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Irvine, California, United States

Irvine, California, United States

Irvine, California, United States

Auburn Hills, Michigan

• Responsible for design, validation, and implementation of suspension components across multiple body on frame vehicles.
• Managed design and validation of the RAM TRX front suspension from conception to implementation
• Managed tuning and validation of Jeep Grand Wagoneer active and passive shocks modules for multiple markets and dynamic ride characteristics
• Collaborated with program teams to implement new technology and cost saving initiatives

• As apart of the CIE Leadership Development Program I completed 6 unique 4 month rotations through different engineering organizations.Engine Systems - Design and Release
• Organized vehicle mock up and collection of thermal, fuel economy, and financial data for new transmission oil cooler design Driveline - Design and Release
• Identify interim containment actions and permanent design solutions to address top driveline warranty issues at launch of the Jeep… Show more As apart of the CIE Leadership Development Program I completed 6 unique 4.
• Identify interim containment actions and permanent design solutions to address top driveline warranty issues at launch of the Jeep CompassDevelopment Quality – Trackhawk and Durango SRT
• Managed KPIs across all main functional teams and determined corrective actions and guide paths for the launch of the Jeep Trackhawk and Durango SRT
• Led team through Six Sigma Problem Solving to root cause and resolve a stabilize bar build issue at launchVehicle Integration – Gladiator

Auburn Hills, Michigan

• Organized and led competitive benchmarking tests to improve our instrument panel best practices
• Designed and developed measurement tools for DVP testing and benchmarcking in vehicle without teardown required
• Collaborated with suppliers to root cause warranty issues in a timely, cost effective fashion

Warsaw, IN

• Managed employee schedule, machinery replacement, and finances for multiple projects
• Wrote capital acquisition requests for amounts up to $250,000
• Created cost analysis visuals to present to management for justification

Oconto, WI

• Analyzed and reviewed schematic drawings for wire harnesses
• Assembled and tested prototype harnesses
• Reduced down time on the production floor by 2 minutes per hour

Appleton, WI

• Designed parts for schematics in AutoCAD and Adobe Illustrator
• Managed parts in a Microsoft Excel catalogue
• Tested electrical equipment for harnesses

Master’S Degree, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Focus in Automotive Engineering

Bachelor'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Alpha Tau Omega, Career Fair Team, Student Alumni Association, Varsity Soccer