Ensure customer enthusiasm related to powertrain noise and vibration (N&V) performance of the base C8 Corvette as well as the Z06. Provide single point contact to product team leadership for system, subsystem, and component level development. Define performance levels based on benchmarking and customer feedback. Objectively and subjectively assess sound power levels and vibration amplitudes with respect to vehicle-level requirements. Influence hardware content, design specifications, and calibration decisions to achieve desired N&V performance. Root cause and develop solutions to mitigate abnormal noises to increase customer satisfaction. Develop custom single number metrics to assess phenomena related to whines, rattles, combustion noise, and other N&V aspects.- Identified, root-caused, and implemented a new assembly process to eliminate an abnormal valvetrain tick noise on the Z06 LT6, earning significant recognition from Tadge Juechter, Corvette Executive Chief Engineer.- Automated a MATLAB angle domain processing script using dialogue boxes and multi-file functionality, bringing the average processing time for a data set down from 8 hours to 15 minutes (time decrease of 95%).- Actively participated in a variety of company organizations to increase employee morale and DEI including Workplace of Choice workgroup, departmental Social Committee, GM Women, and GM PLUS.- Utilized correlations between in-cylinder pressure transducer data metrics and sound power to implement new standard calibration targets to decrease combustion noise in emerging vehicles.

Functioned as the test engineer for the first-ever turbocharger gas stand at General Motors. Championed the on-time installation, commissioning, and acceptance of the stand through effective cross-collaboration with suppliers, facility, safety, and other stakeholders. Developed all official test procedures and data analysis processes for various durability and performance tests, including shaft motion and oil contamination. Led tours and test demonstrations for executives and high-level management to increase knowledge and visibility of gas stand capabilities and capacity. Utilized Design for Six Sigma principals to develop company standards related to the gas stand. Volunteered as the group’s safety representative.- Created an internationally recognized document that functioned as the company standard for safe cell entry training requirements and procedures.- Decreased time to complete weekly status updates by 75% and increased test scheduling efficiency for stakeholders by utilizing Microsoft Project to significantly automate the process.- Successfully transferred the position to a new college graduate, fielding only 4 process requests in the proceeding 6 months due to highly accessible, clear documentation, process standardization, and effective training.

Oversaw the end-to-end validation of Small Block Engines utilizing engine dynamometers, from the 5.7L Silverado L87 to the 6.2L Supercharged Corvette ZR1 LT5. Troubleshot mechanical and calibration engine issues during test to ensure on time completion of validation test plan. Developed and published documentation for the assembly, instrumentation, and testing of a wide variety of engine models.- Utilized Design for Six Sigma methodologies to develop a site-specific improvement plan to upgrade start-stop cart testing capabilities, increase test capacity, and improve test unit installation.- Achieved above average test efficiency as compared to other Validation Engineers through rapid issue resolution, consistent communication, and outstanding responsiveness during 24/7 on-call periods.

Assisted Lead In-Vehicle Engine Research Engineers on a variety of projects related to evaporative emissions compliance, start-stop customer perception, and competitor vehicle assessment.- Improved chassis dynamometer test reliability by root causing and removing an electrical interference that resulted in inconsistent vehicle speed signals by increasing electrical isolation.