:DBefore the old site vanishes forever, I thought it would be nice to see our old friend make one last fly past:
Resume' as follows:
Mark J. Cady Jr.
3018 Linwood Court
Royal Oak, Michigan 48073
U.S.A.
Home: 248.288.0713
Cell: 248.877.7779
E-address:
gearhead.mark@prodigy.net Objective
To manage or coordinate development activities involving aftermarket, show, prototype or production intent engines, transmissions, vehicles, vehicle systems, structures, interiors and, related components.
Experience
09/01¡VCurrent Woodward1 Group Farmington, MI
Product Development Manager
„h In charge of expanding the existing product line to include high performance engine parts, lightweight interior trim and instrumentation parts.
„h Continue the growth of the website to include an application database for the existing product line.
„h Supply sales support for all products. This duty includes travelling to trade shows throughout the continental U.S. Additional assignment is to coordinate show car activities involving mechanical and appearance updates.
04/99¡V03/01 DaimlerChrysler - DCTC Auburn Hills, MI
Engine Durability Test Engineer
„h Responsible for implementing future engine durability test programs involving 3 variations of the 2.4L, 2 variations of 3.7L, 3 variants of 4.7L, and 8.0L Viper as well as legacy 3.9L, 5.2L, 5.9L, and 8.0L Dodge Truck engines.
„h Specified and designed test equipment for use in various types of tests, most notably involving the durability testing of front end accessory drive systems. Recommended changes to testing regimen to more closely align it to end customer use.
„h Scheduled test engine build, METS cart test set up and, test cell utilization.
„h Supervised a team of technicians implementing test specifications.
„h Provided end of test report summarizing engine performance supported with written and graphical data.
04/98¡V04/99 DaimlerChrysler - JTE Detroit, MI
Engine Test Coordinator
„h Coordinated offsite engine development and durability testing with Tier 1 suppliers as well as with various testing houses. Responsibilities included coordinating the testing of engines and vehicles in Canada, Mexico and Germany.
„h Generated bills of material for set up parts reflecting each type of engine tested offsite.
„h Scheduled test engine build, METS cart test set up and, test cell utilization.
„h Supervised technicians to implement the build up and shipment of engines, transmissions and vehicle related parts to support offsite testing.
„h Provided end of test report summarizing engine performance supported with written and graphical data.
04/95¡V04/98 DaimlerChrysler - JTE Detroit, MI
Prototype Coordination Engineer
„h Coordinated data transfer to suppliers of cylinder head components. Scheduled and supervised rapid prototype models and finished products for use as patterns and tooling.
„h Purchased prototype parts for ferrous and non-ferrous metal castings and moldings, light metal die-castings, high performance polymers and machined parts involved in cylinder head assemblies.
„h Coordinated and negotiated on-time deliveries of the needed parts quantities as determined by program direction, timing and engineering DVP&R¡¦s. Accomplished a 12-week turn around from design to run on a cylinder head program.
„h Supported all Dodge Truck engine activities with various suppliers for production intent and racing proof of concept engines.
03/92¡V04/95 DaimlerChrysler - JTE Detroit, MI
Test Technician
„h As Senior Technician, directed 4 technicians while implementing the use of Modular Engine Test Stands (METS carts) for the new Durability Test Wing at JTE. Designed and built standardized wiring, plumbing and exhaust systems to minimize removal and set up time of engines between tests.
„h Advanced to Senior Technician. Experience included lead technician role in development of high performance 5.9L, 8.0L Truck and Mk.I and Mk.II 8.0L Viper engines.
„h Test Technician responsibilities included recording data hourly, servicing, repairing, and rebuilding engines as directed or needed by the test design.
06/88¡V03/92 DaimlerChrysler - JTE Detroit, MI
CDI Contract Test Technician
„h Responsibilities as a Test Technician included recording data hourly, servicing, repairing, and rebuilding engines as directed or needed by the test design. Additional duties included the generation of a shift report, then recording it to a database.
