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Lead cross-functional team of designers and engineers through the preliminary design, integration, validation, execution and launch of the total side closures system of a major vehicle.Responsible for balancing vehicle imperatives related to this project - cost, mass, investment, timing.

•Assumed leadership responsibility for resolving product and process engineering issues quickly•Ensured that issues are entered into Tracking System for issue resolution•Set direction for the IRT activities relative to Issue Resolution, Tracking, and decision-making•Held resources accountable for on time problem resolution•Accountable to assist in the removal of roadblocks•Escalated unresolved issues to the appropriate person or organization for resolution•Facilitate IRT meetings •Ensured all process opportunities are reviewed prior to recommending product changes•Mediated problems among plants to ensure consistent issue resolution•Managed issues tracking system through adding as well as rejecting or approving problem in tracking system based on completeness and accuracy of Launch Build root cause being elevated•Provided input into possible issue solution to design and process. Validated Problem fixes through build events•Managed the issues list during the launch process, with the other IRT’s ensuring the multiple plant issues are being properly handled

QRD Lead for Global Gamma/Delta Programs • Track and manage Quality and Warranty for 8 Global programs. • Identify issues and resolve them quickly and effectively.• Identify and implement quality processes and confirm they are being followed. • Work globally to identify best practices and manage implementation throughout all plants.• Manage current product changes and make sure they are implemented quickly and with high quality.• Identify Cost savings opportunities and manage testing and implementation. • Report out to upper management Warranty Plan vs. Actual.• Develop warranty targets for future as well as focus items to continuously reduce warranty.

Hardware Integration Lead - Side Closures 2016/18 Global Delta SUV’s• Programs for US, Canada, China, Europe, Asia, Mexico and Australia• Responsible for development and evaluation of Door System hardware• Serve as a leader and technical resource for Hardware development and integration• Design, analyze, and specify criteria for Hardware and surrounding interfaces. • Develop BOM for each market based on customer requirements and specifications• Lead and manage all Hardware issues during Development through Launch QRD Lead for Global Gamma/Delta Programs • Track and manage Quality and Warranty for 8 Global programs. • Identify issues and resolve them quickly and effectively.• Identify and implement quality processes and confirm they are being followed. • Work globally to identify best practices and manage implementation throughout all plants.• Manage current product changes and make sure they are implemented quickly and with high quality.• Identify Cost savings opportunities and manage testing and implementation. • Report out to upper management Warranty Plan vs. Actual.• Develop warranty targets for future as well as focus items to continuously reduce warranty.

• Programs for US, Canada, China, Europe, Asia, Mexico and Australia• Responsible for development and evaluation of Door System hardware• Serve as a leader and technical resource for Hardware development and integration• Design, analyze, and specify criteria for Hardware and surrounding interfaces. • Develop BOM for each market based on customer requirements and specifications• Lead and Manage all Hardware issues during Development through Launch

•Assumed leadership responsibility for resolving product and process engineering issues quickly.•Focused to ensure effective cross regional communications.•Ensured that issues are entered into Tracking System for issue resolution. •Set direction for the IRT activities relative to Issue Resolution, Tracking, and decision making. •Held resources accountable. •Provided focus to the Team•Accountable to assist in the removal of roadblocks. •Escalated unresolved issues to the appropriate person or organization for resolution. •Facilitated IRT meetings •Assigned resources from the IRT to solve the issue including identifying Issue champion and support champion in solving the issue.•Ensured all process opportunities are reviewed prior to recommending product changes. •Mediate problems among plants•Drove issue resolution•Instituted new issues into the tracking system, as well as, rejecting or approving problem in tracking system based on completeness and accuracy of Launch Build root cause being elevated.•Provided input into possible issue solution to design and process. Validated Problem fixes through build events•Managed the issues list during the launch process, with the other IRT’s ensuring the multiple plant issues are being properly handled.•Deciding voice on closure of open issues.•Review results of Engineering Try-Outs and Plant Trial Runs

• Design Release Engineer - Side Closure system - Global compact cars (Cruze, Sonic, Volt, Verano)• System Lead for Cruze side closures• Generate technical solutions for current, new and major programs• Develop engineering designs (including subsystems)• Lead / support technical reviews• Lead / support Product Development team.• Implements engineering changes• Plans and implements test and/or development programs• Releases parts and subsystems for production• Performs complex design analysis• System lead for Cruze Side Closure warranty analysis and improvement• DFSS Certification - Green Belt

Member of 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour New Model Launch Team• Engineering Staff - Product Engineering Development and Test Department• Commercial Quality Group – IP (instrument panel) / Center Console/ Lower Trim Panel• Lead Instrument Panel PIC (Person In Charge)• Lead Center Console PIC• IP / Center Console/ Lower Trim Group Leader• IP / Center Console Theme Team Leader / Member• Addressed IP and console system design and manufacturing problems• Worked with R&D (Research and Development) to design and improve various IP and interiortrim parts• Conducted testing on interior components for durability, thermo cycling and squeak & rattle• Designed and manufactured Rapid Prototypes (SLA) for analysis and testing• Fixture Design Lead Support (IP / center console, rear cargo area and upper trim panels)• Lead Vis-VSA user for Department [Simulation Modeling & Tolerance Analysis using GD&T(Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)]• Lead Squeak & Rattle Test Engineer for Honda CRV, Acura RDX vehicle programs• Trained and Mentored multiple new associates and Co-op Students• Developed and implemented new Supplier Part and Test standards to insure manufacturingfeasibility• Designed, tested, and implemented new Hex Bolt / Washer assembly for Steering Hanger BeamAssembly• Supported start up of new Honda Plant in Indiana for all Interior (IP, Center Console, Trim, andSeats) and Body Components - Problem identification and complex analysis and countermeasures• Supported Prototype Build and Design Change Requests in Utsunomiya, Japan. Also completed squeak & rattle analysis and IQS (Initial Quality Survey) roadmap for best in class performance

Engineering Co-op – PEDD (Product Engineering Development Department)• Commercial Quality Group – IP/Console• Addressed IP and console system design and manufacturing problems• Created, modified and viewed drawings using Catia• Led two cross-department problem investigation teams to solutions• Executed part cost reduction project• Coordinated and participated in instrument panel and console system activities• Managed design change proposals with Honda R&D• Developed and implemented new spec for interior air outlets• Presented monthly schedule and project status to management• Assisted with product development and testing on the Honda Civic, CRV, and Element• Witnessed new model development process / mass production• Planned and led part maturation project team• Led IQS benchmark investigation for Interior System Team