Ron Tomlinson

Hello, I'm Ron Tomlinson and I consider myself a leader in engineering and management in the automotive, defense, aerospace and renewable energy fields.

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Global corporate engineering professional with exemplary record of program leadership in the automotive & defense industries. A proven track record of diversified experience in product engineering, project/product lifecycle management, material cost reduction and technical sales and marketing. Accomplished in chassis and powertrain systems product launches. Disciplined, data driven problem solver committed to delivering quality results. Strong interpersonal skills and effective verbal and written communication capabilities. Collaborative leader, self motivated and able to work effectively with all levels of management.

Team Leader/Lead Mechanical Engineer at US Army TARDEC (Tank Auto Research Dev Engrg Center)

January 2009 - June 2011

Served as a key Army team member of the Value Engineering organization, maintaining the savings idea project tracking database for use in TARDEC’s Engineering Business Group. Focused on conducting, monitoring, and coordinating acquisition, logistics and engineering activities in achieving $250M per year cost savings across all Army military ground vehicle system lines, fielded components and sub-systems. • Collaborated, provided consultation and forged strong relationships with the PEO (GCS-Ground Combat Systems, CS & CSS-Combat Systems Support) offices to reduce overall costs and execute product improvement actions. • Processed TACOM/contractor engineering change proposals in the value engineering management system. • Maintained continuous surveillance of technical trends and promotes the use of value engineering. • Composed briefings for the Army Materiel Command and the TACOM LCMC Major General/Deputy General on quarterly status to target goals.

Design & Release Engineering Supervisor at Ford Motor Company (Transmission Driveline Engineering)

September 2005 - August 2008

Managed up to eight engineering professionals responsible for launching multiple new and carryover car and truck programs at 11 assembly plants. Powertrain components included new electro-hydraulic transmission components, driveshafts, halfshafts and linkshafts components. • Developed new transmission design rules and test specifications to improve product quality and reduce warranty expense. • Designed and packaged new transmission oil cooling lines and fill tubes for new diesel and gas engines and a new transmission for the Super Duty truckline. • Identified and resolved transmission component quality/field issues resulting in reducing repairs by 70% at three months in service.

Campaign Prevention Specialist at Ford Motor Company (SUV & Body on Frame Platforms)

December 2004 - September 2005

Responsible for ensuring that design issues identified at the assembly plants are addressed and resolved quickly. • Completed more than 40 vehicle inspections at Ford and supplier plants to resolve product design, manufacturing and assembly issues, improve plant productivity levels and corporate profitability. • Developed ISO 9001 / 14001 documentation to assure corporate audit compliance.

Program Management Supervisor at Ford Motor Company (Value Engineering - Material Cost Reductions)

November 2002 - November 2004

Managed five engineering professionals responsible for supply chain and material cost reductions for ten car and truck programs including axle and driveline, T-case, engine and transmission mounts, exhaust, air induction, fuel, cooling and engine and transmission components. • Saved $95 million in costs by redesigning powertrain components as a result of competitive benchmarking actions. • Mentored and recommended a direct report who was selected as the Engineering Society of Detroit’s Outstanding Young Engineer of the Year Award. • Conducted a Six Sigma DMAIC Project on Panther PTSE Material Cost Reductions to identify $25 additional actions per vehicle in the Rotating Parts-axle/driveline, Stationary Parts-exhaust, aftertreatment, air induction, mounts, fuel systems, accelerator controls, PTO-transmission & engine areas.

Product Engineering Supervisor at Ford Motor Company (Premium Auto Group-Lincoln Powertrain)

July 2001 - November 2002

Established a new organization of eight engineering professionals responsible for the design of new powertrain components and systems. • Designed new engine and transmission mounts and a new all wheel drive system for the Lincoln Aviator. • Achieved highest performance rating for the successful launch of new Lincoln products.

