Manage Engineering and Development of new model bumper systems and exterior trim. Oversee system development and QCT from concept phase to SOP and Post-SOP Quality and cost management.

Manage Engineering and Development of new and current model bumper systems and exterior trim. Oversee system development and QCT from concept phase to SOP and Post-SOP Quality and cost management.

Manage Quality, Cost, and Timing of major and minor model changes to the Nissan Altima model line for all markets supported by Nissan North America Production. Report directly to Chief Vehicle Engineer and NTCNA VP. Roles include Engineering Kickoff and Concept sheet review and explanation to Chief Vehicle Engineer, Program Director and Chief Product Specialist. Workload and Expense estimation and management. Manage Development milestones in digital and physical phase. Support MFG as Launch Coordinator during production trials. Facilitate Progress meetings to judge milestone completion and next step readiness. Support ongoing quality improvement and cost reduction initiatives.

Manage Quality, Cost, and Timing of major and minor model changes to the Infiniti JX model line for all markets supported by Nissan North America Production. Report directly to Chief Vehicle Engineer and NTCNA VP. Roles include Engineering Kickoff and Concept sheet review and explanation to Chief Vehicle Engineer, Program Director and Chief Product Specialist. Workload and Expense estimation and management. Manage Development milestones in digital and physical phase. Support MFG as Launch Coordinator during production trials. Facilitate Progress meetings to judge milestone completion and next step readiness. Support ongoing quality improvement and cost reduction initiatives.

Develop Body and Door Systems from Concept phase to Start of Production. Lead Quality improvement and cost reduction activities. Design Component Experience - Hood metal, hinge and locks, Power liftgate system, Windshield and Door Glass, Sunroof, Door System and Window Regulator. Programs - 2004 and 2008 Nissan Armada, Titan and Infiniti QX56. 2005 Pathfinder, Frontier, Xterra. Nissan NV Full Size Van. 2013 Infiniti JX35/QX60 and Nissan Pathfinder.

As and intern and co-op at Ford Motor Company Global Paint Engineering I was able to gainvaluable experiences in the manufacturing and vehicle development process including the following. Paint Facilities Engineer - Wixom Assembly Plan Paint Department - Wixom, MI2001 Ford Explorer Launch Team - St. Louis Assembly Plant 2000 Ranger Edge Launch Team - Edison Assembly Plant - Edison, NJPaint Quality testing for stone chip, color match and corrosionCreate and release paint seal drawings and Install DrawingsStandardize Ford Global Paint Mfg Process