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- Assess Voice of the Customer, HMI best practices, and quality and benchmarking data to design vehicle information clusters, head unit screens, and control layouts while adhering to cost targets- Communicate with diverse stakeholders from Program Management, Product Planning, Design Office, and Vehicle Integration to ensure optimal feature behavior and balance- Utilize user testing and UX benchmarks to develop logic & flow documents for new features - Develop new team comprehensive plan to validate all features throughout the vehicle prior to first build stage by working with cross- functional internal and external teams

- Leveraged OEM and third-party resources to thoroughly benchmark future trucks against competition while identifying white space opportunities and setting program targets- Created heavy-duty truck product grid and aligned with light-duty for improved brand cohesiveness and decreased supplier complexity- Assisted in preparation for $1B pre-spend approval and eventual vehicle program approval- Investigated customer satisfaction with turbocharged engines while coordinating with colleagues in Asia and Europe to develop global corporate propulsion strategy- Ensured quality and managed allocation of 40 Wranglers for two internationally attended press events- Enacted Ram updated test procedure and $600k annual chassis cost reduction with no functionality loss - Developed and documented tests to assist in Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid brake noise mitigation, fuel economy validation, and cold weather performance monitoring- Created and executed test plan in transmission manufacturing facility to evaluate feasibility of increasing final test stand pump saturation speed in order to reduce false rejects

- Analyzed existing drive cell and proving ground data using unique Chrysler Aero Thermal software - Proposed new test goals by analyzing existing data and conducting supplementary tests- Optimized emissions test through comparison of different testing strategies

- Conducted foam compression study through examination of CAD files and sample pieces- Assisted in and gained better understanding of materials testing- Reported on program timing updates during weekly design review meetings- Improved supplier communication through tours of testing facilities and suppliers