Jeff Nolff

Background

About Jeff Nolff

Summary of Qualifications: • 23 years experience in product design/development (Powertrain - Transmission/Drivetrain/HEV and HHV) – Automotive and Class 6-8 Heavy Truck • In-depth technical design & development experience of transmission, transfer case, axle and driveline • Hybrid drive product development experience (HEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicle)+ HHV (Hybrid Hydraulic Vehicle)) • Certified 6-Sigma Black Belt – Extensive experience in product and process improvement methodology • Strong foundation in systems design using customer requirements driven methodology • Demonstrated ability to identify, design and deliver technical powertrain solutions to meet/exceed customer demand (Conventional/Hybrid) • Strong project management skills; self-motivated, dependable team oriented problem solver • Exceptional leadership abilities, with demonstrated capacity to build, train and mentor highly productive cross functional teams (15+ yrs in leadership role) • MBA and BSME – Detailed understanding on product integration into overall business enterprise with focus on customer satisfaction and overall profitability • Extensive experience in manufacturing – Vehicle Assembly, Transmission, T-Case, Axle and Driveline • Demonstrated knowledge in Lean Principles, SPC, Supplier Sourcing/Management, Quality and Customer Service • Experience in working with international design teams and supply partners • Proficient in GD & T (Print Reading and Tolerancing), FEA (Stress Analysis), PFMEA, DFMEA, DOE (Taguchi or Other), DFM/DFA, APQP, PPAP, Quality Control – QFD, Statistical/Reliability Analysis (6-Sigma), Lean Mfg Principles ( Parker Hannifin Lean Boot Camp Training) • MS Office, MS Outlook, MS Project, Lotus Notes, Parker Hydraulics Training, Disney Institute - Customer Satisfaction • NVH Experience – Model Analysis, Source Noise Detection, Loss Function, NVH data acquisition