Mechanical Systems Engineer resume example

Facilitate the design, development and implementation phases of compression projects between non-manufacturing campuses managed by Facilities Management through the validation of build requirements, construction documents and collaboration with teams: Worldwide Real Estate, CAFM Service Center, Capital Projects, Service Providers and various Business Units, to ensure proper execution of moves/construction to layouts and tenant requirements.Ensure space requests received from various campuses within the corporate portfolio are in alignment with strategic direction and use categories while supporting and accommodating changing business requirements. Optimize the utilization and flexibility of structures for future growth planning and/or consolidation for cost savings in Canada, Mexico and Detroit campuses.

Key Achievements:

• Successfully led the Portfolio Coordination efforts for the 2010 Southeast Michigan Consolidation Project for the Warren (8,500 moves) and Renaissance Center Campuses(1,600 moves) - completed within budget and time constraints.

• Supported Capital Projects and Project Delivery Program Management by managing supplier resources for a Real Estate &Facilities Non-Manufacturing build project: Cost Estimating, Contractor Proposals, Bids, Kick-off Meeting Coordination, Space Management/Planning & Utilization.

• Executed WFG Operations objectives to bridge the gap for project driven Facilities issues in support of the "Workplace of Choice"
• Facilitated Team Collaboration to create FMR Toolkit and instituted Quarterly Informational/Training Sessions for Non-Manufacturing Facilities Management Representatives in North America.

• Support Talent Acquisition, as a Functional Talent Scout for Michigan State University, through active participation in on- and off-campus activities such as resume critiquing; career fairs; informational sessions; candidate screening, selection, submission and follow-up.

• Work in collaboration with the University Relations Team to identify exceptional candidates for consideration by Human Resources to fill Manufacturing Engineering allocations for internship, cooperative and full-time positions, in alignment with recruiting goals and strategies.
• Assist with the on campus image marketing of the new General Motors Company and ensure that GM's presence is consistent, cooperative and cohesive.

Serve as the single point of accountability for the execution of property and operations management strategies to support the optimization of structural costs, asset utilization and customer satisfaction at the GM Global Headquarters. Manage liaison activities between the building's tenant base and all service centers: housekeeping, maintenance, space management, and regional engineering activities. Collaborate with a team of housekeeping and maintenance supervisors in supporting an engineering facility with over 7500 occupants to accomplish objectives and ensure customer satisfaction. Monitor tenant work requests and assist with managing the Parking Budget.

Key Achievements:

• Initiated a collaboration with Purchasing to facilitate a 50% reduction in a bundled service contract - GMU Staffing at the Renaissance Center Global Headquarters.

• Collaborated with Hines Property Managers to identify opportunities to expand the Wildlife at Work Program and native garden at the Global Headquarters to ensure recertification.
• Coordinated Corporate Events at the Warren Technical Center Vehicle Engineering Center: Eyes on Design, Chairman's Challenge, Technological Fairs, in cooperation with outside service providers and internal union labor resources.
• Served as an ISO 14001 internal auditor and an AWIM volunteer in addition to facilities management responsibilities.
• Managed the Corporate Painting and Carpeting Program at the Global Headquarters ($66K - $100K) annually.

Supported Regional Facility Managers in optimizing business performance through the generation, analysis and development of detail and summary reports relative to indirect labor and structural costs. Interfaced with the plant and central management team to provide accurate, real-time performance metrics from eleven truck plant locations to facilitate strategic decision-making and accurate business forecasts.

Key Achievements:

• Facilitated 25 by '05 team building initiative among GMVM FMRs to drive the implementation of common processes and cost savings strategies.

• Streamlined the data acquisition process to ensure accuracy in the generation of graphs, headcount, structural costs and indirect labor reports.
• Simplified the process for the comparative analysis of work hours against corporate targets.

Managed and directed a diverse group of skilled workers in maintaining equipment throughout a 3 million square foot facility. Supervised electricians, millwrights, HVAC technicians, pipe fitters, painters, and carpenters to ensure all construction, repairs, and maintenance requests were completed on time and to specifications. Supported production teams as needed. Coordinated the facilities maintenance schedule and job plans and administered local and national labor agreements.

Key Achievements:

• Recognized for ability to execute safe work practices and consistently achieve organizational objectives.

• Maintained 90% Completion of Planned Maintenance Work Orders to become the first supervisor within the division to achieve that corporate target.
• Proactively reduced costs associated with maintaining facility equipment by supplier benchmarking and negotiating bulk orders for discounts.