DAVID EVANS

http://www.linkedin.com/in/devans6466 ▪ (765) 238-9985 ▪ devans6466@yahoo.com

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Results driven automotive design management professional with a broad skill set and technical background that is
passionate about working with and guiding staff to create exceptional products and continually strive for corporate
excellence seeking an opportunity to utilize and enhance my management, communication, and problem solving skills in a
dynamic environment.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

Over 10 years Design Supervisor Experience Project Management Experience

Strategic Leadership Certification Trained in Kaizen, Six Sigma White Belt Certification
GD&T Creation and Applications Siemens Unigraphics NX and Team Center PLM, and used Catia
DVP&R Creation & Control Plans CAD Systems administrator – Used & Understand Plex Releasing

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES

 Managed multiple locations comprised of highly skilled designers for a global company.
 Recognized for innovative thinking by receiving 2 patents.
 Business development through innovative initiatives, productivity, process improvements, revenue growth and
Kaizen activities.
 Successful design professional with conceptual skill set with a proven track record and strong work ethics.
 Self-motivated leader with positive approach who encourages creativity in others, welcomes new ideas, and
responds calmly in difficult situations. Identify opportunities to innovate and capitalize in new processes.
 Highly organized, proficient and detail oriented.
 Able to track multiple assignments and maintain a high level of completion.
 Communicates technical and complex information easily and concisely to all stakeholders.
 Manages projects from concept to production.
 Diagnostic, negotiating and collaborative problem-solving skills.

ACHIEVEMENTS

 United States Patent #387,745 granted for an Armrest for computer keyboard users
 United States Patent #US6,276,484 B1 granted for an Impact Bar

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Medical leave for myself started in December thru end of February Ready to work. 2017 - 2018

Design Engineering Supervisor / Manager – Stant Inc. (Direct) 4/2013 – 10/2017

 Design supervisor for 10 designers.
 Prioritized, assigned, and tracked daily activities of the geographically dispersed design team with members in the
US, China, the Czech Republic, and South Korea.
 Full departmental licensing and Systems Administrator Responsibilities for a multinational business department
encompassing North America, Europe, and Asia. With over 50 Engineers and designers and 16 licenses.
 Full human resources managerial responsibilities including talent acquisition, yearly reviews, performance
improvement plans, conflict resolution, moral building and benefits determination.
 Increased efficiencies by 50% by standardizing design work templates.
 Worked directly with engineering to ensure prototype builds will meet timing, parts meet customers’ expectations
and parts are manufacture able.
 Coordinated design process activities with program management to ensure tooling is released on time to meet
customer timing. Work with manufacturing engineering for tooling processes to ensure parts can be processed.

Design Engineer – Morgan Olsen (Contract) 10/2012 – 4/2013

 Designed all aluminum body panels, interior wall, sliding doors, shelving for UPS, FedEx, Delivery truck for linens
& general use.
  Worked in the plant as the design contact that would trouble shoot problems on the assembly line. Solved
problems then reported back to engineering. Reduced down time by 25%.
 Served as VA/VE Engineer to develop cost saving initiatives focused on reducing complexity and to utilize
common parts. Drove a design/redesign change initiative resulting in a $45,000 per year savings.

Design Engineer - Navistar International (Contract) 5/2011 – 10/2012

 Focused on the military area of air hydraulic brakes. (ITAR certified).
 Worked on hydraulic brake lines, brackets and packaging of brake lines.
 Worked on cab compartment packaging components for military vehicles.
 Mentored new engineers fresh out of school.

Senior Design Engineer – Zhongding Sealing USA (formally Michigan Rubber Products) 5/2010 –4/2011
(Direct)
 Responsible for day to day design responsibilities for design work.
 Joined daily customer meetings to discuss requirements and present alternative solutions that could save money.
 Managed program timing with sales managers for different programs with OEM’s.
 Worked with 8D processes for component failures, root cause effects and implemented the resolution.
 Worked directly with the assembly line workers performing daily audits to ensure proper procedures are followed.
 Worked on DFMEA, PFMEA, PPAP, APQP teams and GD&T Creation and Applications (ANSI Y14.5 GD&T).

2008 – 2010 – Sabbatical to complete my Bachelors Degree.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Fuel Systems Releasing Engineer – Fuels & Exhaust Department – FCA LLC (Direct) 2/2008 – 9/2008
 Streamlined parts flow through utilization of common items to save money.
 Demonstrated effective communication by having weekly project design review meetings to collaborate with
engineers and managers.
 Maintained and operated early warranty tracking systems for new cars released to identify potentially defective
parts. Once identified I entered a change notice to modify the parts resulting in time savings measured in weeks.
 Proactive communication with customers to diagnose fuel system concerns with new vehicles launched.
 Coordinated part changes with other engineering facilities for production changes by contacting resident
engineering about changes coming; saving thousands of man hours yearly.
 Oversaw validation testing requirements needed by suppliers by working directly with test labs to reduce costs
and timing.

Senior Design Supervisor – Chassis Design Services 5/2002 – 2/2008

 Promoted to Design Supervisor mentoring more than 30 union designers.
 Developed a computerized Work Order Tracking System, Managerial Practices, and Philosophies that resulted in
an increase of 76% efficiency.
 Devised methods to assist the company in reaching its goals by reducing overtime by more than 60% per year.
 Increased productivity by 50% annually.
 Utilized leadership skills which directed individuals to meet their full potential.
 Objective and adaptable personality allowed daily activities to run smoothly to have a more productive work
environment.
 Maintained design room accuracy and assured deadlines were met. Never missed a production release. Achieved
100% timeliness on project deliverables.
 Coordinated design reviews with upper management and engineering weekly for each department I oversaw.
 Conducted annual performance reviews.

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

 Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Concentration in Project Management

Colorado Technical University ▪ Colorado Springs, CO “Summa Cum Laude”
 Associate of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Major in Design and Drafting
Alfred State University ▪ Alfred, NY
 Strategic Leadership Certification ▪ Ascension Mentorship LLC
 Teaching Assistant
Institute Adjunct Faculty at Macomb Community College ▪ Warren, MI