Design And Release Engineer (D&R) Instrument Panels And Console
CurrentPrograms Experience• Ford Police Responder Sedan 2019 – Design and launch of Console System• Ford Bronco Sport 2021 – Design and launch of Instrument Panel System• Ford Maverick 2022 – Design and launch of Instrument Panel System• Ford Expedition 2022 – Launch of Console SystemIn-House Product Development for Global Vehicle new programs• Concept• Class-A Surface feasibility• 3D & 2D development• Manufacturing Feasibility• Parts build to spec • Design Verification testing and validation for production3D Skills• Surface and Solid CAD development• Development of 3D virtual loading analyses• FEA simulations for structural metal brackets• Manufacturing Processes• Sheet metal stamped structural components• Plastic Injection molded components• Plastic Thermoforming• Blow molding• Foam-in-Place• Plastic Welding (vibration welding, sonic welding, heat welding)Negotiation Skills• Led negotiations with suppliers for new tooling and variable cost on assigned programs• Negotiated savings of $300K USD during program life on Ford Police ResponderManagement Skills• Efficiently managed $2 Million USD budget for new Design Parts tooling for Police Responder • Led Program Systems Integration and launch activities on high complexity assigned programs • Lead multi-functional teams including Finance, Purchasing and Cost Analyst • Lead interaction with CAE team, provide input conditions for simulations and interpret results to validate designs according to specific requirements (safety, structural, etc.)