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John Meier
Logistics Engineer at General Dynamics Land Systems
Location
Greater Detroit Area
Industry
Defense & Space
John Meier's Overview
Current •Logistics Engineer at General Dynamics Land Systems
Past •Team Lead - Two Level Maintenance (TLM) at Camber Corporation
•Engineering Services Specialist at General Dynamics Land Systems
•Senior Mass Analyst at General Motors
Senior Release Documentation Specialist at GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION Release Documentation Specialist at TANUARY & ASSOCIATES Marketing Manager at JOHNSON SMITH COMPANY Accounting Supervisor at UNITEC CORPORATION see less
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Education •Walsh College of Accountancy and Business Administration
•Macomb County Community College
Connections 33 connections
John Meier's Summary
CAREER SUMMARY
A highly-skilled Technical Writing Professional with special expertise in writing engineering processes and procedures, creating computer graphics and process flow diagrams in the automotive and defense industries. A strong track record for being thorough in researching, analyzing, problem solving and exceeding expectations to achieve targeted results. Demonstrated ability to complete multiple assignments simultaneously and meet all deadlines while communicating effectively at all levels. Recognized for excellent leadership, mentoring skills and promoting team efforts. Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and Adobe Acrobat.
Specialtiesaccountancy, accounts payable, accounts receivable, analysis, assembly language, attention to detail, catalogs, conversion, database administration, decision making, digital photography, government, graphic design, graphical user interface, graphics software, invoicing, layout design, materials management, meeting facilitation, organizational skills, photography, process engineering, project management, purchasing, sales, supervisory skills, training materials,
John Meier's Experience
Logistics Engineer General Dynamics Land Systems
Public Company; GD; Defense & Space industry
September 2010 – Present (1 year 2 months)
Logistics Engineer creating and updating maintenance tasks for Technical Manuals and IETM's.
Team Lead - Two Level Maintenance (TLM) Camber Corporation
Privately Held; Defense & Space industry
May 2010 – October 2010 (6 months)
Supporting the development and update of the Two Level Maintenance (TLM) and Logistics Management Information (LMI) products. Updating Repair Parts and Special Tools List (RPSTL) and Maintenance Allocation Chart (MAC). Providing logistics management documentation and various provisioning and LSA reports/data packages for submission to customers.
Engineering Services Specialist General Dynamics Land Systems
Public Company; 10,001+ employees; GD; Defense & Space industry
May 2006 – August 2009 (3 years 4 months)
• Responsible for the development of the engineering process database in support of CMMI Certification.
• Project Lead for database enhancements and maintenance projects.
• Perform cost analysis and submit requests for computer system funding improvements.
• Coordinate system updates with off-site computer programmers.
• Manage updates and release of engineering process database revisions (over 3000 assets) on a bi-monthly basis.
• Improved functionality of engineering process database by implementing over 30 improvements to the system since August 2007.
• Generate and distribute new process improvement reports to the organization.
• Train Process Engineers and users on the functionality of the engineering process database.
• Create and update training materials, modules and manuals.
• Responsible for department metrics (financial, systems, customer satisfaction).
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Adobe Acrobat.
Senior Mass Analyst General Motors
Public Company; 10,001+ employees; GM; Automotive industry
March 2003 – March 2006 (3 years 1 month)
• Responsible for preparing and presenting EPA vehicle mass certification documents and reports for small SUV vehicles to programs teams and management.
• Met deadlines for monthly mass reports 100 percent of the time for program teams.
• Improved productivity by completing department training in 25 percent of normal time allowed.
• Acquired extra vehicle program due to organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Mentored new employees in the group due to knowledge of systems and procedures.
• Presented weekly written and oral reports created from Access and Excel to program teams with recommendations needed for vehicle mass reduction.
Senior Release Documentation Specialist GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION
Public Company; 10,001+ employees; GM; Automotive industry
January 1990 – January 2003 (13 years 1 month)
Lead processor for the group, responsible for creating product assembly documents which included operational text, computer graphics and engineering specifications. Responsible for training all new employees.
• Assembled and maintained over 1000 assembly document sheets per model year, 50% more than other employees.
• Designated as replacement for supervisor in management meetings.
• Implemented common standards and processes for graphics, text and specifications by being a subject matter expert for the entire department.
• Reduced preproduction graphic creation from days to hours by implementing use of digital camera versus manually drawing graphics to increase productivity.
•Supervised the transfer of assembly documents to new engineering center in China.
Release Documentation Specialist TANUARY & ASSOCIATES
Defense & Space industry
January 1986 – January 1990 (4 years 1 month)
Responsible for creating product assembly documents which included operational text, manual graphics and engineering specifications.
Prepared training manual to orientate new employees to the group.
Played key role to reduce problems at start of production by attending pilot build meetings.
Marketing Manager JOHNSON SMITH COMPANY
Defense & Space industry
January 1979 – January 1986 (7 years 1 month)
Responsible for production of Christmas gift and novelty catalogs. Duties included selecting and purchasing new merchandise, sales reports, photography, layout, keylining and printing.
Accounting Supervisor UNITEC CORPORATION
Defense & Space industry
January 1976 – January 1978 (2 years 1 month)
Supervised department with eight accounting clerks. Responsible for accounts receivable, accounts payable, invoicing and bank transfers.
John Meier's Education
Walsh College of Accountancy and Business Administration BS, Business Administration
1976
Macomb County Community College Associates, Business and Management
1974
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