Jeff Kinane

Starting up US operations for Dong Woo HST. Company is involved in advanced material science manufacturing technology, which includes manufacturing large Heat Treating Furnaces (Modular Vacuum Carburizing, Nitriding, etc.), providing Heat Treating Services, and Coating Service (DLC, TAC, PCD, Pollux, etc.) for the Automotive, Consumer Electronics, Aerospace, Tooling, & Cutting Tools Industries.

Successfully Designed, Developed, and launched over 75 highly engineered Interior modules / systems for Global OEMs in Asia, Brazil, and EU. Core Member of Pricing Decision Team. Managed an average engineering headcount of over 200 with 7 direct reports and a budget of $20M/year for $1B in revenue. On Technical Board of Directors for Yanfeng Visteon joint venture in China. Yanfeng Visteon has over 700 engineers and yearly revenue = $6.5B.

Successfully grew the Japan engineering organization from 6 staff to 45 with the capability to design, deliver, and launch World Class modules / Systems for Nissan, Honda, Mazda, and Mitsubishi. Managed an average engineering headcount of 45 with 5 direct reports and a budget of $5M/year. Built partnerships with Visteon`s China partners Yanfeng-Visteon and Dong Feng Visteon to support co-development of products.

Managed Product Design Team for New Nissan Pickup / SUV in N.A. and EU market. Managed Product Design / launch team of a complete Interior (Cockpit, Seat, Door Panel, Carpet, Trim), including China Expats in US and China team in Shanghai, for new China made Buick Regal (18 mo. Program). Evaluated engineering capability of new acquisition in Korea (Duck Yang) and improved team capability in system design. Led transfer of technology and created new patented technology for Hyundai projects.

Senior Product Design Engineer – Automotive Components Division, Allen Park, MI (1996-1999) Manufacturing Engineer – Automotive Components Division, Saline, MI (1994-1996) Product Design Engineer – Automotive Components Division, Dearborn, MI (1992-1994)

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