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Foster City, California, United States

Warren, Michigan, United States

• Identify & drive resolution of vehicle build issues via cross-functional collaboration with QEs, IRTs, DREs, & suppliers
• Manage execution of hundreds of build site directives (BSDs) to expedite post P-release changes with Pull-Ahead Production Tooling, support rolling interface changes, & overcome part quality issues
• Liaise between engineering, manufacturing, operations, & program team

Warren, Michigan, United States

• Led design development of major structural components comprising all-new center compartment subsystem from Document of Strategic Intent through Integration Vehicle Build Release
• Collaborated cross-functionally to achieve vehicle integration and safety & performance targets
• Managed 3 complex sourcing packages comprising 40% of structural vehicle components from Statement of Requirement drafting through supplier selection. Continued management of supplier-based Product Development Team.

Warren, Michigan

• Championed unique manufacturing solutions to enable creative electric vehicle product design
• Guided Product Engineering in development of manufacturable design by providing Manufacturing Engineering support

Flint, Michigan, United States

• Managed integration, installation, & validation of robotic hinge-apply cell added mid-launch of new full-size truck architecture
• Optimized system to achieve desired door & hood fits
• Coordinated activities with Plant Core Team for smooth transition from Launch Team to Plant

Warren, Michigan

• Product Interface
• Benchmarked design & execution of interior lift gate garnish of small crossovers to drive GM-design communizationVehicle Execution:
• Supported C8 Corvette launch by creating body shop joining process documentation for the purpose of establishing body repair procedures
• Worked on line process preventative maintenance documentation and implementation in order to minimize downtime associated with preventable tooling and machine faults.

Engineering Innovation

- Guided and supervised students through completion of design-based introductory Mechanical Engineering course- Instructed students in use of engineering tools such as machining, circuit building, and SolidWorks- Assessed student performance by grading lab reports and evaluating project prototypes

Durham, North Carolina

- Assisted with laboratory research on the effect of tandem bubble cavitation on calcium response in HeLa cells- Analyzed data using EasyRatioPro2 and MATLAB to determine behavior of calcium wave - Presented monthly reports on data analysis results and suggested improvements

Taylorbend

- Observed pool, hot tub, therapy pool, and splash pad in order to ensure safety of all guests- Instructed swim lessons for both children ages 2-16 and adults of any level- Monitored pH balance and chemical content of water of each pool- Guaranteed YMCA member and guest happiness

Masters Of Engineering In Global Automotive & Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering

Bachelor’S Degree, Mechanical Engineering, 3.8

Major: B.S.E. in Mechanical Engineering Certificate: Energy and the Environment Minor: Spanish Accomplishments: Dean's List with.

High School

Activities & Societies: - JV and Varsity Softball - Varsity Cross Country - Varsity Swim Team - Helping Hands Club - Judicial Council.