TESLA MOTORS, Deer Creek, CA Senior Design Engineer Feb 2010 – Present CATIA V5/V6• BIW Structure Design on Model S and X projects, focused on Dash, Hinge Pillar and Front End (incl. Shock Tower Casting).• Model S Exterior Trim Design for Leaf Screen & Under Hood Systems (Frunk).• Early Development on Front End Module, Fender, Wiper and Rear Fascia System.• Engineering Support for Model S and X launch production ramp, Quality and Water Testing. • Engineering Support for In-house and Supplier High Pressure Die Cast Operations.• Rear End Structure development for Model 3.• Model 3 Prototype Build, Launch Support and Production ramp.• Model Y Rear Structure and Trunk development.• Large Casting Design, development and Launch Support.

Underbody Designer on various Honda and Acura projects. Mainly structure work (Floor,Dash, Engine Bay etc..), occasionally Exterior Trim (Fascia, LeafScreens etc..).

Employed by Incat Systems. Working with Chrysler Engineers on structures for a small car and a minivan project using Catia V4. Seconded to Intertec Inc., an interior trim supplier, to work the Instrumental Panel for a Honda vehicle.

Body structure design for Volkswagen in Wolfsburg, Germany

Exterior trim and hardware for Volvo Truck.

Interior trim design for Mercedes and Audi projects.

Employed by Technicon Ltd. Interior trim and body structure design.

Employed by Hawtal Whiting Inc. Body Structures

4 year Engineering Apprenticeship followed by 4 year body structure design.