1. ERWIN B. FLOWERS
742 E. Oliviabrook Drive
OakBrook Terrace, Illinois 60181
Telephone: (708) 271-2712 / Email: Flowerserwin@gmail.com
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OBJECTIVE:
Seeking leadership position in the areas of Chief Technical Reliability Engineer, Program Manager, Director
of Cost Reductions Sr. Engineering Manager, Sr. Continuous Improvement Manager, Sr. Manager
Quality/Reliability Engineering. My goal is to direct business leaders, maximize profits, reduce cost, waste,
variation, defects, to improve productivity and Reliability, achieve customer Satisfaction, using Program
Management, Sigma Methodologies for DMAIC, DFSS, CAPA, Lean and Kaizen, VSM, approaches for
continuous improvement. Specialist in developing suppliers in PPAP, APQP, Engineering design review,
DFMEA, Strategic MS project planning, root cause analysis, continuous improvement projects within cross
functional TEAM environment.
EDUCATION: FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY, Tallahassee,Florida
B.S. Mechanical Engineering
CERTIFICATION: Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt,ASQ Certified Reliability Engineer, Champion Belt
2014 - Present: Navistar Inc,Lisle, Illinois
Advanced Reliability Team Lead/ LewisB. Campbell Quality Award Chairman
Responsible for providing professional input to a risk management plan that will anticipate
reliability-related, and non-reliability-related risks that could adversely impact product
development. Systematically initiate acceptance tests and inspection criteria to identify and
manage reliability risks, growth, allocations, life expectancy, prediction, and demonstration
testing methodology using ReliaSoft & MiniTab Software. Pinpoint and reduce risk related to
FMEA - Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, by utilization of Data Analysis Techniques
which include: Statistical Process Control; Reliability Modeling and Prediction; Fault Tree
Analysis; Weibull Tree Analysis; Six Sigma (6σ) Methodology; Root-cause and Root-Cause
Failure Analysis (RCA, RCFA); Failure Reporting, Analysis and Corrective Action System
(FRACAS). Participate in building solid, professional relationships with cross functional
teams. Implement strategies to eliminate or reduce any losses through root cause analysis, by
managing risk related to essential objectives in the areas of environmental health and safety,
quality and production.
06/2008 to 01/2014 Navistar Inc,Lisle, Illinois
Medium Duty Engine Cost Reduction Manager
Medium Duty Engine Cost Reduction Manager responsible for $20 mm cost reduction by
championing innovative idea generation, and Supplier Resourcing. Concurrently Reducing 3
Month in service warranty by 50% by using Six Sigma Black Belt Problem Solving
Methodologies within a cross functional team environment to obtain root cause. Promoted
ASQ Certified Reliability Engineering methodology to ensure reliability.
04/2006 to 06/2008 EMERSON POWER TRANSMISSION, Valparaiso,Indiana
Senior Product Engineer
Senior engineer responsible for design and development of industrial bearings for the
material handling, HVAC, aggregate and packaging industries. Utilize Microsoft Project and
new product development methodology to track activities and milestones in a shared portal
style environment. Managed cross functional teams including engineering, manufacturing,
marketing, sales, quality, and international procurement address issues from original concepts
to inventory management. Led current product optimizations through outsourcing of

2. domestic products to Mexico, China and India. Designed tests to validate new products.
Designed components and assemblies using Solid Edge software. Analyzed compliance and
best practices in the areas of risk management and standards, as well as ensured that products
meet all cost, quality and performance objectives.
9/2002 to 12/2005 FTI Corporation, Chicago, Illinois
Product Engineering Manager
Responsible for product development of manufacturers of domestic designed bearings for the
industrial electric motor industry. Developed domestic suppliers with seals, retainers and
steel rings per ISO 9000. Responsible for the manufacture of all samples for customers using
the P.P.A.P. (Production Part Approval Process). Led Kaizen events using statistical data to
identify and reduce marginal manufacturing processes. Designed test fixtures using
AUTOCAD software.
12/1999 to 8/2002 Federal Mogul Visibility Group, Franklin Park,Illinois
Mechanical Product Engineering Group Leader
Overall responsibility of automotive OEM lighting programs from concept through
production. Supervised the activities of product engineering personnel with project related
purchases ranging from $200M to $2MM per project. Developed tool quotes from Asian and
local machine shops. Designed test fixtures using PRO ENGINEER CAD software.
Monitored performance of employees and equipment while providing management reports on
transactions, including statistics on volume, productivity, new development and service
impact to clients. Interacted with various operational areas to resolve problems or client
inquiries. Ensured that products were developed on schedule, within budget, while meeting
functional and unit cost specifications. Interfaced with manufacturers to determine feasibility,
cost and development estimates for generating ROI analysis. Prepared monthly financial
reporting package for management staff regarding profits and expense forecasts which were
presented via quarterly interim review conference calls. Led design engineers in project
designs. Maintained and supported QS9000 documentation and initiatives. Prepared
performance reviews and provided training, planning and career development as appropriate.
Executed all corporate policies, procedures, and programs in a professional and timely
manner.
3/1996 to 12/1999 AMERICANNTN BEARING, Schiller Park,Illinois
Project/Process Engineer
Responsible for all environmental reporting, including underground storage tank removal.
Analyzed and resolved customer complaints within a cross-functional team. Responsible for
the development and manufacture of International designed bearings for the domestic
automotive OEM and the industrial electric motor industry. Worked with US and
International manufacturing companies. Developed domestic suppliers of seals, retainers and
steel rings per ISO 9000. Responsible for the manufacture of all samples for customers using
the Production Part Approval Process. Process Engineer for five high volume bearing
production lines. Designed test fixtures using PRO ENGINEER CAD software. Lead auditor
for QS9000 third edition internal audits. Implemented ISO standards and best practices for
engineering design and development. Led Kaizen events using statistical data to identify and
reduce marginal manufacturing processes. Maintained business confidentiality relative to
personnel, pricing, promotion, customer lists, financial reports, and methods of distribution.
Consulted with executive management, corporate finance and other departments to provide
analysis of financial data. Conducted qualitative and quantitative analysis of metrics from
assigned business areas including product pricing.
5/1992 to 3/1996 GROSSINGER VOLVO, Lincolnwood, Illinois
ASE Certified Technician

3. Performed scheduled preventive maintenance and major tune-ups according to manufacturer
specifications. Diagnosed electrical and mechanical systems for faults. Analyzed and
resolved vehicle pickup and delivery issues as a Member of the Customer Service Index
Committee.
5/1991 to 5/1992 PHILLIPS PETROLEUM CO., Pasadena,Texas
Polyethylene Maintenance Engineer
Initiated mechanical design modifications on piping systems and pressure vessels using
Hazop procedures. Coordinated plant activities during shutdowns and turnovers.
5/1990 to 5/1991 FLORIDA PRODUCTION ENGINEERING, Daytona Beach,Florida
Process Engineer
Installed and debugged cellular manufacturing unit. Started up, trained and supervised 8
employees in JIT principles within the cellular environment.
5/1987 to 8/1988 PEPSI COLA, Orlando, Florida
Process Engineer
Supervised production line of 10 personnel. Initiated and managed parts inventory
computerization project.