Led and coached team of multi-disciplinary engineers and technicians to develop innovative products, systems, and intellectual property to meet strategic growth objectives and initiatives, related to alternative thermal and physiological comfort.• Delivered and maintained data driven innovation roadmap with visual prioritization of new business opportunity ROI with clear initial requirements, to help drive cross functional team focus and purpose.• Led external ideation and proof of concept management with external partners including both new ventures and established technology leaders, to quickly develop POCs and consumer study demonstrators. • Developed and led global innovation process that scaled ideas and proof of concepts. Harnessed diverse global experience and collaboration of all inventors in company beyond only the R&D team. • Created web tool to scale, capture, and measure, development of product opportunities aligned with roadmap. Tripled proof of concepts and demos in first 4 months.• Scaled and optimized robust engineering processes through standardization and automation, utilizing tools like Confluence, Miro, CAE / CFD, Python, and LabVIEW. Delivered $100k+ annually in time back to team members to focus on creating.

Built and led a skilled technical team responsible for inventing, demonstrating, and delivering innovative new thermal products for seat-based occupant heating and cooling comfort.• Invention and development of Intelligent Micro Thermal Module (IMTM), the first new cooling product for Gentherm in over 10yrs and launch to production vehicle in 2024. Product was also recognized with PACE pilot award in 2021 along with Chinese Industry Development and Innovation Award in 2022.• Led Integration and guideline development of new seat-based microclimate systems and features into initial launches, ensuring customer success and satisfaction• Developed North American seat innovation lab, from planning to execution of layout and essential capital equipment needs.

Built and led a team responsible for blower technology, design, and launch for all blower motor assemblies, including test methods, software, and fixtures in North America.• Oversaw the new business relationship and development of first stop and start battery cooling solution for key global customer, generating $100M+ in new market expansion.• Collaborated with global supply based in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific to achieve new design and quality improvements, that combined with vertical integration initiatives, resulted in 15% improvement in gross margin.

Managed all design and test activity projects for air moving technology, including all customer deliverables from project kick off to launch.Conducted experimental research to improve stability of high-speed blower impellers resulting in improved customer satisfaction ratings for vibration, noise and durability of blower products.Led R&D projects resulting in reduction of material costs by approximately $250k annually.

Responsible for development and release of window regulator systems and componentsDeveloped and maintained project work plan and timeline with all design and test activities for window regulator project.Developed all component and assembly GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis for window regulator system and related interfacing systems.Performed calculations to determine window regulator size, efficiency, and geometry.Developed window regulator packaging and assembly based on customer requirements and cost targets.Developed a standard test method for new FMVSS window regulator safety requirement.

Responsible for design and release of 12V electric actuator systems.Performed concept design, simulation, GD&T and sample build for various automotive motor applications including T-case actuators for General Motors and Daimler Chrysler projects.Designed and developed system and subcomponents for various Tier 1 customer products including GM transfer case actuator, Ford Rear wiper DC motor assembly, and GMT rear wiper DC motor assembly.Facilitated a cross functional team based in China and North America working together from Concept Review through to product launch.Worked directly with international suppliers through entire product development cycle to improve cost and quality of all system components.

Responsible for design and release of 80V electric drive systems and all mechanical subsystems.Authored and released design specifications for system and subsystems including electro-mechanical packaging.Designed, tested, and released mechanical subsystems of 80V electric drive for airport applications which includes Inverter control panel, AC motor, planetary gear box, sensors, and driver interface devices.Developed feasibility studies and vehicle simulations to introduce products in new applications.Supported OEM customers with system integration into vehicle through direct interface and documentation.