JOSEPH SOLIMAN

Charlotte, NC 28278T: 704-724-9848 josephasoliman@yahoo.com

DIRECTOR/ SENIOR MANAGER: ENGINEERING

Project Management / New Product development / Delivering Results
Objective: Seeking a technical management position with leadership responsibilities including problem solving, planning, organizing and managing budgets to achieve the corporate goals. Carrier summary: A growth-oriented and highly talented Engineering Director with a strong background in design, implementation/ production releases, Continuous Process Improvement, including APQP/PPAP/DFMEA, DFSS, FEA, root-cause analysis, DVP&R and experience in leading team members, product promotion and marketing. I have 15 years of experience in this domain as well as excellent communication and leadership skills. Job Skills: An Experienced team leader with the ability to initiate/manage cross-functional teams and multi-disciplinary projects, and to deliver cost reduction using dedicated process and VA/VE Analytical thinking, decision making and problem solving skills and strong electro-mechanical experience. Strategic Planning, Execution, organizing and extensive New Product Development using Fast Cycle Time, Excellence Personal Communication skills Project management skills: Influencing, leading, negotiating and delegating abilities Conflict resolution Adaptability and tolerant to stressed situations. Other Skills: Creative thinking and organizational skills Effective listening skills Decision making and negotiating skills Determination and Diplomacy skills

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
TEXTRON CORP. 2007 present
Director of Engineering $14 billion in sales of powerful brands planned for diversified industries. Jacobsen Division: Recruited to realign and lead technical group in managing product, quality and warranty resolution with accountability to increase customer satisfaction and reduce warranty cost. Designed and implemented performance planning processes and procedures. Supervised and developed staff of 15 Engineering professionals, coordinated with external consultant and recruiters to support engineering added needs for design and development support. Selected Achievements Reduced warranty resolution by 35% in less than 9 months achieved by closely reviewing supplier designs for application capabilities and tailoring accelerated test plans to simulate field application. Directed, coached team and delivered $2 million in cost saving for 2009 as value add/value engineering (VA/VE) projects to achieve annual cost reduction goals for U.S.-based manufacturing division. Achieved 40% decrease in Engineering release errors by implementing release process and adding cross function reviews.

WABTEC CORP.
Engineering Manager- Design/ New Product Introduction

2001 2007

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$1 Billion in value added for Rail, Transit and Industry manufacturer. Established and delivered change initiatives of product engineering for rails and transit industries, managed integration of technology and production solutions in alignment with corporate objectives. Selected Achievements Launched annual cost reduction of $250,000 by reviewing/ evaluating the design and obtaining customer approval to improve serviceability and reliability. Reduced annual scrap by $400,000 achieved by improving the quality of old prints and implementing Poka Yoke for the new designs which prevent assembly from committing mistakes even if they try to. Reduced error rates on engineering releases 65% as result of developing and training team members.

CUMMINS ENGINE

INC.

1993 2001

Engineering Manager (1997 2001)

Managed new engine family introduction, and provided leadership/catalyst for improvements in engineering processes and measures. Directed cross-functional teams with focus on product application and advanced engineering system projects.
Selected Achievements Implemented new product family in less than half the targeted time, reduced warranty costs by $1.5 million annually and provided 300% increase in engine durability. Saved over $600,000 in new product introduction costs. Coordinated 17% cost saving in product testing to obtain EPA Tier I Emission for the redesigned product.

High Horsepower Team Leader (1993-1997) Leadership roles in redesigning current product to compete globally with the best engines in their power output class.
Selected Achievements Increased sales by 60% of the newly released product and business growth approximately by 20% per year. Introduced the new product on time and below the approved budget.

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS

M.B.A. (Business Strategy& Operations) B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Certificate: Professional Engineer (P.E.) Certificate: Leadership training for managers Certificate: Building Leadership Capabilities (BLC) 2008

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Society of Mechanical Engineering (ASME)

UNITED STATES PATENT

Patented one-way clutch design for two critical applications. Charlotte, NC 28278 T: 704-724-9848 josephasoliman@yahoo.com

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Charlotte, NC 28278 T: 704-724-9848 josephasoliman@yahoo.com