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Madison Heights, Michigan, United States

Mt. Clemens, Mi

Provide technical assistance and control product improvement initiatives for Ford OEM coatings at North American automotive production facilities. Primary support within Ford Light Vehicle OEM group for Kansas City Assembly Plant for transit and fleet vehicles.

Auburn Hills, Mi

Directed communication and provided technical service for new product launches while leading research to develop solutions for client needs. From a technical standpoint, managed a diverse portfolio of automotive interior polyurethane-based seating products. Contributed to addition of 2.5MM lbs. of sales to Safety & Flexibles division, an increase of 20% over previous years’ sales.• Developed new hydrophobic technology and test method to decrease water absorption 65%, securing existing business and creating future opportunities at existing business and three other companies providing seating to outdoor and/or watercraft.• Increased heat tolerance of in-process vinyl-bonded products by 12%, allowing group to acquire both sides of component sales at vinyl-bonded customers.• Coordinated quarterly PPAP validation with Technical Service group of Huntsman Mexico to streamline testing process and pass all verification samples through one site.• Directed formulation development and led research into future product creation.• Performed daily calibration and operated routine laboratory equipment and instruments.• Organized and led trials in-house and externally for new products and developed specific engineering processes for customers for most efficient troubleshooting.• Documented timelines of customer milestones, objectives, actions and current processes.• Designed test methods to gather and analyze data to develop solutions against deadlines.

Southfield, Mi

Supported the development of all layers of automotive coatings. Prepared samples for testing and analysis by incorporating new and existing reports along with analysis of trends for BASF’s Coatings Division, and worked with senior development specialists to improve current and future products.• Lead laboratory technician for successful conversions of Lordstown and Wentzville GM OEM plants from competitor to BASF product, helping to increase total number of paint lines for GM Technical Service group within BASF by 30%.• Performed daily technician work, including operating and calibrating analytical laboratory equipment, analyzing data, directing Applications and Engineering groups to replicate customer issues, troubleshooting re-created issues, and creating product formulations.• Developed formulas and created prototype samples for Technical Service and R & D groups.• Seamlessly transitioned between group projects, assimilated technical service and product improvement knowledge for product launch and existing customer-based maintenance.• Gathered data through analytical testing, physical test and application samples for analysis.• Met critical deadlines and quickly created solutions for impromptu customer requests.• Performed routine laboratory work including running complex equipment.

Auburn Hills, Mi

Oversaw daily operations for senior product engineers and regional directors, performing nearly every task in the creation of successful and affordable safety components. Tasks included directing technicians for build procedures, developing methods to improve efficiency in prototype build phase with in-house software, assisting lead engineers in initial design and prototype build, analyzing test results critical to design completion, as well as cleaning-up and converting files.