VP Engineering Program Management In Detroit MI Resume George Mouaikel

GEORGE MOUAIKEL
Northville, MI 48168
Phone: 248.277.3326  Cell: 248.912.4757
[email protected]  www.linkedin.com/in/georgemouaikel

ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT / PRODUCT MANAGEMENT / PROJECT MANAGEMENT
PLANT MANAGEMENT / FACILITY MANAGEMENT
Strong Breadth and Depth of Experience to Achieve Peak Performance in any Organization

SENIOR OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE providing 15 years, fast track career in the automotive industries with
specialization in Project/Engineering Management and Plant Management. Successful in uniquely combining strong
technical skills with relationship management to promote team focus, motivation and a culture of collaboration.
Leadership experience in strategic planning, process improvement and cost-effective solution implementation.
Proven ability to streamline operations and execute complex projects. Fluent in English and Arabic, with some
French ability.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE
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Strategic Analysis & Planning
Product Development
Profit & Loss Responsibility
Operational Management

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Team Supervision & Leadership
Resource Planning
Process Improvements
Collaborative Teamwork

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Project & Program Management
Regulatory Compliance
Purchasing / Inventory Control
Communication Skills

PROFESSIONAL E XPERIENCE
HELLA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION, PLYMOUTH, MI.......................................................................... 1996 - PRESENT
(A company that designs, engineers and manufactures electronic and electro-mechanical components and systems
for the automotive industry - part of Hella Corporation with sales of 5.3B Euros, 30,700 employees, and 100
locations in 35 countries)
VICE PRESIDENT OF ENGINEERING AND LAUNCH MANAGEMENT (2007 - PRESENT)
Lead the day-to-day engineering operations in a Matrix organization to drive toward successful project
completion. Develop and manage a yearly operating plan (D&D budget) and oversee the daily operations of a
105,000 FT2 facility. Give leadership direction to 120 Engineers and 8 Directors/Managers ensuring personnel are
assigned to the appropriate tasks. Hire, conduct performance and salary reviews, coach, and mentor new
engineers and managers for developing technical and managerial potential.
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Restructured and streamlined the engineering organization by implementing Resource Planning Process
ensuring efficiency and prompt service to the product lines. Annual saving of $750,000.
Developed skills and training matrix ensuring the right resources are available for a given project.
Responsible for launching 5 new products into production utilizing state of the art assembly lines for high
volume production.
Executed design reviews and development process guidelines to complete design to cost and on time
successful project launches.
Developed a design validation strategy that reduced costs and met aggressive project timing.
Implemented a bi-weekly report for each product showing development progress.
Lead the set-up and operation of a new D&D Center in Mexico.

DIRECTOR OF PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT (PRODUCT LINE) AND ENGINEERING (2001 - 2007)
Directed Development Engineering (hardware, software, mechanical and testing), Project Management Teams and
Product Sales that acquired/developed electronic and electro-mechanical and mechanical products across
multiple OEMs. Full P&L responsibility for developing product line growth strategies, and setting yearly goals and
objectives. Worked with Customer Release and Engineering Management ensuring products met company
standards and customer requirements.
 Set-up complete engineering organization that developed electronic and electro-mechanical products.
 Implemented project management discipline within the organization. Hired 7 Project Managers.
 Successfully launched electronic modules and Mechanical and Electro-mechanical products across multiple
platforms and OEMs.
 Achieved $70M in new business in both product lines.
 Received a “Supplier of the Year” award from key customer.

GEORGE MOUAIKEL
Phone: 248.277.3326  Cell: 248.912.4757  [email protected]

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PLANT MANAGER (1996 - 2002) PLYMOUTH, MI
Led the Manufacturing Operations (Production, Purchasing, and Quality) and Engineering teams with a staff of 6
and indirect reporting responsibilities for 45 employees. Managed the construction, set-up, and staffing of new
green field plant operations. Oversaw cost estimating and quoting processes with full P&L responsibilities.
Collaborated with the Sales Team in developing strategies that achieved corporate objectives. Interacted with
European business partners.
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Successfully built facility through construction and design/layout stages; interviewed and staffed office and
manufacturing plant; and negotiated capital equipment.
o Launched production of electronic modules while the plant was being constructed.
Developed and implemented production process that produced electro-mechanical products and electronic
modules. Designed human resource structure for the plant.
Implemented a Lean Manufacturing philosophy within the organization.
o Achieved ISO/QS9000 and VDA 6.1 registration.
Received “Supplier Quality Award” from key customer 2 consecutive years
o Hella was among 8 suppliers to receive this award.
Attained profitability the first full production year.
Consolidated plant with another facility and transitioned daily responsibility to a new Operations/Plant
Manager.

ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL COMPANY; TROY , MI………………………………………………………………………...1992-1996
(A major American manufacturing conglomerate involved in aircraft, the space industry, both defense-oriented and
commercial electronics, automotive and truck components, printing presses, valves and meters, and industrial automation)

PROGRAM MANAGER
Responsible for fulfilling program cost, quality, and timing objectives from concept to production of electronic
products. Played significant contributions in every aspect of product launch; supported customer's automotive
requirements.
 Received “Automotive Excellence Award” for demonstrating innovative thinking and performance excellence
for the good of the business.
 Recipient of “Automotive Electronics Outstanding Team Member Award” for listening to others, responding
constructively, giving others the benefit of the doubt, supporting people who need support, recognizing the
interests of others, and making a significant difference.
Additional Experience: FORD MOTOR COMPANY - COST ESTIMATOR AND SENIOR SUPPLIER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT
ENGINEER ; MSA INSTRUMENT - MANUFACTURING ENGINEER ; AND ISC CORPORATION - SR. MANUFACTURING
ENGINEER

E DUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Master of Science - Manufacturing System Engineering
University of Michigan Dearborn - Dearborn, MI
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Toledo -Toledo, OH
Attended company sponsored training programs in: Leadership Development Program, Finance for Executives
Seminar, Executive Development Program, Program Management, Taguchi Design of Experiment, Team-Oriented
Problem Solving and several Advanced Mechanical and Electrical Programs.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Member of the Engineering Society of Detroit (ESD) and Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE).