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Auburn Hills, Mi, Us

- Lead and decide system development and architecture strategy.- Lead development of HVAC / Climate Control, Power Electronics Cooling, Battery Thermal Management Systems, and Vehicle integration.- Lead CAE / Physics-based System Analysis, Vehicle Performance, and Optimization.- Manage and lead DFMEA, DVP&R, benchmarking, and new technology development.- Lead cross-functional teams and global PDT including suppliers.- Manage teams including Hiring, Coaching, and Resource Management.

Detroit, Michigan, Us

- Led Advanced Thermal System Architecture Development and Powertrain Integration for ICE and HEV programs. - Responsible for system imperatives, requirements, development strategy, contents, budget, cost, design, analysis, validation, and timing.

Detroit, Michigan, Us

Managed Powertrain and Thermal integration for turbo charged CSS engines (High efficiency next gen gas and diesel engines) across global Passenger car and SUV platforms: - Determined Powertrain to Thermal requirements for Air system, Coolant Systems, Trans/Engine Oil Systems. Contributed to Active Thermal Management for BSFC and reliability improvement. - Led special projects for Strain Gage correlation and Reliability prediction, CAC condensation & icing mitigation, and sensor strategy. Reviewed test & analysis results / data and provided technical advice to team to resolve issues by coordinating with global PDTs covering GM North America, Europe, China and Korea.

Detroit, Michigan, Us

Responsible for PTC subsystem development, design release, validation, timing, and technical sourcing.

Lisle, Il, Us

Managed EGR Systems group for medium and heavy-duty diesel engine applications - current and future:- Led and developed new EGR systems for improved reliability, performance, BSFC and emission through collaboration with base engine architect, validation, calibration, compliance and T1 suppliers.- Reviewed and confirmed GT Power predicted and dyno tested engine performance, boundary conditions, emission performance to determine system architecture and EGR strategy by considering cost, technology, quality and reliability.- Led Engineering / Quality / Mfg / T1 suppliers for warranty return, EGR failure mode analysis, problem solving and corrective actions. Reviewed and coached CFD and FEA based thermal and vibration analysis, strain gage test, and correlation development for design solution and optimization.

Gillingham, United Kingdom, Gb

Advanced Engineering: Managed advanced product development projects for EGR cooler and EGHX (Exhaust Gas Heat Exchanger) for heat recovery systems, and led ADP (Advanced Development Process) project team from concept development through verification. Conducted DFM (Design For Manufacturing) with focus on SSTL stamping, component assembly, SSTL Nickel brazing and overall process flow.HVAC Engineering: Managed and executed HVAC cost reduction projects that delivered multi-million dollar annual savings by outsourcing blower motors and actuators from Asia-Pacific region. Led supplier development activities, coordinate APQP tasks including component sourcing, tooling, manufacturing, packaging, international logistics and INCO-terms. Advanced PTC Systems and Product Engineering:Led new technologies development activities for PTC (Powertrain Cooling) systems and components for passenger car applications. Performed system performance prediction, developed product specifications, and coordinated cost estimate and design proposal activities.

Gillingham, United Kingdom, Gb

Global Program Management: Managed and executed multiple HVAC projects for Ford, Toyota and GM vehicle platforms by leading cross functional project teams from N. America, Asia and Europe. Managed budget, timing and resources while conducting risk management and gate reviews for senior management.- Coordinated and conducted ZDL (Zero Defect Launch) activities, and on-site manufacturing process and quality audit at various manufacturing locations including suppliers abroad.- Compressor & HVAC team for Toyota has won a Delphi’s Global Excellence award in 2005 and a compressor JV in Korea received 2007 Ford Gold World Excellence award.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business

Master Of Science - Ms, Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Mechanical Engineering