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Grand Blanc, MI, US

Sterling Heights, MI

Lisle, Illinois

Develop state-of-the-art electric vehicle (EV) technologies in heavy-duty and commercial truck & bus industry.

• Led cross-functional teams in the creation, execution and implementation of the vehicle software controls plan. Managed and communicated engineering deliverables including timing, quality and associated risks. Prepared.
• Mentored team members resulting in adherence to the vehicle software configuration management process.
• Elevated technical issues and timing risks to leadership that resulted in milestone gate approvals.
• Led change control process and communicated overall build readiness to senior leadership.
• Collaborated with Functional Safety and Systems Integration to ensure proper safety levels achieved.
• Identified risks, anticipated issues, then led team in development of mitigation plans.

• Managed business objectives for Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango SUV programs
• Kept teams on point to ensure all timing, cost, quality remain on track and w/in budget
• Conducted business case studies and product investigates for content change feasibility
• Collaborated with product planning, brand, finance, supply chain, design office to align strategically

Led team of 7 engineers responsible for System Integration of Active & Passive Safety Technologies, including airbag electronics, active head restraints, impact sensing, pressure sensors & occupant detection systems. Design, validation & release of sub-systems on multiple vehicle programs to ensure International Euro NCAP, FMVSS 208, CP-374 regulatory.

• Project lead for next generation head unit, quote package creation and supplier source selection.
• Electrical, mechanical and thermal requirements documentation, and HMI UX design reviews.
• Customer facing features included GPS navigation, USB, MyGig hard drive, Uconnect Bluetooth hands-free phone interface, voice recognition and touch screen technology.

• Whole vehicle electrical synthesis on new E-Segment Chrysler 300C and Dodge Charger with CAN & LIN bus architecture.
• Created functional objectives and verified electrical features met or exceeded internal & external customer design expectations.
• Staged show car properties for executive Ride & Drives as well as Industry magazines and International press events both overseas and local.
• Hot and cold development road trips including Proving Ground testing, Durability and DVP&R execution.

Plant vehicle engineering resident at manufacturing vehicle assembly plant for launch of new sedan. Appointed zone champion chassis loop including foundation brake system, steering and suspension, fuel & exhaust. Body-In-White sealing, BSR, water, wind noise, convertible top glass fit, torque and KUKA decking became additional responsibilities. Led and.

• Led small team in design, develop, and release of engine & transmission embedded electronic control modules.
• Created and executed ecu development timelines, product assurance plans, DVP&R, and FMEAs.
• Travelled internationally for requirements transfer and ecu design reviews resulting in successful quality gate approvals.
• Conducted component level EMC and environmental life testing in scientific labs, garage, and EE laboratory to ensure designs met specifications.

Mba, Global Engineering/Business Management Advanced Technologies

Bsee, Electrical Engineering

Activities and Societies: IEEE, SAE, Sigma Pi FraternityVice President: Sigma Pi Fraternity