Valdecy Dossantos
Canton,MI
Summary
Dynamic Maintenance Engineer Manager with a proven track record at Ford Motor Company, excelling in facility and asset management. Expert in predictive maintenance and adept at fostering cross-functional team collaboration. Achieved significant improvements in production efficiency and maintenance planning, showcasing a blend of technical prowess and leadership skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Engineer Manager
Ford Motor Company
Marshall, MI
07.2007 - Current
- Provided technical advice to launch engineering personnel regarding design, construction, and structural repairs for the BlueOval Battery Park Plant in Marshall.
- Collaborated with HR to craft detailed engineering job descriptions to accurately reflect the technical skills and experience needed for each role.
- Lead with a hands-on approach to all engineering technical interviews to assess candidates' coding abilities, problem-solving skills, design thinking, and understanding of relevant EV battery cell technologies.
- Responsible for making final hiring decisions based on the overall evaluation of the candidate's technical abilities, soft skills, and potential impact on the team.
- Responsible for clearly defining the specific services required across all aspects of facility operations, including maintenance, cleaning, security, space planning, and utilities management for IFM.
- Developed strategies for the management and maintenance of assets.
- Directed engineering activities, driving compliance with environmental, safety, and governmental regulations.
- Visited job sites to coordinate commissioning, evaluate systems, and support FAT, equipment start-up, and testing.
- Resolved complex design and operational problems by utilizing advanced problem-solving techniques.
- Developed and implemented engineering strategies to improve production efficiency.
- Worked successfully with cross-functional teams to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Education
MBA - Business Administration And Project Management
Lawrence Technological University
Southfield, MI12-2024
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Baker College
Flint, MI05-2004
Skills
- Scheduling coordination
- Blueprint interpretation
- Predictive maintenance
- Solidworks
- HVAC systems
- AutoCAD proficiency
- Facility management
- Asset management
- Equipment calibration
- Computerized maintenance management system
- Maintenance planning
- Reliability engineering
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Pneumatic systems
- Hydraulic systems
- Energy management
- Performance evaluations
- Electrical systems expertise
- Building automation
- Cost reduction strategies
- PLC programming
- Environmental awareness
Affiliations
- Support student council
- Community service support through church
- Volunteered at food pantry during holidays
- Volunteered at Oakpointe Church
Timeline
Maintenance Engineer Manager
Ford Motor Company
07.2007 - Current
MBA - Business Administration And Project Management
Lawrence Technological University
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Baker College
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