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Cedar Rapids, IA, US

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States

• Developed test equipment, planning, and procedures for aircraft GPS systems, managing hardware construction practices on as many as five concurrent projects to maintain accuracy of gathered data.
• Managed a custom RF connector project, collaborating with connector interface, mechanical, and electrical supplier contacts to allow high-speed interconnection between receivers utilizing the novel part.
• Continuously coordinated with suppliers on part development, sourcing construction of components to drive significant organizational cost reductions.
• Served in a lab support capacity, providing maintenance assistance for test equipment on a national scale to minimize downtime of machinery.
• Pioneered a RF splitter cost reduction project, developing a novel radio frequency splitter and locating an affordable third-part option for production.
• Leveraged Mentor Graphics Xpedition Designer proficiency to outline circuit board layouts and utilize schematic capture tools, developing custom printed circuit boards and system designs on a client-required basis.

Greater Detroit Area

• Managed a team of design/release engineers, controlling creation of the entire electrical system for the Chrysler Pacifica; performed root cause analysis to troubleshoot defects throughout production.
• Actively pursued all aspects of product launch, including vehicle testing, manufacturing, development of service procedures, and continuous design improvement.
• Developed innovative grommet for a wiring harness, optimizing the part to meet a higher tolerance level.
• Interfaced with suppliers to obtain necessary components, in addition to coordinating cross-functionally with Purchasing and Supplier Quality departments, as well as the Engineering Manager.
• Ensured department had all necessary parts and components to complete upcoming projects.

Greater Chicago Area

• Acted as part of the Automated Metrology department, utilizing injection molding machinery to produce gears for automobiles, chainsaws, snow blowers, and a variety of other tools.
• Redesigned gear tester user interface (UI), resulting in increased productivity; system still used today.
• Designed a control system for gear stress testing machinery as part of the Gear Development division.
• Adhered to Ethernet communication protocol in controlling a servo motor on a gear testing machine.
• Utilized LabView to integrate data acquisition, in addition to operating a CMM machine and laser scanner.

Greater Chicago Area

• Directed car repair business operations by managing 10 employees, updating and maintaining equipment, providing IT support, and ordering supplies as needed.
• Hired and trained technicians in brakes, shocks, welding, drilling, and safety protocols.