Develop and design complex vehicle components and systems. Apply theoretical principles and engineering techniques in designing a vehicle that is reliable, serviceable, energy efficient, competitive and uses the latest technology available in the industry.Interface with engineering personnel to determine the most effective and economic materials to be used in product parts. Interface with Test & Development personnel to analyze problems encountered in prototype development/testing. Provide creative, technically feasible solutions.Interface and coordinate with purchasing, vendors, BOM, manufacturing and other engineering personnel in the product development and testing phases.Evaluate state-of-the-art developments in the vehicle industry and apply the latest advances.Apply statistical and engineering techniques in designing and testing. Use programming and modeling techniques in conjunction with mathematical analysis.Interface with product regulation and compliance personnel to design vehicles that meet government regulations, restrictions and codes.

Responsible for design and implementation of operator station related systems and components as part of a Core Tech group - Cab and Open station compact tractors. Responsible for discovering new technologies , validating and implementation.

Responsible for design and roll out out of new compact tractor with Tier 4 technology, directing a team of engineers and ensuring profitability and timeliness in a matrixed organization.

Non profit to spread use of LSV vehicles in pursuit of sustainable transportation in an urban environment

Product development of baby and toddler toys. Worked with Chinese engineers and sourcing agents on sourcing, design refinement and proofs of concept. Led a department wide cost reduction effort that delivered in excess of $500k in savings.

Manufacturer and assembler of utility vehicles, personnel carriers, and golf cars with about 950 employees and annual revenue $400 millionAfter Market Design & Development Engineer - Parts and Accessories Responsible for all new aftermarket parts and accessories for golf Car Company Tasks include sourcing, design, development, testing and project tracking; deliverables are marketable products with a substantial profit margin Achievements included developing and implementing company wide changes to the aftermarket product release process through process mapping and application of LEAN principles This resulted in a reduction in time to product release from 50 days to an average of 15 days Total added sales for 2006 to 2009 Due to New Aftermarket Parts I released is $6.5 Million

Engineer, Hardware – Latches Group • Responsible for development and refinement of side door latch used on twenty one different vehicles• Responsible for three different linear actuators used on 20 different vehicles• Respond to concerns supporting changes dictated by management and the vehicle programs; Evaluate and recommend improvement to supplier's DVP&R &PV plans• Support other programs including cost reduction, and resource allocation• Subject Matter Expert for all vehicle programs Research Assistant 4/02 - 10/02• Investigated Resin Transfer Molding (RTM) surface finish and production rate concerns on Aston Martin DB7 composites 11/01 - 4/02Plant Vehicle Team - Sheet metal, Wixom Assembly Plant• Member of PVT team on Lincoln Products• Instituted numerous improvements in process and product to increase quality and decrease cost• On own initiative successfully implemented new tool technology at Wixom Assembly Plant (including an addition to best practices)o Received highest level possible on performance rating Engineer, Rear Underbody - Mustang Program • Designed underbody braces for convertible Mustang resulting in improved response of over 100%;• Investigated use of epoxy based structural foams and evaluated body efficiency using Volvo technology 8/00 - 2/01CrashSafetyEngineer • Arranged sled tests and developed model to predict behavior of steering column bend strap• Developed side impact strategies and was credited with enabling management to make decision on direction of side impact program