To obtain a position as a Senior Cost Estimator in a growing company which requires heavy interaction with Purchasing, Sales and other organizational functions.
I am a hands on professional who believes that excellence that can be achieved through a team atmosphere as well as going solo.
A strong desire to come to work knowing that my function will involve something different each day.
MICHAEL J. INGBER
michaeljingber[at]gmail.com
25961 Marlowe Place Cell: 248-752-8161
Oak Park, Michigan 48237 248-967-6380
CAREER SUMMARY
Manufacturing Estimator / Industrial Engineer with extensive experience spanning both Defense Aerospace and Automotive sectors. Strong background in classifying new projects by direct labor and burden, materials and overhead leading numerous studies to identify cost reduction opportunities. Demonstrated ability in preparing labor and material estimates for high and low production part volumes using company software and self-generated estimating models. A single point of contact between all interdivision functions, such as purchasing, marketing and engineering, in order to continuously receive information. Results-oriented team player with a hands-on approach in achieving quality results.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION, Warren, MI 2000-2009
Senior Cost Engineer - Global Cost Engineering 2003-2009
Established machining and assembly cycle times for sheet metal and structural assemblies. Updated costing models to include changes from Engineering and Purchasing. Consolidated cost data from foreign platforms into common cost estimating model.
• Led engineering and vendor cost reduction teams identifying opportunities for cost reduction. Identification of "make in house" versus "buy" type assemblies resulted in a savings of $4,500,000. Another study to utilize common fasteners between car platforms resulted in another savings of $750,000.
• Documented machine and assembly cycle times for domestic and foreign programs for input into self developed estimating models as well as General Motors proprietary software. Developing lot data points saving future estimating time.
• Performed cost analysis from the simple "end" part through a complete rolled up assembly to be used as a historical data base to ensure accurate and timely estimates. Conducted supplier visits to identify current and future cost reduction opportunities. As a result, 50% less time was required in preparation of final estimates.
Cost Estimator - Worldwide Vehicle Benchmarking 2000-2003
Developed cross car benchmarking studies. Directed teardowns of GM and competitors' vehicles to identify opportunities for cost reduction.
• Led cross vehicle studies to evaluate how the use of common components could be applied to future car platforms increasing efficiency of manufacturing and reducing overall costs. One such workshop study led to a $25.00 / piece opportunity in savings for lift gate glass assemblies on past and future platforms.
HARVARD INDUSTRIES - TRIM TRENDS DIVISION, Farmington Hills, MI 1999-2000
A major supplier of roll formed and machined assemblies.
Manager - Cost Estimating
Oversaw entire costing function providing labor and material estimates in a timely manner to Sales staff.
• Developed common cost estimating models for machine / assembly cycle times, direct labor, burden and profit margin for union and non-union shops. To ensure uniform costing activity and cut time from engineering math to complete rolled up estimate eliminating 25% procedural time.
A.G. SIMPSON CORPORATION, Troy, MI 1997-1999
A major supplier of sheet metal components and complete assemblies.
Cost Estimator
Calculated material, labor and tooling analysis of math data prior to input into estimating software.
• Decreased material usage in progressive dies by as much as 50% through efficient nesting layout.
JOHNSON CONTROLS INC., Plymouth, MI 1995-1997
Cost Estimator
Developed labor and material estimates for Internal Seating systems at a major supplier of automotive seating and interiors. Provided cost estimates for sheet metal, CNC machined components as well as finish machining on castings. Interpreted cost variations through analysis of engineering and supplier variances from original design.
SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT ( DIVISION OF UNITED TECHNOLOGIES ), Stratford, CT 1988-1995
A major defense aerospace firm.
Senior Industrial Engineer
Developed labor hour estimates on components ranging from advanced composite materials to main rotor heads, rotor blades and complex machined assemblies. Analyzed aircraft industrial engineering lot to lot data to predict future aircraft costs.
• Led effort to establish existing lot data to formulate learning curves for future aircraft derivatives enabling Sikorsky to procure follow on multi-model programs for military helicopter programs netting the organization almost $3 billion for follow-on lots.
• Collaborated with Program management in defending direct labor hours, thus avoiding loss of follow on procurement.
• Consolidated retrofit additions into common estimating models streamlining the time from engineering drawing to final estimate by approximately 50%.
SPERRY MARINE SYSTEMS, Great Neck, NY 1982-1987
Manufacturing Estimator
Provided manufacturing estimates for Navy shipboard and submarine electronic systems. Compiled time studies to standardize costing of in-house manufactured and vendor supplied components, such as CNC machined castings, printed wiring boards, and submarine electrical wiring and harness assemblies.
EDUCATION
Master of Business Management, University of New Haven, New Haven, CT
Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering, New York Institute of Technology, Westbury, NY
Associates in Science, Mechanical Technology, State University of New York, Farmingdale, NY
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