David J. Lawrence has over 30 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, management, and tool and die making. He currently works as a Vendor Interface Supervisor at Ford Motor Company, where he has held various engineering and production roles since 1996. Prior to Ford, he held manufacturing engineering and management positions at several automotive suppliers. Lawrence has a Bachelor's degree in Welding Technology and Industrial Fabrication and teaches manufacturing processes as a part-time instructor.

1. David J. Lawrence
36972 Greenbush
Wayne, Michigan 48184
(734) 721-2544
Work Skills
• Strong mechanical analytical skills
• Good verbal communication skills and ability to interact with people
• Liaison between: Engineering, Production, Skilled Trades, Tool Suppliers, and Facility Contractors.
• Proactive preventive maintenance approach with MRO experience and spare parts inventory control.
• Solid manufacturing process background that includes sheet metal, castings, weldments, plating and anodizing, heat treat,
rubber and urethane products, and all machining processes.
• Eight years of verified hands-on Tool & Die experience
Work History
Ford Motor Co.: Manufacturing Development Center, Dearborn
Vehicle Operations: Vender Interface Supervisor: 2/15 to present
Vehicle Operations: Vender Interface Specialist: 8/13 to 2/15
Vehicle Operations Manufacturing Engineer: 10/06 to 8/13
Body Shop Future Model Launch Coordinator: 7/02 to 10/06
Body Shop Launch Leader U222/8 Program: 6/ 98 to 7/02
Production Engineer: 6/96 to 6/98
Dimensional Control/Process Engineer: 3/95 to 6/96
Department Responsibilities: Error Proofing; Ergonomics; Engineering Changes (PVT); Wind & Water Leak (VRT);
Equipment, Line speed and Sealer System monitoring; Department Safety Audits.
Major Contributions: Tracking launch measurable for PN96, UN93, UN173, UN222/228 2002 and 2007 models.
Converting the error proofing and ergonomic documentation from manual to electronic format; Developing a repair standard for
ball stud reinforcements averting a major recall on UN93 including and assisting out-of-state dealer repairs.
Manufacturing Engineering Manager: A.G.Simpson-Michigan, Sterling Heights, Mi. (5/94 to 3/95)
Responsibility for general manufacturing processes which included roll forming of high strength materials, robotic mig and
resistance welding. Stamping operations that included both line and progressive dies, deep draw operations of high strength
material. Press tonnage from 300 to 1600 tons. Other duties included die maintenance, utilizing and coordinate both internal
and external resources. This was a three-shift operation of 400 people.
Manufacturing Manager: Progressive Stamping, Royal Oak, Mi. (2/93 to 5/94)
Responsible for the overall manufacturing processes, Engineering, General Tool Room Operations, Stamping Equipment and
Building Maintenance. The primary objective was to restore and upgrade the dies and equipment, improve part quality, reduce
down time, and improve the performance of the company This was a 65,000 sq. ft; two shift operation with a total of 65 people.
The equipment consists of 18 presses from 75 tons to 200 tons and stroke rates of 100 to 300 per minute. The plant was
equipped with an automatic scrap removal system and a central coolant system for the presses.
Manufacturing Manager: Stilson/Die Draulic, Fraser, Mi. (11/89 to 2/93)
Supervised a twenty-two person manufacturing area, including Shipping Receiving, and Quality Control. Responsible for
facility, tooling and maintenance repair. Revised manufacturing processes to increase overall product quality and company
profitability.
Process Engineering Supervisor: Advanced Technology & Testing, Livonia, Mi. (10/84 to 11/89)
Directed all the material procurement and the required processes of items that could not be purchased "off the shelf."
Responsibility for all manufacturing processes and to assisted engineering as required with design concepts, material selection,
build and test. Coordinated all liaison activities between engineering and outside suppliers.
Manufacturing Engineer: Fabristeel Products Inc., Southfield, Mi. (10/82 to 10/84)
Supervised twelve people between two shifts. Analyzed major problems and developed necessary training and equipment
changes as required. Assisted in the implementation of SPC and other scrap reducing and quality improvement programs.
Coordinated an adequate supply of back-up dies, supplies for die repairs. Balanced production change overs to meet required
production schedules.

2. Tool and Die maker: GEL Inc., Livonia, Mi. (2/82 to 10/82)
Supervision of production stamping operations, while other duties included the making of gages, fixtures, new die construction
and repair of existing tooling.
Toolmaker: Riddell machine Co.,Hazel Park, Mi. 9/81 to 2/82
Process Engineer: Advanced Technology & Testing, Livonia, Mi. 3/80 to 8/81
Journeyman Tool and Die maker: Plymouth Stamping, Plymouth, Mi. 6/79 to 3/80
Experimental Toolmaker: Wayne State University, Detroit, Mi. 11/75 to 6/79
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science, Welding Technology and Industrial Fabrication
Siena Heights College, 1994.
Graduated Cum Laude
Associate Degree, Welding Technology and Industrial Fabrication
Schoolcraft College, 1982.
Additional Achievements
Schoolcraft College:
Part-time instructor – Instructing Manufacturing Processes in both operation and theory for manual machines and in
the theory of CNC machining. Students are from the following disciplines: Skilled Trade Apprenticeship; CAD/CAM
Designers and Manufacturing Process Technology. Machines covered included: lathes; vertical and horizontal milling; I.D /
O.D; Jig; Blanchard and surface grinding; internal and external broaching. Measuring tools and the appropriate principles they
use to achieve their measurements. Process sequencing, tolerances, and print reading is also included. Design consideration
and material selection include tool steels, low and high alloy carbon steels for their weldability, machinability, heat treat, and
surface finish for their end use application.
Other functions at Schoolcraft College include membership on the manufacturing Advisory Committee; In-house
training seminar at the Nissan Research Center in Plymouth, Michigan for their technicians on the basic shop operations to
increase productivity and reduce machine down time.