• Responsible engineer for powertrain and mechanical components within the braking system• Created model to simulate vehicle powertrain including torque demand and range estimation• Developed internal tool for design and analysis of gearbox and bearing loads, stress and life• Integral part of interview process for all mechanical candidates, conducted ~200 interviews• Introduced bearing analysis software to make wheel bearing life predictions based on duty cycle• Helped develop advanced brake system improvements including spring applied hydraulic brakes for passive fail safe brake protection and hydrostatic pump for improved energy consumption• Oversaw implementation of powertrain test dynamometer for current generation vehicle• Conducted comprehensive architecture trade study for gearbox and drive axle solutions• Designed custom brake manifold solution which reduced system cost and complexity while increasing capability• Implemented transition of PDM system to new software, defined workflows and release processes, acted as administrator for entire system• Established internal drawing templates and helped develop drawing standards and internal specifications such as supplier inspection requirements• Supported implementation of towing solution to allow recovery of vehicle

• Worked closely with design engineering team to validate chassis products for the R1, EDV and yet to be announced product lines• Worked with other cross functional groups such as dynamics, attributes, durability, and supplier quality to ensure proper validation of each component • Supported activities such as failure analysis, root cause analysis (testing and field), and cost down activities to support production ramp• Generated and managed DFMEAs and DVPs for ~50 part numbers in the chassis system• Established reliability requirements and managed demonstrated reliability for all structural and suspension chassis components within both the R1 and EDV product lines• Developed test standards, methods and requirements for multiple chassis structural components• Coordinated the development of weld quality requirements for supplier built structural weldments• Orchestrated DVP execution with suppliers and supported internal testing for PPAP activities• Generated 3d models to aid in product design of both supplier and internal designed components

• Worked on 27 projects in 12 months in roughly 11 different industries for 25 unique customers• Lead project to design fully autonomous lawn mower for commercial application with full suite of safety sensors and onboard compute system with seamless transition to manual use• Designed initial configuration of complex transmission for autonomous farm tractor including determining gear ratios and initial bearing sizing while meeting strict packaging requirements• Retrofitted redundant steering to an autonomous vehicle being prepared for level 4 certification• Designed, assembled, and ran bench test for thermoelectric cooler (TEC) based battery cooling system with resistive heaters to simulate battery heat loading, allowing evaluation of different heat sink geometries as well as TEC and fan performance• Developed test stand structure and enclosure for high speed EVTOL motors• Designed consumer electronic products such as enclosures, controllers, and charging docks for the entertainment, law enforcement and other industries• Designed automation components for agricultural industry which aided in planting, harvesting and processing traditionally high labor intensive crop• Proposed design features and solutions for micro mobility within the transportation industry that focused on user experience and integration with existing products of customer• Designed test structure for biomedical industry to evaluate kinesiology of athlete’s joints and the impact different turf and cleat pairings have on injuries• Conducted a cost evaluation and feasibility study of a high end NEV based on customer A surface design• Designed camping accessories for an over landing trailer by a major OEM and built a working demonstration model

• Mid-frame product owner responsible for overseeing all changes and upgrades to the platform• Oversaw tests to evaluate and improve product specs and guidelines such as weld quality/life• Supported product launch of new technologies such as wheels and bearing systems• Aided customer teams in meeting customer deadlines and product requirements• Assisted value engineering efforts and supplier resourcing projects for cost savings• Worked closely with customers to address FIR with product updates such as improved seal designs, revised bearing retention systems, optimized center housings, and compressor joints• Developed new product to increase the scope of the product line while maintaining the goal of standardization and consolidation of part numbers• Coordinated and ran sponsorship of FSAE turbochargers and help with other outreach programs

• Designed performance and replacement bushings for brands including Whiteline and Nolathane• Built prototype hardware, installed on test vehicles, and conducted vehicle performance testing • Collaborated on two patent pending designs which showed promising test results• Built component test rigs to accelerate durability testing in a repeatable and affordable manner• Constructed documentation on standards to ensure efficient worldwide collaboration on designs• Visited factory in Asia to advise implementation of quality control team and standards

• Improved production efficiency by building fixtures and establishing assembly build processes which reduced cycle time and operator fatigue• Operated and maintained CNC mill to support production and reviewed operation order to improve throughput • Used 3D printer to prototype design concepts of manufacturing fixtures• Reviewed production parts for quality issues and measured parts to establish process capability

• Performed general automotive maintenance and repair with a focus on performance vehicles• Received training from certified mechanics on proper automotive repair etiquette and procedures• Completed full automotive restorations to customer specifications• Assisted in heavy modification of performance vehicles such as engine builds, engine swaps, complete rewiring, turbo upgrades, AWD conversions etc.• Orchestrated retooling of shop to allow for more productivity and efficiency