Dan MacNish

South Lyon, Michigan 48178

248 854-6990
danmacnish46@gmail.com
www.linkedin.com/in/danmacnish

Vice President Engineering / Director

I am a competent, dedicated, decisive, and passionate Engineering Vice President, Director with the skill-set to excel in a
fast-paced leadership role enhancing a company’s ability to acquire new and profitable business and reduce cost.

Implemented sustainable engineering and business solutions that have reduced cost 10% – 15% through Product
Engineering, VA/VE, Continuous Improvement, and Lean Manufacturing in every role during my career.

Proven record of reducing Engineering cost to budget by 7-10% without loss of service.

Authored and implemented standards and procedures for Program Management and APQP to be compliant to
IATF16949, APQP which were integrated into the corporate ERP module (PLEX)

My experience in engineering and business give me an ‘edge’ with proven problem solving techniques, analytical skills
and creating solutions that work. I bring leadership and harmony to the workplace and inspire team members to come
together.

Technical Competencies
Product Engineering, Design, Development (Metals, Plastics, Mechanisms, Systems), VA/VE, Cost Reduction,
Continuous Improvement, Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Team Building, Communications (Written,
Oral, and Presentation), Organizational Transition and Turn Around, Mergers & Acquisitions, J.I.T. Operations, Lean
Manufacturing, Cost Estimating, Program and Project Management, APQP, IATF16949.

Experience;
EG-Transpire, Troy, Michigan 9/16 – 2/18
Director of Engineering
Expertise in Engineering Injection Molding Cost Reduction Lean Manufacturing
Program Management
‐ Reduced Engineering cost by 7-10% without loss of service.
‐ Reduced manufactured scrap by approximately 5 - 10% on targeted products in all facilities.
‐ Reduced current production material cost by 5 - 10% on targeted products.
‐ Implemented VA/VE and Lean Manufacturing practices and reduced cost by approximately 10% - 15%.
‐ Authored and implemented standards and procedures for EG Transpire in Program Management and APQP to be
compliant to IATF16949, APQP was integrated into the corporate ERP module (PLEX)
‐ Patent Pending, Sole Inventor; Method of Attachment for Decorative Wheel Trim, Jan 2018.
‐ Performance to annual operating budget was at or below forecast
‐ Performance to annual Sales Forecast was +UP%

Webasto Products North America, Fenton, Michigan 10/09 – 9/16

Manager, Program Management
Expertise in APQP and ITAF16949
‐ Successfully led the implementation of the new corporate ERP Operating System (Axapta) in 7 months on time and
within budget
‐ All Programs were 91% on time and 97% to budget.
‐ Performance to annual budget was at or below forecast

Manager, Sunroof Automotive Marine OEM

Expertise in Product Engineering New Business Development
‐ Redesigned the aftermarket sunroof assemblies to be compliant to 2016 FMVSS regulations for side impact
requirements in less than 6 months with less than $20,000 tooling investment.
‐ Created and implemented a database for the aftermarket sunroof systems (750) that facilitated the installation and
increased sales +28% to forecast.
‐ Delivered programs at or below manufactured cost to forecast.

Resident Engineer
Expertise in Fuel Operated Heaters Software Integration Product Engineering Program Management
‐ Launched on time and within budget the Ford CD4 Fuel Operated Heater program with CAN Software Integration
located at Ford Dearborn PDC
Feintool US Operations Inc., Cincinnati, OH 07/08 – 7/09
Senior Key Account Manager
Expertise in Fine Blanking New Business Development Program Management
‐ Performance to annual Sales Forecast was +10%
‐ Awarded $7 million per year in new business with Lear Corp.
‐ Awarded $3.5 million for prototype tooling and parts.
‐ Performance to annual operating budget was at or below forecast
Grupo Antolin North America, Rochester Hills, Michigan 09/06 – 6/08
Engineering Manager, North American Seating
Expertise in New Business Development Product Engineering, Seats
‐ Developed New Business for J.I.T. Tier 1 complete seats in the US with the OEM, and Tier 1’s.
‐ Awarded two GMT 900 seating programs with $30M annual sales for the 2010 model year.
Mayco Plastics Inc., Sterling Heights, Michigan 01/05 – 09/06
Business Unit Manager Tier One
Expertise in Injection Molding Program Management Sales J.I.T. Operations Lean Manufacturing
‐ Reduced Engineering cost by 5 -10% without loss of service.
‐ Reduced current production material cost by 5 - 10%
‐ Performance to annual Sales Forecast was +20%
‐ Implemented VA/VE and Lean Manufacturing practices and reduced cost by approximately 10% - 15%.
‐ Launched the Chrysler C-Segment Door Panel programs with P&L responsibility for the Tier 1 $25M annual sales.
‐ Performance to annual operating budget was at or below forecast
Su-Dan Corporation, Rochester Hills, Michigan 6/00 – 12/04
Director Advanced Engineering R&D
Expertise in Metal Stampings Injection Molding Product Engineering Cost Estimating
‐ Awarded $1.5m per year “Design Responsible” programs in overmolded interior grab handles for the Ford U204,
GMT345 Truck.
‐ Awarded $2.5m per year sunroof mechanism manufacture of assemblies and components for the GMX380 and
BR251 programs.
‐ Authored and implemented standards and procedures for engineering departmental compliance to QS, TS, and ISO
requirements.

