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Munster, In, Us

Engineering Group Lead for Air Brake SystemsResponsible for leading the ISX/SCR Brake Team consisting of up to 23 Engineers. Released all designs on-time for the ISX/SCR Program.Responsible for FMVSS compliance Tesing and Documentation. This includes determining what testing is required and the reviewing of all test data.

Senior Engineer, Automotive Chassis Division, South Bend, IN 10/2008 – 5/2009 Lead Engineer for $18 million brake products including Hydro-Max® Booster, Motor Pump and Master Cylinder assemblies. Reviewed and assigned tasks/projects for 3 direct and 1 indirect reports. Delivered project reports to manager and engineering director. Designed and performed tolerance stack-ups as member of future master cylinder development team.  Procured prototype components as member of… Show more Senior Engineer, Automotive Chassis Division, South Bend, IN 10/2008 – 5/2009 Lead Engineer for $18 million brake products including Hydro-Max® Booster, Motor Pump and Master Cylinder assemblies. Reviewed and assigned tasks/projects for 3 direct and 1 indirect reports. Delivered project reports to manager and engineering director. Designed and performed tolerance stack-ups as member of future master cylinder development team.  Procured prototype components as member of hybrid booster development team.  Designed and made changes to a motor pump housing by conducting a design review based on failure modes (DRBFM). Assessed technical and product related decisions in change management CFT meetings that resulted in cost reductions and general product/process changes.  Managed engineering design and process changes resulting in cost reductions and increases in product robustness. Developed Design Verification Plans and Reports (DVP&R) for all component and process changes.Senior Component Engineer, Auto Chassis Div, St Joseph, MI Plant Operations, 2006 – 2008 Decreased cycle time 24% by championing hydraulic test stand cycle time reduction project. Increased productivity by leading assembly line rejects reduction projects.  Reviewed functionality and integrity of customer returns and supplier parts. Approved process flow and product deviations on manufacturing assembly issues and changes. Risk management experience.Automotive Chassis Division - South Bend, Indiana Senior Engineer, 2000 – 2006 • Managed $70+ million new program design development for GM, Ford and Chrysler.• Managed engineering and manufacturing changes by developing timeline and action plan for 3 - 5 programs per year and 3 – 7 components per year in development.• Prepared prototype control plans, build procedures, drawings and flow charts to develop and produce prototypes.• Ensured all QS9000 and ISO/TQS 16949 documentation is followed. Show less

Product Engineer, North American Aluminum Wheel Group • Managed $50 million, industry first, patented Full-Face Cast aluminum wheel for 1999 and 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee; launched all programs successfully.• Awarded 2000 Neon, 2000 & 2002 Cherokee and 2003 Chrysler LH wheel programs.• Managed first chrome cast aluminum wheel program for Hayes Lemmerz on 2002 Neon.• Developed and launched first cast aluminum commercial highway truck wheel in company history.• Patent No. US… Show more Product Engineer, North American Aluminum Wheel Group • Managed $50 million, industry first, patented Full-Face Cast aluminum wheel for 1999 and 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee; launched all programs successfully.• Awarded 2000 Neon, 2000 & 2002 Cherokee and 2003 Chrysler LH wheel programs.• Managed first chrome cast aluminum wheel program for Hayes Lemmerz on 2002 Neon.• Developed and launched first cast aluminum commercial highway truck wheel in company history.• Patent No. US 6,238,001 B1 for Vehicle Wheel having Balance Weight Retention Shoulder.Program Manager and Product Engineer, (Chrysler, Jeep, Isuzu, and Commercial Highway Wheel)• Coordinated 3D design, FEA and thermal solidification analysis. • Co-developed and produced prototypes.• Worked with quality engineering on the Production Parts Approval Process.• Responsible for program timing, issues and QS 9000 documentation. • Managed program from conception through production. • Initiated product improvements and/or cost reduction on wheel programs.• Maintained strong relationship with customers and plant personnel.• Monitored and maintaining engineering cost recovery. Show less

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Bs, Mechanical Engineering