product development, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to specifications.
  • Enhanced overall team productivity with continuous training and mentoring of junior engineers.
  • Reviewed technical documentation for accuracy, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
  • Managed risk assessments during project planning phases, proactively mitigating potential issues before they arose during execution stages.

Engineer Systems 3 – Detail Pipe Shop

Newport News Shipbuilding - Div. of Huntington Ingalls - IMSE
03.2022 - 10.2023
  • Provide Engineering Support to Detail Pipe Shop (DPS) to improve production throughput by resolving engineering issues avoiding delays in work packages and maintain the quality our customers expect.
  • Resolving complex problems relating to the manufacturing of piping systems.
  • Support DPS performance and quality issue.
  • Established strong working relationships with clients through exceptional communication skills, fostering trust and collaboration.
  • Wrote, reviewed and edited technical document in accordance with template requirements.
  • Developed positive working relationships with stakeholders to effectively coordinate work activities.

Engineer Mechanical 3 - Submarine Projects, Production and Overhaul

Newport News Shipbuilding - Div. of Huntington Ingalls - HVAC
08.2019 - 03.2022
  • Concept development of launch system for Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) installations. Production and overhaul support, working closely with manufacturing, purchasing, suppliers and design yard.
  • Packaging of detailed work processes and BOM's for HVAC System overhaul.
  • Resolving complex problems meeting timing deliverables.
  • Oversight of HVAC System manual updates.
  • Support various system teams interfacing with HVAC.

Senior Design Release Engineer-Infotainment Module Brackets

General Motors Company – Brackets and Packaging
01.2015 - 01.2019
  • Project Development, packaging and release of Infotainment Module Brackets. Working closely with vehicle program teams, other Product Development engineering groups, such as interiors and body/white, validation, specifications, purchasing, suppliers, manufacturing and design services to meet GVDP objectives.
  • OnStar, Chevy Star, ECALL, CGM, Night Vision and Center Stack RDO Module packaging.
  • Amplifiers, ECALL speakers, Back up Batteries and Inline Connectors packaging.
  • Piece Cost reductions of 15% resulted from proper material selection.
  • Tooling cost reduction up to 70% by introducing advanced manufacturing processes and instituting best practice for injection molded components.

Product Design Engineer – Lubrication Pump Design and Development

FTE Automotive Group
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Design and development lead for lubrication pumps and valves to be used in the transmissions of hybrid vehicles. The specifications of the current pump products being supplied to the automotive industry were surpassed in order to capture new business in a growing market.
  • Pressure relief and check valves.
  • Radial piston and centrifugal pumps.
  • Exceeded customer's volumetric flow rate specification by 10% in extreme cold temperature environment.
  • Weight and cost reductions incorporating injection mold manufacturing processes.
  • ISO/TS16949:2009 Internal Auditor.

Product Design Engineer – Cab Interior Design and Development

Spartan Chassis Inc. - Fire Truck Engineering
01.2006 - 01.2013
  • Design and development lead for new interior custom features to meet the specifications requested by the customer. Continuous improvement through competitive analysis and bench marking.
  • Lowered labor costs by up to 20% through innovative designs and installation processes.
  • Increased profit margins over 15% with enhanced functionality of the consoles through the development of innovative designs.
  • Improved safety features utilizing innovative new designs and implemented into all new cab interiors.
  • Met all design and development timing deliverables avoiding any potential customer delay penalties.

Product Design Engineer - Driveline and Chassis

Spartan Chassis Inc. - Fire Truck Engineering
01.2006 - 01.2006
  • Designed and developed prop shafts, fuel tank packaging, air tanks and other chassis components. Met and exceeded all customer expectations.

Product Design Engineer - Vehicle Body Structures

Ricardo Inc. - U.S. Government Armored Vehicle Project
01.2005 - 01.2006
  • Improved component quality by analyzing and utilizing the best practices for design and GD&T.

Senior Designer - Body Structures

Toyota Motor Co. - Int and Ext Body Development
01.2001 - 01.2004

Senior Designer - Chassis

General Motors Truck Group – Components Group
01.1997 - 01.1998

Senior Designer - Electrical

General Motors Truck Group – P-Chassis Division
01.1993 - 01.1997

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Lawrence Technological University
Southfield, MI
05-2013

Skills

  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Client relationship management
  • Effective problem-solving skills
  • Clear verbal and written communication
  • Project execution
  • Optimize workforce allocation
  • Quality assurance practices
  • DFSS Black Belt certification
  • Analytical decision making
  • DFMEA/DRBFM, FEA, GD&T
  • Guidance and development
  • Decision-making skills
  • Prioritization
  • Persuasive communication style
  • Team building
  • Budgeting & estimating
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Engineering design

Timeline

Engineering Manager 2

Newport News Shipbuilding
10.2023 - Current

Engineer Systems 3 – Detail Pipe Shop

Newport News Shipbuilding - Div. of Huntington Ingalls - IMSE
03.2022 - 10.2023

Engineer Mechanical 3 - Submarine Projects, Production and Overhaul

Newport News Shipbuilding - Div. of Huntington Ingalls - HVAC
08.2019 - 03.2022

Senior Design Release Engineer-Infotainment Module Brackets

General Motors Company – Brackets and Packaging
01.2015 - 01.2019

Product Design Engineer – Lubrication Pump Design and Development

FTE Automotive Group
01.2013 - 01.2015

Product Design Engineer – Cab Interior Design and Development

Spartan Chassis Inc. - Fire Truck Engineering
01.2006 - 01.2013

Product Design Engineer - Driveline and Chassis

Spartan Chassis Inc. - Fire Truck Engineering
01.2006 - 01.2006

Product Design Engineer - Vehicle Body Structures

Ricardo Inc. - U.S. Government Armored Vehicle Project
01.2005 - 01.2006

Senior Designer - Body Structures

Toyota Motor Co. - Int and Ext Body Development
01.2001 - 01.2004

Senior Designer - Chassis

General Motors Truck Group – Components Group
01.1997 - 01.1998

Senior Designer - Electrical

General Motors Truck Group – P-Chassis Division
01.1993 - 01.1997

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Lawrence Technological University

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