McKechnie Vehicle Components, Troy, Michigan 1/96 – 5/00

Vice President Engineering Research Development
Expertise in Metal Stampings Injection Molding Product Engineering Cost Estimating
‐ Reduced Engineering cost by 7-10% without loss of service.
‐ Performance to annual Sales Forecast was +25%
‐ Listed as co-inventor on one US patent increasing sales by 5%.
‐ Implemented VA/VE and Lean Manufacturing practices and reduced cost by approximately 8% - 12%.
‐ Transferred, Fluid Handling & Decorative Trim technology from UK to US
‐ Added $7M in Sales of new product and technology.
‐ Performance to annual operating budget was at or below forecast

Lear Corporation, Southfield, Michigan 1984 - 1996

Managing Director Lear Coventry England and Lear Australia Seat J.I.T. Operations 1992 - 1996
Expertise in New Business Development Product Engineering Lean Manufacturing
‐ Awarded $30M USD Tier 1 business in 1992 for Jaguar with J.I.T. manufacture of complete seat systems, hardware,
mechanisms, foam, cut & sew trim.
‐ Awarded $45M USD Tier 1 business in 1993 for GM Holden and JIT Operations of complete seat systems, hardware,
mechanisms, foam, cut & sew trim.
‐ Implemented VA/VE and Lean Manufacturing practices decreasing cost by approximately 10% - 15% during start-up.
‐ Key negotiator for Lear with Jaguar, GM Holden, and the Labor Union for the transition plan and Non-Union contract.
‐ Both J.I.T. operations Start of Production (SOP) was on time and within budget from Greenfield construction to SOP.
‐ Coventry 50,000 ft. sq., Adelaide 65,000 ft. sq.,
‐ Tier 1 J.I.T. Operations with Cut & Sew Trim manufacturing
‐ Performance to annual Sales Forecast was +20%,
‐ Established Lear Corporate offices Engineering Technical Center, Sales, Purchasing, and Human Resources.
‐ Established a Skills Training Center with the British and Australian Government and the Labor Unions to train the
current employees for transition and the Long Term Unemployed (+36 months).
‐ Performance to annual operating budget was at or below forecast

Engineering Manager Seats, Global 1984 – 1993

Expertise in Metal Stampings Injection Molding Product and New Business Development
Cost Estimating Program Management VA/VE Lean Manufacturing.
‐ Implemented VA/VE and Lean Manufacturing practices to decrease the current product manufactured cost by
approximately 15% - 20%.
‐ Decreased Tier 2 purchased component cost by approximately 10% pre-launch.
‐ Implemented Design for Manufacture practices during development to facilitate Lean Manufacturing work cells and
Just-In-Time seat assembly production.
‐ Launched Complete Seat Programs with J.I.T. Operations.
‐ Established the Lear Europe Engineering Technical Center in Germany with product engineering, design, and
development.
‐ Designed, engineered and validated Complete Seat Programs on time and to budget Hi-Performance seat systems
(trim, foam, frames, mechanisms and plastics).

Education;
Schoolcraft Community Colleague
Mechanical Engineering and Design

DeVry University (US Army)

Associates (AEE), Electrical Electronics Engineering
Concurrent with US Army

Master Cut Tool

Tool Maker Apprentice to Journeyman

United States Army Veteran

Fort Bragg North Carolina
Special Operations
Paratrooper, Green Barrett, Ranger
Communications Specialist