Christopher B. Email & Phone Number

• Currently, I partner with car manufacturers during early stage development to direct the installation, calibration, and verification of MagneRide semi-active suspension systems and passive damper equipped products. I.
• Led full-cycle management of the MagneRide suspension systems for MY2020 Ford Performance Shelby GT500; MY2019 Cadillac CT6 V-Sport; MY2018 Ford Mustang GT; MY2015+ GMC Denali Pickup; MY2015+ Cadillac CT6; and MY2015.
• Successfully managed the passive damper systems for the MY2015+ Cadillac CT6 and MY2015+ Chevrolet Colorado/GMC Canyon.
• Technically agile; the only team member able to work on both MagneRide and passive damper system projects.
• Presented the ’18 Ford Mustang MagneRide system to journalists at both the U.S. and European press launch events.

• Systematically, I led the vehicle dynamics development, tuning, and testing on new wheeled government vehicle projects. My project management responsibilities included coordination of tuning and validation testing with.
• Delivered damper, sway bar, and steering gear tuning for M-ATV vehicles, ATR prototypes, and JLTV tech demo (TD) vehicles.
• Accumulated 2K miles on the TD vehicles, provided valuable troubleshooting and issue resolution strategies.
• Test Incident Report (TIR) and Failure Analysis and Corrective Action Report (FACAR) coordinator; led investigations and corrective action activities in response to customer field testing issues.

• In this role, I had full accountability for the development, evaluation, testing, and official sign-off of complete chassis systems including steering gear and pump, shock absorbers, springs and sway bar, suspension.
• Lead vehicle dynamics engineer for MY2005-2011 Econoline Vehicles; MY2005 F250/F350/F450/F550; and MY2003 Excursion.
• Managed the development of the new suspension system and steering gear from concept to production for the MY2008 Econoline vehicles.
• Resolved an Econoline steering wheel vibration issue that had been the source of numerous customer complaints.
• Developed a new coil spring front suspension and steering gear that provided unparalleled steering, handling, and towing performance for the MY2005 Super Duty F450 and F550 vehicles.
• Increased customer satisfaction by 35%; created a package of handling improvements for the MY2003 Excursion.

• I was responsible for the complete design of air brake systems including failure mode and effects analysis (FMEAs) and the design verification plan and reports (DVP&Rs). I partnered with outside suppliers as well as.
• Designed the 4-channel anti-lock brake system introduced on the MY1996 Louisville and Aeromax heavy trucks and the MY1999 F650/F750 medium trucks.
• Improved vehicle assembly process and decrease air leak warranty claims by developing Ford’s first push-to-connect air brake usage.
• Excelled in resolving plant issues; selected as the chassis engineering launch representative for Job#1 builds.

Windsor Locks, CT

• Working within the aircraft industry, I designed commercial and military jet aircraft engine fuel control and external component layouts including 3-D cam and linkage systems, hydraulic actuators, flow metering valves.
• Selected to represent the Design Engineering team on numerous high visibility cross-functional product development and product testing projects.