Paul Murray
About Paul Murray
Paul Murray serves as the Director of Test Engineering, Reliability, and Facilities at Harley-Davidson Motor Company, where he has worked since 2000. He has a background in engineering and business, with previous experience at Delphi and advanced degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of Michigan-Flint.
Work at Harley-Davidson
Paul Murray has served as the Director of Test Engineering, Reliability, and Facilities at Harley-Davidson Motor Company since 2000. In this role, he oversees the company's Product Development labs and test sites located in multiple states, including Wisconsin, Arizona, and Florida. His responsibilities include managing headcount and budgetary goals while ensuring the delivery of safety, operational, and continuous improvement targets. Murray has implemented modifications to the company's Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA), Test Planning, and Failure Reporting, Analysis, and Corrective Action System (FRACAS), enhancing the overall effectiveness of these systems.
Previous Experience at Delphi
Prior to his tenure at Harley-Davidson, Paul Murray worked at Delphi as a Senior Project Engineer from 1990 to 2000. During his decade-long career at Delphi, he gained valuable experience in engineering and project management. His role in the Paris Area, France, allowed him to develop skills that would later contribute to his success in the automotive industry.
Education and Expertise
Paul Murray holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Michigan-Flint, where he studied Business Administration and Management from 1993 to 1996. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, completing his studies from 1984 to 1990. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in engineering, management, and test engineering.
Achievements in Engineering and Management
Throughout his career, Paul Murray has developed comprehensive metrics for DFMEA, Test Planning, and FRACAS systems. His focus on continuous improvement has led to the successful delivery of safety and operational targets. Murray's ability to manage budgetary goals while overseeing engineering projects has been a significant aspect of his role at Harley-Davidson, contributing to the company's overall success in product development.