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Grand Rapids, MI, US

Lead for the Requirements Engineering team, responsible for providing technical expertise and ensuring product conformance to customer, federal and corporate performance requirements. Managed continuous improvement activities related to product specifications and testing along with coordination of those activities with other regions throughout the global.

Responsible for providing technical leadership for the Interiors engineering team in the areas of customer, government and benchmark requirements. Focused on establishment of requirements at the initial quote phase and ensuring compliance through start of production. Promoted and facilitated the use of best practices in the areas of engineering.

Lead for a team of Engineering Managers and Product/Design Engineers, responsible for all aspects of product development from initial quote stage through production launch. Frequent domestic and international travel in support of product proposals and program launch activities. Responsible for the development of the engineering team through identification.

Lead for a team of Engineering Managers and Product/Design Engineers, responsible for all aspects of product development from initial quote stage through production launch. Frequent interaction with customers in support of product proposals and technical reviews along with program launch activities.

Responsible for leading development projects from concept through start of production in support of specific customer vehicle lines. Provided leadership and direction to the engineering staff in the areas of product and people development.

Bs, Engineering

Ms, Engineering Management