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We develop and produce soft-tops and retractable hardtops for a number of the world's most attractive convertibles. From the machining to the final assembly of complex convertible roof systems, we master every single detail. Our portfolio of technical products ranges from exclusive small series through to mass-produced models. We assume overall responsibility for every stage of the process from the planning, development right through to production. We stand for the highest quality and long-standing experience in both, the development phase and in production. Thanks to our combined, highly specialised development and production expertise, our customers can choose from probably the widest product portfolio for convertible roof systems in the industry.

University Of Michigan - Ann Arbor, Mi

• Instructed a weekly 2-hour lab of 30 Junior level students with entire design and manufacturing process of four bar linkage system• Taught basic fundamentals for motion generation, energy conversion and transmission, and safety and motor control modules• Held weekly office hours and graded quizzes, team design reports, midterms and final exams• Utilized Excel, SolidWorks, MSC Adams, Arduino, Matlab and LabVIEW

Saline, Mi

• Acquired ownership of the license plate lamp (LPL) for the 2015 Tacoma and resolved open issues based on the Toyota way• Communicated between ED2, ES1, VPDx, Supplier divisions and changed design based on constraints and improvements• Benchmarked Toyota vehicle fog lamps to further understand rigidity of design based on (i) deflection (ii) push-force • Learned to design 3D models and section drawings in CATIA in order to check shadow length and glare to back up camera • Updated and improved monthly warranty for Tundra and Tacoma• Learned Toyota Way (plan, do, check & act) on approaching problems

Portage, Mi

• Programmed entire database for company quotes – HTML, MySQL, Excel, PHP, and phpMyAdmin• Received material & checked Mill Test Reports (MTRs) - Marathon Quench Tower & Davenport Dryer• Generated bolt torqueing specifications – Eaton Filtration LLC• Updated and improved weld continuity database• Ongoing projects: Northern Boiler

University Of Michigan

Master Of Engineering (M.Eng.), Automotive Engineering

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Michigan DESIgn Movement

International Programs In Engineering, Study Abroad Program

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