Paul Dellock
Northville
Summary
Technical leader with proven track record at Ford Motor Company, generating over $100 million in annual cost savings through innovative sustainability engineering and effective cross-functional collaboration. Expertise in composite material development and project management, resulting in significant improvements in recycled content and quality standards for automotive applications.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Leader
Ford Motor Company
Dearborn
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Lead international team with 25 + engineers in South America, US, and Mexico.
- Delivered annual cost savings of over $30M through strategic resource management.
- Lead cross functional team in developing and implementing sustainable and recycled Exterior plastics.
- Achieved corporate goal of incorporating 30% recycled and renewable content in product lines.
- Secured approximately 25 patents for innovative composites utilizing recycled and renewable materials.
- Received several patents for interior and exterior lighting solutions
Technical Leader
Ford Motor Company
Dearborn
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Technology – Lead development of new technology to improve sustainability, cost, weight, and new customer features for electric, autonomous, and standard vehicles.
- Developed technology roadmap and bill of materials for new global programs, achieving program cost and weight targets.
- Cost – Engineering lead to develop annual cost save roadmap for exterior trim system that delivered over $ 10 M annual savings.
- Led 5 unique teams comprising over 20 engineers to drive project outcomes.
- Addressed global quality issues and developed measures to prevent recurrence for new programs.
- Standards and Requirements – Responsible for developing all global requirements and test procedures for exterior trim and ambient lighting.
Technical Specialist/Supervisor
Ford Motor Company
Dearborn
01.2006 - 01.2015
- Assumed multiple roles in bumper and exterior trim organization, driving innovation across diverse projects.
- Developed breakthrough technologies for acrylic door appliques, 2 shot cowl leaf screens, blow molded running boards, and hybrid acrylic/chrome badges, supporting advancements in electric and autonomous vehicle components.
- Design and Release Expert– Various components including Badges, Bumpers, Exterior Trim.
- Led cost reduction initiatives for exterior trim and bumpers, achieving significant savings.
Corporate Cost Technical Specialist/Manager
Ford Motor Company
Dearborn
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Delivered $100M+ in annual cost savings.
- Initiated co-managed buy program with Purchasing to align plastic costs with market rates.
- Developed and executed strategy for introducing recycled plastic in all underbody parts.
Technical Specialist
Ford Motor Company
Dearborn
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Redesigned Ford Panther front end with hydroformed rails, Martensite steel bumpers, and energy absorbers, enhancing crash performance from 4 stars to 5 stars while reducing weight by 30 lbs and cost by $35 per car.
- Secured SPE Most Innovative Use of Plastic - Grand Award for energy absorber design.
- Led team delivering $150M in cost savings.
Technical Specialist
Ford Motor Company
Dearborn
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Led IMACT project (Joint Ford/US Army / Steel industry) to implement advanced high strength steel, manufacturing and joining technology for truck bodies, achieving cost and weight reduction.
- Presented to Ford BoD Technology committee and US Senators, advocating for advancements in steel technology and safety initiatives.
- Co-chaired Auto Steel Partnership Front Crash and Roll-over committees, fostering collaboration among industry stakeholders.
Technical Specialist
Ford Motor Company
Dearborn
01.1998 - 01.2001
- Technical Lead for developing weight reduction roadmaps and light weighting technology for all corporate vehicle programs.
- Led magnesium implementation plan for CEO J. Nasser to integrate 40,000 metric tons of magnesium into IP structures, radiator supports, and transfer cases.
- Initiated magnesium hot runner manifold project, securing $3.5M NIST grant to support development.
- Received 3rd Henry Ford Technology Award for F150 Magnesium Radiator support.
- Delivered 17 presentations for CEO during three years, focusing on key strategic initiatives.
Design Engineer/Project Manager
Ford Motor Company
01.1987 - 01.1998
- Held various roles in bumpers, exterior trim, and lighting engineering, contributing to product development and innovation.
- Received first Henry Ford technology award for 1994.5 Windstar bumper system, introducing industry-first hot stamped boron steel front bumper and single piece roll form martensite box beam rear bumper.
- Received second Henry Ford technology award for 1998-1999 Windstar fascia, pioneering thin wall molding process.
Design Engineer
Chrysler Corp
Highland Park
01.1984 - 01.1987
- Instrument Panels.
Design Engineer - Student Intern
Omni Research
Beverly Hills
01.1981 - 01.1984
- Developed test equipment for Ford dynamic suspension project
- Developed electronic hardware for GM Epcot Center Mag-Lev Display
Education
MSA - Administration
Central Michigan University
BSEE -
Lawrence Technical University
Skills
- Project management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Quality assurance
- Technology roadmap creation
- Risk management
- Sustainability engineering
- Cost reduction strategies
- Sustainable composite material development
Accomplishments
• More than 475 US patents were granted.
• 4 Henry Ford Technology Awards
• American Plastic Council 'Hall of Fame Award' and 10+ SPE 'Most Innovative Use of Plastic Awards'
• Multiple Sr. Management presentations including Ford BOD technology committee and 4 CEO’s.
• Chaired University partnership, Ford-GM technology teams and Auto-Steel partnership teams.
• 100 + presentations VP and above including 20 + presentations to CEO, Ford Board of Director members and US Senators
• 4 Henry Ford Technology Awards
• American Plastic Council 'Hall of Fame Award' and 10+ SPE 'Most Innovative Use of Plastic Awards'
• Multiple Sr. Management presentations including Ford BOD technology committee and 4 CEO’s.
• Chaired University partnership, Ford-GM technology teams and Auto-Steel partnership teams.
• 100 + presentations VP and above including 20 + presentations to CEO, Ford Board of Director members and US Senators
Timeline
Technical Leader
Ford Motor Company
01.2020 - 01.2022
Technical Leader
Ford Motor Company
01.2015 - 01.2020
Technical Specialist/Supervisor
Ford Motor Company
01.2006 - 01.2015
Corporate Cost Technical Specialist/Manager
Ford Motor Company
01.2004 - 01.2006
Technical Specialist
Ford Motor Company
01.2003 - 01.2004
Technical Specialist
Ford Motor Company
01.2001 - 01.2003
Technical Specialist
Ford Motor Company
01.1998 - 01.2001
Design Engineer/Project Manager
Ford Motor Company
01.1987 - 01.1998
Design Engineer
Chrysler Corp
01.1984 - 01.1987
Design Engineer - Student Intern
Omni Research
01.1981 - 01.1984
MSA - Administration
Central Michigan University
BSEE -
Lawrence Technical University