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•Lead engineer for the current production PHEV and MHEV high voltage battery design. Focusing on, mechanical/electrical design execution, and continuous improvement.•Launched the all new MHEV BSG 48V battery pack assembly, for the Ram 1500 and Jeep Wrangler, and the Pacifica PHEV high voltage battery pack assembly, for the China market.•Battery China homologation lead for the Pacifica PHEV, successfully achieving many China certifications and subsidies, saving the end customer ~$15,000 per electric vehicle sold in China.•Lead design optimization using advanced engineering tools such as DFMEA, DVP&R, DRBFM, and DRBTR.•Provide both onsite and remote real time engineering support by leading HV (High Voltage) battery pack trouble shooting in vehicle.•Lead Global Issue Management System (GIMS) problem solving investigations to solve technical issues.•Analyze current production/warranty issues, identifying root cause, interim containment actions, and implementing both software and hardware permanent corrective actions for GMIS closure.•Create risk mitigation high level presentations to review, summarize and present results to FCA leadership.•Coordinate high voltage battery systems change management (CCD, CN, IAA, PER)•Document lessons learned/best practices and present recommended requirement changes for future vehicle programs.•Lead development of hardware design robustness improvements, and define test objectives for the validation. •Lead HV battery bench and vehicle testing, capture relevant data using CAN communication diagnostic tools (CDA and Vector CANalyzer). Present test results with proposed solutions to FCA technical leadership.•Manage supplier and vehicle assembly plant issues to ensure launch gating issues are avoided and all deliverables and expectations are met.•Lead product MCA to establish value optimization, design refinement and develop an implementation plan to effectively apply the new design concept.

•Lead engineer for the current production PHEV and MHEV high voltage battery design. Focusing on, mechanical/electrical design, and continuous improvement.•Develop high voltage battery system concepts that satisfy vehicle level functional objectives.•Launched the all new MHEV BSG 48V battery pack assembly, for the Ram 1500 and Jeep Wrangler, and the Pacifica PHEV high voltage battery pack assembly, for the China market.•Battery China homologation lead for the Pacifica PHEV, successfully achieving many China certifications and subsidies, saving the end customer ~$15,000 per electric vehicle sold in China.•Lead design optimization using advanced engineering tools such as DFMEA, DVP&R, DRBFM, and DRBTR.•Heavily involved with supplier in the development and validation of hardware design robustness changes, support the software team with the development of diagnostic robustness changes and vehicle testing.•Manage supplier issues to ensure all deliverables and expectations are met.•Coordinate high voltage battery systems change management (CCD, CN, IAA, PER)•Troubleshoot HV battery packs in vehicle, on bench test and at plant using CAN communication diagnostic tools (CDA and Vector CANalyzer)•Analyze current production/warranty issues, provide both onsite and remote real time engineering support by leading root cause analysis, identifying interim containment actions, and implementing both software and hardware permanent corrective actions. Document lessons learned and best practices for future vehicle programs•Conduct product MCA to establish cost optimization, design refinement and develop an implementation plan to effectively apply the new design concept.

• Define project goals and requirements to develop a solid schedule (Gantt Chart)• Perform research and analysis to support conceptual design development• Execute deliverables such as publications, technical reports, presentations, and progress reports• Build and test prototypes to verify that project goals and requirements are met or exceeded

• Vehicle Diagnosis and maintenance• Executed 10-15 complete engine rebuilds and performance builds • Managed and performed engine modifications such as camshaft kits, cylinder head and intake manifold work, fuel system, exhaust, transmission components • Performed custom engine swaps