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Detroit, Mi, Us

Irvine, Ca, Us

General Assembly and EOL Engineering, Factory Software & Diagnostic Engineering, Electrical Systems► Leader of the multi-vehicle General Assembly Engineering team that consists of Production Engineers throughout End of Line / Assembly Operations, Electrical Systems and Factory Software & Diagnostics. 60+ Engineers and Technicians. ►Created Electrical Systems and Factory Software & Diagnostics Engineering Teams that focus on electrical harness testing simplification to improve first pass yield.► Helped develop the new vehicle software application trial and implementation process that improves diagnostics, feature testing, quality checks and efficiency. This allows faster iterative cycles to scale much faster.► Team reduced general assembly manpower by 15% in one year and ramped production to 300+ units daily that met production plan expectations.► Successfully ramped production to current capacity on 3 shift operations that went from 25,000 to 57,0000 units annually.

Irvine, Ca, Us

Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. We believe there is a more responsible way to explore the world and are determined to make the transition to sustainable transportation an exciting one. We designed our emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles to challenge what’s possible. We hope they inspire you to do the same.► One of the first employees in the launch organization that focused on software and electrical engineering as well as battery manufacturing. Led virtual and in-person meetings that brought cross-functional organizations together to create synergy that focused on meeting launch timing.► Implemented vehicle software and electrical module flash lab to iterate new releases and triage issues rapidly.► Key leader on early validation production vehicle build processes and delivery as well as started end of line operations► Created and led vehicle end of line operations that focused on test plans and early diagnostics.► Led vehicle preparation drives for early Investors and C-Suite reviews.

Germantown, Wisconsin, Us

Leader of the Manufacturing Engineering Team that encompasses Advanced Manufacturing, Test Controls, Automation Engineering & Operation Technical Support functions for automotive, powersports and agriculture lighting products► Developed and implemented a new team structure that better aligns new product introduction to achieve silent launches of complex lighting solutions.► Established and delivered manufacturing environment and operating strategy of the "Next Level" Customer expectations and IATF automotive standards.► A key leader on improving delivery obtainment from 65% to over 90% on a daily basis. This was was accomplished through defining ownership, standardization, accelerated problem solving and escalation process within the technical support team► Achieved annual cost savings in excess of $250K through automation implementations, process efficiency improvements and staffing optimization.► Standardized the new product introduction processes and expectations across two plants that has reduced late launches, quality issues and has accelerated ramp up plans.

Austin, Texas, Us

Automotive Program Launch Lead for the Model 3 variant and regional platforms. Link between design and manufacturing teams that focused on silent launches.► Developed and communicated program timing across key business platforms.► Responsible for program management providing direction and leadership on platform development and pilot builds that was aimed at improving overall product quality and manufacturing efficiency.

Milwaukee, Wi, Us

Leader of the Assembly Powertrain New Product Introduction and Tactical Engineering Teams. Focused on exceeding Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Engagement and Sustainability metrics by continuously improving and developing new manufacturing processes, tooling, error-proofing, and equipment within a department that assembled 90% of the Harley-Davidson powertrains worldwide and had an annual budget of $40MM and 200+ technicians.► The Assembly Engineering Team consisted of 15 engineers with diverse backgrounds in process, electrical, tooling and manufacturing skill sets.► Developed a new vision and strategy for the department to better align the team on all of of the upcoming new products while maintaining the focus on daily operational support.► New Product Introduction Leader that launched the Milwaukee-Eight Big Twin Engine. Responsible for a $14MM CAPEX project that integrated a new powertrain on an existing multi-platform assembly line. The launch of this product was silent and was voted the “2016 Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin” by the Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC). It also received the President’s Award, the highest award level offered at H-D.► Led the acquisition of two $3.0MM engine sub-assembly lines that increased safety, efficiency, uptime, and quality. The process and line reduced 2 part handling steps, 1 operator per shift, manual part loading and downtime related to equipment and process issues. Vision and automation technology was successfully utilized.► Worked with product designers on the powertrain design for manufacturability that reduced assembly & service complexity as well as increased product reliability.► Developed an assembly training plan that included media, standardized work and experiential learning that gave associates a invaluable education and experience prior to working with new products or on the assembly line. In the first year alone the program yielded over 2,500+ training hours.

Milwaukee, Wi, Us

Leader of the SAP Go-Live support planning, process playbook development, and support to team in an $8MM international Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) program in the Asia Pacific Region. The program consisted of DP, STP, PTP, OTC and RTR functions.► Worked cross-functionally amongst international business and GIS teams at various leadership levels within the United States and Asia Pacific regions to propose an effective system support process for a $500MM business region.► Standardized the hypercare planning and execution phases to promote continuous improvement in future ERP projects.► Successfully implemented and indirectly led a global team on the hypercare support process across multiple business locations. The launch was silent and is being used as a benchmark for future ERP projects. The transition from the hypercare to sustain phase was exceeded by a month allowing the project and support resources to focus on the next project.► Gained valuable SAP and international project management experience through extended stays in Singapore and India.

Milwaukee, Wi, Us

Team member of the Corporate Continuous Improvement (CI) Learning and Development Team that focused on accelerating the company's cultural transformation to a CI mindset.► Earned H-D Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification by completing a project that reduced heat treatment time by 50% on transmission components saving $40K annually.► Earned H-D Six Sigma Green Belt Certification by constructing and implementing a Lean Product Development (LPD) experiential learning course. The LPD course increased the necessary usage of continuous improvement concepts amongst participants in product development areas ultimately resulting in annual savings of $50K.► Supported the development of advanced Corporate CI Training videos that accelerated the organizations learning of the H-D CI System.

Milwaukee, Wi, Us

Provided operational leadership on the launch and sustainment of three assembly areas on a new multi-platform vehicle assembly line. ► My direct reports consisted of 40 Production Technicians, 6 Team Leaders, and 12 Flexible Associates on 2nd shift operations.► Increased Safety, Quality, and Delivery metrics by working with team members on multiple continuous improvement projects that included adding new ergonomic tooling, process improvements, supplier part quality.► Led the SAP Manufacturing Enterprise Resource Planning project preparation on 2nd shift operations. ► Trained 20+ Team Leaders on the new assembly operating system that aided in a prosperous cultural transformation.► Presented the weekly company and factory messages to 250+ associates on 2nd shift operations.

Milwaukee, Wi, Us

A Lead Project Engineer on a team that successfully implemented a new consolidated multi-platform motorcycle assembly line. This innovative assembly line increased safety, quality, production flexibility and process efficiency becoming one of Industry Week’s Best Plants of 2013.► Developed the PFEP (Plan for Every Part) database and executed proper station layout and part presentation for 2500+ components.► Engineered multi-powertrain VIN pin stamp machine that increased efficiency by 50% and reduced defects by 85% saving $250K annually.► Spearheaded the proper post assembly layout of the Automatic Guided Cart System increasing overall throughput.

Beloit, Wisconsin, Us

Performed government contract tests and commissioning on 4,500 - 15,000 horsepower medium speed diesel engines that focused on exceeding safety, quality, and performance metrics.► Provided leadership to 13 engine test technicians over three shift operations.► Developed and improved processes and quality assurance controls on two medium speed diesel engine programs for the United States Navy and Air Force.► Reviewed and approved diesel engine component certifications to ensure industry and American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) compliance.

Milwaukee, Wi, Us

Bsme, Mechanical Engineering

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Supply Chain Management

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Physics