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Engineer Consultant for automotive accident reconstruction analysis.

Lead Engineer application of Ultrasonic Sensor systems to achieve Autonomous Parking, External Object Detection, and Automated Braking. Simultaneously managed 5 programs at all stages of development to production.

Developed and Launched Curtain Airbag Systems for sport coupe, police, and family vehicle applications.Lead/Contributing author for US Patents. Achieved consistent NHTSA 5-Star safety ratings and trained new engineers. Delivered technical insight to cross functional teams resulting in over $60mil for product life cycle savings. And, achieved high levels of recognition from management and colleges, exceeding expectations for delivering quality product.

Passive Sensing Calibration. Lead/Contributing author for over a dozen US Patents including Technology in Fuel Shut-off for aggressive driving behaviors in racing applications. Managed and designed vehicle acquisition systems for data collections. Developed and launched several safety deployment packages calibrated for Ford's Explorer and Mustang product lines. Achieved consistent Top Safety ratings and Trained new engineers.

Performed multiple roles within the brake organization. Experience ranges from: Foundation Braking Systems, Master Cylinder, Brake Assist, and line/hose routings to Control Modules, and Roll Stability Algorithm feature functions. Team contributor to algorithms efficiencies of Wheel Lift Detection algorithms, and Offset Mitigation. Launch leader for for Wayne Assembly and Hermosillo manufacturing facilities. Identified and validated faulty production released steering wheel sensors to resolve RSC performance warranty. Lead investor to identify all vehicles subject to potential Brake Pressure Switch faults – historic $100M campaign.

Design and Release engineer responsible for delivering robust Superduty platform Frame Structure including Jack and Heat Shield components. Manage frame designs to meet perfrmance requirements across all load rating and length offerings with an efficient use of tooling. Manage all interfacing teams to control frame mounting strategies that support common punch systems.

Experienced in CAE modeling and analysis. Specialized in chassis design optimization for weight and durability. Team member for development of Lab Durability Validation assessments generic road load signature inputs.

Ford sponsored leadership training program filled with short duration job function responsibility. Highlights include: P/T transmission Hydraulic Controls, Damper modeling, Computer Aided Engineering (CAE), Warranty Analysis, Program Management, and Product Design-Release.

Experienced in vehicle suspension component design and manufacturing. Delivered monotube damper technology to NA Engineering sector to expand Tenneco’s presents into OEM markets.