Andrew Eyerman: General Manager Research and Development (reporting directly to the President)
Andrew Eyerman
General Manager Research and Development (reporting directly to the President)
United States
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GECOM NOVI, MI
General Manager Research and Development (reporting directly to the President) | 01/2017 - Current
Managing group of 25 engineers (Application Engineering, R&D, Electro-Mechanical Systems group) plus
overseeing test lab priorities
? Research and prepare product development strategy and product road map (including budget, resources and timelines)
? Orchestrate global development programs with Japan/China
? Responsible to maintain defensive strategy for ~300million USD per year
? Support US/Mexico production launch/quality/warranty issues
? Establish CAE/Simulation Group
? Implement new design process to improve speed and reduce design errors
? Cost Reduction Team Leader
? Establish and implement engineering KPIs
Hi-Lex Rochester
Engineering Manager - New Domestics and European Customers | 07/2015 - 01/2017
? Manage 6-8 Engineers and Designers
? Lead Product development process
? Support/Lead product launch process with new manufacturing locations (Mexico & Hungary)
? Lead Engineering / technical contact for international programs (European programs)
? Checks and approves Engineering documents (drawings, DFMEA's, DVP'R, FEA reports, Problem reports (8D, PDCA, etc.) ECR, Drawing releases, Tolerance Stack-ups)
? Cost reduction leader (VAVE)
? Create 3D models and assemblies using Catia V5 and UG NX
? Design process improvement team leader
Hi-Lex Rochester
Senior Product Engineer | 02/2013 - 06/2015
? Lead Design for Window Regulators and Module Plate Design
? Manage/lead team of designers (2-3)
? Lead technical support for international programs (European programs)
? Manage development/program timing to meet customer deliverables
? Issue and manage engineering change request
Griswold Engineering, INC
Design Engineer | 07/2011 - 02/2013
A123 Systems
Design Engineer | 05/2009 - 07/2011
? Design and package enclosures, brackets, modules, electrical and cooling components
? Manage suppliers for quoting and deliverables of parts
? Conduct feasibility studies for new programs
? Create bills-of-material and manufacturing assembly instructions.
? Lead design for manufacturing reviews
? Seal design to meet required IP protection.
? Lead mechanical engineer on multiple Chinese PHEV and EV programs
o Lead PDT and technical review meetings
? Collaborated with module team of a new compact battery for improved energy density.
? Lead weight reduction efforts in collaboration with our simulation team. Reaching new materials to meet
customers targets.
? Create and implement VAVE ideas to reduce cost for production.
? Lead SMC/RTM/FRP and cold mold enclosure design.
? Lead DOE
? Support programs from prototype to production.
Casting Technologies Company
Product Design Engineer | 06/2007 - 02/2009
Education history
Lawrence Technological University
Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Oakland University
Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Schoolcraft College
Doctorate degree | 2013 - Present
Schoolcraft College
Associates Degree in Engineering
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