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Livonia, Mi, Us

Livonia, Michigan

Backup Camera and Keypad Projects - Program Manager (May ‘19-Present)Contracted to coordinate product launch and continued development with engineering and production teams at Enterprise Electronics.• Coordinate weekly meeting and Open Issues within the Engineering Team• Quantify required testing and specifications with the customer.• RFQ submissions with suppliers and sample coordination to validate engineering requirements. CAN Project - Program ManagerContracted to monitor and track progress through the release of a CAN, working with Automotive Technical Solutions and Brandmotion. Brandmotion tasked our team with developing a CAN to improve their installation process with their current aftermarket products.• Document and Direct efforts of the cross-functional team using Jira.• Promoted coordination and communication within the team.• Coordinated testing of vehicles across multiple platforms ensuring customer requirementsDealership Key Programmer Project- Program ManagerContracted to Program Manage the release of a Dealership Key Programmer with Automotive Technical Solutions. • Constructed timelines in Jira and Data sharing structure within Confluence• Design confirmation and quotation analysis of mechanical components• Created Swimlane Chart (Visio) to coordinate Process Flow for sequential releases.• Created a Risk Assessment Form for the GM SR2 & SR3 Program.Kneeling Bus Project - Program Manager and Engineering ConsultantContracted to assist the team in launching the Spirit of Liberty, a kneeling bus produced by ARBOC Specialty Vehicles. • Facilitated multi-company Open Issues List during weekly update meeting (GoToMeeting)• Design Consultant for suspension and vehicle dynamics development• Organized Vehicle Data from the Team and Distributed to the FEA Contractor for Analysis• Setup timeline for vehicle testing (FMVSS, Altoona, and Vehicle Dynamic)• Document and directed vehicle overview for Team discussions on Chassis Production

I worked directly with the customer to develop shock absorbers and struts for several platforms. Hitachi Automotive Products provides many Tier 1 components to the automotive market, and my department was explicitly focused on suspension system solutions for these customers.The following items were key parts of my job over the five years I worked within Hitachi:• Shock and Strut Launch Engineer for the 2009 Ford F150 and Ford Mustang (including SVT)• Document and direct efforts of a cross-functional team.• Coordinated product improvements for multiple platforms (Expedition, Edge, Escape, etc.)• Managed Ford F150 model year changes throughout the life of the program• Implemented engineering design improvements that saved $2 million annually. • Ensure customer and company requirements for each program.

I was part of a cross-functional team that developed the suspension and steering systems for the bus based on an International 3200 and the MXT military programs. During these vehicle launches, I also assisted with the development of the brake and exhaust systems. Diamond Force Engineering worked with International Truck to develop unique vehicle options for niche markets.• Optimized Off-Road Suspension and Steering for the Military and Civilian Model• Coordinate design release and launch of the brake package• Package and release of the exhaust system• Monitor and track team progress while promoting communication and coordination• Present and Coordinate DVP&R for FESO• Assessed overall vehicle for DFMEA write-up

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Internship with the Lab Engineer which included training lab technicians, improving documentation, and setting up new tests to validate FLVV and ROV components in the fuel system market.

Saline, Michigan, United States

I worked mainly within the plant doing time studies and Production Line Improvement activities. As well as reviewing QS 9000 audit material and preparing for the initial review before certification.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba With Welch Scholar Distinction

Completed Course: Leadership in the 21st Century Business Communications Marketing in a Global Environment Managerial Economics People.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Mechanical Engineering

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