Patrick Reed
Livonia,MI
Summary
Results-oriented professional specializing in product development and supply chain coordination. Successfully improved product quality and implemented cost-saving measures, fostering collaboration among engineering, design, and vehicle assembly plant teams to meet customer needs effectively.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Development Supervisor-Frt/Rr End Systems
Ford Motor Company
09.2022 - 09.2025
- Led a cross functional team that was responsible for engineering requirements and delivering the following commodities from concept to launch: front and rear fascia/bumpers, underbody shields, AGS (active grille shutters), AAD (active air dam), front and rear wheel liners, battery trays, and EV under hood trim.
- Led core team responsible for maintaining product specifications, requirements, and quality documents for product development teams.
- Led on-going product development teams for 4 assembly plants and several in/mid cycle action vehicle programs.
- Lead point of contact for twice a week department quality metric meetings that included the plant vehicle teams, application engineers, and durability engineers.
- Chaired weekly core tech club mtg that included the global teams from Mexico, Europe, China, Brazil, Turkey, and India.
- Participated in weekly global program and TVM meetings to support cross functional teams regarding engineering specifications and requirements.
- Mentored junior team members to promote professional growth and ensure high-quality outputs across the department.
- Conducted weekly 1:1 meetings with internal team members
Product Development Supervisor-Exterior Trim
Ford Motor Company
08.2013 - 09.2022
- Led a product development team from concept to launch that was responsible for delivering the following commodities: front/rear wheel lip moldings, front/rear door cladding, leaf screens, rocker moldings, running boards, roof rail systems, roof ditch moldings, deck lid/ liftgate spoilers, deck lid/ liftgate/ tailgate appliques, Front/ rear pillar appliques, hood vents, and badges (vehicle branding).
- Chaired weekly core tech club mtg that included the global teams from Mexico, Europe, China, Brazil, Turkey, and India.
- Led on-going product development teams for 3 assembly plants and several in/mid cycle action vehicle programs.
- Mentored junior team members, fostering skill development and promoting best practices in product design.
- Conducted weekly 1:1 meeting with internal team members
- Co-developed new cold weather charge port cover for use by Electric Vehicle customers.
Product Development Engineer - Exterior Trim
Ford Motor Company
01.2005 - 08.2013
- Lead engineer from concept to launch for the following commodities: front/rear wheel lip moldings, front/rear door cladding, leaf screens, rocker moldings, running boards, roof rail systems, roof ditch moldings, deck lid/ liftgate spoilers, deck lid/ liftgate/ tailgate appliques, Front/ rear pillar appliques, hood vents, and badges (vehicle branding).
- Developed and managed project timelines, ensuring on-time delivery of product milestones.
- Collaborated with studio design engineers on surface development ensuring alignment with market needs.
- Collaborated closely with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of high-quality components for product assembly.
- Increased overall product quality through meticulous design reviews and thorough testing procedures.
- Onsite out of town launch support 5 vehicle programs.
Product Development Engineer - Interior Trim
Ford Motor Company
01.2000 - 01.2005
- Lead engineer for the following commodities from concept to launch: trunk trim, package tray trim, headliners, pillar trim, carpet, interior NVH pads, under hood trim, and cowl water management (rain hat/ drain tubes).
- Developed and managed project timelines, ensuring on-time delivery of product milestones.
- Collaborated with studio design engineers on surface development ensuring alignment with market needs.
- Collaborated closely with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of high-quality components for product assembly.
- Increased overall product quality through meticulous design reviews and thorough testing procedures.
- Onsite local launch support for 2 vehicles
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Lawrence Technological University
Southfield, MI12.1995
Skills
- Customer focus
- Data-driven decision making/problem solving
- Product lifecycle management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Product design and testing
- Supply chain coordination
Timeline
Product Development Supervisor-Frt/Rr End Systems
Ford Motor Company
09.2022 - 09.2025
Product Development Supervisor-Exterior Trim
Ford Motor Company
08.2013 - 09.2022
Product Development Engineer - Exterior Trim
Ford Motor Company
01.2005 - 08.2013
Product Development Engineer - Interior Trim
Ford Motor Company
01.2000 - 01.2005
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Lawrence Technological University