Kevin Deras
Experienced Program Management and technical development professional
- Role
- Director of Prototype and Engineering at Ptm Corporation
- Location
- Macomb, MI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Kevin Deras
PRODUCT DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR/SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER A dedicated Product Design & Development Director with a diverse understanding of materials and processes. As a technical expert with broad business knowledge and education, I am uniquely qualified to work with teams ranging from sales to advanced engineering and manufacturing. Respected as a coach and mentor with integrity, I have supervised local, regional and global employees for 15 years. Analytical and even-keeled, I am known for overcoming obstacles to achieve results. I am eager to apply my product lifecycle management expertise to new challenges and will quickly become an asset at any organization. EXCEPTIONALLY SKILLED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS Program/Project ManagementMultifacility ResponsibilityRegional/Global Business Communication SkillsProduct Strategy/Lifecycle Management International ExperienceStrong Interpersonal SkillsTalent DevelopmentStaff Management & TrainingRelationship BuildingBrand Quality and WarrantyDepartment ManagementEV Battery Box and BIW StructureMy value proposition is simple: own the product from cradle to grave, understand the needs of the customer and industry, and recognize opportunities to improve your product to become a preferred long term partner.
Experience
Director of Prototype and Engineering
Mar 2026 — Present · MI, US
Education
University of Michigan
BFA, Industrial Design
1989 — 1993
Oakland University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), International Business
2013
Skills
- Value Stream Mapping
- Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (Fmea)
- Management
- Engineering
- Unigraphics
- Customer Focus
- Injection Molding
- Plm
- Automotive
- Pfmea
- Production Part Approval Process (Ppap)
- Automotive Engineering
- Apqp
- Product Design
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Supplier Quality
- Leadership
- Continuous Improvement
- Teamcenter
- Fmea
- Testing
- Customer Satisfaction
- Dfmea
- Vave
- Engineering Management
- Product Development
- Product Management
- Lean Manufacturing
- Gd&T
- Kaizen
- Root Cause Analysis
- Advanced Product Quality Planning (Apqp)
- Warranty
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