steve damian

* Technical leader and supervisor of global engineering team responsible for advanced airbag product and process development. This diverse group consisted of 16 engineers located across the U.S. and Germany. * Skilled at balancing disciplined project management with creative technical development. * Hands-on innovator of industry leading technologies. Inventor named on 7 U.S. patents. * Developed strategic and financial business plans to prioritize projects and justify resource allocations.

* Developed new manufactuirng group responsible for cutting and sewing airbags. Prepared initial business case and obtained Executive Staff approval to make rather than buy product. Trained and supervised engineers responsible for developing manufacturing processes, installing equipment, demonstrating process capability, and performing industrial engineering duties. Major accomplishments: * 3.5 million cost savings in first 3 years. Capital investment payback of 0.8 years. * Started three new cut and sew plants in three years. * Developed continuous cut, continuous feed laser cutting systems, which significantly reduced material costs. * Introduced lean manufacturing equipment, fixtures, and error-proofing devices resulting in lower investment and more efficient production.

Lead engineer on four production programs from award of business through production launch. Responsible for customer interface, program management, product design, validation, production approval, and production launch. Additional activities included development of generic component technologies and standard bill of design building blocks. Involved analysis of materials, product design, component and system level validation, and technical documentation.

* PROJECT MANAGER – Process and Facilities Department * Led $5.2 million facilities construction project. Supervised direct reports and led cross-functional teams with members from external contractors and multiple internal departments. Key accomplishments: * Converted 28,000 ft2 warehouse into world class component test facility. * Estimated financial costs, manpower, and other resources required to execute project. * Project completed on time and within budget. * Coordinated contractors and vendors from the U.S., Mexico, Germany, France, and the Netherlands. * Specified and installed the first hydraulic crash simulation sled in North America. Performance capability still unmatched today.

Performed case study on gas gathering network to optimize pipe pressure and gas flow from field to plant. Wrote computer simulation program to optimize compressor setup parameters and size new compressors. Helped redesign stripping and absorption process of lean oil/refrigeration gas plant to economically process decreasing supplies of gas.

Delphi Automotive PLC is a high-technology company that integrates safer, greener and more connected solutions for the automotive sector. Headquartered in Gillingham, U.K., Delphi operates technical centers, manufacturing sites and customer support services in 44 countries. Visit delphi.com.

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