Vice President at Ghafari Associates
Greater Detroit Area
Director - Business Development @ Business Development - Responsible for diversifying Ghafari’s client base, pursuing consulting, planning and lean process development opportunities across multiple market sectors. From August 2014 to Present (1 year 5 months) Greater Detroit AreaDirector of Operations @ -Responsible for all start-up activities and operations of the medical device business unit. -ROMD markets multiple...
Director - Business Development @ Business Development - Responsible for diversifying Ghafari’s client base, pursuing consulting, planning and lean process development opportunities across multiple market sectors. From August 2014 to Present (1 year 5 months) Greater Detroit AreaDirector of Operations @ -Responsible for all start-up activities and operations of the medical device business unit. -ROMD markets multiple 510(k) cleared devices -Complete implant manufacturing and surgical system OEM. -GMP, 21 CFR 820, ISO 9001, ISO 13485 From April 2010 to June 2014 (4 years 3 months) Director of Technical Services @ -Technology assessment -Business case development -Due diligence -Acquisition Integration From April 2010 to June 2014 (4 years 3 months) Business Development/Program Management @ -Start-up activities in the U.S. for an international enterprise -Electric Vehicle Technology integration into existing manufacturing base -M & A, due diligence -Business development -Account manager for all U.S. and U.K. customers From December 2008 to April 2010 (1 year 5 months) Business Unit Manager - Axles @ -Chrysler lead for Chrysler/Mercedes/Daimler Truck Axle Development Program (Common Axle Strategy) -Responsible for Chrysler Marysville (ZF) Axle Plant Program -Program Manager for multiple Detroit Axle Plant Programs -Production Engineering Manager - Detroit Axle Plant -Axle turnaround team at Axle Alliance LLC From March 2004 to November 2008 (4 years 9 months) Project Manager @ -Responsible for multiple new plant construction/process development and launch projects -Equipment Installation & Launch / Maintenance Supervisor From 2001 to 2004 (3 years) Project Manager @ -Start-up engineering services and employment recruiting company. 10x growth. From 1998 to 2001 (3 years) Staff Engineer @ -Product and process interface liaison for GMT800 assembly plants -New model vehicle launch assessment for plant processes -Established common product/process hard points for current and future plans. From 1995 to 1998 (3 years) Designer/Detailer @ From 1995 to 1995 (less than a year) CAD Operator/Detailer/Field Technician @ From 1992 to 1995 (3 years) Component Assembly/Shipping & Receiving @ From 1990 to 1992 (2 years) Bachelor’s Degree @ Central Michigan University Philip L'Esperance is skilled in: Management, Automotive, Strategy, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Kaizen, Six Sigma, Engineering, Quality System, CAD, GD&T, Start-ups, Program Management
Ghafari Associates
Director - Business Development
August 2014 to Present
Greater Detroit Area
Royal Oak Medical Devices
Director of Operations
April 2010 to June 2014
Royal Oak Industries
Director of Technical Services
April 2010 to June 2014
Shore Financial Service dba - Fraeger of North America
Business Development/Program Management
December 2008 to April 2010
Chrysler, DaimlerChrysler, Freightliner, Axle Alliance LLC
Business Unit Manager - Axles
March 2004 to November 2008
Design Systems, Inc
Project Manager
2001 to 2004
Consolidated Resources Inc.
Project Manager
1998 to 2001
Engineering Services Group
Staff Engineer
1995 to 1998
Cad Cam, Inc
Designer/Detailer
1995 to 1995
Traffic & Safety Controls Systems, Inc
CAD Operator/Detailer/Field Technician
1992 to 1995
Digital Fuel Injection
Component Assembly/Shipping & Receiving
1990 to 1992
Business Development - Responsible for diversifying Ghafari’s client base, pursuing consulting, planning and lean process development opportunities across multiple market sectors. Business Development - Responsible for diversifying Ghafari’s client base, pursuing consulting, planning and lean process development opportunities across multiple market sectors.
What company does Philip L'Esperance work for?
Philip L'Esperance works for Ghafari Associates
What is Philip L'Esperance's role at Ghafari Associates?
Philip L'Esperance is Director - Business Development
What industry does Philip L'Esperance work in?
Philip L'Esperance works in the Management Consulting industry.
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