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Detroit, MI, US

Itasca, Illinois, US

Establish a positive working relationship with customers. Study & understand the supplier’s scope of work for each proj. Secure, review, revise, update, & submit machine build progress reports. Track project progress & be informed of potential timing issues. Submit pre-build design approval drawings, review as needed with customer, seek approval. Regularly.

Northville, Michigan, US

Support the Engineering Services group in Monroe, MI. Analyzing new test methods for feasibility on existing test equipment, adapting current test equipment to run new test methods, design and manufacture of new test equipment, design and manufacture of fixtures to support testing, validate performance of new test equipment and test setups, and.

Dublin, Ireland, IE

• Technical testing & test development position, which engages in planning, supporting and heading-up prototype testing including data reduction & results documentation of prototype CNG delivery system. Lead prototype.
• Worked with onsite resources to setup and execute testing.
• Worked with engineers and technician on location.
• Support product concept design and fixture design. Strong problem solving skills, testing experience, able to present test plans, updates, and results to a technical team.

Lisle, IL, US

Perform validation planning and testing on automotive connectors. Write DVPR’s, test timelines, and reports. Attend engineering team planning sessions, and participate in reviews.

London, England, GB

• Seat Engineer
• Responsible for validation testing on 2014 Promaster van. Manage, organize, and oversee NAFTA integration. Saved $10,000 through review and optimization of DVPR.
• Wrote engineering reports for engineering specifications and documentation, including DVP&R’s, 8D’s, ESIMs, CN’s, ED&D’s, CCD’s, BOM, prototype control plans, purchase requisitions, key product characteristics, and.
• Reviewed and approved engineering designs. Reviewed, approved, completed, and submit required change notices (CCD’s & CN’s) to ensure design outputs meet design criteria.
• Assigned to increasingly complex components, sub-assemblies and systems. Responsible for changes based on new requirements or packaging constraints.
• Contributed to the application of new technology.

Cork, Ireland, IE

• Responsible for the writing of test reports required to support the various seating development programs.
• Responsible for the review of raw data (includes graphs, photos, video, and measurements).
• Develop data tables to summarize results as required.
• Access, import, extract, transfer or load data from various data sources.
• Conduct preliminary evaluation of test data and compare to specification requirements.
• Work closely with program test engineers or laboratory engineers and technicians to correctly understand specific data.

Lisle, IL, US

Designed, determine / evaluated drivelines for proper application to each truck. Develop/assign driveline codes for release of drivelines into production. Designed & conducted driveline testing. Work on Medium Duty and Class 8 trucks. Also develop driveline for hybrid EStar van.

Troy, Michigan, US

• Tested Class 8 truck and trailer axles, suspensions, wheel ends and drivelines.
• Development and validation testing on military MRAP (Mine Resistant Ambush Protected) & approved to work on ITAR restricted programs.
• Utilized dynamometers, spin stands, static durability servo hydraulics, with related instrumentation.
• Directed and assisted engineering groups with DFMEA, DVPR, and DOE formulation.
• Managed outsource of tapered roller bearing resource testing, supplier competitive evaluation tests.

Nanterre, Île-de-France, FR

• Development testing for first & second row seating on DaimlerChrysler 07–08 Sebring and Stratus JS program.
• Coordinated test sample & fixture builds for testing.
• Analyzed test results and provided recommendations for corrective action on whole seat and component level (structure, foam & trim, mechanisms, electrical).
• Managed budget, outsource testing and costs concurrently on first & second row seating programs
• Provided regular updates to customer and internal engineering groups

Untergruppenbach, DE

• Product development of axle assemblies for GM Cadillac CTS & CTSv programs
• Developed the DVPR, dynamometer & spin stand testing
• Resolved OEM Customer design and failure issues
• Participated in Product Development Team meetings and aided Program Manager.
• Wrote test reports and managed outsource testing and costs

Bissen, Luxembourg, LU

• Initiated and conducted development testing plans & cycles for occupant detection sensors
• Reduced some test timing by as much as 50%
• Purchased 62 cu. ft. AGREE chamber w/TSM and negotiated a $20k cost reduction.
• Achieved a 40% reduction in outsource test costs
• Championed human data collection for seat classification tests
• Designed unique fixturing for test programs.

Auburn Hills, Michigan, US

• Project Manager for new product development on four-wheel drive transfer case and traction control axle systems (GM, Ford & Honda programs)
• Product development testing utilizing dynamometers, spin stands, and road tests with related instrumentation

Friedrichshafen, Baden-Württemberg, DE

• Managed validation testing of electrically assisted steering systems for BMW / Rover Programs
• Tested products to meet or exceed governmental and customer requirements.
• Developed and operated test fixtures and equipment, testing methods and analyzed data
• Traveled to the U.K. to evaluate and commonize test methods and procedures.

• Managed testing for all GM Truck & Bus seat belt products
• Closed-loop and full-scale mechanical testing employing anthropomorphic dummies (ATD)
• Assisted General Motors in revising the GMUTS test specification to world-class NAO standard.
• Received four company awards for exceptional performance
• Developed a cryogenic treatment of SRS materials, solving life-cycle failure problems. Designed and submitted an seatbelt energy management device for patent consideration.
• Quality group assignment at Mexico assembly plant to assist preparing for QS9000 auditEngineering Technician

Detroit, Michigan, US

• Performed comprehensive vehicle development testing, utilizing servo hydraulic actuators, various instrumentation, MTS programmable controllers, signal amps and conditioner
• GM Desert Proving Grounds, Mesa, Arizona supporting hot weather HVAC development (install, maintain, modify systems and instrumentation).

Montgomery, Illinois, US

• Test design, set-up, vehicle preparation, conducting tests and site inspection throughout the US
• Extensive experience including automobile, motorcycle and off-road vehicle crash testing, field inspections, and accident reconstruction
• Worked with instrumentation, strain gauging, transducer preparation and calibration, and computer data acquisition systems
• Principal participant in design and construction of Troy office space
• Performed cost, design and feasibility review for installing in-house bungee style crash sled.

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