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Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Kokomo, Indiana Area

Provide senior design leadership for product development on Diesel Powertrain Engine Controllers. Main focus is currently on creating robust low cost mechanical packaging for the light duty diesel market.

Kokomo, Indiana Area

Provided Global expertise accross Delphi E&S for all metallic based parts including fasteners, stampings, castings, etc. Created and maintained design standards as well as providing expert consultation on new designs and problem issues. Drove supplier strategy and division wide standardization in order to achieve corporate directives.

Kokomo, Indiana Area

Led the Group responsible for creating the Mechanical Product Designs for Gasoline Engine Controllers for North American and International products. Supervised up to 15 mechanical engineers across a variety of customer projects including those for General Motors, Chrysler, Toyota, Hyundai, Harley Davidson, GM Opel and GM Brazil. Oversaw all phases of the.

Kokomo, Indiana Area

Supervised group of 15 MCAD and ECAD designers responsible for all Powertrain products in Kokomo. Managed job assignments, training, equipment upgrades and performed employee evaluations. Participated in corporate technology team responsible for steering CAD IT and process. Lead Mechanical model quality initiative to create first model quality design.

Kokomo, Indiana Area

Led Mechanical Engineer on design teams developing automotive engine computers for International customers. Interfaced with international customers and suppliers in Asia and Europe. Developed expertise in sheet metal and cast aluminum design. Awarded 1 US Patent for a Heat Sink Clamping System.

Kokomo, Indiana Area

Mechanical design lead for '92 Pontiac "H" Head-Up display. First vehicle fully integrated Head-Up display at GM. Also first HUD to utilize a plastic mirror. Developed expertise in plastic injection molded part design, optics and TALC (Touch, Appearance, Lighting & Color) while also supporting various instrument cluster projects.