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Portland, Or, Us

Portland, Or, Us

Detroit, Michigan, Us

Detroit, Michigan, Us

- Publish electrical schematics for GM’s next generation Ultium Battery architecture- Work with multiple Battery Component DREs to troubleshoot/root cause issues during design development and found during electrical interface reviews- Create and update battery pack electrical interface control documentation used by other engineering groups interfacing with the battery pack- Support battery pack DFMEA, RESS (Rechargeable Energy Storage System) Integration Team, and Program Team meetings as the voice of all electrical components

Detroit, Michigan, Us

- Developed multiple designs for High and Low Voltage wiring inside GM’s next generation Ultium Battery architecture- Led a cross functional team including GM CAE, Manufacturing, Design, and Validation to optimize design, reduce mass, and save cost- Designed and produced prototype parts using rapid prototyping technology to help reduce needs for tooling on low volume programs- Worked on component technical specifications and assembled a component sourcing package for entire high voltage busbar and cable assembly with GM Purchasing and supporting key stakeholders for a supplier build to print part

Detroit, Michigan, Us

- Managed four different supplier’s validation efforts on active suspension and electronic brake control modules for GM’s Global A and new Global B electrical architectures. Deliverables included hardware, software, and cyber security validation testing and review across multiple GM teams- Participated in design reviews and held validation responsibility for part salable and non-salable PPAP status through action plans or final validation signoffs- Mentored and trained new component validation engineers to help commonize the component validation engineer’s job function and focused on performing as one team to increase work efficiency

Detroit, Michigan, Us

- Released MY17 Duramax HD Truck engine calibrations for comprehensive component monitors (CCM), particulate matter (PM) sensor, and diesel warning strategies, while supporting post-launch changes and MY18 updates- Researched, executed, and published results from vehicle calibration testing for 145+ diagnostics (~1500 calibration labels) via GM testing facilities and real world verification testing throughout the US- Founded a team of calibration engineers to redefine and align current job functions across all NA diesel vehicle programs to improve calibration efficiency and quality- Defined and procured current position processes, resources, and tracking to enhance current role for future new hires

Dearborn, Michigan, Us

- Managed an advanced research project, working with washcoat and substrate suppliers, to compare electrically heated metallic and insulated ceramic substrates to current market standards for use on hybrid electric applications- Developed a procedure for managing and diagnosing failed catalysts returned in the field under warranty- Worked in final assembly at the Dearborn Truck Plant rotating and gaining experience in different job functions to discover ways of increasing process efficiency and generate future product improvements

Dearborn, Michigan, Us

- Mapped entire business process for new programs which tracked funding, commitments, and payments to help locate future process improvements- Designed and assisted in the development of an automated funding approval application that streamlined current business processes while increasing time to the engineer- Assisted in the creation of standardized documents used by all engineering groups providing new program costs to increase transparency in the current cost study process - Learned Visual Basic to develop an HMI data logging tool used for machine troubleshooting on new model launches

Kitzingen, De

- Designed new aluminum die cast pivot rod for 2014 Chrysler 200 rear armrest which decreased unit costs- Built and tested prototypes for Chrysler 200 and Ford Transit armrests- Worked with customers to administer last minute quality updates to prototype parts- Developed interactive BOM’s for NA production lines to decrease excess material during manufacturing

Troy, Michigan, Us

- Implemented and populated interdepartmental Wiki based content management system which improved company wide standard operating procedures and workflow- Enhanced production department efficiency by maintaining and improving bug tracking software through functional and reporting analysis- Produced quarterly reports for company staff meetings- Effectively managed a college and high school intern by delegating tasks and meeting deadlines

Bachelor Of Science In Engineering (B.S.E), Double Major In Electrical And Mechanical Engineering

Education record

High School Diploma