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Chicago, IL, US

Lisle, Illinois, United States

• Vehicle Engineering Manager for ADAS lateral controls program.
• Manage program vehicle fleet, DVP and coordinate testing activities.
• Provide information to upper management on program status.

Dearborn, Michigan, United States

• Determined and wrote attribute requirements and test methods for semi-autonomous and autonomous driving systems
• Utilized Matlab to analyze various data from testing so as to finalize all of the AV requirements for production
• Led feature team meetings to determine the functional properties and requirements of the semi-autonomous driving system
• Participated in agile team meetings to ensure software development and testing met project management objectives

Troy, Michigan

• Mentored Systems Engineers to provide vehicle level requirements for semi-autonomous driving assistance features
• Authored a complete set of corporate validation test procedures along with uses cases and test scenarios
• Provided ASPICE traceability by linking system level requirements to use cases in systems engineering tool (Polarion)
• Led product system planning meetings with OEM customers and provided product design and testing advice to eliminate issues
• Participated in agile team meetings as part of the feature development / software team to find and take action on software issues

Milford, Michigan

• Led a team of engineers to write original or updated calibration procedures to reduce calibration time
• Developed and wrote performance requirements for Super Cruise product extensions such as Lane Change on Demand and semi-autonomous trailering
• Reevaluated the Vehicle Path algorithm testing procedures and set new requirements which saved 80% of in-vehicle testing
• Mentored calibration, test engineers on the proper way to conduct testing, calibration, and development work and produce patents
• Provided both project and technical management of all department ATW (Advanced Technical Work) and internship projects
• Collaborated on two U.S. patents for new Super Cruise product extensions

Milford, MI

• Co-authored technical paper on steering angle and path curvature for autonomous control now in use by Cruise LLC controls team
• Led team which conducted driving clinic to determine proper comfort levels for customers riding in an autonomous vehicle
• Led and mentored engineers in the design and implementation of validation test planning for autonomous vehicle controls
• Developed/wrote control system requirements for comfortable driving for GM autonomous vehicles to increase customer satisfaction

Milford, MI

• Designed, developed and released new corporate Global Test Procedures for the Chassis Controls and Driveline sub-systems
• Wrote Matlab scripts to analyze brake system data to develop test procedures for new chassis controls features
• Earned approval from two global management teams for new driveline and traction Vehicle Technical Specifications
• Managed tire testing project to develop an in-lab traction metric which revised the process from two weeks to two hours
• Earned a Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) Black Belt for a mechanical limited slip rear differential advanced technical project

Milford, MI

• Utilized CarSim software to develop a simulation of the European “Elk Test” to replace a difficult / dangerous in-vehicle testing
• Performed panic brake assist and stopping distance tests and evaluated results via Matlab software program for multiple programs
• Trained seven co-workers in performance driving skills to ensure their passage of the Limit Handling Driving Test

Milford, MI

• Led team which designed, developed and executed vehicle level active safety test plans to verify software performance for three programs simultaneously
• Performed vehicle maneuvers and analyzed data generated to evaluate active evaluate active safety software algorithms to ensure performance
• Collaborated with algorithm engineers on possible improvements for active safety software and then tested these changes
• Planned and led teams of off-site evaluators on nationwide vehicle drives to multiple cities to ensure real world system performance
• Prepared and coordinated executive level management evaluations and demonstrations of new product features
• Managed scheduling of vehicle testing fleet including assigning vehicles for testing and keeping vehicle software updated

Dearborn, MI

• Evaluated and calibrated Roll Stability Control (RSC) system responses on multiple truck and van programs
• Performed pre-defined vehicle tests and analyzed the data generated to verify RSC software performance
• Installed data acquisition instrumentation, wiring and required safety equipment into test vehicles
• Verified software module design and analyzed results for signal offset compensation issues to ensure correct operation

Dearborn, MI

• Supervised and coordinated the Brake Design & Release Engineers activities to meet vehicle program objectives
• Analyzed current model warranty and customer survey information to identify and resolve problems with product designs
• Investigated brake component cost savings opportunities and when feasible, implemented them

Dearborn, MI

• Examined and approved supplier prototype and production designs, CAD, verification plans, DFMEAs and control plans
• Provided final engineering release for struts, dampers, jounce bumpers, coil springs, mounts and stabilizer bars
• Interfaced with vehicle dynamics development engineers to tune components prior to production release
• Designed production installation processes for front strut assemblies and rear suspension components
• Ensured that chassis components were properly tested by suppliers prior to production release
• Coordinated and evaluated proposed suspension modifications through prototype drive events

Chicago, IL

• Conducted production trials to determine readiness of engineering design changes and process alterations
• Assisted in determining manufacturing feasibility of potential engineering design changes
• Examined current model warranty data and determined root cause of vehicle issues

Chicago, IL

• Evaluated proposed body structure and closure designs and allocated build processes to production operators
• Participated in multiple new model launch programs and evaluated body-in-white dimensional data
• Maintained departmental budget, cost analysis and manpower planning information
• Supervised body area assembly lines with up to fifty workers to ensure that seventy-four vehicles per hour were produced

Dearborn, MI

• Redesigned current model components and processes to improve performance and customer satisfaction
• Analyzed and resolved vehicle quality issues through supplier interface and/or component redesign
• Benchmarked Ford and competitive vehicles through ride and drive programs
• Built the very first Mustang Cobra prototype through the Dearborn Assembly Plant and listed all components for BOM

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Marketing, Gpa 3.4/4.0

Bachelor'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering, Gpa 3.5/4.0