1427 Nantahala Beach Road 

Gulf Breeze, Florida 32563 

Telephone (850) 934-9121   Fax (850) 934-9129

Cell (256) 642-9090

  email: kehaynes@earthlink.ne

Professional Technical Manager with twenty three years progressive and increasingly responsible positions in a engineering, new product development, manufacturing and consulting environment addressing forensic engineering, product development engineering, manufacturing operations, marketing and quality qssurance. Demonstrated ability to successfully define, manage and implement complex, technical and business objectives from marketing inception through product manufacturing. Strong communications, problem solving, planning, organizational and technical management skills. Experienced and talented expert liaison and facilitator. 

B. S., Electrical Engineering  Course Work: Power Distribution & Electronics

Florida Atlantic University         1980

A University of Florida School 

Boca Raton, Florida       

Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)

Society of Automotive Engineers, Cranking Motor Committee (SAE)

American Society of Quality Control (ASQC)

Small Motors Manufacturing Association (SMMA)

Industrial Truck Association, Battery and Charger Committee (ITA)

Automotive Parts Rebuilders Association (APRA)

Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA)

 "Product Qualification Testing", APRA Clinic, Long Island, NY   1999

PRESIDENT      Matrix Engineering (formally Rapid Response Consultants)               1997 to Present

Extensive experience assisting attorneys and insurance adjusters regarding automotive, residential and industrial electrical product designs and failures. Twenty years practice as a technical manager in Fortune 100 companies and 10 years as a forensic investigator. Performed the analysis of electrical and electromechanical failures resulting in fires, equipment and property damage, and personal injury. Applications include, automotive / RV / fork truck, electrical / electronic product designs and failures, as well as residential electrical systems. Broad technical experience that includes examination and documentation of more than 20 accidents/fires throughout the United States. Have provided testimony in this area of expertise and routinely performs litigation consulting. Specialized expertise in the areas of electrical/electromechanical failure analysis, mathematical modeling of systems, and electrical evidence collection, product testing and analysis procedures

Automotive Components and Systems, Industrial, Commercial, and Residential circuit breakers, distribution panels and ground fault protectors, AC and DC electric motors, batteries, battery chargers, starters and alternators, tools and appliances, fluorescent lighting ballasts, switches/relays, sensors and electrical-equipment failures.

Developed new business unit: Technology, Product and Customers, and had P/L responsibility for a Start Up Business Unit for Electric Vehicle Control and Power Systems

Strong Program Management leadership in dozens of new product families for the automotive, aerospace, commercial, and military industries.

Designed and managed the development of over 100 electromechanical, electromagnetic and electronic controls products.

Planned, scheduled and executed the complete implementation of ISO/QS 9000 and ISO 14000

Provided engineering change leadership and reduced Design Cycle times by up to 30% with proper training, scheduling and manpower utilization

Lead in Cost Reduction projects saving over $200,000 annually by "focusing on the money" techniques

DIVISION ENGINEERING MANAGER, EFP Corporation 2001 - 2002

Completely revamped the engineering department for effectiveness and efficiency. Strong Project Manager responsible for all of the Engineering planning and procedures, process controls, manufacturing equipment definition and purchasing of electric services and equipment, gas, water and steam for a 200,000 sq. foot polystyrene manufacturing facility. Responsible for the Capital Equipment budget of over 5 Million dollars per annum. Direct reporting of two engineers.

Assigned as Program Manager for implementing 3 new automotive products into manufacturing improving process efficiency and quality

Assigned as Cost Improvement Manager for the Division managing 10 to 15 projects identifying significant cost improvements reducing spending by over $50,000

Installed 14 new Siemens System Controllers on existing manufacturing equipment increasing both productivity and efficiency by decreasing cycle times and scrap rates

Assigned as Auditor for ISO 9000 Quality System compliance

Planned and implementing ISO 14000 Environmental Controls

GENERAL MANAGER, ELECTRIC VEHICLE SYSTEMS,   Prestolite Electric Inc.       1997 - 1998

Total startup and unit P&L responsibility for the Electric Vehicle (EV) Systems business unit.

Successfully established the plan and lead a cross discipline team of managers to develop and market a new concept product in DC motors and electronic controls for off road electric vehicles.

Generated EV Systems sales to 10% of the divisions' business in 18 months by targeting sales and marketing activities at 3 specific customers.

Assigned as the Program Manager for four additional Corporate Strategic programs, responsible for all aspects of Engineering, Marketing, Manufacturing and Customer Service.

DIVISION DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING AND QUALITY   Prestolite Electric Inc.      1994 - 1998

Responsible for the development and implementation of all technical policies and procedures for Automotive DC motors, Electronic Controls, Electronic Battery Charger products, and Electromechanical Switches. Product development responsibilities include complete project definition and schedules with multi-million dollar budget responsibility for all key strategic development programs. Direct reporting of 2 Product Engineering Managers and a staff of 18 Product Development Engineers. Extensive travel and customer interface with all Automotive and Material Handling Equipment customers. Experience representing the company in all areas, new product design, marketing, sales and pricing, quality issues, operations procedures, schedules and shipments.

Developed product strategy and produced 3 new motors to penetrate the Automotive / Heavy Truck cranking motor business and provided a full application range of products.

Orchestrated the development of the first Strategic Industrial Pump Motor Family in over 8 years. Increased market share from 5% to 30% in 24 months. Products provided latest technology and 25% gross margin improvement. 

Assigned as Corporate Program General Manager for Electric Vehicle Systems, responsible for all sales, operations and engineering activities involved with DC motors, Electronic Controls and Industrial Battery Chargers.

Planned and executed the introduction of ISO/QS 9000 procedures.
 

MANAGER, PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND STANDARDS  ABB Power T&D Company, Inc 1992 - 1994

Full product development responsibilities to meet corporate strategic directions for Power Distribution equipment that included 480-36kVAC Switchgear, circuit breakers and related products. Direct reporting of 26 Managers and Engineers. Additionally, acted as Marketing technical expert for all new product activities. Developed and controlled 11 million dollar department and developmental budget.
Successfully lead a multi-discipline engineering team to introduce a world class switchgear and circuit breaker product line utilizing state of the art electronic communication and control system and Arc Resistant Technology. Frequent and intensive customer and engineering interface in North America, South America and Europe.

DIVISION ENGINEERING AND QUALITY MANAGER  Siemens Energy and Automation Inc.    1989 - 1992

Responsible for all high volume (+40 million units / year) residential circuit breaker product and manufacturing engineering as well as quality assurance for US and Mexican manufacturing facilities. Direct reporting of Engineering, Quality, Drafting and UL Test Lab personnel. Full responsibility for all Design and Product Support Engineering requirements for Electronic and Thermal Magnetic products. 
Served as Technical Expert representing SEA in all litigation
Lead the quality system changes to comply with the Malcolm Baldridge Quality Award program

ENGINEERING MANAGER / PROJECT ENGINEER     Airpax Corp. 1980 - 1989

Complete design responsibility for all high volume automotive and aerospace speed sensing, lighting and dc motor products. Direct reporting of all development engineering staff. Extensive Automotive customer interface and negotiations.