GREGGORY PAUL ORLANDI

Clarkston, MI 48346-3078

greggory.paul@gmail.com

Cell: (586) 477-7004

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT / ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY ENGINEER

Delivering Leadership for the Enterprise
PROFILE
Highly experienced Engineering Management Professional with extensive experience in multiple engineering roles
including Research and Development, Manufacturing, Product Development, and Program Management. Recent
engagements have focused on exterior lighting, body systems, build coordination, and lean manufacturing. Extensive
product knowledge of metals, polymers, manufacturing, assembly, and rapid prototyping.
Professionally dedicated individual with background in the automotive and industrial automation industries
with demonstrated ability to take a leadership role in achieving the successful design, development,
completion and implementation of new product development projects by leading cross-functional
project teams; use of proven APQP methodologies and established methods, processes and practices of
Program Management.

Experienced Senior Program Manager utilizing combination of education and diverse experience in research &
development, engineering, design, manufacturing, quality, and management roles within OEM and Tier 1
Suppliers to deliver exceptional products.

A builder of high performance teams which produced self-motivated, self-sustaining, goal oriented, and multidisciplined project teams.

Proficient at engineering both existing and new products to function more efficiently. Hands on involvement
in Research and Development, product development, prototyping, launch, and ongoing process improvement
activities.

CORE COMPETENCIES
Project and Team Leadership Training and Management Strategic Planning Initiatives Prototyping
Product Engineering / Research Program Management Research and Development Engineering
ISO/TS 16949 QS9000 Covey 7 Habits UniGraphics TeamCenter (TcAE, TcVIS) AutoCad
DFSS dFMEA pFMEA GD&T APQP PPAP SPC Principles DOW Safety Principles
Implementation Strategies Six Sigma Green Belt ERP TPM Lean Manufacturing
Visual Basic 5S Principles 8D WERS PSDM DVP&R Value Stream Mapping

EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration, Global Leadership and Management
Lawrence Technological University Southfield, MI
Master of Science, Engineering Management
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Associate of Science, Engineering Technology

Lawrence Technological University

Lawrence Technological University
Macomb Community College

Southfield, MI
Southfield, MI
Warren, MI

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
AUTOMOTIVE LIGHTING, LLC

Auburn Hills, MI
Apr-2013 to Dec-2015
Senior Program Manager
Responsible to manage multiple projects from award through PDR (Project & Design Review or 90 days
post-SOP). Actively providing leadership in achieving the successful design, development, completion
and implementation of New Product Development projects by leading cross-functional project teams;
provide hands-on technical direction, manage cost targets, develop/track schedules, and facilitate the
projects introduction into production; drive the project team on the design requirements, cost, and
schedule; develop and manage budgets for capital, expense, and project management; key participant
in providing engineering and strategic guidance to Engineering, Sales, and Business Teams.

ATW AUTOMATION

Dayton, OH
Oct-2011 to Dec-2012
Senior Program Manager
Responsible for the management of multiple programs/projects providing custom designed, built and installed
manufacturing solutions to the transportation industry through Investigation, Integration, and Innovation of Industry
Leading Technologies.

Successful management of Automated Differential Case Assembly Cell ($1M) at Ford Motor Company from
concept through installation; Management & Installation of an Automated Head Assembly Line ($8.8M) at
Caterpillar that consisted of five different engine head families and 26 different configurations; After-PaintAssembly-Area (APA) ($2.2M) at Caterpillar with an integrated Automatic Electric Monorail ($5.5M) from
concept through delivery.

Utilized principles of DFSS, APQP and Lean Manufacturing principles in the design and execution of
equipment to meet specified cycle times, visual controls/triggers, product quality, and process capability.

ORLANDI ENTERPRISES , LLC

Auburn Hills, MI

Oct-2009 to Oct-2011

Consultant / Program Manager

Started and acted as principal consultant for engineering services company offering expertise in program management,
product development, and manufacturing applications. Specialized in industrial laser cutting and welding, providing
insight on business strategy, program launch execution, and improving operations performance using Lean, Six Sigma
and Advanced Product Quality Planning practices.

FORD

Dearborn, MI
Program Management/PMT Engineer
Act as single point of contact for Program to Body Integration Engineering for Nameplate and Attribute teams,
ensuring effective communication, coordinating Body Integration support and assisting functional teams.

CHRYSLER, LLC

Auburn Hills, MI

Program Management As part of the Mini Van & Car Vehicle Line Team, responsibilities included Vehicle
Program Management of the JC Program (Dodge Journey) being built in Toluca, Mexico.

CATERPILLAR
Program Management / APQP Implementation.

