Thirty (30) + years in the automotive industry, leading product development and production of interior safety commodities across ICE, Hybrid, and EV programs by leveraging combination of technical depth and industry knowledge. Extensive involvement with the development, integration, validation and production launch of over 25 vehicle programs globally.Developed and implemented best practices for product development tools, processes, and quality improvement plans to drive efficiency, delivery and value. Project experiences have provided on-site opportunities to develop vehicle programs and build regional teams in the North American, European, and Asia Pacific regions.A listing of my core competencies includes:- Product Development Process- Program Management- Problem Solving and Process Improvement- Customer Insights- Failure Mode Avoidance- Design Verification and Production Validation- Manufacturing Assembly and Production- Technical and Regulatory Expertise- Supplier Partnership