Craig S. Gilden

Last Updated: November 18, 2001

2400 Appleridge Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48103

(734) 827-2415

Last Updated: November 18, 2001

Strengths

High energy and enthusiasm; excellent communication, presentation and technical writing skills; able to quickly understand, evaluate, and troubleshoot business and manufacturing processes; strong computer skills.

Education

University of Michigan Business SchoolAnn Arbor, Michigan

Master of Business Administration (MBA) with DistinctionDecember, 2000

Georgia Institute of Technology, School of Mechanical EngineeringAtlanta, Georgia

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (MSME), Design and Mechanical SystemsJune, 1994

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (BME), Magna Cum LaudeSeptember, 1993

Passed Engineer in Training Exam, October, 1993

Work Experience

Ford Motor CompanyDearborn, Michigan

Manufacturing Leadership Program, Six Sigma Black Belt Candidate9/2000 - Present

Development Engineer, Research and Vehicle Technology9/1999 - 9/2000

Manufacturing Engineer, Visteon, Energy Transformation Division7/1994 - 9/1999

  • Supervised 60 hourly employees on five component assembly lines.
  • Championed sourcing decision resulting in $733,800 annual savings.
  • Developed business case and cross-Divisional relationships resulting in establishment of new e-Business venture.
  • Managed software development projects for CAE tools; developed customer requirements, presented milestones to management, ensured tools were validated and effectively delivered to Customers.
  • Assisted in creating software development process, resulting in 60% reduction in project delivery times.
  • Pioneered new process sheet format and electronic signoff procedure to ensure Area-wide QS9000 compliance.
  • Performed Measurement System Analysis deep-dive on Company-wide wheel and tire measurement systems.
  • Led customer satisfaction improvement project for Lincoln LS Remote Keyless Entry System.
  • Managed customer relationship and performed warranty analysis for fuel pump organization.
  • Created and taught labs for Finite Element Analysis (FEA) class.
  • Participated in Division CAD Steering Committee to recommend new CAE organization.
  • Performed stress analyses on multiple vehicle components using I-DEAS CAD Package.

Structural Dynamics Research CorporationMilford, Ohio

Marketing Specialist, Software Products Marketing Division3/1993 - 6/1993

Quality Engineer, Computer Aided Systems for Engineers1/1993 - 3/1993

  • Co-produced CD ROM demonstrations for I-DEAS CAD Package.
  • Provided support for indirect sales force, set up computer equipment off-site and performed product demonstrations.
  • Verified and resolved customer complaints.
  • Performed quality assurance on pre-release version of I-DEAS Drafting program.

Motorola, Inc., Land Mobile Products SectorPlantation, Florida

Product Engineer, Worldwide Energy Products Organization6/1992 - 9/1992

  • Performed statistical process control analyses on battery components to verify vendor quality.
  • Assisted in division-wide Quality Systems Review.

National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationHuntsville, Alabama

Design Engineer, Mechanical Systems Development Branch7/1989 - 3/1992

  • Produced preliminary design for Space Shuttle Cargo Bay Tool Carrier and presented concept at NASA Headquarters, Johnson Space Center, Houston, Texas.
  • Supported testing of astronaut tools in Neutral Buoyancy Simulator as utility diver and underwater camera operator.
  • Developed vibration test plan, assisted in functional test of inter-vehicle fluid transfer system.
  • Evaluated and approved contractor designs for the Space Station Laboratory Module.
  • Performed failure analysis on Space Shuttle Main Engine bearings.

Honors and Activities

Pi Tau Sigma, Beta Gamma Sigma, Eagle Scout, Troop 295 Scoutmaster, MP3.com artist, SCUBA diving, racquetball.

Last Updated: November 18, 2001