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LEAD RESIDENT VEHICLE SYSTEMS ENGINEER: POWER PRODUCTS AND BODY SAFETY/SECURITY
Summary
Technical Project Manager successful at building strong professional relationships, coordinating diverse projects, improving departmental processes and increasing revenue. Skilled mentor and mediator who excels at bringing out the best in team members. Extensive knowledge of electrical engineering concepts and creative aptitude for new product development.
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Accomplishments
- Led the Engineering Design team in redesigning the trailer tow counter eliminating highest warranty product in current production.
- Reduced emission non-compliance's on the 1.4L turbo gasoline engine by $160 per vehicle by implementing new oxygen sensor filtering strategy.
- Avoided delaying launch of Ford D219/258 delayed launch by resolving the radio power knob chrome ring issue.
- Led design team in avoiding redesign of radio bracket and center stack due to Ford Focus vibration issue.
- Recovered $1.57 million in program cancellation charges for Delphi by meeting Daimler Chrysler audit requirements.
- Recipient of the Flawless Launch Award for Successful "Start of Production" 2006 GM 222/272 PODS.
Experience
Lead Resident Vehicle Systems Engineer: Power Products and Body Safety/Security, 09/2016 to 01/2005Allegion Plc － MD, State
- Represented the Ford 05MY S197 Mustang Body Control module, 03MY FN145 Lincoln Town Car Power Deck lid and U228 Navigator Power Lift-gate modules.
- 90% of workload as direct customer interface. Led weekly open issues meetings. Managed the SOW, product mechanical, electrical and software design specification changes.
- Resolved product design interference's by updating the 3D models.
- Led mechanical engineers in resolving water ingress, noise and vibration issues.
- Worked closely with software team in the implementation of product functionality changes. Performed prototype and vehicle level software testing.
- Ran load dump, voltage drop, and CAN diagnostic analysis. Trouble shoot vehicle level system integration and EMC issues.
- Responsible for releasing mechanization drawings, schematics, 3D models, and specifications. Supported DVP&R, DFMEA and warranty reviews.
- Liaison for India and Mexico Technical Design Centers.
- Identified Convertible Top up/down switch anomaly induced by erratic voltage drops at EOL Static test.
- Supported cost reduction and JD Powers improvements.
Project Manager: New Product Development, 02/2015 to 09/2015Danaher － City , STATE
- Led engineering teams in developing switches, timers and launching black box designs for ITAR products.
- Created timelines, work breakdown structures, maintain product cost analysis and drive issue countermeasures.
- Increased product gate reviews to stakeholders by 55% and achieved 100% approval.
- Developed an intranet site for Accelerated Product Development project records and wrote work instructions for engineers. Kaizen Leader for Visual Project Management, Design 3P and DFMEA.
Team Leader: Powertrain Core Electronics, 03/2011 to 06/2014Chrysler Group LLC － City , STATE
- Led engineering team in design and launch of 1.4L and 1.8L gasoline engine micro controllers.
- Produced technical feature documents for source packages and software product change evaluations on new and interim design programs.
- Led global site supplier schematic, printed circuit board, bootloader, diagnostics, system integration and DFMEA reviews.
- Achieved 100% on time launch of 1.4L Turbo and 1.8L gasoline engine controllers for Fiat 500L, Abart, Dodge Dart and Alfa Spider vehicles.
- Hardware consultant for fuel pump control module introduced on 2013 Truck of the Year: Dodge Ram. Wrote the hardware specification and participated in supplier PPAP signoff reviews.
Project Leader: Cost Modeling, 01/2008 to 09/2008Delphi － City , STATE
- Led competitive bench marking and ideal workshops to determine key cost drivers used for identifying next generation display products.
- Reduced the supplier base used for global sourcing from analog to fully re-configurable thin film transistor LCD displays.
- Collaborated with VA/VE team, marketing and advanced engineering teams to support lean manufacturing activities.
- Created and maintained internal cost modeling web-page.
Engineering Group Manager: Integrated Multimedia Systems, 01/2006 to 01/2008Delphi － City , STATE
- Directed and coordinated activities of the resident engineering department to design, manufacture, test and implement GAPII radios and rear seat entertainment center.
- Analyzed human resource needs and customer demands to provide engineering support for successful product execution. Led technical interface with customer.
- Collaborated with management, manufacturing, sales, and warranty staff to determine engineering feasibility, cost effectiveness and customer demand for modified or new products.
- Directed manufacturing team in effective defect management plans and related 8D closure.
- Coordinated financial and budget activities for maximum operational efficiency.
- Managed staff including supervision, counseling, performance standards and review, discipline and employee development.
- Responsible for the management of information security as part of the normal management of the business.
Project Manager: Passenger Occupant Detection, 01/2005 to 01/2006Delphi － City , STATE
- Planned, executed and finalized PODS-B system for Daimler-Chrysler RS/CS and General Motors GMT001, GM 222/272.
- Facilitated the definition of project scope, goals and deliverable's.
- Constantly monitored and reported on progress of the project to all stakeholders. Escalate critical issues to senior management.
- Led PDP gate reviews. Engaged in swift resolution of execution concerns, barrier removal and customer satisfaction.
- Define project tasks and resource requirements.
- Met all scorecard metrics and achieved on time PSW. Influenced team and delegated competency tasks. Managed part procurement and logistics.
- Provided performance evaluation feedback for cross functional matrix team members.
- Achieved 100% approval rating for all PODS bladder and ECU continuous improvement proposals.
Design/Development Engineer, 08/1994 to 09/2000Yazaki North America － City , STATE
- Designed electrical distribution systems for the Chrysler Jeep Division, 1997- 2003 TJ Wrangler and 2000 XJ Cherokee.
- Developed electrical system schematics, vehicle rear-body and instrument panel wiring harness layout, using CAD E3D method.
- Designed injection molded trough using environmentally safe materials.
- Presented project status updates to senior management and led weekly customer meetings.
- Provide prototype build and launch support at the OEM Toledo I & II vehicle assembly plants.
- Most Valuable Player Awards: Champion in implementing E3D instrument panel design for 03MY TJ Wiring Team and Problem solving efforts for interior electrical system resulted in warranty reduction and recall avoidance.
Education
Master of Science:Engineering Management,2009Lawrence Technological University － City, State, USA
Bachelor of Science:Electrical Engineering ,2000Lawrence Technological University － City, State, USA
Skills
- Coaching, Project Management, Negotiation and Effective Problem Solving
- Full Product Development Life Cycle, DVP&R and After Launch Support
- Statistical Process Control, Quality Function Deployment and Six Sigma
- DOORS, CAN , MS Project and Visio
- System Integration and Systems Engineering II Certification
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School Attended
- Lawrence Technological University
Job Titles Held:
- Lead Resident Vehicle Systems Engineer: Power Products and Body Safety/Security
- Project Manager: New Product Development
- Team Leader: Powertrain Core Electronics
- Project Leader: Cost Modeling
- Engineering Group Manager: Integrated Multimedia Systems
- Project Manager: Passenger Occupant Detection
- Design/Development Engineer
Degrees
- Master of Science : Engineering Management , 2009
Bachelor of Science : Electrical Engineering , 2000
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