Daniel Lizak
Howell
Summary
Engineering professional with proven track record of driving project success and fostering team collaboration. Known for delivering complex engineering solutions and maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency. Adaptable to changing project requirements and focused on achieving results while ensuring team cohesion and productivity.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering Manager/Lead Engineer (Toyota Door Panel)
Yanfeng Automotive Interior Systems
01.2018 - Current
- Design and develop interior Door Panels for Toyota programs from initial concept through launch
- Create and manage Engineering budget
- Develop and maintain schedules with Toyota management
- Manage and direct design development testing, product verification testing and analysis
- Support manufacturing plant to resolve design and manufacturing related issues
- Assure quality of design, analysis, models and prints through established design reviews with manufacturing and tooling groups
- Interact and develop strong relationship with the customer
- Ability to use CATIA in 3D design and drawing development
Senior Product Engineer
International Automotive Components
01.2012 - 01.2018
- Design and development of Door Trim for Nissan Maxima program, Hard Trim for the Nissan Titan program
- BOM creation and management
- Program cost management and optimization
- Material logistical coordination and procurement for customer prototype builds
- Product Validation and Testing
- Product Cost Reduction Activities
- Engineering Change Tracking and Implementation
Senior Project Engineer/Program Lead
Nissan North America
01.2002 - 01.2012
- Light Commercial Vehicle Team Leader of 4 engineers functioning in a Program Management role
- Manage cost and mass budgets as well as scheduling of key timing events and tasks
- Manage supplier engineering design and development of interior trim components for LCV, SUV and passenger vehicle programs
- Manage component level and vehicle testing and regulatory requirements
- Design and development of interior trim components and materials for Body Side, Trunk, and Overhead Systems
- Team Member for Advanced Development Programs for FMVSS 201U Head Impact, Perceived Quality, and J.D
- Powers APEAL
- Interior Trim Team Leader in cost reduction activities including benchmarking, supplier plant visits, and production facility line walks
- Over 1 million cost reduction ideas originated while in my current position
- Interior Trim Team Leader in Quality activities
- Focus on correction of chronic quality issues with long term countermeasures and documentation
Manufacturing Engineer
American Sunroof Corporation
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Program management of the prototype vehicle build for the Chevrolet SSR including subassembly builds and delivery to final assembly
- Verification and design improvement of the prototype tooling for body assembly
- Design verification of production level assembly fixtures
Design and Release Engineer
Ford Motor Company
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Design and development of interior trim components
- Cost management and supplier management of vehicle programs
Education
M.S.A - General Administration
Central Michigan University
Mt. Pleasant, MI12-2004
B.S.E. - Aircraft Engineering, Mathematics and Mechanical Engineering Minor
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI01.1996
Skills
- Project Oversight
- Strategic planning
- Guidance and Development
- Engineering Design Proficiency
- Financial Coordination
- Proposal Management
- Performance testing
- Team building
- Design evaluations
- Design optimization
- Creative Design Development
- Product development
- Design review
Patents
- Patent # 7,404,576
- Patent # 8,517,442
- Patent # 8,641,137
Skills - C A D
Intermediate knowledge of CATIA 6, CATIA 5, and basic knowledge of Solidworks.
Timeline
Engineering Manager/Lead Engineer (Toyota Door Panel)
Yanfeng Automotive Interior Systems
01.2018 - Current
Senior Product Engineer
International Automotive Components
01.2012 - 01.2018
Senior Project Engineer/Program Lead
Nissan North America
01.2002 - 01.2012
Manufacturing Engineer
American Sunroof Corporation
01.2001 - 01.2002
Design and Release Engineer
Ford Motor Company
01.2000 - 01.2001
B.S.E. - Aircraft Engineering, Mathematics and Mechanical Engineering Minor
Western Michigan University
M.S.A - General Administration
Central Michigan University
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