Managed a shop with bargaining unit driver/mechanics and engineers. Executing test planning for multiple vehicle programs simultaneously on prototype, mule and production vehicles. Overseeing a variety of DVP tests and certifications for brakes, water fording/ingestion, mud accumulation and NVH. Validating various hardware and software changes for on and off-road applications.

Led a team of 6 engineers responsible for issue identification, data collection, and corrective action verification of vehicle non-conformances, in order to promote warranty reduction and ensure vehicle launch readiness. Present identified vehicle issues to senior leadership, release engineers, management Drove team building and cohesiveness ● Increased fleet run time from 45% to 91% by coaching my team of engineers to reduce wait time for parts, engineering support, and vehicle management ● Oversaw project event design and construction and building new events● Partnered with Chelsea Proving Ground to develop a tool to measure ride rating over roads according the SAE standards● Joined a team with international members to develop a tool to give drivers real time feedback on driving conformance

Conducted durability structural and powertrain testing of Jeep and SRT Product lines. Collaborated with a cross-functional team of engineers in order to create and implement a Viper durability test schedule● Chairman of the Advanced Driver Training Committee to create several driver training programs to increase safety and test conformance. Programs included defensive driver training to teach drivers basic techniques, high speed driving and Viper training● Display excellent root cause analysis skills across all vehicle systems.● Reported and documented vehicle issues