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Columbus, In, Us

Prepared validation plan for extended Emissions Useful Life warranty of MY27. Maintained uptime on alpha engines with internal/external customers for prototype transmission test cells and vehicle field/durability tests.Established the scope for MY27 program validation testing with consideration from the MY25 validation capabilities and damage factor modeling and presented findings with supporting documentation which was approved by program leadership.Navigated mission disabling faults on test engines by troubleshooting data and collaborating with subject matter experts to maximize time on test.Maintained daily customer facing touchpoints with transmission and vehicle companies for immediate action and resolutions to reduce downtime of external test cells.Led deep dive sessions with engine component owners to establish roadmaps and remove roadblocks in expediting the closure of Failure Incident Report Group (FIRGs) leading to a faster closure rate with more robust fix effectiveness.

Led a team of 4 engineers located in the US and India on design/validation of Air Oil Separator, Breather, Scavenge Pumps, Oil Coolers, Lube/Water Pump, and related systems of a clean sheet opposing cylinder engine.Identified cost saving and efficiency redesigns and balanced the subsequent workload with the team based on availability, skill, desired career development, and available budget.Represented needs/priorities of the Lube and Cooling team to leadership by highlighting New/Unique/Different (NUD) component challenges such as redesigning the oil cooler for better space claim, establishing the design and validation criteria for the air oil separators and scavenge pumps, and working with unique space/design limitations for the breather.Mentored an individual contributor on a Base Engine team to determine their career path, established a work plan to achieve it, while adding skills to strengthen their performance in their current role.

Supervised Mechanical Development for Value Package Introduction (VPI) projects including 19L, 23L, 30L, and 38L engines by managing engine/component resources, executing test requirements, prioritizing component development, and budgeting validation testing.Reviewed test data and engine teardowns with Test Engineers, Applied Mechanics, and Sub-System Team (SST) engineers to evaluate the risk against the Engineering Standard of Work (ESW).Coached SST engineers through challenging NUD components by facilitating needed resources and subject matter experts for completion of FIRG processes such as Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Design of Experiments (DOE), and data review.Managed Mapping and Endurance testing budget and schedules to meet Limited Production and Production (L and P) phase milestones, and forecasted upcoming needs for Annual Operation Plan.Partnered with a global internal team in the UK, India, China, and a Joint Venture in Japan to meet goals.

Completed ESW and Design Verification Plan and Report (DVP&R) tasks for L and P phase for cylinder heads, lifting brackets, and other Base Engine and system components.Championed FIRGs with the 7-step process to establish an assignable cause for shortcomings of existing design and implemented a robust redesign with a clear validation plan within the program timeline.Prepared test requirements and pass/fail criteria for designated components for promotion to L and P phase.Used test data to present well documented conclusions and risk assessments for FIRG and design reviews.

Supported daily needs of Midrange and Light Duty diesel transient and steady state durability tests by troubleshooting Horiba Mexa emissions benches, MKS Instruments and California Analytical InstrumentsI FTIR carts, and Analytical Engineering, INC Particulate Matter sampler.Directed projects to prepare emission’s lab for future testing such as certifying to 40 CFR part 1065 EPA regulations for a new light duty test cell.Spearheaded an initiative to store liquid N2 in an insulated external tank to reduce material cost and storage needs at the facility.Designed and amended an instrument using six sigma tools to emission’s test benches to accurately measure remaining capacity on costly critical ammonia filters indicating the optimal replacement period to maximize use.Lead projects to prepare emissions lab for the future of testing such as certifying a test cell to 40 CFR part 1065 EPA regulationsRecognize opportunities for process improvements and execute a plan to implement them which may include using Six Sigma tools and processes

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Master, Mechanical Engineering With Emphasis In Thermodynamics And Fluid Sciences

Bachelor, Mechanical Engineering With A Math Minor