Product Development Engineer at Ford Motor Company (Advanced Research/Pre-Program Powertrain)

October 1999 - July 2001

Analyzed advanced powertrain systems integration to ensure overall engineering feasibility. • Improved fuel economy performance from 1 to 2 mpg by analyzing and incorporating viable supplier and engineering improvement opportunities.

Sales & Marketing Manager at Alcan Aluminum Company (Duralcan)

December 1998 - October 1999

Reported to the Vice President and General Manager and was responsible for marketing and sales of advanced technology on aluminum metal matrix composites and ingots and billets for automotive products in the North American and European markets. • Managed five international technical consultants on commercial light weight automotive applications. • Developed and executed OEM and Tier One and Two supplier marketing plans for the adoption and proliferation of metal matrix composites for brake rotors and drums, driveshafts, suspension components and axle carrier and transmission housings. • Participated in the Alcan "Developing Professionals Program" as part of the management training process throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Sales and Marketing Technical Support Engineer at Ford Motor Company (Visteon/New Business Dev/Product Strategy Team)

January 1997 - December 1998

• Presented and delivered in-depth product request for quote information to OEM’s in support of new business generation (i.e. Statement of Work, Bill of Materials etc...). Completed project proposals such as GMT355/I190 rear axle, Isuzu Rodeo rear axle, GMT265 AWD system, ’01 Jaguar X400 AWD system, Amazon module project etc… • Supported several presentations to prospective customers (i.e. GM, Isuzu, Chrysler, Mazda, Jaguar, Daewoo, Toyota, Kia/Asia Motors etc…) in Japan/Europe/North America. • Assisted Global Marketing & Sales as part of several Account Teams and supported trade and technical shows as required. • Collaborated with European Manufacturing Plants (Dueren, Germany & Swansea, Wales) and the Chassis Business Office (Product Planning, Finance and Cost Estimating) to establish new business for Chassis Systems/Modules and Components.

Various Engineering Positions-Drivetrain, Chassis, Steering, Suspension, Gears, Bearings, Hydraulics at Ford Motor Company

May 1985 - December 1996

Design and Release / Launch Engineer (1995-1996) Light and Compact Truck Group, Axle and Driveline Systems / Design Engineer, Steering and Suspension Systems (1989-1995) Large FWD Carline Vehicle Center, Chassis Advanced Product Design Engineer, Advanced Steering (1987-1989) Car Product Development, Chassis Ford College Graduate-Product Engineer, Vehicle Development (1985-1987) Car Product Development, Body and Chassis

Power Generation & Battery Engineer at US Army PEO GCS (Ground Combat Systems)

June 2011

Serving as the power storage and generation engineer accountable for requirement compliance, design, development and fabrication of the power storage & generation components and subsystems for the Infantry Fighting Vehicles. * Managing the mechanical, electrical integration and risk management aspects of the propulsion and power generation products being developed.

Texas Tech University

2011 – 2013

Graduate Certificate

Lawrence Technological University

2010 – 2013

MBA

Concentration: Masters in Business Administration International

Defense Acquisition University (DAU)

2009 – 2012

Certification

Concentration: Acquisition Logistics & Technology

SAE International/CAD Training (Other)

2008 – 2012

Concentration: Engineering/Design

SAVE International

2009 – 2011

Concentration: Value Management/Value Engineering

Macomb Community College

2008 – 2011

Concentration: CATIA CAD, Renewable Energy & Foreign Language (Spanish)

Walsh College of Accountancy and Business Administration

2009 – 2009

Concentration: Project Management

Ford Technical Education Program

1999 – 2008

Concentration: Training (FTEP Certified)

Oakland University

1994 – 2000

MSEM

Concentration: Masters in Engineering Management (45.0 Semester Credit Hrs)

Oakland University

1980 – 1985

BSME

Concentration: Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering (134.0 Semester Credit Hrs)

Traveling around the world, hunting, fishing, walking, jogging, bicycling.