Managed vehicle and powertrain engineering projects related to EPA/CARB emissions regulations.Managed project budgets from $7 million to $35 million.Coordinated with project teams representing all company departments, from engineering to finance.Created project schedules to align department deliverable timing with desired start of production.Held departments accountable for project deliverables.Reported project status to executive leadership and escalated project concerns through operational reviews.Improved process, roles, and responsibilities regarding test vehicle electrical hardware and software updates.

Continuous Cost Improvement Engineer | June 2018 – December 2022- Developed technical cost savings initiatives from ideas to approved projects- Successfully gained approval on $4 million per year of technical savings- Collaborated with Engineering, Marketing, Quality, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Product Validation- Developed business cases to determine if ideas meet savings and investment payback thresholds- Created and monitored initiative implementation plan to minimize delays and clear roadblocks- Led idea generation workshops to foster creativity among engineers- Updated management on cost saving targets- Crafted story/presentations in order to sell ideas to upper management for project approval

Chassis Engineer | March 2012 – June 2018- Engineered air tanks for braking systems, frame rails and cross-members, and exhausts- Represented Engineering at cross-functional meetings, addressing possible manufacturing issues before they became production problems- Engineered solutions for customers requiring designs outside of normal offerings- Visited customers and dealers to learn about Daimler’s strengths and areas for improvement - Supported manufacturing plants during new product launches in person and over long distance

- Developed working relationships with overseas suppliers- Managed product development from idea generation to production, including test fitting and testing- Supported marketing efforts with engineering knowledge of products- Supported warranty/recall efforts- Contacted customers for product feedback

Design and Construct Fluid Power Test Apparatuses.Use engineering knowledge to determine possible reasons for failure.Write reports describing test methods and test outcomes.Gained knowledge of fluid power systems including hydraulics and pneumatics.I work in the Research and Development Test Lab for the Engineered Polymer Systems Division of Parker Hannifin. In the lab I test our products for customers to determine if our product can be improved or if it will withstand the rigors of its application. At times I will also compare our product to competitors to determine what can be done to provide a better product to our customers.

Aid in Construction of High End Dirt Jump and Downhill Mountain Bikes.Use grinder, mill, and lathe to produce parts necessary for jigs as well as bicycle frames.Pay close attention to detail to provide the best quality product possible.

Go-Ride.com is a performance mountain bike shop. I picked, boxed, and shipped customer's orders to be sent out for delivery. I also received, unpacked, and stocked incoming items. I helped customers with information about bikes, parts, etc. When necessary I also helped out with repairs on customer's bicycles.