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Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Us

Works with automotive OEMs to meet required vehicle specifications within the necessary milestone dates. Identifies, evaluates and implements comprehensive solutions to reduce component cost and improve profitability. Collaborates with various departments to implement new injection dyes and complete necessary component validation tests. Leads the development of trim components for new vehicle projects to be utilized on major European OEMs from initial concept all the way through the SOP.● Plays an integral part within a team that launches the Mercedes EQE tailgate trim project as a top quality supplier to customers which in turn generates $4.5M in revenue● Reduces the overall cost of the VW Passat program to 20% by utilizing design, material and process changes● Completed design and development for injection molded automotive interior trim components at all phases of the product life cycle● Manages drafting contractors and toolmakers to ensure design standards are followed in addition to following customer tolerance protocols and quality standards are also met● Develops design specification packages and leads technical reviews with internal and external customers regarding new RFQ packages● Creates and updates internal design specification sheets to keep involved parties informed including the tooling group, cost planning, purchasing and sales● Maintains DFMEAs, PPAP documentation, BoMs and open issue lists as required● Reviews customer engineering change documents to determine internal impact and creates internal engineering change request notices to inform necessary departments of overall impact and customer timing requirements

Ensured overall product quality with meticulous attention to design, testing and inspection efforts, project coordination with various departments and planning for the relocation of equipment in order to increase productivity. Created specification packages for new equipment in addition to working with suppliers to obtain quotes, budgetary requests and purchase orders. Worked cross functionally with awarded suppliers to develop equipment, review design data, create schedules, coordinate the installation / relocation of equipment and complete the buyoff process (KANBAN) at the appropriate stages.● Supervised capital investment projects with an average net worth of $500K and worth up to $2M ● Facilitated improvements, design, development, installation and alignment of specialty hydraulic / pneumatic machinery, fixtures and jigs as an integral part of the production system ● Increased productivity by 25% and maximized overall department efficiency by researching and developing specifications, business cases and cost estimates for new production equipment and systems (i.e. cockpit manipulators and torque tools) ● Achieved a first torque rate of 99% through the initiation of torque tools and providing the appropriate maintenance repairs in addition to identifying the torque tools needed to construct the Atlas vehicle● Responsible for saving $450K by determining which equipment was already on the assembly line and could be reused● Calculated necessary increases to jigs and fixtures for line capacity increase by working with suppliers through RFQ process to procure additional inventory● Determined the need for additional ergo seats and work platforms for operators● Coordinated with maintenance and suppliers to relocate existing torque tools and equipment over shutdown periods● Installed two new cockpit manipulators necessary for Atlas SUV introduction and the existing Passat production assembly line

Conducted extensive research, measurement, data analysis and testing for new products in order to confirm design intent and proper use.● Acted as a significant contributor in the design process for the development of new products that increase company sales volume by 20%● Launched the redesign of the 27" and 30" single and double wall ovens for the GE and GE Profile product lines which increased sales volume by 20%

Active participant in the Idea Development Team and mystery shopping events. Scoped the annual savings feasibility of proposed projects to secure a one-year payback.● Determined new suppliers and materials for product development resulting in a reduction of production costs by an average of $.20 per unit, utilized effective project management skills

Active participants in team meetings and Kaizen events focused on scrap reduction and process improvement.● Created full-sized, thermal management models from 3D versions to analyze airflow and reduce touch point temperature by 15%● Introduced new modifications involving pressure changes for the models, which increased airflow by 10%

Identified and analyzed root cause of production problems, researched issues, led fact-finding efforts, and developed innovative solutions and modifications, worked with external design teams, and increased production up-time by 5%.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering

Minor, Business