Keith Kerby

Current

• Project Chief C and D Segment Vehicles at Chrysler

Past

• Project Chief for C-Segment Vehicles at Chrysler
• Supervisor - Chassis/Powertrain Integration at Chrysler
• Product Engineering Supervisor, Powertrain Test Labs at Chrysler

• Product Engineering Supervisor, Engine Dev. Test Group at Chrysler
• Fastener Engineering Manager at Chrysler
• Stress Lab Supervisor at Chrysler
• Resident Engineering Supervisor, Belvidere Assembly Plant at Chrysler
• Product Engineering Supervisor, Cooling Systems at Chrysler
• Senior Engineer/Specialist, Fuel Systems at Chrysler

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Education

• Central Michigan University
• Western Michigan University

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Industry

Automotive

Keith Kerby’s Summary

Well seasoned engineering management professional with broad experience in automotive OEM. More than 25 years of experience in automotive chassis engineering, including product design and development, life test and durability product testing, resident engineering and assembly operations, launch coordination, and safety systems. Holder of 2 patents on fuel system component designs.

Keith Kerby’s Specialties:

People Development, Fuel/Exhaust/Engine Cooling System Knowledge, Problem Solving (DFSS), Vehicle and System durability, joint development.

Keith Kerby’s Experience

• Project Chief C and D Segment Vehicles

  Chrysler

  (Privately Held; Automotive industry)

  September 2009 — Present (5 months)

  Responsible for the Exhaust and Induction Systems for The Jeep Compass and Patriot, Dodge Caliber, Journey, and Avenger, and the Chrysler Sebring and PT Cruiser. All but the Cruiser will receive significant upgrades in the next year. An exciting job!

• Project Chief for C-Segment Vehicles

  Chrysler

  (Privately Held; Automotive industry)

  July 2009 — October 2009 (4 months)

  As Project Chief, I am lead responsible for the Exhaust and Induction Systems for Chrysler's C-Segment Vehicles.

• Supervisor - Chassis/Powertrain Integration

  Chrysler

  (Privately Held; DCX; Automotive industry)

  March 2008 — July 2009 (1 year 5 months)

  • Manage an engineering group developing engine mount, exhaust and shifter systems for two new products with projected production launch dates in 2012.
  • Lead the cross functional team in the development of a new common FWD Engine Mount System for use on future FWD vehicles and a new compact common shifter design for use in future FWD vehicles.

• Product Engineering Supervisor, Powertrain Test Labs

  Chrysler

  (Privately Held; DCX; Automotive industry)

  January 2006 — March 2008 (2 years 3 months)

  • Managed Powertrain Test Garage activities in support of engine calibration, emissions testing, and heavy repairs.
  • Coordinated the Powertrain Test Lab procurement and supply activities, supporting engine and transmission build shops, three dynamometer labs, and engineering parts supply and storage.
  • Developed and implemented an issue tracking system used to follow-up and close issues found during build and testing of engines and transmissions, reducing issue resolution time by 72%.

• Product Engineering Supervisor, Engine Dev. Test Group

  Chrysler

  (Privately Held; DCX; Automotive industry)

  January 2004 — January 2005 (1 year 1 month)

  • Oversaw the restart of test operations in a 12 cell dynamometer facility. Improved operating efficiency from approximately 30% to 96% uptime.
  • Worked as a liaison between 4 engine development teams to schedule, test and report on common development issues.
  • Directed test engineers and technicians in root cause analysis of engine performance problems and implementation of corrective actions

• Fastener Engineering Manager

  Chrysler

  (Privately Held; DCX; Automotive industry)

  March 2002 — January 2004 (1 year 11 months)

  • Managed engineers, mechanics and technicians assisting the Product Development Teams in the development and testing of structural joints.
  • Developed and implemented a common fastener catalog with Mercedes Fastener Engineering resulting in over $10 Million in annual fastener savings.
  • Facilitated implementation of pulse tooling for future model year vehicles improving assembly time in the plants.

• Stress Lab Supervisor

  Chrysler

  (Privately Held; DCX; Automotive industry)

  August 1999 — March 2002 (2 years 8 months)

  • Supervised a group of engineers and mechanics in the Life Test and Durability Labs, coordinating all Jeep/Truck body and chassis sub-system durability testing and in-house and outside test operations.
  • Lead efforts to optimize and reduce test time in-house and outside, selecting a more effective test balance. This effort reduced outside test costs by 47%.
  • Set and controlled outside test budget and costs.
  • Lead the engineering team conducting Road Load Data Acquisitions used to establish design loads.
  • Using techniques learned at Belvidere Assembly, assisted the Product Development Teams in root cause analysis of component and system failures, leading to design improvements

• Resident Engineering Supervisor, Belvidere Assembly Plant

  Chrysler

  (Privately Held; DCX; Automotive industry)

  March 1997 — August 1999 (2 years 6 months)

  • Supervise a group of engineers at automotive assembly plant responsible for all chassis, powertrain, interior and exterior trim assembly operations and shipping yard operations.
  • Lead efforts to identify, root cause, and correct persistent and common issues in assembly operations.
  • Coordinated design and process changes for product improvement activities and field issue resolution.
  • Coordinated the launch of the 2000 PL. At the time, this was the fastest launch ramp with the fewest launch issues at Chrysler

• Product Engineering Supervisor, Cooling Systems

  Chrysler

  (Privately Held; DCX; Automotive industry)

  February 1993 — March 1997 (4 years 2 months)

  • Supervise the development of cooling systems for Chrysler’s small car platform (SCP), including under-hood thermal management. Developed the 2.0L Neon engine cooling and HVAC system. This system is still the most reliable and best performing system at Chrysler.
  • Design, develop and release the exhaust system components for SCP including mufflers, catalysts, pipes and hanger systems. Coordinated Emission systems, reliability, SAE and MVMA activities for Chrysler Chassis Engineering. Completed the design and development of the 2.0L Neon DOHC exhaust system in under 10 months.

• Senior Engineer/Specialist, Fuel Systems

  Chrysler

  (Privately Held; DCX; Automotive industry)

  August 1985 — February 1993 (7 years 7 months)

  • Supervise engineers and designers and oversee the development of the SCP Fuel systems. Responsible for design and release of the entire fuel supply and evaporative emissions systems.
  • Developed total fuel system components, including fuel tanks, fuel lines, filler tubes, grommets, seals, caps, pump modules and OBVR systems and evaporative emissions.
  • Awarded two patents for innovative fuel component designs.
  • SCP reliability specialist for all of chassis organization.
  • Represented Chrysler as SAE Fuel Supply Subcommittee liaison

Keith Kerby’s Education

• Central Michigan University

  MSA , Business Admin. , 1994 — 2001

• Western Michigan University

  BSME , Mechanical Engineering , 1973 — 1978

Additional Information

Keith Kerby’s Interests:

career opportunities, expertise requests, reference requests, getting back in touch, english sports cars, auto restoration, fishing, camping

Keith Kerby’s Groups:

•    Auto OEM Network
•    Chrysler Alumni
•    Chrysler Motors LLC
•    Utica Eisenhower Alumni Group
•    Chrysler Engineers

Keith Kerby’s Honors:

Holder of two Fuel System patents for Evaporative Emissions Devices

Keith Kerby’s Contact Settings

Interested In:

• career opportunities
• job inquiries
• expertise requests
• business deals
• reference requests
• getting back in touch