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Summary of programs and accomplishments for Dave LauzunTRANSCRIPT
Summary of Programs and Accomplishments
Dave Lauzun
All-new service/delivery van First concept prototype in 8 months
First running mule in 6 months
Bright Automotive – Product
Innovative parallel hybrid◦ “Through-the-Road” hybrid best for this application
Battery system designs◦ Lithium-ion packs◦ Air or liquid cooled
Bright Automotive – Technology
Conversion for the DOD◦ Great performance◦ On-time and under-budget
Demo EV for the USPS◦ Highest usage of the 5 competitive products in this fleet
Bright Automotive – Services
Helped develop the culture and vision for this start-up company
Negotiated contracts with GM and AM General
Coordinated Bright’s DOE loan program
Numerous financial planning studies
Bright Automotive - Other
Developed and launched 4 major products on-budget
◦ Dodge Avenger & Journey◦ Chrysler Sebring & Convertible
Led full-vehicle Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) project
Drove savings of over $1000/vehicle Beat all variable cost and investment objectives for the mid-sized and large vehicle programs
Chrysler – Vehicle Developmentand Program Management
10% to 38% yearly improvement in all Jeep products
Championed new Black-Belt problem solving effort
Engineering Quality Manager at the Warren Truck Plant
Chrysler - Quality
Developed several new “first-ever” technologies for the Jeep Chassis systems
Led the Steering & Suspension corporate cost reduction team
Designed and developed seat belt systems
Designed and developed bumpers, grilles, headlamps
Chrysler – Design Engineering
Co-founder of the “Chrysler Operating System”◦ Chrysler’s home-grown “Toyota Production System”
Drove a 50% reduction in die change times at Warren Stamping Taught classes in cultural change for all workers
Chrysler - Manufacturing
Successful career in both large companies (Chrysler) and small start-up companies (Bright Automotive)
Experienced and successful at both continuous engineering work and new product development programs
Experienced in all vehicle types (gas, diesel, electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles)
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