John Milfull

Background

About John Milfull

A solution and team focused Senior Engineering Manager with proven success in project management, department management and product development from conception through to production within the automotive industry. Strong experience working across cultures and countries having been part of leadership groups within a multi-national company. Results focused with the ability to develop and set actionable objectives, develop competency and deliver robust solutions for complex systems. A strategic thinker, skilled in managing change, an advocate for diversified and collaborative thinking with the ability to develop individuals and future leaders resulting in a culture that drives business needs, attains strategic objectives and provides customer focused solutions.Key Capabilities and Strengths:• Ability to develop and deploy engineering business plans to achieve company and operational objectives.• Capacity to work through complex system engineering issues, identifying and qualifying executable tasks. • Experience in global program execution and project management, including the ability to influence, coordinate and facilitate local and international stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes.• Demonstrated ability to work effectively across cultures and time zones, executing projects involving up to four globally distributed teams. Based in China for six years to support global operations.• Ability to earn respect and develop effective working relationships across all levels of the organisation.• Leadership positions deploying development, coaching and mentoring techniques across large diverse teams.• Strong experience in regulatory interpretation, assessment, governance and formation of advocacy positions.• Profound active listener and strong communicator with the ability to tailor based on audience.With over 20 years of engineering experience in the automotive industry working for a leading global vehicle manufacturer. Leading teams in the field of Propulsion Systems embedded controls and calibration, vehicle integration, hardware design and regulatory compliance for ICE, Hybrid and BEV applications.