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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.

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.
• 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.

• 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.
• 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