Lab Quality Engineer
CurrentUpdated test quality check procedure as government regulations changed and spearheaded the creation of laboratory procedures for analyzing battery electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle test results.Gained excellent understanding of emissions regulations including CFR Title 40 Parts 86, 1065, and 1066; ACC I and new ACC II; and SAE documents outlining emissions test requirements (especially J1711 for PHEV testing)Implemented process improvements to reduce the amount of voided tests and eliminate potential causes. Analyzed results and investigated equipment and vehicle failures to determine root cause of test failures.Used problem solving skills and knowledge of emissions to assess vehicle test procedures and results for validity to be sent to the EPA for certification.Entered tests for Certification and Powertrain teams into host system, K&S Tornado, as per the test requests provided by the teamsTook the lead on correlation projects to compile results for comparison internally, nationally, and globally and coded visual basic Excel macros to easily import and chart correlation data.Assembled emissions test data analysis into easy-entry format for submission to the EPA and CARB database.