- Manage multiple SME development teams through the end-to-end development process of a Cockpit Module, Instrument Panel, Cross car beam and Console products.- Ensure the development lifecycle of these projects meets ED&D budget, HC, project milestones ,timelines, design quality by project review meetings, design review process and KPI.- Collaborate cross-functionally with production engineering, quality, purchasing, sales and manufacturing teams to optimize product sourcing, cost-efficiency, VA/VE (cost-reductions ideas), performance, manufacturability, and material localizations.- Improved Design Review Process efficiency to accommodate challenging schedules for an EV OEM short development schedule.- Implemented a Lesson Learned Report System to improve our design standards and future programs to target zero-design-changes. - Integrated Offshore Development Center (ODC) in Mexico and India to our process to ensure project development timing and within ED&D budget.- Working on innovation of new products for automotive vehicle with focus on cockpit products that enhance customer experience, electromechanical components, light weight solutions and sustainable materials.- Promote team growth, mentoring and fostering a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing within the R&D department.- SME of IP, Airbag chute, glove-box, deco parts; IMF (in-mold film), CSW (cut-saw-wrap), Injection Skin parts, FIP (foam-in-place) Instrument Panels, Console, Armrest, glovebox and vents. - Expert in DFM, NX/CATIA, Customer, Vehicle and Design Requirements, Safety and Regulatory Requirements (FMVSS, CCC), DFSS, Problem Solving for Warranty and Plant Quality Issues, Taguchi method, DFMEA, Lesson Learn Reports, DRBFMs, Stack-up analysis and GD&T.- Improved, optimize and validate the design using CAE Analysis for Head Impact, Knee Impact, Rigidity, NVH and CFD in NX CAE or LS-DYNA.- Create and execute DVP&R for cockpit products.

- Led R&D team in designing instrument panels and console, overseeing the entire development process from concept to production.- Drove innovation through research, collaborating across functions for optimal design, performance, and cost-efficiency.- Ensured quality and safety through rigorous testing, managed supplier relationships, and fostered a culture of innovation within the team.

- Safety and soft new products lunch on SOP manager- Expert in development and design plastic parts.- Expert in plastics injection molding design- Countermeasure apply on tooling dies- Design, systemization, integration, lighter weight, cost reduction, high-performance and recycling efficiency.

- Responsible of design validation of headlamps, rear combination lamps, and fog lamps for prominent clients including GM, VW, Nissan, and Boeing.- Led the design validation process, ensuring adherence to cost, injection process requirements, functionality, and quality standards.- Demonstrated expertise in resolving and preventing issues related to plastic parts, including warpage, deflections, and assembly tolerances. Utilized advanced tools such as Moldflow, CFD, FEM, and tolerances simulations to optimize part design.- Achieved cost savings, improved product quality, and streamlined manufacturing processes through proactive problem-solving and innovative design strategies.

- Managing New projects and model year changes- Manage Design changes, and implementations.- Process and piece price cost reduction generation ideas.- Benchmarking automobile industry

- Expert in development and design plastic parts.- Expert in plastics injection molding design- Full new project process manager. RFQ, part concept, quotation vendor tooling cost, piece price cost, plastic part design, kick-off tooling, injection molding design, injection and assembly trials, SOP.- Process development and design for trim assembly line for Cockpit Module for new vehicles - Plastics parts quality improvement.- ANPQP documentation (APQP western OEMs)

• Design Engineer for Automobile Interior Parts• CATIA, IDEAS, NX, Solidworks or Inventor (Solid Modeling & FEA Analysis.• Plastic Injection Molding• Injection Molding Tool• Activities: Design, systemization, integration, lighter weight, cost reduction, high-performance and recycling efficiency.- Managing New projects and model year changes- Manage Design changes, and implementations.- Process and piece price cost reduction generation ideas.- Benchmarking automobile industry