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Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States

Ketsch, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States

Responsible for execution of new electrified actuator products and development of electrified drive modules.• Lead implementation of System Engineering processes including V-Cycle, ASPICE and Requirements Management.• Establish lab space for testing of BLDC motors and actuator products.• Received Innovation Excellence Award for P2 module development activities and customer business awards.

Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States

Responsible for execution of new product development testing and vehicle integration to enable customer demonstrations. • Coordinated in-vehicle new product demonstrations for Stop-Start Accumulators, Permanently Engaged Starters and Multi-Mode Clutch products.• Developed multiple training classes as part of organizational development to improve the organizations knowledge of both transmissions and electrified vehicle trends.• Led team of 4 engineers developing control algorithms for new transmission products.

Auburn Hills, Michigan

Responsible for supporting BorgWarner’s China customers on the integration of BorgWarner components into their transmission programs. • Support BorgWarner China Technical Center with training and development programs to improve in-region customer system integration support.• Lead project to integrate clutch and hydraulic control module into China OEM DCT program.• Support both new business acquisition and customer problem solving activities.

Milford, Michigan

Expanding the integration of the China and South Korea transmission calibration teams into the global GM transmission calibration organization.

Shanghai

Launched Chinese transmission calibration team, leading 8 team members. Hired new staff members and expanded team capabilities for new regional development program. Established strategic development plans for future vehicles. Approved current project calibrations.Built pioneering transmission calibration team in China, growing team with strong technical skills and delivering calibration for 7 Chevrolet and Buick vehicle six-speed automatic transmission.Seamlessly integrated PATAC team into design of 1st global GM automatic transmission, collaborating with peers in South Korea, France, Germany, and the United States.Strengthened team technical base via comprehensive training initiatives, setting best practices, and identifying key tools and hardware for technical work.Won accolades for extraordinary global success including GM Chairman's Honors Award and PATAC Excellent Team Award for GF6 Transmission global launch.

Milford, Michigan

Spearheaded automotive transmission calibrations over numerous brand name vehicle programs focusing on fuel economy, performance, and shift quality requirements. Collaborated with cross-functional teams including vehicle and engine calibration groups, participating in status rides.• Elevated J.D. Power customer satisfaction ratings for GMT900 Sport Utility Vehicle/Truck, cutting shift quality complaints by 50% from previous versions of vehicle program.• Optimized GMT900 calibrations in high-volume/high-profit 1 million vehicle platform, earning GM Chairman’s Award for success.• Delivered on-time product launches for all vehicles including Trailblazer SS and C6 Corvette.• Cultivated vital relationships with team members, actively utilizing input in calibration process.• Bolstered overall processes with 2 U.S. patents pending for transmission control algorithm work.• Lifted design and productivity, achieving Design for Six-Sigma (DFSS) Green Belt status.

Ypsilanti, Michigan

Elevated global transmission application analysis expertise, leading team of 6 engineers. Created and deployed training programs throughout global including Europe, Australia, and China.Propelled group throughput by 100%, introducing new analysis tools and methods including batch processing and execution speeds improvements.Grew analysis capabilities from North American to global focus, identifying unique regional market tests and requirements in collaboration with counterparts in Europe and Australia.Synchronized global durability requirements into singular system level validation test.Boosted global engineering skills, originating training guide for new engineers utilized across France, Australia, and China as global standard for analysis.

Ypsilanti, Michigan

Served as key member of global engineering development team, collaborating with members across United States, Germany, and France. Integrated French-based 5-speed automatic transmission into new, U.S.-based Cadillac CTS vehicle design. Outlined transmission design requirements based on vehicle performance standards. Acknowledged as single point of contact for transmission design.Led entire project lifecycle with on-time delivery and excellent transmission quality results.Fostered collaborative relationship with French colleagues, driving global project success.

Ypsilanti, Michigan

Orchestrated automatic transmission development for new vehicles, evaluating fuel economy, performance, and durability via computer simulations. Analyzed new transmission hardware and control strategies. Managed summer intern for department.Established 6-speed transmission precedent, developing new process based on real world design optimization and presenting pivotal analysis to VP of GM Powertrain.Known as critical technical leader, serving as co-chairman for transmission symposium for 2 consecutive years based on excellent technical insight and innovation.