Stephen Toward
Project / Quality Management Automotive
Experience
Quality Management
ZF Services
- Problem solving all related quality issues
- Establishing and preparing PPAPs for Volta Trucks Ltd
- Engaged for remanufacturing JLR automatic transmissions PPAPs for ZF Automotive
Ford Resident Project Engineer/Consultant
CT-Automotive
- Provided assistance and consulting on interior air vent registers project
- Ensured smooth running and communication between Chinese project team and Ford customer and facilities
Program Manager
Inalfa Roof Systems
- Led PLT problem solving and program management for Daimler sunroof glass encapsulation unit
- Improved production capacity and installed program management in In-House Encapsulation unit
- Integrated IHE into main Inalfa PDP Roof program management system
European Program Manager
Sino Manufacturing Solutions
- Established corporate project management system
- Managed new European customers for tooling and value-added large projects
- Oversaw automotive tooling for metal and plastic components
- Managed industrial projects such as chair lift system, household utilities and waste management systems
- Project manager for microcar development, parts production and vehicle safety warning beacon
Quality Management Specialist
Takata GmbH (Joysons Safety Systems)
- Emergency induction for Ford NA Business Unit quality management
- Provided technical support and train-the-trainer for steering wheel and autonomous vehicle systems
- Assisted After Service and Mobileye Vehicle Autonomous Systems
Global Program Manager
SL Corporation
- Project planning, execution and monitoring program
- Risk management, quality assurance and reporting
- Responsible for complete Ford manual transmission gear shift system NPI with engineering from Germany and Korea
- Analysed SOW and established program management system including customer requirements and costing
- Monitored profit and loss of each project
- Supervised budget and team of project managers, coordinators, engineers and suppliers
- Developed program timing, set milestones and coordinated activities from design to mass production
- Coordinated quality phase, PPAP and change management
- Trained and coached SL personnel on Ford procedures and program management
- Advised on IATF16949 principles and audits
- Technical lead for engineering and commercial activities
- Established global cross-functional team and enforced DFMEA and PFMEA risk management
- Prepared design and process gate reviews, metrics and reports via APQP and master timing plans
- Consulted on PPAP requirements and achieved on-time PSWs
- Led flawless launches in Poland, China and India meeting cost, delivery and quality targets
- Main contact for multiple Ford Fiesta and BMW RR lighting programs
Senior Account Manager, Europe
Shenghuabo Group
- Managed European business for automotive seating components, especially electrical seat motors
- Responsible for quality, financial and project application related tasks
- Led new seat motor projects for Faurecia, Lear Seating, Alfa Romeo and Lamborghini
Self employed, freelance
Stephen Toward Project Management
- Portfolio of customers and projects as freelancer
Project Manager
Fischer Galvanoplast Bohemia
- Key account manager for Plastic Omnium and Faurecia new business
- Assisted in business development and sales
- Managed automotive plastic parts for chroming from enquiry, tooling concept to PPAP and quality issues through to SOP
- Consulted and assisted in QS ISO/TS16949 project management audits
Project Manager
Fischer GmbH
- Managed automotive product and chroming projects
Technical Business Development Manager
Plastal Sp. z o.o.
- Led technical business development and project management for Ford and Jaguar projects
- Oversaw plastic injection moulding operations
Project Manager
Automold GmbH
- Managed plastic injection moulding projects for Ford, Volvo and Mazda
- Coordinated C1 Technologies assignments
Engineering Design Office
Intier Automotive Seating (Magna)
- Short term contract in engineering design office
Application Programme Manager
THK GmbH
- Managed automotive business Europe for linear bearings and THK products
Test Co-ordinator
Johnson Controls Inc.
- Coordinated automotive seats testing for Ford business unit
Co-ordinator, Project and Diversified Business Development
Ford Power Products
Graduate Engineer
MSXi (Geometric Results) GmbH
- Ford technical service hotline engineer for diagnostics and improvements
Automotive Master Technician
Autohaus Schäfer GmbH
Summary
I have working experience with most OEMs and Tier1 manufacturers, so I know what is expected and how to achieve their results and standards. This includes low and high-volume production from passenger vehicle cars to agricultural and industrial construction vehicles. I am specialized in leading large automotive projects through the complete life cycle phases. Experienced in general management, Project, Quality and Account Management with knowledge and experience in strategy planning with execution of business plans to operational functionality within an international organisation. Many years’ experiences gained with on-site management within an automotive/OEM, first tier large and small volume environment and work consistently with Project and Quality Management systems. As a professional Project/Program Manager, I have made sure that I am proficient in all business areas of project management so that I can lead by example and consult and coach the team, and customer, to ensure product and business meets the cost, delivery and quality deliverables and to ensure that we exceed the Customer requirements and that he comes back again. Have demonstrated successful involvement in many complex projects with the ability to make the right decisions. This gives me the confidence that I have gained through my ability and enthusiasm to achieve, with Lessons Learnt adding to that experience. Have led an interdisciplinary project team and assume full project responsibility as the main contact for the customer. Main responsibility for the planning, implementation, documentation and evaluation of projects in compliance with deadlines, budget and quality. Responsible and achieved the financial project goals. As a project manager, I promote and am responsible for compliance with the processes and standards, and for the implementation of requested change requests. Together with project team, I develop forward-looking problem-solving strategies. Valuable military experience gained in management and leadership positions. Used to handling teams and being proactive and thinking on my feet. This is the work that I most enjoy and want to bring the best of my capabilities to the program to achieve satisfaction!
Languages
Education
Brighton University
MBA module, Management for Practicing Engineers · Management for Practicing Engineers · Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom
Open University
MBA module, Manufacture: Management & Technology, Quality Management · Manufacture: Management & Technology · Kents Hill, United Kingdom
Swansea Institute of Higher Education
HND, Automotive Engineering Studies · Automotive Engineering Studies · Swansea, United Kingdom · Distinction
Certifications & licenses
Program Management Professional
Oakland University USA
P.Eng
International Union of Professional Engineers
B-Ing. Professional Engineer
Federal Association of German Professional Engineers
Ing.P.Euro.
International Union of Professional Engineers
Incorporated Engineer
Engineering Council
Licentiate Automotive Engineer
Institute of the Motor Industry
Member, Institute of the Motor Industry
Institute of the Motor Industry
Driving Licence: HGV
Driving Licence: Motorcycle
Driving Licence: Ordinary
ISO / IATF16949 Approved Internal Auditor
ISO 9000 Internal Auditor
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