Ioana Mihailescu
Engineering Project Team Leader @Caterpillar Inc.
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WORK HISTORY
Engineering Project Team Leader @Caterpillar Inc.
Decatur, IL, US
Engineering Project Team Leader (August 2013 - present)* Lead team in the implementation to production of hydraulic tanks for Off-Highway Trucks, Large Mining Trucks, Motorgraders, Scrappers, Shovels, etc.* Make sure projects are completed on time, quality and cost targets* Communicate results to customers, suppliers, team members, and other business units* Acknowledge and raise customers’ and management’s awareness of trade-offs between time, resources and quality.Sig Sigma Black Belt (August 2011 - August 2013)Responsible for selecting hydraulic pumps and motors to support the system design for Medium and Large Wheel Loader programs following the New Product Introduction (NPI) process: application evaluation, identifying and evaluating design and sources options, drawings release, DFMEA & DVPR execution. Preparing and conducting Gate Reviews during NPI process. Leading 6 Sigma projects for improving collaboration, product quality, process improvement and cost reduction using 6 Sigma tools and methodology.Sr. Design Engineer (Jun 2008 - August 2011)Responsible for selecting hydraulic pumps and motors to support the system design for Medium Wheel Loader programs, following the New Product Introduction (NPI) process,supporting Continuous Product Improvement (CPI) projects and Cost Reduction Strategy for PF Pumps and Motors.
EDUCATION
University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest
BSME & MSME, Hydraulics
Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu
Bachelor of Laws - LLB, Law
Wayne State University
MSME, MS in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
SKILLS
ABOUT IOANA MIHAILESCU
Experienced Engineering Project Manager responsible for leading cross functional teams on engineering projects focused on new product introduction, resourcing, new technology implementation, cost reduction and continuous improvement of Hydraulic components and systems.Six Sigma Black Belt, skilled in DMAIC and DMEDI, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), and Root Cause Analysis. Strong engineering professional with MSME degrees specialized in Manufacturing Engineering and Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems.
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