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Carmel, Indiana, United States

Partnered with customers to establish, document, and develop configuration / performance requirements of crash-sensing systems used to control airbags. Supported data acquisition / vehicle level testing. Evaluated changes, participated in development reviews, and created release artifacts. Supported requirements, bench test, DFMEA, and product validation. Analyzed field data for investigations / litigation globally.-Developed platform-specific calibrations (front, rear, side, rollover) for crash-sensing systems, using model-based environment to analyze data and integrate system, provide airbag performance for safety regulations and standards (FMVSS, IIHS)-Generated / presented simulation and trade study results to get project direction and/or approval-Enabled product development and verification by writing requirements based on stakeholder inputs to create accurate product definition documents ensuring customer and Aptiv requirements captured-Developed procedure / performed SIL testing of algorithm software for requirements verification-Expanded responsibilities for continuation $100M annual revenue generation- assisting customers with data acquisition system, generating / releasing calibration files globally, updating Excel conversion / decode tools, and analyzing datalink / communication traces to address customer testing questions-Consulted as calibration development subject matter expert (SME) with global teams to troubleshoot / resolve issues-Established and expanded calibration capability to support customers in Korea and China through training and mentoring-Eliminated cost for on-site Aptiv Engineer by creating documentation to support customer in Brazil with use of data acquisition tool to obtain data needed for calibration development-Created / maintained tool that identified milestones and calculated achievement dates to manage targeted release schedule, allowing cross-functional planning and indication of potential schedule change-Reduced errors

Kokomo, Indiana, United States

Led 7 engineers to calibrate crash-sensing systems to meet safety regulations and standards (FMVSS, IIHS). Supported senior management team, development reviews, field analysis, and litigation investigation for all global regions. Mentored and trained engineers.• Demonstrated algorithm and system capabilities, enabling organization to win business with new customer in China.• Corrected another supplier’s error and averted assembly plant shutdown by leading technical team in facilitating emergency modification and release.• Standardized product file generation and performance verification steps through process change implementations, improving release quality, which reduced rework ~50%.

Kokomo, Indiana, United States

Technical Lead, Systems CalibrationsGuided airbag crash-sensing system configuration and performance requirement establishment and documentation. Conducted calibration, crash analysis, and performance verification to meet FMVSS and other safety standards. Identified and defined new tools and processes for calibration development. Trained all new systems calibrations engineers. Supported field investigations and advanced development projects.

Kokomo, Indiana, United States

Tracked and analyzed warranty of current-model automotive audio products.Provided warranty metrics to product teams and manufacturing sites. Drove corrective action to improve current and future products.

Kokomo, Indiana, United States

Primary contact between OEM and Engine Control Module Remanufacturing facilities.Performed quality audits, certifications, and product training.Supported continuous improvement of current production through field feedback.