Stephen Toward
Quality Management
Experience
Quality Management
ZF Services
- Problem solving all related quality issues and establishment/preparing PPAPs for Volta Trucks Ltd.
- Engaged for remanufacturing JLR automatic transmissions PPAPs for ZF Automotive.
Ford Resident Project Engineer/Consultant
CT-Automotive
- Assisted and consulted on interior air vent registers project.
- Ensured smooth communication between Chinese project team and Ford customer and facilities.
Program Manager
Inalfa Roof Systems
- Temporary six-month assignment as problem solving team leader and program manager for Daimler sunroof glass encapsulation unit in Poland.
- Improved production capacity and implemented program management in the in-house encapsulation unit.
- Integrated the unit into the main Inalfa PDP roof program management system.
- Received invitation to join headquarters as program manager for an OEM customer.
European Program Manager
Sino Manufacturing Solutions
- Established a corporate project management system.
- Managed new European customers for tooling and value-added large projects including automotive metal and plastic components and industrial systems.
- Active PM for new microcar development, parts production and vehicle safety warning beacon.
Quality Management Specialist
Takata GmbH (Joysons Safety Systems)
- Three-month contract for emergency induction for the Ford NA business unit.
- Provided assistance on Steering Wheel Consprectrum GmbH, Mobileye vehicle autonomous systems.
- Delivered after-service technical support and train-the-trainer sessions.
Global Program Manager
SL Corporation
- Managed New Ford V4 platform gearshift system and B-car global programs, and BMW Lighting Division rear high centre brake lamp RR25, G6x & F7x programs in China and Poland.
- Led project planning, execution and monitoring, risk management, quality assurance and reporting.
- Accountable for complete Ford manual transmission gear shift system new product introduction, liaising with engineering in Germany and Korea.
- Analysed Statements of Work, established program management system, monitored profit and loss.
- Supervised program budget and a team of project managers, coordinators, engineers and suppliers.
- Developed project plans, set milestones, coordinated design to mass production including PPAP and change management.
- Trained and coached personnel on Ford procedures and programme management, advised on IATF16949 principles and audits.
- Led cross-functional team through APQP, DFMEA and PFMEA, chaired meetings and managed documentation.
- Prepared design and process gate reviews, program management metrics and reports via APQP, Master Timing Plans and customer portals.
- Consulted on PPAP requirements, achieved on-time PSWs and flawless launches in Poland, China and India.
- Main contact for Ford Fiesta B479/B515MCA, B460MCA, BX726, V769, V1x and J74 MT and auto gear shifter programs, and BMW rear mounted brake lights.
Senior Account Manager, Europe
Shenghuabo Group (SHB)
- Managed European automotive seating components accounts, especially electrical seat motors.
- Handled quality, financial and project application aspects.
- Oversaw new seat motor projects for Faurecia, Lear Seating, Alfa Romeo and Lamborghini.
Self Employed, Freelance
Stephen Toward Project Management (STPM)
Project Manager
Fischer Galvanoplast Bohemia CZ
- Served as key account manager for Plastic Omnium and Faurecia new business.
- Assisted in business development and sales.
- Managed automotive plastic parts chroming projects from enquiry and tooling concept through PPAP, quality issues and SOP.
- Consulted on QS ISO/TS 16949 project management audits.
Project Manager
Fischer GmbH
Technical Business Development Manager
Plastal Sp. z o.o.
- Managed technical business development and project management for Ford and Jaguar projects.
Project Manager
Automold GmbH
- Managed Ford, Volvo and Mazda projects at Latimer Technologies.
Engineering Design Office
Intier Automotive Seating (Magna)
Application Programme Manager, Automotive Business Europe
THK GmbH
- Managed linear bearings applications for the automotive business in Europe.
Test Coordinator
Johnson Controls Inc.
- Coordinated testing for Ford business unit automotive seats.
Coordinator, Project and Diversified Business Development
FORD Power Products
Diagnostic & Improvements Engineer
MSXi (Geometric Results) GmbH
Master Automotive 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.
Have demonstrated successful involvement in many complex projects and have many years in a QS9000 environment 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 APQP 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!
Skills
Manufacturing Methodologies
- Manufacturing Methodologies
- Change Management
- Business Re-engineering
- Risk Management
- Fmea
- Pfmea
- Apqp
- Jit
- Continuous Improvement
- New Product Introduction
- Ppap
- Process Improvement
- Problem Solving
- 8d
- Supplier Development
- Va / Ve
- Plastic Mould Injection
- Quality Systems
- Iso 9000
- Qs9000
- Vda
- Iatf16949
Employment Skills
- Project Management
- Office Training
- Technical Sales
- Auditing
- Marketing
- Customer Liaison
- Budget And Finance Control
- Automotive Diagnosis
- Planning
- Project And Programme Control With Global Involvement
- Presentations And Reports
- Staff Management (Staff Control >100)
Languages
Education
Swansea Institute of Higher Education
Higher National Diploma Automotive Engineering · Automotive Engineering · Swansea, United Kingdom
Newport University
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Newport, United Kingdom
International Correspondence School
Automobile Engineering Diploma · Automobile Engineering · Glasgow, United Kingdom
Certifications & licenses
PMP Program Management Professional
Oakland University USA
Licentiate Automotive Engineer (Master Craftsman/Automotive Technician)
Institute of the Motor Industry
ISO / IATF16949 Approved Internal Auditor
ISO 9000 Internal Auditor
Certificate in German as a Foreign Language
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