Auburn Hills, MI

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GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION

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Warren, MI

Feb-2000 to Oct-2009
Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
2005 to 2009
Body-In-White Product manufacturing representative to the program team, Manufacturing Team Co-chair, and
Manufacturing Engineer for Underbody Structures, Body Closures, and Exteriors. Managed Body-In-White VDP
program deliverables, resolved cross-functional manufacturing issues, and controlled program capital projects while
providing vehicle build expertise, facilitating product changes, and communicating manufacturing requirements to
Product Design Teams. Responsible for presenting program status to BIW senior management.

Managed local supplier development (Mexico) for the program and worked with suppliers in meeting
schedules and product deliverables (i.e., timing, quality, PPAP, Build Events, prototypes, etc.)

Initiated cost saving strategies within the Body-In-White organization streamlining vehicle validation and
vehicle launch activities. Coordinated prototype vehicle build activities and tracked vehicle assembly,
manufacturing processes, part integrity, quality, and fit and function issues; then drove all issues to resolution
prior to gate release and/or vehicle launch.

Saved $1,200,000 in cost using VA/VE, DFM, DFSS, and Lean Tools such as continuous improvement, pokeyoke methodologies, kanban, visual controls, Cp/Cpk analysis, GR&R studies, and team mentoring.

Successfully launched the 2010 Cadillac SRX as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to the Vehicle Launch and
Manufacturing Execution Teams.

Design Quality - Product Development

2003 to 2005
Served as program representative to upper management, managing and presenting status / issues through Enabler
Reviews, Design Reviews, Executive Reviews, Health Check events, and Theme Approval events. Analyzed,
developed, and demonstrated competitive solutions to Interior and Exterior craftsmanship issues and supported
execution of competitive benchmarking strategies. Performed quoting and product pricing analysis to support sales and
marketing. Influenced major design elements on award winning products, Saturn Aura and Chevrolet Malibu.

Lead Engineer for Class A surface development, specification requirement analysis and compliance studies
for Exterior surfaces and Interior Systems throughout the vehicle development process.

Managed New Product Introductions between Design Studio and Product Development organizations.

Research and Development

2000 to 2003
Managed and supervised the daily operations of the laser processing and assembly cells within the Advanced
Manufacturing Technology Group. Installed/integrated three laser cutting cells, implemented process improvements,
defined operational and safety procedures. Provided innovative contributions to the Research and Development of the
Quick Plastic Forming (QPF) process used to form Aluminum Closure Panels, submitting two patents.

Reduced unscheduled downtime by 92% through optimization of the laser processing stations and assembly
cell operations. Established control processes and streamlined maintenance projects.

Team nominated for Chairmans Honors award for contributions to the development of QPF process.
Implemented GM-GMS throughout the facility (Lean Manufacturing principles and tools) including:
TPM, TQM, Kanban, visual controls, pull system, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, and continuous improvement.

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PRECITEC INCORPORATED

Baltimore, MD

Mar-1999 to Jan-2000

Applications Engineer
Provided applications expertise for industrial laser cutting / welding processes, training engineers on Lasermatic noncontact positioning systems and non-destructive weld testing. Established and managed Michigan Applications Center
while enabling the relocation of the U.S. headquarters from Maryland to Michigan.

Provided operational cost savings of $530,000 annually through office relocation and consolidation solution.

Subject matter expertise in CO2 and YAG laser cutting/welding/scribing applications; laser system integration,
operation, and maintenance; and laser safety standards, lean manufacturing, process optimization.

INSITE INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED

Rochester, MI

Dec-1995 to Mar-1999

Program Manager / Laser Department Manager

Oversaw management, operation, and budgeting of laser processing department consisting of four laser-processing
cells, automated material transfers, robotic welding cell, and rapid prototyping. Initiated and coordinated

$3,800,000 purchase and installation of four laser processing cells. Prototype vehicle assembly expertise.

Developed value proposition to expand capabilities by purchasing new 3 and 5 Axis laser systems increasing
sales by 27%.

Recruited and trained technical staff of eleven in programming, operation and maintenance of laser cells.

Coordinated and managed cross-functional activities on major projects.

Journeyman Metal Model Maker.

Early Professional Experience:

PROTO-TECHNIQUES, INC
VEHMA INTERNATIONAL
J & R MANUFACTURING, INC

Laser Applications & Department Manager

BIW Metal Model Maker / Laser Applications
Metal Model Maker Apprenticeship / Laser Tech

1994 to 1995
1992 to 1994
1987 to 1992

CERTIFICATIONS
Project Management Professional Six Sigma Green Belt Laser Safety Officer
Digital Electronics Automated Control

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Society of Manufacturing Engineers Society of Automobile Engineers American Society for Quality
Laser Institute of America LTU Alumni Association Project Management Institute

INTERESTS
Volunteer A World In Motion Volunteer Lego Robotics