Robert R. Brain - Bio
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Summary
Extensive experience in international automotive operations. Broad-based knowledge of manufacturing engineering with demonstrated creativity in the development of innovative manufacturing process. Has a proven professional track record in technical consulting, training and supporting Automotive Tier I Suppliers to become high quality cost effective competitors
Professional Experience
Pinnacle Associates, 2004 to present
o Consultant
Consultant for General Motors World Wide Purchasing 1996 to Present
Manufacturing
/ Quality System Management for over 12 Tier I suppliers including
both Asian and European.
Typical Manufacturing / Quality problem solving examples are:
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Productivity and through put improvement of robotic machining cells - Alcoa
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Improved production acceleration rates for Aluminum thin wall casting - Alcoa
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Machine design and validation direction for high volume robotic machining cells - Hydro Raufoss
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Provided engineering solutions for dimensioning welded Door Headers - Excel Ind.
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Provided New Model Quality System improvements to assist product acceleration - Cooper Standard N. America
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Directed Through put / Quality System improvements to meet customers expectations - MTD Metal Fab.
Project Management examples are:
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Provided executive coaching and guidance for the Project Managers responsible for product as well as processing of automotive interiors for seats, roof header and acoustic components for the GM Epsilon program. This resulted in successful, high quality vehicle launches in the 2004/05-model year - Faurecia, HP Pelzer & Araco N. America.
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·Presented a feasibly study for the high volume fabrication of automotive aluminum bodies. Manufacturing process innovations savings potentials exceeded $12M – Alcoa Structure Div.
Technical Expert Litigation - Howard & Howard 1998
Provided expert testimony for litigation case regarding cutting tool patent infringements – Howard and Howard , Bloomfield Hills, Mich.
General Motors Corporation 1959 to 1995
o Divisional Manager – Dimensional Engineering for all Mid Size Car Lines
o Manufacturing engineering manager for Corvette – Plant and Platform Product Team
o Dir. of Manufacturing Engineering Power train Division – Lansing Plants 1 & 3
o Dir. of Manufacturing Ramos Arizpe, Mex. – Car Assembly and Engine Manufacturing
o Director of Manufacturing Engineering Cadillac Engine – Livonia engine.
o Master Mechanic – Metal Fabrication and Car Assembly – Cadillac Motor Car
o Sr. Process Engineering Leader – Engine/Axle machining and Car Assembly - Cadillac
Education / Honors
Bachelors – Mechanical Engineering
o General Motors Institute
Masters of Science – Manufacturing Management
o General Motors Institute
132 Hours of intensive Spanish
o INLINGUA – CINN School of Languages, Cincinnati, Ohio
Honorable Mention – Structural Plastic Development
o American Society of Plastics Engineers
“Graduate Key” Recognition for Leadership
o General Motors Institute