Michael — Engineer

Modern Body Engineering is an automotive supplier to clients such as Tesla, General Motors, FCA, Renault, and Karma and the leading local Hem Die and robotics supplier. As Shop Engineer, work under the direction of the CEO, and Controller to perform a variety of functions in areas of fitting, steel cutting, tooling, fabrication, packaging, shipping, coordination, and logistics. Responsible for the quality of parts and materials received form suppliers and current vendors. Responsible for participating in review meetings on quality issues, returns, deadlines, and project timelines. Work with members of the design team to review designs, understand timelines and project details for preparing materials and assembly. Measure and cut steel, 4x4 tube, flat stack, assemble hemming anvils, clamps, arms, fingers, lifters, stone metal, deburr class A on hemming anvils. Drill and tap holes in steel, operate drill press or bridge port. Paint anvils, parts, components such as clamp arms, weldments, spiders. Assemble vacuum systems, set adhesives, and fit and fabricate anvils. Build palates and crates for national and international shipments to specifications. Oversee the sending, loading, and retrieval of supplies and materials. Assist in robot touch off and programming.

Directed the new car delivery operations and audited performance of new car prep team. Directed meetings with upper management on new detailing business process and how to maximize department efficiency with Power Point presentation. Coordinated and lead dealer trade/logistics operations including, dealer trade drivers, driver work schedules, vehicle inspections/approvals, and new vehicle paperwork. Controlled the maintenance of new vehicle paperwork which included; vehicle invoices, stock tags, inspection sheets, and the ordering of missing parts. Coordinated with all levels of dealership with issue reports, change implementation, development of standard processes, and employee training. Reported on damage, dealer trade issues, vehicle delivery issues, vehicle part replacement. Coordinated with Cassens truck drivers on vehicle delivery. Accurately stocked, documented, and updated inventory system on new vehicles. Executed reports in Excel which included vehicle parts tracking and inventory spreadsheets, employee schedules/shifts, upcoming vacations, employee start dates and end dates. Managed storage lot vehicle organization/placement/ retrieval. Inspected, and approved vehicles for new car customer delivery. Inspected vehicles for damage upon delivery from car haulers. Managed small team of new car detailers. Directed employee team building activities during regular business hours. Developed job descriptions for new openings on the team and reviewed applicant resumes. Compiled list of top candidates to be considered and coordinated interview timeslots. Conducted reference checks for future employees. Initiated list of interview questions to gather as much information as possible from candidates. Coordinated work shifts/ schedules/ replacements/ new hires. Executed interviews and exit interviews of new car detailers to insure proper hiring and termination. Formulated training guidelines on work process which were newly developed. Employee training guidelines were previously non existent. Outline all equipment and chemicals with details for proper utilization. Step by step procedure on how to detail the different vehicle areas. How to prioritize daily tasks. How to properly document completion of tasks. How to properly document damage. Formulated auditing guidelines for current employees. Initiated individual performance review meetings with current employees on team to suggest improvements. Interacted with upper management to communicate employee suggestions, requests, auditing results and employee review results.

Supervised and delegated the porting department for new car sales. Coordinated with all levels of dealership with issue reports, change implementation, development of standard processes, employee training. Delivered PowerPoint presentation to management on suggested changes within new car department for a more efficient process. Reported on damage, dealer trade issues, vehicle delivery issues, vehicle part replacement. Coordinated with Cassens truck drivers on vehicle delivery. Managed inspection of vehicles for new car delivery/ dealer trades. Ordered parts for damaged vehicles from dealer trade. Assisted in the parts department with, parts ordering, inventory management, and selling. Advised customers on correct parts for vehicles. Assisted in updating dealer parts log. Instructed, trained, and hired employees for porting department. Created schedules of employees and coordinated time off. Detailed vehicles for the dealership showroom, car shows, and deliveries. Directed vehicle selection and car show display arrangement. Stocked and organized vehicles for the main and storage lot. Completed required service technician Chrysler certification courses. Prepped vehicles for customer delivery including; installation of heated seats, adjustments of hoods and doors, and final vehicle inspection. Reinvented system of organizing and stocking in over 300 cars for the dealership in order to maximize efficiency. Re-organized key filing system for vehicle inventory. Managed small team of new car detailers. Directed employee team building activities during regular business hours. Developed job descriptions for new openings on the team and reviewed applicant resumes. Compiled list of top candidates to be considered and coordinated interview timeslots. Conducted reference checks for future employees. Initiated list of interview questions to gather as much information as possible from candidates. Coordinated work shifts/ schedules/ replacements/ new hires. Executed interviews and exit interviews of new car detailers to insure proper hiring and termination. Formulated training guidelines on work process which were newly developed. Employee training guidelines were previously non existent. Outline all equipment and chemicals with details for proper utilization. Step by step procedure on how to detail the different vehicle areas. How to prioritize daily tasks. How to properly document completion of tasks. How to properly document damage. Formulated auditing guidelines for current employees. Initiated individual performance review meetings with current employees on team to suggest improvements. Interacted with upper management to communicate employee suggestions, requests, auditing results and employee review results.