Jacob McHenry
Fayetteville
Summary
Innovative Senior Product Manager known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specializes in market analysis, user experience design, and agile project management. Excels in leadership, communication, and problem-solving to deliver exceptional product outcomes. Navigates complex product challenges with strategic thinking and collaborative teamwork.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Product Manager in Advanced Engineering
Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America
Peachtree City
10.2021 - Current
- Led a team on multiple high-paced HUD pursuits with many different global OEMs.
- Guided the team on how to quote for pursuits to meet tight timelines and budgets.
- Hosted customer technical design reviews and HUD roadmap meetings.
- Created business cases for HUD programs and presented them to the executive team for approvals.
- Submitted multiple HUD patent applications.
- Worked with multiple cross-functional teams within the organization.
- Created and enforced project schedules to meet strict customer requirements.
- Collaborate and coordinate global HUD projects.
- Organize responses to global customers.
- Evaluate Tier 2 suppliers and HUD technology components.
- Analyze cost down opportunities for HUD components
- Prioritized features in order to maximize impact while meeting budget constraints.
- Participated in design reviews to ensure usability standards are being met throughout the product development cycle.
- Identified product gaps and generated innovative ideas to expand market share, improve customer experience and drive growth.
- Communicated progress updates at regular intervals with senior leadership.
- Conducted market research and competitive analysis for existing and potential products.
- Led project planning sessions to map out timelines for feature releases.
- Drafted presentations for internal review meetings and external events such as trade shows or conferences.
- Monitored competitors' activities to stay ahead in the market.
Mechanical Design Engineer
Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America
Peachtree City
06.2014 - 10.2021
- Worked in a high-paced pursuit environment, leading to multiple customer business awards.
- Worked as the sole Mechanical Engineer responsible for all IVI pursuits.
- Implemented thermal simulations to optimize the electronic radio in automotive applications.
- Oversaw the creation and interpretation of mechanical drawings.
- Worked with foreign and domestic suppliers to incorporate new designs in production vehicles.
- Created and oversaw project schedules to ensure project success.
- Worked with other departments, including hardware, software, and manufacturing.
- Decreased cost and weight of radios using innovative designs and detailed comparisons.
- Implemented NADCA product specification for magnesium die casting design.
- Created, managed, and implemented the manufacturing Bill of Materials for the project.
- Traveled to the manufacturing facility to oversee prototype builds, leading teams of up to eight people.
- Worked with the customer on a weekly basis, providing detailed status updates and design projections.
- Led mechanical design reviews complying with all Panasonic standards and best practices.
- Worked with the team to: decrease the cost of the electronic radio, layout PCB components, improve assembly to decrease takt time, design the EMI shield, design software fixtures, and improve the mechanical design process.
ATV Design Engineer, Contractor
Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Company
Newnan
09.2012 - 06.2014
- Implemented Finite Element Analysis to create and improve ATV components.
- Oversaw the creation and interpretation of mechanical drawings.
- Worked with foreign and domestic suppliers to incorporate new designs in production vehicles
- Created and oversaw project schedules to ensure project success
- Worked with other departments, like paint, welding, manufacturing, assembly, purchasing, and testing.
- Decreased cost of vehicles using innovative designs and cost comparisons.
- Understood and applied ASTM, SAE, JIS, and Yamaha standards to guarantee the project meets all regulations and quality standards.
- Design Projects: ATV wet brake development, frame component weld fixtures, prototype fuel tank design and creation, ATV carriers and front bumper, calculated proper bolt torques, prototype brake cables, decrease weight and cost of vehicle, ATV frame development.
- Worked with the team to: increase performance while decreasing the overall cost of the braking system, test vehicles to prove prototype designs, build prototype vehicles to analyze fitment and performance, and create and improve testing requirements.
Mechanical Engineer
Robins Air Force Base
Warner Robins
06.2010 - 09.2012
- Oversaw the creation and interpretation of all mechanical drawings.
- Provided quotes for design projects, including cost estimating and component research.
- Created a form board pattern of the electrical harness for the C-130 cockpit.
- Implemented the method of FEA/FEM for designing products.
- Process Improvements: Created and managed the Process Order for the CNC drill and router, resulting in an increased yield of 60%. Created and implemented the process of sheet metal manufacturing, decreasing costs by 40%. Managed the preventative maintenance program for all tools and equipment.
- Design Projects: Custom field tools, cable connectors and back shells, stabilizer for server cabinets, soldering fixtures, smart cable board enclosure, various sheet metal components, antenna honing device, and coupon mold extractor.
- Worked with the team to support manufacturing efforts, design, develop, and implement a machine to test 2100 terminal circuit boards, and perform and implement material tests in research and development for new designs.
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Delta Air Lines
Atlanta
01.2008 - 05.2008
- Designed a layout for the international terminal at JFK Airport.
- Created preventive maintenance schedules for airport equipment.
- Recorded and oversaw the removal and installation of new airport equipment.
- Worked with the team to: perform quality control testing for ground maintenance, design a new bag cart connecting system, survey and select locations for new airport equipment operations, and administer safety checks at various airports.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA12.2009
Skills
- Product development
- Product positioning
- Inventor Mechanical
- Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerances
- Ansys ICEPAK
- Thermal Simulations
- Microsoft Office
- Fast Track
- Agile
- 3D printer experience
- BOM management
- Product lifecycle expertise
- Business development
- Partnership building
- Competitive market evaluation
- Trend analysis
- Mechanical drafting
- AutoCAD
- Solid Edge
- Unigraphics NX
- Matlab
Additional Engineering Projects
Senior Design, Creation of driver-operated traction control system for automotive applications, Successfully implemented product in project vehicle, reducing wheel slip in low traction or off camber situations, Placed 1st in class in senior design competition
Personal Information
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen
Timeline
Sr. Product Manager in Advanced Engineering
Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America
10.2021 - Current
Mechanical Design Engineer
Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America
06.2014 - 10.2021
ATV Design Engineer, Contractor
Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Company
09.2012 - 06.2014
Mechanical Engineer
Robins Air Force Base
06.2010 - 09.2012
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Delta Air Lines
01.2008 - 05.2008
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology
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