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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 meet with customer’s engineers to review project status & update OI lists. Participate in simultaneous engineering meetings. Ensure that required documentation are available to submit. Participate in safety assessments at customer facilities. Ensure that FMEA documents are completed & submitted. Work together with Sugino sales personnel to maintain communication with customers about technical concerns & communicate these to Sugino’s Engineering Manager & mechanical & electrical design engineers – gather information from these resources & put to rest customer concerns. Submit requests for quotes & obtain quotations from local suppliers for items & services that are to be procured in the U.S. & delivered either to Sugino Japan for system integration or delivered directly to customer plant prior to system delivery. Help Sugino’s sales staff create recommended spare parts lists & submit these to customer as soon as possible. Arrange for timely shipment & delivery of parts to be used at Sugino Japan buy-off or other location as may be required. Assist Sugino’s sales staff in the coordination and scheduling of system buy-off at Sugino’s plant in Japan or other location. Study & understand the list of open issues created at buy-off & track status. Aid Sugino’s svc mngr in the coordination & scheduling of installation support for installations & secure a log of wkng hrs performed by service techs. Coordinate efforts with service dpts to close open issues after installation. Responsible for managing the projs. at GM FEO in Flint, SHEP & Joinville, Brazil & supporting proj. at Ramos, Mexico, and Saginaw, Michigan.

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 documentation of all activities. Lead the maintenance and repair of existing equipment. Work on strategic projects for Tenneco in the areas including, but not limited to, advanced test method development, conformance to Tenneco and regulatory EH&S standards, and global standardization.Interfacing with test technicians, calibration technician, in house software developer, other test development engineers, and application engineers to aid in test setups, data collection, test stand optimization, and ensuring test equipment meets required needs.· Excellent program management skills· Experience with servo-hydraulically controlled test machine/controls, preferably MTS 407 and/or 458 controllers, MTS Flextest GT and/or Flextest 60 controllers and software· Experience integrating electronic stimulus/response and data acquisition equipment to mechanical and environmental test platforms· Ability to combine varied requirements into a cohesive system· Ability to develop preventative maintenance plan· Basic understanding of PLC’s· Working knowledge of CAD and basic machining processes,· Familiar with ride control products and vehicle suspension system· Reading, interpreting, and executing test specifications· Strong analytic skills, ability to generate engineering analysis programs and perform spreadsheet calculations

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 testing: Test planning, support technician test build-up, test support, result communication, data reduction & result documentation. • 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 work orders.• 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.• Coordinated the complete development for all seating. Including outsource testing.• Incorporated Chrysler requirements, regulations and product specifications into the design, ensuring compliance with operational, cost, timing, safety, reliability, quality, and manufacturing feasibility parameters.• Analyzed products and formulated engineering conclusions by the application of engineering and/or mathematical principles and tools. • Consulted and collaborated globally (Fiat group and Chrysler Mexico) with personnel in various engineering and design activities relative to product development and production requirements. • Conducted global conference calls daily and as needed within the project team and supplier, manufacturing and quality communities with guidance from engineering management and senior engineering personnel. Maintain all appropriate documentation.• Provided engineering direction and support to supplier and internal associates. Participated in seat comfort evaluations, and provided engineering recommendations. Utilized CAE tools (NX/Team Center/Vis Pro) to evaluate seats, cut sections, isolate components.

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.• Includes reconciling discrepancies between the specification and the test data prior to being presented in their reports. • Supports the Program Test Engineer with customer reviews.• Conduct post-test data processing and interpretation of results.• Evaluation of any necessary testing documentation which may include calibration sheets, data sheets, test reports, video files, still photos.• Use Global Lab Information System (gLIMs) for test data and information. Support test report process by uploading files, loading test data and information, provide test summary and observations.• Attend department meetings. • Interface with JCI test engineers and customers.• Support test method development and/or continuous improvement projects.

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 • Conducted development and validation testing of air bags and seat belt systems• Utilized tensile testing, environmental, life-cycle durability, corrosion, impact and Servo Sled equipment to FMVSS 209 standards• Participated in a program developing and operating a world-class benchmarking facility.• Designed lead screw shields on Instron Tensile Test Machine, reduced set-up time by 80%.• Performed 200+ cold gas air bag deployments in a 2-month accelerated testing schedule

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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