
Bob Dowell
A 20+ year Senior Mechanical Engineering and Program Management leader with extensive successful new product development and launch... | Rochester, Michigan, United States
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Bob Dowell’s Expertise A 20+ year Senior Mechanical Engineering and Program Management leader with extensive successful new product development and launch experience. An accomplished team builder and decision maker who is technically driven to meet or exceed all goals, with a relentless focus on execution. Utilizes a proven disciplined management approach in product design, development, validation, and launch to insure product integrity and customer satisfaction. A team leader that drives product development time-lines, schedules, customer requirements and deadlines, from inception through completion, that promotes a strict adherence to technical requirements and financial targets. Successfully led and managed multiple programs simultaneously. Led global organization development by building and maintaining technical teams in Asia and Mexico – matrix organization. Primary point of contact to all customers. Sets and achieves financial goals by continuous improvement actions, Lean manufacturing, Six-Sigma, and adapting new and cost effective technologies, while insuring product quality. Experienced in customer contract negotiations and new product proposals to sustain and build product portfolio. Ability to focus on the execution of daily requirements, as well as look ahead and plan for the achievement of future business initiatives. •Customer oriented - builds strong relationships. •Strong technical abilities and problem solving skills. •Six-Sigma / DFSS / Lean manufacturing. •Experienced in business development planning. •Strict adherence to critical dates, system specs and customer requirements. •Strong budgeting and financial skills - product margin and O/I improvement. •Strategic and creative thinker. •Focused on execution. •Relentless approach to continuous improvement. •Leader in product development cycle times. •Quality driven: ISO 9001, JD Powers, APQP. •Best practices, Lessons learned (BP/LL). •Customer experience: GM, Ford, DCX, Mazda, Nissan, Hyundai. Specialties: Product development and launch - DFM/DFA. Proven leadership skills. Financial management and Budgeting. Team building. Customer relationships.
Bob Dowell’s Current Industry Faurecia
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Dowell’s Prior Industry
Burroughs
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General Motors
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Lear
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Ficosa North America
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Johnson Controls
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Faurecia
Director of Engineering
Tue Apr 01 2014 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Present
Johnson Controls
Global Engineering Director, Hyundai/Kia BU
Wed Feb 01 2012 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Tue Apr 01 2014 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Ficosa North America
VP Engineering NA
Mon Feb 01 2010 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Wed Feb 01 2012 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Lear
VP Engineering
Tue Oct 01 2002 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Thu Jan 01 2009 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Lear
Engineering Director
Fri May 01 1998 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Tue Oct 01 2002 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Lear
Production Launch Manager
Wed Jan 01 1997 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Fri May 01 1998 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Lear
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