Kevin Rowe
Appearance Quality Launch Lead @General Motors
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WORK HISTORY
Appearance Quality Launch Lead @General Motors
Warren, MI, US
Analyze and review Color and Trim Design Appearance Releases (CTDAR) and material strategies for material substrates- Identify key engineering specifications, component manufacturability, material/paint engineering, and customer perceived quality issues- Plan for every part to meet 100% Final Approval to Grain (FATG) and 100% Appearance Approval Report (AAR)- Collaborate with vehicle assembly plant Paint Shop Manufacturing System Integration Engineer (MSIE) and plastic hang-on component suppliers to develop new body colors. Review and approve new body colors- Review pre-grain samples for surface and grain (texture) mapping, part draft analysis, and approve injection molding tools, slush Nickel Shell tools, and in mold Nickel Shell tools for trim components to meet surface and grain mapping requirements- Review and approve color, grain, gloss, and overall appearance of all automotive Class A surfaces of systems and components (visible to the customer) including paint finishes, automotive woven fabrics, automotive leather, Molded in Plastic (MIC), chrome finishes, and extruded components- Travel to GM vehicle assembly plants in U.S. to evaluate interior and exterior harmony of production vehicles during launches
EDUCATION
Central Michigan University
Bachelors of Science
Schoolcraft College
Associates of Science
SKILLS
ABOUT KEVIN ROWE
With over 25 years of experience in the automotive industry, I have developed and honed…
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