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Rochester, Mi, Us

Troy, Michigan, United States

• Define scope and concept design for mechanical facilities and fabricated equipment fluid systems within the customers specifications and budget.• Develop proposals, cost estimates and schedules for mechanical systems and commissioning.• Perform construction feasibility reviews - installation, phasing, space, utility requirements.• Perform quality reviews - design criteria, maintenance, balance/control, diversity/capacity.• Prequalify, solicit, analyze, and report on equipment quotations, contractor bids, proposals, and technical submissions.• Periodically visit project job sites to oversee field contractor activities to ensure quality, schedule, and for troubleshooting.• Schedule and manage multiple vendors and subcontractors, including submittal review process anddeliveries, while maintaining quality subcontractor and vendor relationships.• Perform and coordinate onsite startup and validation of equipment.• Repair/troubleshooting of equipment, controls, and facility and process systems.

Dearborn, Michigan, United States

• Interfaced with the product/manufacturing engineers and assembly plant personal in identifying issues and in a timely resolution.• Ensured that the daily deployment of the on-site launch meeting cadence is followed, that all launch processes and standards are followed, and management review documents are adhered to.• Supported delivery of the Vehicle Launch to the prescribed Build Event Timing delivering builds on time, at cost and with quality over four vehicle launches.• Movement of pre-production vehicles through the plant inspection/control plan processes with on time delivery to customers.• Coordinated the on-site Modification process, worked with the plant and suppliers to track part updates and monitor the plant drawdown plan of vehicle inventory at ok to buy.

• Have working knowledge of how parts are packaged and assemblied. Experienced gained through replacing cat-back exhaust, high flow catalytic converter, diverter valve, purge valve, brakes, snub mount, radio, performance gauge, front grill, and exterior lights.• Identified and completed all necessary steps to reprogram the engine control unit to optimize the engine to produce additional horsepower and torque.

East Lansing, Michigan, United States

• Created Bill of Materials with component specifications.• Optimized the design by analyzing multiple solutions utilizing Pugh Analysis.• Improved safety by eliminating potential failures through design changes in NX. Improved operational efficiency by eliminated the the need for user assistance.• Conducted feasibility studies on different technologies including operational concepts to improve user functionality.• Reviewed design solutions & manufacturing specifications weekly with manager.• Used FEA to validate the final design and prepared recommendations for future implementation.• Responsible for creating technical documents throughout the engineering project.

• Through packaging and transportation optimization, implemented sustainability and lean manufacturing practices to accomplish $642K in annual savings.• Collected and analyzed current component packaging and part count data in order to optimize transportation cargo space using calculations to maximize shipping orders. Created a PFEP (plan for every part), improved ROI by reducing expendable product packaging and increased the returnable conversion, realizing an annual savings of $350K.• Evaluated supply chain to identify supplier cost reduction opportunities and map new supply locations within the plant.• Prepared quotes and concepts for OEM 2020 launch for international packaging & supply chain with understanding of system days for Magna Closures in Auburn Hills (hand held vs bulk).• Experienced different manufacturing processes from suppliers, customers, and Magna Divisions during eight site visits.

Warren, Mi

• Responsible for timely and accurate Front-end Module prototype delivery to FCA.• Coordinated with Manufacturing team to develop and layout new assembly area.• Responsible for plant conversion to 2D label system for friction free loading and improved unloading, implemented process across 35% of the plant.• Responsible for material handling along the production line & managed inventory control utilizing FIFO practices.

Rochester Hills, Mi

• Expanded the company 600% through business development and marketing.• Managed demanding clients by listening to their concerns and developing plans to ensuring their needs were met.

Bachelor'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering

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Activities and Societies: Cross Country, Track and Field, National Honors Society, Captains Club