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 Manage integration of the transmission into a vehicle platform environment including hardware optimization, total powertrain efficiency targets, thermal requirements, packaging, calibration interface, etc.  Own all transmission level DV and PV testing as well as all vehicle program level DV and PV testing. This includes root cause analysis for all.

 Developed and led the DV/PV plan for a brand new CVT program  Developed and led the Hazard and Risk Analysis  Component lead for all bearings/bushings, planetary assemblies, shafts, differential, varietor and belt

 Hardware lead for bushings/bearings, housings, shafts, gears, synchros, friction materials and differentials NVH and vehicle dynamics lead Led the warranty return task force  PD SPOC for all component supplier quality issues Led all vehicle assembly plant concerns, including stop ships.

 Transmission calibration with focus on OWC controls, engine calibration focused on FEAD loads  Powertrain NVH on 2 ground up diesel engine programs  Diesel engine base design  Powertrain launch support for a vehicle line that carried extreme importance for a flawless launch

 Production Maintenance Supervisor on transmission assembly and aluminum machining lines Production Manufacturing Supervisor in gear machining areas Process engineer in gear machining, carrier machining and clutch hub machining areas Thesis competed on robotic welding stations for cast to powdered metal joints.

Education record

Advanced Electric Vehicle Masters Cert Program

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Mechanical Engineering

Automotive Powertrain Concentration.