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Tempe, AZ, US

Skellefteå, Västerbotten County, Sweden

Leveraging automotive background and knowledge of customers expectations, joined the PMO to spearhead the production ramp up of Northvolt's flagship plant, Ett. Building a greener future by creating automotive battery cells locally in the EU. While applying discipline to existing processes and providing prioritization, accelerated project closure from an.

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

As ramp up continued and the remanufacturing effort of the BEV was underway, promoted to lead the PMO with direct responsibility for four (4) team members, and indirectly leading/influencing the operations team of six hundred (600) people. Working on three (3) full vehicle programs, and standing up an operational excellence structure. Prioritized.

During the ramp up of production for the first class 8 FCEV (Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle) in North America, promoted to lead a team of two (2) program managers to continue the successful launch of the truck while maintaining the scheduled STC (Ship to Commerce) date. Utilized technical knowledge from education and class 8 truck development to accelerate.

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Used previous experience to accelerate seat development, testing, and launch from two (2) years to seven (7) months. Led cross functional team consisting of purchasing, quality, and manufacturing to ensure all inputs were considered to land parts on time, at cost, and with quality for launch of the truck.

Lisle, IL.

After successful product launches, promoted into leading the seat/restraint systems. Worked directly with fleets (customers) to understand comfort requirements and the competitive landscape. Launched the first new seat at Navistar since the previous decade, from concept to full production. Led a successful effort to utilize simulation (FEA) to perform seat.

Lisle, Illinois

Designed/Implemented products requiring injection molding, stamping, and vacuum forming. Developed test plans and analyzed results to ensure quality products. Worked with technical specialists to document lessons learned to aid in future development activities.

Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, 3.63/4.0

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration And Management, General

Liberal Arts And Sciences/Liberal Studies, 3.7/4.0

Education record