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Springfield, Oh, Us

Springfield, Ohio, United States

• Responsible for R1T B Pillar Upper Trim, Package Tray and Gear Tunnel Soft Trim.• Responsible for containment of design concerns for fit and finish, operation and appearance. • Hand worked parts, directed in-house part alteration department and suppliers for application of containment. • Responsible for interior production line to ensure proper assembly, part revision level application and address various concerns. • Correlated styling changes and HVAC requirements.

Raymond, Ohio, United States

Responsible for styling & packaging feasibility study, concept generation using critical sections, gap, closures worse case opening/closing studies to meet wind noise, water management and aerodynamic requirements.• Responsible for correlation with other groups to ensure layout requirements and feasibility.• Responsible for the quality of the deliverables, supplier interaction and validating the design.• Benchmarking and analysis of past products, competitor parts and vehicles. • Interaction with suppliers for the concept, timeline, modifications, countermeasures.• Correlation with suppliers for DV/PV test requirements and planning to meet schedule.• CAD models, DPM structure and simulation.• Preparation of all documentation; cost, feature applications and CRF incorporation for drawing release.• Development of new technology for first application.Project Highlights:2024 Honda PilotDevelopment of washer system, lower door garnishes and spoiler.2021 Acura RDXDevelopment of washer system and new technology for application for rear camera washer and quarter glass. 2016 Honda PilotDevelopment of door mirror with new technology for composite base, interior mirror and interior mirror garnish with BSI.2012 Acura MDXDevelopment of door inner handle error proofing to countermeasure factory installation concerns. Awarded patent:8,864,193, Vehicle door inner handle cable connection.

Raymond, Ohio, United States

On Assignment at Honda R&D Americas Inc. • Responsible for styling & packaging feasibility study, concept generation using critical sections, gap, closures worse case opening/closing studies and meeting wind noise, water management and aerodynamic requirements.• Responsible for the quality of the deliverables, supplier interaction and validating the design.• Benchmarking and analysis of past products and competitor vehicles. • Interaction with suppliers for the concept, timeline, modifications, countermeasures.• Correlation with suppliers for DV/PV test requirements and planning to meet schedule.• CAD models and simulation.• Preparation and release of drawings and incorporating CRF’s.

Eaton, Ohio, United States

• • Responsible for styling & packaging feasibility study, concept generation using critical sections.• Responsible for the quality of the deliverables, customer interaction and validating the design.• Benchmarking and analysis of past products and competitor vehicles. • Interaction with customer for the concept, timeline, modifications, countermeasures.• Correlation with customer for DV/PV test requirements and planning to meet schedule.• CAD models and simulation.• Development for leather wrap.• Manufacturing, packaging and delivery of prototype parts for build and DV testing.• Preparation and release of drawings and incorporating CRF’s.Project Highlights:2007 Honda PilotDevelopment of steering wheel.

Huber Heights, Ohio, United States

• Responsible for support of manufacturing for dies, CNC, welding and laser cutting operations.• Responsible improvement to manufacturing process routers and processes.Project Highlights:Rolls Royce, Pratt & Whitney, GEDevelopment of process improvement for gear assembly to engine center shaft.Supervisor for Rolls Royce strut support program coordinating with two other program teams.

Eaton, Ohio, United States

Design Engineer Tools- UG NX2, Teamcenter • Responsible for styling & packaging feasibility study, concept generation using critical sections.• Responsible for the quality of the deliverables, customer interaction and validating the design.• Responsible for RFQ and prototype tooling acquisition.• Interaction with customer for the concept, timeline, modifications, countermeasures.• CAD models and simulation.• Create and administer Teamcenter PDM system.• Expanded prototype tooling supplier database for tooling procurement.Project Highlights:GM Family 28, H2 Hummer Development of steering wheel.

Vandalia, Ohio, United States

On Assignment at Delphi Safety & Interiors• Responsible for styling & packaging feasibility study, concept generation using critical sections.• Responsible for the quality of the deliverables, customer interaction and validating the design.• Interaction with customer for the concept, timeline, modifications, countermeasures.• CAD models and simulation.Project Highlights:GM GMT series, Saturn, Toyota, Ford.Development of steering wheel, side, passenger and curtain air bag modules:Developed first parametric air bag 3D model.Developed heat staked reaction horn plate for one shot TPE driver airbag modules.Developed one piece airbag mounting plate.Developed active venting design for airbag modules to adjust inflation timing.Awarded patents:6,196,573; Mounting mechanism for inflatable restraint system,6,485,050; Multifunction optimized shape reaction plates for one shot covers,6,692,022; Active venting of an airbag module.