Vincenzo Bove
Geelong
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Design Engineer (Senior)
Ford Motor Company Of Australia
05.2018 - Current
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Product Design Engineer
Ford Motor Company
04.2011 - 05.2018
- Successfully collaborated with engineers to verify design changes.
- Identified new ideas, products and/or features that improved customer satisfaction, reduced costs and kept product line in forefront of industry.
- Tested completed projects for functionality and implemented changes to production methods to rectify issues in final products.
- Drafted clear technical documentation, detailing product design specifications.
- Communicated with vendors and key suppliers to select project materials and meet customer needs.
- Interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics and computer-generated reports for product conformance with engineering design and performance specifications.
- Devised new products and features to boost customer satisfaction, reduce costs and propel product line to industry forefront.
- Recommended solutions, built custom proposals, prepared supporting information and delivered presentations to boost sales.
- Managed project deliverables for customer orders.
- Launched customer-driven design review process to enhance customer experiences and efficiency.
- Collaborated with [Type] teams to develop and implement product improvements to enhance performance.
- Led continuous improvements in engineering, resulting in clearer product design standards, better manufacturability and reduced engineering cycle time.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to conceptualize and refine product concepts.
- Collaborated with design team to identify and manage project deliverables for customer orders.
- Created designs at minimal costs using high-volume manufacturing processes and careful material selection.
- Prepared complete and accurate design documentation for [Type] products.
Development Engineer
Ford Motor Company
01.2014 - 06.2014
- Constructed technology development plans to create value for organization.
- Collaborated with commercial leaders to align strategy with company mission and global message.
- Supervised performance of design engineering for laboratory, experimental facilities, equipment and instrument systems.
Test Engineer
Ford Motor Company
02.1999 - 04.2011
- Tested, identified and troubleshot problems with networks.
- Tracked test reports and failures determined by root cause data trends.
- Reviewed, evaluated, and identified requirements for testability.
- Developed and maintained test and evaluation strategies for testing to show operational readiness and suitability with planned project decision points.
- Created comprehensive test plans, test scripts, and use cases to support testing objectives.
- Developed comprehensive test plans and workforce breakdown structures for complete systems.
- Directed technical personnel in fabrication of testing and test control equipment.
- Communicated technical information both verbally and in writing in simple terminology.
- Provided technical advice to improve quality of engineering practices.
- Scheduled available resources to conduct assessments and prototype testing.
- Solved hardware and software interface issues to boost system integrity.
- Created plans for test method validation using research or field observations.
- Provided solutions to various technical problems of varying scope and complexity.
- Secured and allocated resources to manage planning and operations in testing cycle.
- Established clear measurable goals and objectives for projects, prioritizing tasks for team members.
- Engaged internal and external customers during planning and test phases to answer questions.
- Researched new developments in testing methods and equipment and made recommendations to improve testing procedures.
- Tested hardware and software within sandbox environment prior to release to production.
- Utilized statistical methods and Six Sigma techniques to conduct experiments, analyze data and perform root cause analysis.
- Trained and mentored junior engineers, providing guidance and direction.
- Implemented automated systems to improve accuracy and efficiency of engineering processes.
- Monitored and evaluated engineering performance to recommend improvements.
- Collaborated with other departments to facilitate successful project completion.
- Analyzed and interpreted data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
- Analyzed and interpreted customer requirements to develop engineering solutions.
- Assisted in developing cost-effective solutions to engineering problems.
- Conducted technical evaluations of engineering designs and test results.
- Documented and developed engineering procedures and processes.
- Developed comprehensive engineering documents for all projects.
- Created detailed reports on engineering activities and findings.
- Conducted research to identify and evaluate new technologies and concepts.
- Verified construction documentation to meet client requirements and vision.
- Developed high-quality engineering designs and plans to meet industry standards.
- Led engineering teams to successfully complete projects on time and within budget.
- Implemented new strategies to reduce costs and improve efficiency of engineering team.
- Designed and implemented quality control processes to facilitate customer satisfaction.
- Performed complex calculations to analyze and optimize engineering processes.
- Developed and implemented procedures to verify compliance with engineering standards.
- Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers to facilitate quality and timely delivery of materials.
Maintenance Supervisor
Ford Motor Company Of Australia
06.1998 - 04.1999
- Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules, verifying equipment safety and function.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Supervised [Number] employees and scheduled shifts.
- Analyzed and identified equipment failure root causes and initiated correction actions.
- Kept track of equipment, inventories, and system upgrades in order to prepare and present detailed reports to upper management.
- Paid close attention to guidelines, specifications, and detailed instructions to continuously adhere to strict operational and maintenance regulations.
Production Supervisor (Ford Gradiate Program)
Ford Motor Company Of Australia
11.1994 - 06.1998
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Airman
Royle Australian Airforce
01.1991 - 01.1994
- Tracked orders and notified customers of status or potential delays.
- Monitored inbound and outbound freight operations to establish timely delivery of packages.
- Generated documentation and information required for customer shipments.
- Conducted investigations to resolve issues related to logistics and cargo movements.
Education
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering -
Swinburne University of Technology
Melbourne, VIC07.1994
Skills
- Product Improvement
- Product Shipments
- Product Scanning
- Senior Living Experience
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Languages
Italian
Elementary
Timeline
Product Design Engineer (Senior)
Ford Motor Company Of Australia
05.2018 - Current
Development Engineer
Ford Motor Company
01.2014 - 06.2014
Product Design Engineer
Ford Motor Company
04.2011 - 05.2018
Test Engineer
Ford Motor Company
02.1999 - 04.2011
Maintenance Supervisor
Ford Motor Company Of Australia
06.1998 - 04.1999
Production Supervisor (Ford Gradiate Program)
Ford Motor Company Of Australia
11.1994 - 06.1998
Airman
Royle Australian Airforce
01.1991 - 01.1994
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering -
Swinburne University of Technology
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