• Responsible for the management of new and existing customer applications and product design activities for the SHI2 (Small Hybrid Inflator 2nd Generation) inflator technology• Organize resources within a multi-discipline project team to address project goals and customer needs• Establish and track customer program timing information and launch activities, ensuring conformance to the Global Development Product Evolution Process (GDPEP) and associated metrics• Facilitate Simultaneous Engineering Team (SET) meetings locally and globally• Structure and track activities related to the inflator design development & validation process, supplier development & readiness, product drawing & documentation release, and production support• Interface with and support the Module Engineering, Program Management, Operations, and Sales organizations to achieve business objectives, including financial and customer satisfaction metrics• Identify VAVE opportunities and lead development efforts to a successful conclusion supporting department & divisional goals and objectives• Support plant Operations in product launches, line efficiency improvements, scrap reductions, and overall improvements• Collaborate within the global applications & design engineering departments to share knowledge and best practices• Foster a collaborative environment between local and global colleagues• Ensure compliance with corporate legal and ethical guidelines and adherence to safety procedures

• Utilizing engineering tools such as DFMEA, PFMEA, root cause, statistical, and margin testing analyses • Appling Six Sigma tools to increase production efficiency and supported process improvement projects• Supporting the manufacturing/operation teams with product launches and the resolution of production issues• Demonstrating effective communication and participation within global inflator engineering project teams• Managing program timing, preparing engineering development plans, and presenting technical data to internal and external customers to support new product launches• Working on the design, validation, and release of airbag inflator assemblies in accordance with the Global Development Process and Product Introduction Management System (GDPIM)• Tuning product performance in the prototype lab to meet system-level occupant restraint requirements

• Evaluated mortgage loans to ensure all information was available and correct for processing• Quickly understood quality assurance training and transitioned to reviewing loans easily • Surpassed efficiency and quality standards of an entry level analyst

• Demonstrated the ability to plan, organize and execute complex independent projects • Preserved lab funds by negotiating with sales representatives to receive trial laboratory equipment• Designed and manufactured a research analysis system with a coworker which included creating a design layout, cost analysis, purchase orders, wiring components, and completing optical calibrations • LabVIEW software and nation instrument controllers used to operate the research apparatus • MATLAB experience with data analysis

• Refined team work, leadership and community building skills through supporting 46 diverse college students • Required the ability to educate students and provide personalized assistance• Coordinated events which included creating an event layout, renting out event spaces, requesting funds and getting manager approvals• Responsible for mental and physical health mediation ranging from roommate conflicts to legal interventions

• Controlled traffic conditions mainly with parking and directing people around campus during college events (Included intensive background check)

• Corporate experience developing a large range of automotive components • Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills through written and oral reports • Evaluated supplier quality, identified imperfections and advised on future improvements• Innovated processing of test results to optimize efficiency in report analysis• Planned ahead with time management/prioritization awareness to achieve set goals• Took responsibility for the delegated work and was recognized as a proactive employee• Utilized technology including scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), metallography, differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), tensile tests, hardness tests, radiography and many other material evaluations