Top-performing Engineer credited with combining project management, market analysis, and product planning and testing expertise to deliver successful, revenue-generating products and features in highly competitive markets. Over 12 years of experience in design, styling, performance and manufacturing of vehicle products and features. Additional accomplishments in business planning and new business development. AREAS OF EXPERTISE:Project ManagementProduct PlanningStrategic Business PlanningBusiness DevelopmentConcept Development Competitive AnalysisCompetitive Vehicle ValuationFeasibility & Profitability MetricsTest ManagementMaster Development Test PlansVehicle Marketability Vehicle Performance TargetsSafety & Restraint SystemsModule & Inflator EngineeringJ.D. Powers AssesmentsKEY SKILLS ASSESSMENT:PROJECT & TEST MANAGEMENT – Received the Presidents Award for my role in the successful launch of the Nissan 13MY Leaf, acting as Project Manager completing required testing and certification in time for launch despite delays. Also, created a Master Development Test Plan job standard for the department.PRODUCT FEASIBILITY/ MARKET ANALYSIS – Evaluate market and perform competitive analysis through competitive vehicle evaluation in challenging environments and rigorous market expectations.PRODUCT PLANNING – Design and develop from prototype to production, collaborating with design engineers on new ideas and tracking progress of weight, cost and design issues. Provide concept-and-feature direction in the areas of design and styling. Meet with stakeholders regarding contractual obligations, negotiating weight, cost, performance, styling and manufacturing.
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Gmd Systems Integration EngineerGm Defense May 2022 - Apr 2024Washington, District Of Columbia, UsRetired! -
Connected Car/Telematics Project ManagerNissan Technical Center - North America Jul 2018 - May 2022
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Exterior Lighting - Test EngineerNissantechnical Center - North America Jul 2016 - Jul 2018Testing of all exterior lighting. Compliance (IIHS/NHTSA) and Regulations (FMVSS, CMVSS, ECE). Exterior related features such as emergency braking, head lamp leveling and auto beams.
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Exteriors, Fr. End Modules & Lighting - Sr. EngineerNissan Technical Center - North America Oct 2014 - Jul 2016
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Program Manager - Test ManagementNissan Technical Center North America Jan 2012 - Oct 2014Develop the test schedule and create the Master Development Test Plan and budget for PT, SOP and continuous improvement vehicles. Program Manager for Nissan’s electric vehicle, the Leaf. Successfully managed a very dynamic program schedule for the 13My Leaf. This was an entirely new vehicle for the US test groups that required new methods of testing. Championed bi-weekly meetings with test and design engineers to resolve NTI issues. Provided Sr. Management with weekly progress reports On going management activities include: budget estimates, fleet reviews, project schedules and master development test plans
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Real Estate Specialist/InvestorVarious Jul 2004 - Dec 2011Sales, listing, and rental of residential properties in a large, dynamic real estate office, specializing in foreclosed and distressed properties. Managed properties primarily for a family-owned business with four rentals in portfolio. Performed tenant screening, rent collection, general management, contractual and legal issues. Listed and sold several homes through conventional sales as well as land contract and lease options.
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Manager, Product Planning & Business Development, Floor SystemsJohnson Controls, Inc Jun 2000 - Jul 2004Primarily responsible for establishing a new business zone for Johnson Controls. Developed a business strategy and sub-supplier alliances for entrance into a new supplier niche. Member of a new product strategy ”ideation” team. Developed and implemented a series of gateways and metrics for new idea feasibility, profitability and development.
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Senior Project Engineer, Vehicle Marketability (Titan/Armada/Frontier/Xterra) (1999 – 2000)Nissan Research & Development, Inc Jul 1999 - Jun 2000Responsible for setting new vehicle performance targets, working with design engineers on new design ideas and making marketability judgments as the “voice of the customer”. Performed competitive vehicle evaluation in challenging environments and rigorous market expectations. Utilized J.D. Powers reports, media reports, customer comments/clinics and studies of the competitive field.
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Senior Project Engineer, Product Planning (Quest/Villager) (1997 – 1999)Nissan Technical Center - Na, Fh 1997 - 1999Warrendale, Pa, UsProvided concept-and-feature direction in the areas of design, styling, marketability and testing. Directed the study of new features for future model year incorporation as well as market evaluation and competitive analysis. Held regular meetings with Ford regarding the Villager contractual obligations, negotiating weight, cost, performance, styling and manufacturing. Held weekly meetings with design engineers to track progress of weight, cost and design issues, communicating open issues and assignments. Participated in monthly teleconferences with Japan regarding regulatory issues. Performed competitive vehicle evaluation in challenging environments and rigorous market expectations. Utilized J.D. Powers reports, media reports, customer comments/clinics and studies of the competitive field. Director of Student Engineer Day - SAE -
Project Engineer, Safety & Restraint Systems (Quest/Frontier/Altima) (1994 – 1997)Nissan Technical Center North America Sep 1994 - Feb 1996Developed Nissan’s first membrane horn switch for the ‘99MY Quest. Served as release engineer for the Quest and Frontier crash sensors and the Quest and Altima steering wheels.
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Project EngineerTrw Vehicle Safety Systems, Inc May 1992 - Sep 1994Module and Inflator Engineering - Primary responsibilities involved design and development of the passenger side module and inflator assembly from prototype to production. Tailored ballistic and ignition train performance to customer requirements. Developed production specifications for supplier base. Exclusive task force team member.
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Project Engineer, Module & Inflator EngineeringTrw Vehicle Safety Systems Jun 1989 - May 1992Exclusive task force team member with primary responsibilities in design and development of the passenger side module and inflator assembly from prototype to production. Tailored ballistic and ignition train performance to customer requirements. Developed production specifications for supplier base.
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EngineerDetroit Industrial Engineering Jun 1988 - Jun 1989Contractor to Chrysler. Sled and crash test analysis for passenger side air bags using Hybrid III test dummies.
Kathy O. Education Details
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Lawrence Technological UniversityElectrical Engineering -
Romeo High School
Frequently Asked Questions about Kathy O.
What is Kathy O.'s role at the current company?
Kathy O.'s current role is Electrical Control Systems Engineer for Defense Vehicles.
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Kathy O. attended Lawrence Technological University, Romeo High School.
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