Kevin Muto

 Led cross-functional teams through multi-million-dollar programs from initial development through production launch in multiple plants both domestic and international.  Developed detailed program timelines and controlled deliverables via gate reviews and milestone tracking.  Supported customers in all required production readiness activities.  Chaired weekly Program Management Team meetings across Engineering, Purchasing, Quality, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to ensure alignment and accountability  Managed APQP activities and owned customer documentation deliverables through SOP.  Lead Company representative for new business/customer audits ensuring compliance and launch readiness.  Report to senior leadership the department KPIs for budgeting/profitability, on-time delivery of programs, Phase Gate status and commercial issues. *** Department Head from July 2024 - March 2025 during Senior Leadership restructuring. *** Account Manager / Program Manager 2016-2017

 Partners with field sales managers to drive continued business and meet customer needs.  Conducts analysis of customer requirements, ensuring Harris is able to meet customer needs with products, support and timeframes.  Point of contact for Sales, Dealers and Customers for technical and logistical support.  Provides quotes, responses and proformas on Requests for Proposals (RFQ)s for future business  opportunities; assists with large proposals. Interfaces and coordinates with B&P, ILS, Systems Engineering, Program Management, Sales Finance, Contracts & Product Management to generate cost estimates, create work breakdown structures, prepare cost and price review material, provide proposal text, and create proformas.  Assists Sales Managers in analysis and presentation of current sales activities forecasts, order status/issues/progress, equipment details and future opportunities.  Manages prospect database.

 Leading the Capture efforts to secure new business & managing the planning, schedule of proposal.  Analyzes business/technical processes to formulate and develop recommendations for new and modified systems that meet client and/or internal project requirements.  Direct the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budget and financial terms/conditions of contract.  Directs employees assigned to the program from technical, business and administrative areas.  Responsible for managing the cost, schedule and technical performance requirements of a program.

Technical Lead for Environmental testing specializing in Vibration and Shock. Dynamics Lab coordinator and resident SME in Vibration & Shock testing. Lead projects through product and system level qualification of climactic, dynamic and EMI/EMC environmental testing standards. Resident ISTA CPLP Certified Technologist.

Acquired real-time data acquisition from vehicles to develop reliability test profiles for specific engine plateforms. Performed vibration testing on products during the development process and evaluated test results for future development activities.

Performed environmental testing for military and commercial products specializing in dynamics. Was the active Logistic Coordinator as well as the Deputy Calibration Manager.

Managed the development process of cell/laptob antennas from intial concept through production. Managed projects with companies consisting of Apple, Sony, Samsung, Motorola, Casio, etc.

The Rochester Institute of Technology's Master of Science in Product Development (MPD) program is a groundbreaking interdisciplinary leadership program designed for engineering and technical professionals. By integrating engineering and management elements, the MPD program strives to develop a new kind of leader with a holistic perspective and knowledge base of the total life-cycle product development system. The program establishes the foundation for the integrated systems approach needed to conceive, create, launch, and support products, and it considers how a company's business strategy, vision, and capabilities coupled with the voice of the customer determine product strategy and create best-in-class product portfolios. The MPD program provides the educational foundation needed by technical leaders to drive product innovation.