Experience Leader in engineering with over 29 year’s expertise in design and engineering complex interior commodities seats , IP , Doors, consoles , which include mechanical latches ,dynamic parts , structural metals & plastics . Vehicle packaging expertise with hands on design virtual approach . Plant experience plastics, six sigma black belt Ford Motor Co, DFMEA and PFMEA , DOE. My goal is a director of engineering position with a growth leading company in new technology. Ten US registered patents, Masters in finance and 20 years injection mold design expertise. Five awards from Ford Motor Company working in advance prototype simulation methods to prove out design validation and verification.
My Working experience includes OEM programs launch with Ford, GM, Chrysler, Nissan, BMW, Maserati ( lived in Italy for 18 months), Fiat and VW on programs around the globe. Also 2 years small medical device experience working in R & D .
Over 25 years experience in engineering management mentoring engineers and leading program management. Six years Business Development in sales at Tier one level.
Specialties: A product development executive with a unique blend of business and engineering experience in the automotive and medical device industries. A track record with cost reduction achievements obtained through strong problem solving and negotiating skills partnered with engaged leadership. Exceptional business acumen consistently called upon for program delivery . Demonstrated ability to establish a vision for success and achieve it through innovation and cohesive team building.
Chief Engineer Interiors @ Project Chief in charge of New mini van interior parts ( Seating all three rows ) From September 2013 to Present (2 years 2 months) CTCPrinciple Engineer Seats @ Responsible for leading large interior engineering groups with plastic engineering issues
Launched
2014 GM Truck Plastics Lead Engineer
2005 HHR Interior Lead Engineer
2005 Pontiac Solstice Interior Lead
2004 Explorer Interior Lead Engineer From April 2005 to September 2013 (8 years 6 months) Lead Engineer @ Working on new product development technology in medical motoring systems that improve patient outcomes during and after major medical surgery . From January 2009 to January 2011 (2 years 1 month) Engineering Manager @ Interior and Exterior Engineering manager working on new programs.
Programs Launch
2006 Chrysler Sebring Coupe and Convertible
2007 SRT 4 Caliber
2008 Think Electric Car
2010 Maserati Grand Turismo From August 2005 to December 2008 (3 years 5 months) Engineering Supervisor @ Supervisor Interior Trim 7 years
Supervisor Interior and Exterior Prototype Build Shop
Launched First all plastic Instrument Panel on 1988 F Series
Launch New 1990 New Taurus Interior lead engineer
Launch New 1994 Mustang Interior lead engineer
Launch 1998 Lincoln Town Car
Launch 2000 Explorer interior lead engineer From 1988 to 2001 (13 years) General Manager @ Manage testing and research and vehicle development . From January 1980 to August 1987 (7 years 8 months)
BSME, Engineering @ University of Detroit Mercy From 1992 to 2001 ASME, Automotive Design @ Henry Ford Community College From 1980 to 1983 Richard Morabito is skilled in: Plastic Part Design, FMEA, Product Development, Product Design, Automotive, Continuous Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Cost Reduction, Plastics, Injection Molding, Six Sigma, DFMEA, Manufacturing..., Design of Experiments, Automotive Engineering, PPAP, APQP, GD, Components, Vehicles, SPC, Manufacturing..., 5S, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Toyota Production System, Value Stream Mapping, GD&T, Engineering, Engineering Management, Quality System, Stamping, TS16949, Supplier Quality, Machine Tools, PFMEA, Product Engineering, Catia, Teamcenter, Unigraphics, DMAIC, Sheet Metal, Automotive Design, Interior Trim, Powertrain, Poka Yoke, Molding, ISO, Industrial Engineering