ALEX PRZEBIENDA has over 20 years of experience at Ford Motor Company in various engineering roles including program management, manufacturing, and product development. He has a proven track record of successfully managing major vehicle programs from concept to launch, including the Mustang, and has received awards for his work developing models to improve efficiency. PRZEBIENDA provides a detailed resume highlighting his accomplishments and areas of expertise in engineering, product delivery, and program management.

1. ALEX PRZEBIENDA
18513 Clairmont Circle West Phone: 248-912-8069
Northville, MI 48168 Email: aprzebie@gmail.com
Product Delivery PROFESSIONAL
A determined, enthusiastic, and highly innovative Engineering Management Professional with a BSE and
20 years of experience within Ford Motor Company with accomplishments in:
• Product Delivery: Program Manager
• Manufacturing: Launch Manager
• Product Development: Vehicle Dynamics & Integration Supervisor
Areas Of Expertise
 Product Innovation
 6-Sigma Trainer/ Certified
 Vehicle Packaging
 Program Management
 Vehicle Integration
 Prototyping and Tooling
 Engineering Team Management
 Test Plans/ Program Targets
 Marketing Interface
 Vehicle Launch
 Vehicle Dynamics
 Team Motivation
Most Notable ACHIEVEMENTS
 Managed GT350 Mustang program from concept to launch readiness
 Delivered 662HP “world’s most powerful production V8” for 2013 GT500 Mustang
 Managed launch for 2010 and 2011 Mustang
 Delivered vehicle dynamics for LS, T-Bird and Freestar
 ELIMINATED $2 MILLION IN ANNUAL WARRANTY COSTS AND 60 “THINGS GONE
WRONG” (TGW) WITH 6-SIGMA BEST PRACTICES FOR DELIVERING HVAC END OF
LINE TESTS IN ALL NORTH AMERICAN PLANTS.
 Implemented STANDARDIZED PROTOTYPE VEHICLE ALLOCATIONS ACROSS ALL NORTH
AMERICAN YIELDED A 40% REDUCTION IN PROTOTYPE VEHICLES AND ANNUAL
ENGINEERING BUDGET REDUCTION OF $100 MILLION.
 Led cross aTTRIBUTE TEAM THAT GENERATED THROUGH DEVELOPMENT OF
GROUNDBREAKING “PROTOTYPE PREDICTOR MODEL”.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
FORD MOTOR COMPANY, DEARBORN, MI 1993 –
PRESENT
MUSTANG SHELBY PROGRAM MANAGER –MUSTANG (2010- PRESENT)
Currently accountable for creating vision and delivery of the future product. Manage content selection, establish
boundaries for design parameters, financial targets, business case as well as the delivery of product through
launch. Main interface with: Engineering, Marketing, Studio, Manufacturing, Finance, and Purchasing.
Achievements:
 Delivered new 5.8L with upgraded driveline including adjustable suspension and new brakes on time with 15
months of compression.
 Exceeded financial profitability commitments by working with finance and marketing to re-align mix and rates
using results from a soft market test.
 Completed launch with zero fresh eyes class 1 issues post tool tryout build by driving team to establish robust
containment actions.
 Executed safe launch controls plan resulting in no fluctuation of quality metrics during model year change over.
MUSTANG LAUNCH MANAGER – MUSTANG (2009 – 2010)
Led engineering team from VP builds through OKTB. Conducted audits to maintain safe launch: JD powers, Fresh
eyes early warranty team, Ford customer static audit, Ford customer dynamic drive fleet, engineering team
attribute audit, water and air leak, squeak and rattle. Main interface with new model launch, vehicle operation
tools, supplier technical assistance and manufacturing teams.
Achievements:

2.  Launched all new body and interior for 2010 MY including Coupe, Convertible and Glass Roof
 Launched 2 all new powertrains for 2011MY including 30MPG 3.7LV6 and Re-introduced 5.0L V8
 Completed launch with record low part churn by gaining team alignment on solution with minimal parts being
affected.
 Championed the integration of the plant vehicle team with the launch team which proved to be invaluable for
capturing flow through quality containment actions.
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Professional Experience – ContinueD
BASE DESIGN PROJECT LEADER – F SERIES (2007 – 2008)
Led engineering through product creation process including balancing cross functional attribute teams to meet
overall key deliverables.
Achievements:
 Established compatible hardware to deliver best in class fuel economy
 Balanced attribute targets to deliver versatile package with best in class aero.
VEHICLE INTEGRATION SUPERVISOR – MUSTANG (2006 – 2007)
In addition to achieving project goals, team established test and development plans to optimize the use of CAE,
components, hardware in the loop and complete vehicle tests to reduce time to market and investment.
Achievements:
 Established weight roadmap with 200lbs of actionable content to deliver fuel economy targets
 Lead cross functional team of attribute and release engineers to implement first EPAS gear at Ford.
VEHICLE DYNAMICS SUPERVISOR – CAR PROGRAMS (2003 – 2005)
Appointed to plan and manage comprehensive vehicle dynamics program for major product lines including
Lincoln LS, T-Bird and Freestar.
Achievements:
 Delivered “shock mastering “ best practice to insure customers receive vehicles with targeted ride and handling.
 Ride & Handling Quality Lead: developed attribute targets, quality roadmap improvement projects and
implementation of critical component and vehicle standards.
 Delivered small car quality improvement of : 21% (R/1000), 47% (CPU)
6-SIGMA PROJECT CHAMPION / PROJECT SUPERVISOR – GCE, VASE (2001 – 2002)
Based on demonstrated ability to apply best practices to hands-on design engineering issues, selected to lead VASE
Green Belt Certification effort and support GCE Green Belt Training. Overachieved Green Belt training target by
91% (146 trained vs. target of 84). Championed four NVH Dash Pass Through projects saving $2.1 million in soft
TGW revenue. Distinguished numerous initiatives that produced significant improvements in product line
profitability:
 Squeak & Rattle project (Escape Center Console Rattle) saving $500,000 in soft TGW revenue.
 Wind Noise project (Windstar Door Trim Panel) saving $260,000 in soft TGW revenue.
 Drive Line Vibration projects saving $645,000 in annual hard warranty costs, $1.9 million in soft TGW
revenue
 Fit & Finish project (Escape Sun Visor) saving $790,000 in soft TGW revenue.
 14 A/C Performance projects saving $2.2 million in annual hard warranty costs, $25 million in soft
TGW revenue
Other POSITIONS:
ZERO PROTOTYPE PROJECT LEADER – GCE, VASE (2000 – 2001)
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM – PROTOTYPE PREDICTOR MODEL SME / LL6, (1997 – 2000)
DEPARTMENT PROCESS LEADER / CO-CHAIR OF PROTOTYPE – POT, TRUCK VC (1993-1997)
PRODUCTION PLANNER – RADIATOR ASSEMBLY/ LIVERNOIS ENGINEERING(1993)
Scholastic History
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, ENGINEERING (BSE), INDUSTRIAL & SYSTEMS ENGINEERING (I&SE), University of
Michigan, 1993
6-SIGMA – GREEN BELT & PROJECT CHAMPION, FORD MOTOR COMPANY, 2001
Awards & Honors:

3.  Honored for development of mathematical model that contributed to significant cost and time
improvements in North American Prototypes.
 Finalist for Edelman Prize – automotive industry’s top award for industry use of Operation Research
(OR).
 Awarded Patent 7,337,619 for “Method & System for Assessing a Refrigerant Charge Level in a Vehicle Air
Conditioning System”.