Mike Gouin
Livonia,MI
Summary
Seasoned MCS Engineer with experience supporting engineering teams, leading new product launches, and improving media vehicle readiness. Skilled in technical communication, team leadership, and project coordination. Brings a hands-on approach to solving issues and supporting daily operations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Pave Engineer, MCS Lead Engineer
Motor City Solutions (MCS)
Taylor, MI
09.2007 - Current
- Executed transition from Bartech to MCS, improving operational efficiencies.
- Supported engineering lead responsibilities for MCS Engineering Team, facilitating project alignment and team collaboration.
- Served as senior engineer on Ford PAVE Team, contributing to successful vehicle launch programs and daily loan operations.
PAVE engineer
Bartech Staffing
Taylor, Michigan
09.2003 - 09.2007
- Contributed to initial group development as an engineer on PAVE team.
- Led successful product launches from concept to market.
- Evaluated and repaired media vehicles for the daily loans to media outlets.
Shop foreman/CMM operator/Designer
Bartech Staffing
Dearborn, Michigan
02.1998 - 09.2003
- Managed daily operations in Ford's shop for advanced vehicle design and lightweight vehicle development, ensuring alignment with project goals.
- Utilized CMM to collect precise measurement data for advanced design projects, supporting accurate design development.
- Created light CAD files and refined CMM data for design staff, facilitating efficient design processes.
Prototype Mechanic, Trip Lead
DST - Diversified Services Technologies
Romulus, Michigan
02.1988 - 02.1998
- Supported vehicle builds for testing and development as mechanic.
- Performed tear-down and rebuild work on show cars used for Ford and Lincoln marketing groups in commercials, print ads, and auto shows.
- Moved into Ford group supporting development of Explorer and Windstar vehicles.
- Led development trips and management drive trips across country.
- Moved into Ford Advanced Vehicle Design Group as mechanic/shop foreman.
Education
High School Diploma -
Northville High School
Northville, MI05-1986
Skills
- Vehicle launch management
- Engineering coordination
- Prototype development
- Quality assurance
- Technical documentation
- Problem solving
- Team leadership
- Cross functional collaboration
- Shop operations
- Attention to detail
Certification
- Tier 3 Vehicle Dynamics Driver Certified
- Tier 3 Vehicle Dynamics Driver Limit Off Road Certified
- Tier 2 Vehicle Dynamics Trailer Tow Certified
- Off Road Vehicle Recovery Certified
Timeline
Pave Engineer, MCS Lead Engineer
Motor City Solutions (MCS)
09.2007 - Current
PAVE engineer
Bartech Staffing
09.2003 - 09.2007
Shop foreman/CMM operator/Designer
Bartech Staffing
02.1998 - 09.2003
Prototype Mechanic, Trip Lead
DST - Diversified Services Technologies
02.1988 - 02.1998
High School Diploma -
Northville High School