Paul Davis
South Lyon,United States
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with over 15 years of experience in advancing company objectives through strategic leadership and innovative problem-solving. Recognized for meticulous attention to detail and a proven track record in coordinating complex projects, programs, and process improvements. Skilled in fostering collaboration and guiding teams to achieve exceptional outcomes in fast-paced environments. Committed to leveraging extensive experience to enhance organizational efficiency and drive sustainable growth.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Manager
Webasto Roof and Components
02.2022 - Current
- Responsible for the acquisition and development of new customer programs from project award through customer PPAP and post 90 days SOP.
- Creates, manages and updates Project Status report. Develops project time line, project tracking for component tooling and project CAPEX.
- Managers prototype build processes and deliveries.
- Responsible for overall project budget (PC) and EBIT, the perfect launch on time and achieving KPI's.
- Manage the gate review processes with cross functional team.
- Responsible to process engineer changes with use of business case strategies, project feasibility, time lines and release within the change management system.
- Assigns team tasks and follows up to completion.
- Regularly updates clients (internal and external) on project status utilizing Project Status Report. Minimum weekly updates. Daily updates during installation.
- Notifies appropriate team members when issues are identified.
Launch Manager
Webasto Roofs and Components
10.2018 - 02.2022
- Responsible for coordination of a cross functional team, from design engineering to plant operations team during the launch of newly awarded programs, from project preparation until series production.
- Manages customer Run@Rates.
- Use of the Aachener Model when making qualitive and correct decisions in a dynamic and interdisciplinary environment.
- Responsible for overall line efficiency (improvements) with targets to achieve 85% OLE with scrap rates less than 1%.
- Responsible for charting and documenting waterfall, glide path and Gantt charts while working with cross-functional team to achieve and maintain program within budget.
- Works directly with supply base managing engineering changes, while minimizing cost and achieve solid break points.
- Works directly with the customer on open issues and is the managing lead of said issues while incorporating cross-functional team to support closure of open issues.
- Successfully launched the JL74 (FCA Wrangler) Power Top and also the Y2AC (GM Corvette) Retractable Hard Top and the Bronco Soft Top.
Senior Quality Engineer
ElringKlinger
06.2018 - 10.2018
- Responsible for New Launch and Engineering change PPAP's with Ford Motor Company and GHSP.
- Manages customer Run@Rates.
- DOE lead for significant impact testing requirements.
Plant Quality Manager
JAC Products
11.2017 - 06.2018
- Manages JAC Products QMS system for the Shelby Plant.
- Manages all auditing in regards to customer and IATF requirements.
- Manages Doc Pro document control for the Shelby Plant.
- Manages the Customer Concerns Data Base.
- Manages JOS Metrics and 4 Panel.
- Plant QE for Ford Motor Company.
Senior Quality Engineer- General Motors and Toyota
JAC Products
08.2014 - 11.2017
- Launched new programs for FM5, C1UG and 760A.
- Took over GM account with 20 GM Plant Representative Quality issues and 4 open PRR's. Closed 24 issues in 30 days.
- Helped improve customer relationship to the point GM SQE stated in email that, "Paul is the best thing JAC has done for the GM Account".
- Improved GM Quality Score from 85 to 100 and have maintained that status for last 2 ½ years.
- Ended 2016 with a PPM of 2 with GM.
- 2017 PPM with GM is a 0.
- Completed PPAP of 28 E.C's in 2016.
- Currently working on 5 new program launches.
- Reduced 760A and 420B customer concerns in 3 months as QE.
- JAC Products Trainer in PPAP and SPC.
Quality Engineer - Chrysler and Honda
Martinrea LLC
12.2009 - 08.2014
- Develop PQCT, Control plans, PMEA, Process Flows, Standard Work Instructions.
- Analyze data to make improvements in metal stampings and finished welded goods.
- Develop procedures to eliminate error and control of corporate standard processes.
- Design and develop error proof detection devices in the robotics atmosphere.
- Maintain excellent customer/supplier relationship and be the Champion of all customer issues and complaints.
- Answer Customer Quality Portals with the use of 5Y, 8D, 5P and Sologic root cause analysis.
- Responsible for PPAP development of new product lines.
- Quality Engineering Assistant- CP, PFMEA, PF, IS document control. Tooling Buyoffs for Stamping Division, Chrysler Corrective actions Team.
- OTHER POSITIONS HELD AT MARTINEA
- Quality Auditor.
- Quality Technician for the Chrysler twist axle weld line.
- Weld Production Team Lead - monitor and manage the weld production.
- Welder.
Education
GD&T -
01.2026
Diploma - undefined
Brighton High School
Brighton, Michigan, United States01.1996
Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- PFMEA
- Root Cause Analysis
- SQE
- Quality Engineer
- Quality Manager
- Control Plans
- Operations
- Time Management
- Gantt Charts
- QMS
- Statistical Process Control
- Microsoft Excel
- Six Sigma and Risk Mitigation
- Project/Program Management
- Develop and Maintain Customers
- Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
- Cross-Functional
- Engineering Change Management
- Business Case
- Change Management
- Project Tracking
- Project Development
- Financial Projections
- Business Strategy
- Performance Metrics
- Machine Tool
- Capital Expenditure (CAPEX)
- Prototyping
- Status Reports
- Identify Issues
- Quality Engineering
- Test Requirements
- Quality Management
- Document Control
- Product Management
- Document Management
- Program performance analysis
- Verbal and written communication
- Stakeholder management
- Program reviews
- Production development
- Attention to detail
- Resource allocation
- Supply chain management
- Data collection & research
- Presentation creation and delivery
- Lean / six sigma
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Critical thinking
- Quality control
- Budget development
- KPI tracking
- Program leadership
- Strategic alignment
- Profitability optimization
- Policy and procedure development
- Remote team management
- Personnel management
- Proposal development
- Onsite customer support
- Team leadership and direction
- Problem-solving
- Change management
- Customer service
- Life cycle management
- Project management
- Work delegation
- Public speaking
- Interpersonal skills
- Operations management
- Project coordination
- Decision-making
- Risk analysis and management
- Team management
- Training and development
- Cost estimates & budgets
- Effective negotiations
- Product development
- Business development
- Data analysis
- Quality assurance evaluation
Languages
English
Work Authorization
United States, True
Personal Information
Title: Program Manager
Timeline
Program Manager
Webasto Roof and Components
02.2022 - Current
Launch Manager
Webasto Roofs and Components
10.2018 - 02.2022
Senior Quality Engineer
ElringKlinger
06.2018 - 10.2018
Plant Quality Manager
JAC Products
11.2017 - 06.2018
Senior Quality Engineer- General Motors and Toyota
JAC Products
08.2014 - 11.2017
Quality Engineer - Chrysler and Honda
Martinrea LLC
12.2009 - 08.2014
Diploma - undefined
Brighton High School