Other Related Experience
05/87¡V06/88 Defiance SMC - Senior Test Technician Troy, MI
04/86¡V05/87 Defiance STS - Senior Test Technician Westland, MI
08/84¡V04/86 Defiance STS - Test Technician Westland, MI
04/83¡V08/84 Lotus Engineering (formerly MARCO)
- Test Technician Ann Arbor, MI
10/81¡V06/82 Arcure Motors - Auto Repair Technician Ann Arbor, MI
08/81¡V10/81 McLaren Engines - Test Technician, Engine Builder Livonia, MI
06/80¡V08/81 The Sports Car Exchange - Auto Repair Technician Dearborn, MI
05/79¡V06/80 Erhard Motors - Auto Repair Technician Birmingham, MI
03/78-05/79 Penske Auto Center (formerly K mart) ¡V Manager Farmington, MI
Extracurricular Activities
11/01¡VCurrent Waterford Hills Road Racing Course Royal Oak, MI
Marketing Member
„h Member of the 8 person marketing team for the Waterford Hills Vintage Automobile Races held in conjunction with the Meadowbrook Concour d¡¦Elegance.
„h Assignment is to help define a separate identity for the races apart from the Concours. I will contact and present proposals for sponsorship to potential sponsor partners. My responsibility will include generating and distributing press releases for automotive periodicals, internet, radio and television mediums.
Duties also include sourcing all needed items for sponsors and the attending public. On race weekend, I will be a facilitator between sponsors and the race organizers.
Motorsports
„h Have been involved in various vehicle build, maintenance, marketing and photography projects involving domestic and import high performance street cars and trucks, CART, SCCA Sport Car and Pro-Rally, IMSA, IHRA, NHRA and IRL teams throughout my life.
Education
1975¡V1976 Attended Oakland Community College Farmington Hills, MI
1985¡V1986 Attended Henry Ford Community College Dearborn, MI
„h Two years studies of Engineering and Business related courses.
Corporate Training
11-02-2000 Title: Engine Diagnostic Training Course Code: ATPEDT999
10-02-2000 Title: I-Box 2+ Hardware Procedures Course Code: ATPIBH999
05-31-2000 - 06-01-2000 Title: Interpersonal Management Skills Course Code: MEEFLN600
11-30-1999 - 12-03-1999 Title: Scientific Test Facility Course Code: ATPSTG999
11-20-1997 Title: Goal Setting and Action Planning Course Code: DQIQFT300
10-19-1995 Title: Corporate Activity Based Costing Course Code: ABCABC102
07-17-1995 - 07-18-1995 Title: Problem Solving / R.C.A. Workshop Course Code: MEERCA102
06-01-1993 Title: Officevision Mainframe Computing Course Code: NTTOFV200
05-21-1992 Title: Employee Orientation Program Course Code: IPPEOP100
11-1987 Title: ANYSIS Modal Analysis Workshop
08-1986 Title: Straingage Function and Applications Workshop
03-1985 - 06-1985 Title: Electro-hydraulic Servo Circuits
01-1985 - 03-1985 Title: High Pressure Hydraulic Systems
Interests
My family, motorsports, rollerblading, photography, and on-road and off-road cycling.
References
OEM
Mr. Andrew Mueller
Supervisor - Engine Test Management
c/o DaimlerChrysler
800 Chrysler Drive
Auburn Hills, MI
CIMS 486-10-15
248.944.2997
atm@daimlerchrysler.com Mr. Cecil Brown
Test Engineer - Engine Test Management
c/o DaimlerChrysler
800 Chrysler Drive
Auburn Hills, MI
CIMS 486-10-15
248.944.3257
clb18@daimlerchrysler.com Mr. John D. Scott
Manager - Engine Test Management
c/o DaimlerChrysler
800 Chrysler Drive
Auburn Hills, MI
CIMS 486-10-15
313.493.2180
jds13@daimlerchrysler.com Mr. Irv K. Zwicker
Manager - NASCAR Chassis Systems
c/o DaimlerChrysler
14250 Plymouth Road
Detroit, MI 48227
313.493.2567
ikz@daimlerchrysler.com Mr. Dean Hauersperger
NVH Engineer
c/o General Motors Powertrain
810.575.2771
dean.hauersperger@gm.com AFTERMARKET
Mr. Dan Crower
Owner
c/o Crower Motorsport
15737 Lyons Valley Road
Jamuel, CA 91935
619.669.7261
crowermtsp@k-online.com Mr. Devin Rickey
Engineer
c/o Caldwell Development
1271 Activity Dr
Vista, CA 92083
760.599.8020
Mr. Paul Morrison
Owner
c/o Woodward1
P.O. Box 370
Farmington, MI 48332-0370
248.478.9235
pmorrison@woodward1.com Mr. Mark Pierson
Manager - Product Development
c/o Wheel Vintiques
5468 E. Lamona Ave.
Fresno, CA 93727
209.251.6957
markp@wheelvintiques.com
