Fischer Resume

Michael W. Fischer
2365 Topaz Drive
Troy, Michigan 48085
(H) 248-879-0648, (M) 248-506-6453
mpfischer16@sbcglobal.net

Summary: Experienced project engineer, with skills including program management, Six-Sigma methods, design for manufacturing, gas and diesel engine development and testing, root cause analysis, cross functional team leadership and liaison with both internal and external customers, seeking Program / Project Management position with growth potential.

Education: Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Ohio
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering June, 1989

Baker College, Auburn Hills, Michigan
Currently enrolled in the MBA Program, (3.9 GPA, 85% complete)

Experience: FEV Inc. - U.S. subsidiary of FEV Motorentechnik GmbH

Senior Project Engineer November, 2004 – April, 2009
Resident assignment at Chrysler LLC with responsibility for mechanical development & reliability for the new Pentastar V6 engine, replacing seven V6’s
· Program management
· Program timing to meeting requirements of multiple organizations
· Lead cross-functional teams
· Tier-1 supplier delivery and build management for six build phases
· Vehicle platform liaison for multiple product lines
· Vehicle and engine assembly plant liaison / program launch support
· Durability test management for new engine program
· Prototype engine build management of 500+ engines
· Engine build quantity reduced by 30% over previous programs
· Performance increased 10% while improving fuel economy by 2 MPG

Ford Motor Company

Design / Engine Systems Engineer July, 2000 – November, 2004
Responsible for the design, function and program completion of the 4.0L SOHC V6, base engine for the 2004 and 2005 Ford Explorer/Mountaineer.
· Engine / Vehicle platform liaison for the Ford Explorer
· Vehicle assembly plant liaison to two facilities / technical support
· Durability engine build and test management for major upgrade program
· Emissions test management to meet LEV II requirements
· Quality and reliability exceeding R/1000 mandate
· Reduced warranty CPU by 4%
· Reduced variable cost by $3.54
· Engine launched meeting all targets for Cost, Timing, Quality and Function
Michael W. Fischer
2365 Topaz Drive
Troy, Michigan 48085
(H) 248-879-0648, (M) 248-506-6453
mpfischer16@sbcglobal.net

Experience: Mahle Technology, Inc.—the U.S. subsidiary of Mahle, GmbH
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Senior Engineer, Engine Test & Analysis September, 1994 – July, 2000
Responsibilities included managing engine test programs for piston design, validation and development, as well as internal and post-test investigations.
· Diesel and gasoline engine component post test analysis and reports
· Metallurgical and Metrology lab analysis
· ISO procedure writing and documentation for new test facility
· Engine dynamometer test programming
· Engine dynamometer testing of diesel and gasoline engines
· Evaluation and purchase of lab equipment in excess of $2 million
· Customer presentations and technical reports
· Completed over 100 reports annually

Federal-Mogul Corporation

Failure Analysis Engineer October, 1992 – September, 1994
Analysis of failed engine and chassis components, to determine the possible cause of failure for the purpose cost savings in labor claims and warranty.
· Engine and Chassis component failure analysis
· Metallurgical and Metrology analysis
· Flow bench testing
· Technical support to territory representatives
· Technical training presentations for field sales staff
· Technical report writing for internal and external customers
· Customer interface and labor claim negotiation
· Supplier interface for quality and reliability issues
· Labor claims / quality control saving over $1 million annually
· Initiated work process reducing analysis time by 50%

TRW Automotive Aftermarket Division

Failure Analysis Engineer August, 1989 – October, 1992
· Division purchased by Federal Mogul

Formula SAE

Team Leader September, 1988 – May, 1989
· Induction and Exhaust / Turbo System design
· Management of outsourced manufacturing activities



Michael W. Fischer
2365 Topaz Drive
Troy, Michigan 48085
(H) 248-879-0648, (M) 248-506-6453
mpfischer16@sbcglobal.net

SKILLS & TRAINING:

· German language skills
· German-American Cross Cultural Business Training
· German language skills, continuing language development courses
· Chinese-American Cross Cultural Business Training
· Foreign assignment at Mahle GmbH, Stuttgart, Germany
· Introduction to Hybrid Powertrains Webinar (SAE)
· Basic Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Safety Webinar (SAE)
· Powertrain Core Competency: Principles of Engine Operation (taught by Dr. Heywood, MIT), Cylinder Blocks & Heads, Power Cylinders, Crankshafts
· Quality related Course work: FMEA, DVP&R, G8D, Systems Engineering, Reliability, Tolerance Design, Parameter Design, Design of Experiments, Ford Green-Belt, Shainin Green Y, Test-to-Failure, Boundary Diagram Development, Weibull Analysis
· Software: Microsoft Office Suite, Project, AVL Puma 5, Weibull++6, SPSS, GT-Power
· Human Behavior, Management of Organizations
· Human Resource Management
· The Financial Environment
· International Business Finance
· International Marketing
· International Trade
· Accounting for Managers
· The Economic Environment
· Research and Statistics for Managers

Interests:

· Member of German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest
· Member of Society of Automotive Engineers, Detroit Section
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