1. Ian William Bargman Cell 615-585-7933
1504 Ferguson Ave, Nashville TN37212 ian.bargman@comcast.net
Current Role 2011 ~ Current
Overseas Chief Quality Engineer – Compact LCV Van / Compact cars / Standardization
Responsible via a direct reporting team for a series of vehicle models and the validation of
internal and external Quality targets, including Consumer Reports and JD Powers IQS,
preparation and approval of Quality milestones allowing manufacturing to commence and
shipments to customers to occur , then following the model over life to ensure continuous
improvement.
Involvement and leadership for Quality within five (5) major phases of a vehicle project
1. Design phase – Influencing the future models based on the current market feedback
2. Quality confirmation – Dynamic and static testing to simulate a period of customer usage
in a variety of settings from a customer perspective
3. Approval for production – Providing judgment that production can start , and that after a
period of Quality hold that deliveries can take place
4. Task Force leadership – Direct leadership of a cross functional launch phase team to
gather the early voice of the customer for countermeasure action
5. Life cycle management – On going achievement of the key internal and external metrics
via constant monitoring and cross functional collaboration to develop countermeasures
 Launched seven (7) completely new models from NMEX and NNA-C production
facilities with some of the best build Quality of recent launches , and recognized as
the bench mark process
 As requested by VP NA <TCS> and through working closely with and reporting to
both regional and Global management teams developed my concepts of Quality into
a practical set of working practices covering the five (5) phases.
 Utilizing website based technology these working practices are now deployed applied
across the full model team of managers within NNA <TCS> with the focus to provide
a consistent result in the validations and judgments made with quick action to correct
issues as they arise.
 Prepared the GM OEM Quality contract wording for the M30 small van, led the
Quality relationship trust building with the GM team during early contract phase in
support of the final contract signing.
 Managed the GM OEM product through it’s trial phase and prepared the regional
input to and validation of the KPI’s and PMI materials required as OCQE to propose
OK judgment at SOP-JM and DJM to the CQE for final approvals
 Prepared Nissan  GM OEM product concern handling process to improve handling
of the various types of product concerns that could exist to continue a trust based
relationship

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Professional Profile
Twenty-nine (29) years within the Automotive manufacturing industry at a World Class level
a world TOP 100 MBA (UK FT rankings) and a solid Technical Engineering background in
Test and Research with a Quality Assurance Focus coupled with Supplier Quality Assurance
experience at a Manager of staff level.
Proven track record of Project management in a time, budget pressure situation of high
value programs of Facilities in areas as diverse as Buildings Faculties, Test Equipment,
High-end Measurement systems both in a Greenfield and Brownfield case.
Broad Business awareness on three (3) continents (Europe, Asia, America) dealing with
differences in cultural and business practice norms in a cross-functional team program
management approach.
Financially astute in programs ranging from the $100K’s to the $100M’s with a detailed eye
into the analysis of costs, investments and revenue incomes to ensure profit level targets
are achieved.
A clear communicator used to preparing inputs to be reviewed at the highest company
levels on program, financial and technical issues.
A Self-motivated hard driven individual of independent thought whilst remaining a team
player, as the situation requires.
• Microsoft Office
• Mini Tab
• Advanced Spoken Japanese Language
• Statistical analysis
• Man Management
• Electrical systems
• Body Shop welding Quality
• Business Management
• Materials Technology
• Stamping Quality
• Auditing
• Financial analysis
• Budgetary Control
• Total Quality Management (TQM)
Professional Experience
Nissan North America INC, Cool springs, TN
2004 ~ 2011
Deputy Overseas Program Director – Vehicle Model line
Achievements:
• Successful program management of vehicle programs (Large Frame
(H61A) / Compact (L12F) / Sub Compact (LO2B / JO2C) ) in the $100’s of
Million dollars
• Leading successful Profit recover activities
• Introduction of Special Version vehicles

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• Took a lead role in the Chrysler OEM projects for [WA1E] / TRAZO /
HORNET including the contact wording development , regular executive
level meetings with the Nissan and Chrysler teams both in Japan and the
USA , financial modeling of key KPI’s and chair of the weekly face to face
Chrysler / Nissan design / engineering team meetings held a neutral site
in the Detroit area.
• Established a Chrysler OEM project internal Nissan working team of all
relevant functions impacted by either the buy or sell portion the contract ,
established and chaired a series of internal review meetings to capture
and manage Nissan internal issues to resolve roadblocks
• Maintained with the relevant Nissan / Chrysler functions the development
milestones to ensure documented completion and so allow invoicing to
proceed from both sides
• Managed the post Chrysler (Old Car Co.) bankruptcy impact of no final
contract agreement
Responsibilities:
• Vehicle program profitability Nissan and OEM projects
• Cross functional team co-ordination of cost / investment data inputs to
vehicle program contracts
• Presentation of vehicle contract proposal to senior executives
• Profit impact analysis of product enhancement proposals
• Financial Analysis of company business plan proposals
Nissan Motor Manufacturing (UK) ltd, Sunderland, England
1986 ~ 2004
Quality Assurance Manager (Supervisor)
Achievements:
• Green Field Operation start up
• Three (3) overseas long term assignments – Europe & Japan
• Battery warranty cost reduction
• Colour computer introduction
• Management of four laboratories through and intense period of
continuous improvement
• Warranty Parts return center relocation
• New Measurement technology introduction
Responsibilities:
• Test Engineer
• Overseas assignee to Japan R&D center and Supplier base
• Test House Supervisor (Manager)
• Overseas assignee to European HQ on Warranty operations
improvement
• New Model Body and Press (Stamping) Quality Engineer
• Overseas assignee to Japan R&D center for Global Quality planning

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British Leyland Technology, Birmingham, England
1979 ~ 1986
Engineering Technician
Achievements:
• Four Year Technician Apprenticeship
• MechaTronic vehicle test systems, design and programming
• Electrical / Electronic / Mechanical test of Automotive systems
Responsibilities:
• Quality and Reliability Testing of Automotive systems
• Control of Craftsmen Labour
• Test report generation
• Concern Investigation
• Supplier interface
Nissan Motor Manufacturing (UK) ltd, Sunderland, England
1986 ~ 2004
Quality Assurance Manager (Supervisor)
Achievements:
• Green Field Operation start up
• Three (3) overseas long term assignments – Europe & Japan
• Battery warranty cost reduction
• Colour computer introduction
• Management of four laboratories through and intense period of
continuous improvement
• Warranty Parts return center relocation
• New Measurement technology introduction
Responsibilities:
• Test Engineer
• Overseas assignee to Japan R&D center and Supplier base
• Test House Supervisor (Manager)
• Overseas assignee to European HQ on Warranty operations
improvement
• New Model Body and Press (Stamping) Quality Engineer
• Overseas assignee to Japan R&D center for Global Quality planning

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Education
Durham University, Durham, England
Master of Business Administration
January 2005
New College Durham, Durham, England
IQA A3 Quality Management
September 1995
University of Central England in Birmingham, Birmingham, England
BSC (Equivalent) Mechanical and Production Engineering
September 1984
Solihull College, Birmingham, England
Ordinary National Certificate (ONC) Engineering
September 1980
References
References are available upon request.

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Education
Durham University, Durham, England
Master of Business Administration
January 2005
New College Durham, Durham, England
IQA A3 Quality Management
September 1995
University of Central England in Birmingham, Birmingham, England
BSC (Equivalent) Mechanical and Production Engineering
September 1984
Solihull College, Birmingham, England
Ordinary National Certificate (ONC) Engineering
September 1980
References
References are available upon request.