Christopher Albers Email & Phone Number

• Major program: 2023 ROUSH CleanTech 7.3L base engine refresh, LPG fuel system and controls upgrades• Develop calibration program timing, DVP&R, resource allocation and engineer support plans through all program gates; ensure lessons learned integrated into future program planning. • Lead system focused critique of hardware development testing, push 7D problem solving and apply system expertise to capture major issue with proposed hardware resulting in hardware direction change for the program• Major program: 2020-2022 ROUSH CleanTech 7.3L LPG Ford commercial fleet and school bus conversion and gasoline engine school bus integration; including optional ultra low NOx emissions certification to 0.05 and 0.02 NOx g/hp-hr on LPG and 100 gallon gasoline fuel tank ORVR emissions certification• Lead calibration team through PESO, FESO, MSO gates, ensure calibration engineering teams sign off data integrity and completeness against program DVP&R, enabling management review and program sign off.• Develop new process for team to generate controls requirement documents, system FMEA, calibration guides and validation plans for the Roush LPG fuel system and Blue Bird school bus integration unique features. • Plan and lead multiple hot, altitude, and cold validation trips with up to seven DOT vehicles at once; familiar with DOT trip permit and driver requirements. • Lead weekly calibration and controls team meetings covering team issue tracking, planning and logistics• Effectively contribute and communicate in weekly management, cross functional engineering, and customer status meetings; report out on project status, highlighting upcoming challenges and developing resolution proposals. • Lead one on one bi-weekly meetings with direct reports (entry level and senior engineers), creating quarterly goals to support their professional growth and career development

Allen Park, Mi

Senior Engineer – Livonia, MI October 2016 – July 2018• Lead engineer 2018 Mustang Roush Performance Products Supercharged 5.0L TIVCT retail and MOR programs• Lead weekly cross functional engineering review between calibration, software, and hardware design teams• Responsible for calibration DVP&R and supporting all major calibration program milestones including engine mapping, vehicle first fire and debug, vehicle mapping validation, hot, altitude, and cold trips, software prove out and troubleshooting, emissions development and sign off, OBD monitor development and DDV testing• Supported management drive evaluations, responsible for tracking issues raised to resolution• Create white papers assessing calibrations with respect to tailpipe emissions, evaporative emissions, diagnostic compliance, performance, and drivability to support calibration file release in support of ARB and EPA certification• Support formal OBD submission documentation including system description updates and AECD descriptions Calibration Engineer – Allen Park, MI October 2014 – September 2016 • RPP 5.0L SC F150 calibration development• Supported 3.5L extreme cold direct injection fuel in oil calibration validation. Extensive cold and altitude chamber testing across multiple platforms. Assisted in running emissions testing and OBD sign off. • NVH engine stand – responsible for getting full engine setup removed from donor development vehicle running on engine stand to support NVH accelerated testing proposal

Woodridge, Il

Development Engineer - Woodridge, IL February 2012 – October 2014• Led root cause investigations into production manufacturing concerns for cooling and HVAC systems; provided recommendations for issue resolution and developed release strategy to implement solutions• D&R engineer for medium and heavy duty truck exhaust systems including turbo piping, aftertreatment device (ATD) mounting, post piping (horizontal and vertical systems), DEF fluid storage and delivery• Assisted with a low volume manufacturing bid for DEF tanks; responsibilities included build book creation, communicating quality and design requirements, implementation of EOL electrical and fit/function checks • Part of the chassis team that developed concepts for DOE “SuperTruck” program, with a focus on lightweight alternatives for crossmembers and 5th wheel chassis integration• Provided D&R support for FEAD and CNG fuel lines on medium / heavy duty truck platform• Developed concept sheets for hybrid electric truck rolling chassis; responsibilities included powertrain mounting, ladder frame, high voltage electronic component support structureDevelopment Engineer - Allen Park, MI June 2011 – February 2012• Supported a variety of powertrain D&R projects; responsibilities included FEAD, cooling module & mounting, ATD support structure for medium/heavy truck platform• Production release responsibilities included checking 2D prints, installation sheets, Teamcenter selections, dFMEA reviews, cross functional design reviews• Responsible for identifying and communicating open issues with the customer, supporting to their resolution

Operated mowers, tractors, chain saw and skid steer for grounds maintenancePerformed routine maintenance including oil changes on grounds equipment

Part of Vehicle Integration Team whose responsibilities included building, testing and certification of prototypes for the Fisker Karma, a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) positioned in the high-performance luxury market.Interface between design engineers and build team to highlight issues and part shortagesManage prototype parts through Excel-based EBOMsPrepare and track shipments to foreign & domestic suppliers and manufacturing sitesMaintain build books highlighting the assembly process and parts breakdown

Generated 2D part drawings in AutoCAD from existing hand drawn printsGathered supplemental part dimension information from parts when existing prints were incompleteDeveloped new part-numbering system for assembly, sub-assembly and component detail drawings

Tracked prototype part inventory and worked with the Materials Planning and Logistics Analyst to highlight shortagesCoordinated builds with plant scheduling and production crews to ensure all prototype parts were delivered to the production line on timeSet up new prototype inventory warehouse to ensure sufficient space was allocated for all received parts

Built prototype door trim panels utilizing sonic welderVerified all parts were built to the control planGauged doors for quality SPC points and recorded resultsHighlighted potential build issues to the engineering teamAssisted with door packing for shipment