Product Development Engineer
CurrentMethode Electronics, a prominent supplier - Tier 1 - to leading automotive OEMs. Designing, engineering, and producing mechatronic products.My key responsibilities include:» Led the design and development of McLaren W1 cockpit electronics as part of a cross-functional team, managing ECRs and aligning designs with customer requirements, OEM standards, and APQP milestones. Coordinated with suppliers to ensure DFM compliance, upholding manufacturability and quality. Worked closely with team members to maintain project alignment through regular updates to BOMs, DFMEA, and PPAP in Enovia PLM.» Directed design and ECRs for OEMs like McLaren, Aston Martin, and Ferrari, achieving full OEM compliance and a reduction in revision cycles through optimized designs and proactive issue resolution.» Designed two production/assembly lines, creating key tooling—fixtures, jigs, station frames, and brackets—that increased assembly line efficiency and improved output quality. Collaborated cross-functionally to optimize layout and equipment selection.» Automated design processes with a parameterization system, reducing BOM and cutlist generation time and improving project delivery speed, resulting in faster, higher-quality project outcomes.