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Buffalo, NY, US

Austin, Texas, US

Facilitating launch of AC Charging products.

Austin, Texas, US

Austin, Texas, US

Solar Roof Division

Paris, FR

• Responsible for leading continuous improvement projects to directly lead to reductions in cost, waste, and cycle time while maintaining product integrity.
• Work with design engineers to update and improve designs for manufacturability and quality improvement.
• Manage first articles of inspection for new assemblies by supporting Inspection group and working with design engineering on Engineering Change Orders.
• Advise and support quality engineering team on part fit issues and countermeasures, part measurement, and acceptance test report review and tracking.
• Create and maintain operation sheets and acceptance test procedures for new assemblies.

Plano, TX, US

• Managed team through new model projects including schedule and budget creation and tracking.
• Reported out to management regularly on key performance indicators, schedule catch-up strategies, etc.
• Reviewed specifications with stakeholders including safety, quality, and production teams. Worked with vendor to implement feedback in a cost effective and timely manner.
• Led project team through modification and installation of equipment over plant shutdowns, including schedule tracking, resolving urgent problems on the floor, and verbal/written report-outs.
• Oversaw and provided final authorization for equipment verification activities including power-on, safety checks, quality verification, and mass-production readiness. Required coordination with government safety.

Plano, TX, US

• Completed 3D study in Delmia of multiple subassemblies through various design changes.
• Oversaw trials of new equipment to verify for safety, productivity, and quality through equipment level-up, adjustment, and detailed measurement study of product.
• Led plant shut-down projects, including creating hourly schedule, arranging construction and integration team, allocating manpower, procuring equipment, and leading activity on the plant floor.
• Directed quality level-up activities including detailed body measurements, requesting design changes and part accuracy improvements from vendor, and modifying equipment to meet rigorous quality standards.

Assist project managers with CAD work, on-site visits, and general project management tasks.

Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, JP

Worked as a co-op in Bodyweld Engineering department.

Worked with Senior Engineers to create and edit drawings as well as to create parts and assemblies in Inventor. Gained experience in a manufacturing environment.

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

Master Of Engineering (M.Eng.), Mechanical Engineering