Implement process improvements to enhance quality, lower costs, and boost current production efficiency. Additionally, actively researching and planning for the integration of new technologies to ensure future program success.

Planning Specialist for Advanced Manufacturing Organization at Ford, managing entire project budget for the various technologies on site including Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) and Augmented and Virtual Reality. Responsibilities also include facility planning, collaborating with architects in building expansions and renovations.

Lead budget and financial business for Vehicle Component and Systems Engineering organization, lead key engineering efficiency projects and lead PD process improvement projects on behalf of the organization.

Collaborate with cross functional team of Product Development engineers, purchasing, finance, and cost estimating to evaluate gaps between price of Chassis commodities and actual costs in order to engineer the parts more cost effectively, purchasing from optimal supply base at the best locations. In addition to short term cost reduction, lead the cross functional team in developing the 5 year business plan for each commodity.

Connecting Rod Machining Team Process Engineer - worked to analyze and eliminate multiple bottle-neck areas in Connecting Rod by working with Skilled Trades to increase the overall line speed by 20%. Also collaborated with suppliers to identify key quality and dimensional issues in the rod and bearings improving both First Time Through and reducing scrap.

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Planned, launched and lead new Low Volume Engine Assembly Line, capable of accommodating 15 different engines on the same line.

Process engineering responsibilities for front end of High Volume Engine Assembly line, working closely with Skilled Trades in order to reduce and eliminate downtime. Installed and rehabilitated large automation such as robots, gantries, conveyors, material handling lift and rotate tables, and part feeders. Assisted engine assembly associates with line side related issues.