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Mesa, Az, Us

We are a highly agile and adaptable small assembly and rework company that specializes in meeting the unique needs of startups and fast-paced engineering projects. With our intelligent approach and expertise, we offer comprehensive assembly and rework solutions that cater to the specific requirements of businesses operating in dynamic environments.

Phoenix, Arizona, Us

Looking to improve the environment for the next generation, it only takes one choice to make change. Stepping into another world changing startup. As every startup is unique, and there are many new things to be learned with each person's vision that we are following to develop the product to a level of perfection that only dedication can achieve. This is an amazing opportunity to work in new fields which I have passion and pure excitement to be part of. My teams are spanning from big rig, off-road and watersports. I can truly say there isn't a better job on this world (I'm not sure what Elon has on Mars). This carries a high level of difficulty diversity and building the right teams. I'm trying to create a team equally as divers as I see myself with the ability to multitask, fit the culture and be at the top of our expectations. This doesn't mean only 30 years of technical experience but the ability to own, lead and make decisions. Targets - 40-50 person team, first to market products, development and strategy to build a culture of leaders. We are a full cross functional team with the goal of developing an environment which my team will be able adapt to any project from white paper to production. Personal goals : Building a fully diverse and agile team Release 3 first to market vehicles Developing strategy for success and ability to adaptTeam of decision makers with the goals of achieving unrealistic goals

I've had the pleasure of leading a very skilled team (external and internal) across 3 continents, USA, China and Germany. Building a car is at min. 1.5B commitment. My Director and myself put the outline of the team, process, timing and had the pleasure of setting budgetary target together for our global operation. Working in a startup environment will educate, push and test you on an extremely compressed level that every working minute will feel like an hour and every month will feel like 6 months. It takes a specific mindset to thrive and excel in this environment. Had full ownership of:Global team 46 members Budgetary goals of 60+MProgram from clean sheet to off-tool (production is TBD)Supplier engagement, negotiation and timing Working in high productivity and high stress environmentBalancing a day to day report and execution strategy (in and out). There is no perfect program, it is the people associated that make it a success or failure.

Jiading, Shanghai, Cn

Interior Engineering Manager leading a team of inventions and architecture with new approaches for collaboration, developing, and faster ways to research, build, and explore. These techniques are enhancing the way we design and development of interiors. I had the fortune of experiencing and working with a world class business, marketing and UI/UX team, to develop a business case, competitive set, and create targeted goals. I was able to participate and learn market research, traveling across the United States to obtain and learn what voice of customer is expecting (while in their environment). Using this information to helping filter from an engineering viewpoint. I was able to cascade this information to my team to develop prototypes that achieve the futuristic goals of program. Planning, sourcing and developing a plan to be able to meet development timing with functional prototypes creating 15 patients throughout this process. Developed a very lean and adept team - developing hydraulically actuated, fit and function bucks, R&D projects for living environment for future car layouts. Keeping a balance of safety and pushing the boundaries of automotive acceptance was an exciting challenge.

Austin, Texas, Us

• Sr. Product Engineer: Leading team member, managing project commodities, engineering surface, prototyping, 3D completion, full manufacturing. (Plastic and sheet metal bracket)• Model S/X and S refresh program, various interior, exterior components and autonomous components • Creating engineering surfaces, packaging definition and zones, material specifications, attachment methodology, bench marking, reverse engineering best practices and full development through tooling • A-pillar lower/scuff, B-pillar lower, C-pillar lower, forward cameras, interior trim garnish (aluminum and dipped), rotating seat arm rest, rear trunk side trim, molded carpet, rear trunk outer garnish (Chrome) w/ reverse camera, trunk trim brackets and wheel liners development/packaging • Cradle to grave approach; benchmarking, material specification, leather wrapping, attachment type/ clipping, designing the parts, tooling design, follow through tooling, tuning, fit and finish and full production launch• Project management• Design• Timing coordination (Supplier and SOP)• Tooling• Prototyping• Structural analysis• Testing (FMECA, chamber, and tooling)• Production• Benchmarking• Supplier relations• Part/assembly feasibility• Very tight deadlines• Cost/cost savings• Quality control • Able to adapt quickly to change• Travel (Supplier capabilities, quality evaluation, and trails)

SR. DESIGN ENGINEER 2008 to 2010Ford Motor Company Melbourne VIC, AU• Product Design Engineer: Design Concept, prototyping, test and release, and on through the manufacturing phase. (Plastic and various sheet metal components)• T6 Ranger program, universal vehicle program, interior trim components • Ford and Mazda door panels front and rear, scuff plates, back panel trim, C-plr, B-plr upper/lower, miscellaneous small covers • Design in Catia V5, engineering support, BOM, cost reduction, close coordination with suppliers, supervision of schedules • Identify and solving areas of stress and fatigue failures • Collaboration on global vehicle• Door communization • Designing with interpreter • OJT in CATIA V5• Never missing deadlines• Excellent design techniques

Plano, Tx, Us

• Product Design Engineer: Design Concept, prototyping, test and release, and on through the manufacturing phase. (Plastic and various sheet metal components)• Tundra program, various interior components • Carpet, under pad, quarter panel, lift gate panel tooling detailed drawing of each part for overseas and local packaging, rear HVAC duct work, floor duct • Working close with managers • Drawing layouts• Creating uniformed design• Following Toyota protocol• Never missing deadlines• Excellent design techniques

Norwich, Norfolk, Gb

• Military Humvee replacement prototype; stages 1-5• Lead position, R and D new project design• Suspension travel/support packaging, chassis support plates • Rack and pinion linkage routing, steering column routing in align to h point zones • Packaging full removable body armor• Routing and Packaging, electronics wiring bundles • Stamped, formed brackets and plastic wiring loom attachments • Run weekly Project Team meeting to review relevant design issues between different groups• Implemented tech reviews• Liaison with multiple commodities• Structured data storage system (yr/veh/com)• Team leader• Coordinated customer needs to the team• Excellent design techniques

Dearborn, Michigan, Us

• Product Design Engineer: Design Concept, prototyping, test and release, and on through the manufacturing phase. (Plastic and various sheet metal components)• F350 RHD, Border Patrol F350, Super Off Road Vehicle (S.O.R.V.), Mustang, and Escape RHD • Exhaust, suspension, kick panel, I/P finish panels, pedal package • Steering linkage routing, Heavy-duty battery box bracket • Rear suspension shocks and leaf springs. Border patrol concept, suspension and axels • Control and modify quality 4 plane drawings for Asia and Thailand Achievements and Awards • Global communications• Suspension components• Steering linkage• Award for $2.1m saving design• Overflow programs• Exhaust/turbo routing

Aurora, Ontario, Ca

• Designer Ideas - Design & Develop Interior Trim, Headliner, Quarter trim, load floor, Lift gate, Fit and Finish Drawings, and Initial Concept/feasibility layouts. - Ideas• Launch on the Hybrid Escape - Kansas city, MO• Design/Packaging of components, Solids/Surfacing/Generative Drafting, using and understanding proper design techniques.

Dearborn, Michigan, Us

Assembled multiple areas of the Ford Focus. • Motor• Hanging mufflers• Loading motors.

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