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West Bloomfield Township, Mi, Us

Farmington, Michigan, Us

Spearheaded the program management of 12" and 13.2" Tier 2 displays for Ford vehicles, collaborating with multiple Tier 1 suppliers to ensure timely and successful product launches to Start of Production (SOP).Fostered and strengthened customer relationships through proactive communication and support, enhancing collaboration with global teams.Leveraged extensive automotive industry expertise to educate and elevate the global team's knowledge, driving best practices and improved outcomes.Played a key role in the recruitment and hiring process, successfully building a strong program management team of automotive industry experts in the US.Contributed to the development and execution of AUO Mobility's branding strategy in the US market, enhancing brand visibility and market positioning.

Specializing in landscape, kids, families, and events.

Stamford, Connecticut, Us

Led the development and redesign of the Ford pedestrian sounder system and amplifiers across multiple vehicle lines, ensuring compliance with safety and performance standards.Leveraged strong leadership skills to enhance customer confidence and cultivate positive relationships between customers and suppliers.Coordinated build efforts with manufacturing and stakeholders, facilitating seamless program launches and ensuring alignment with project timelines.Collaborated with procurement and materials teams to proactively address parts shortages and adapt to product changes as needed.Partnered with the sales team to effectively respond to RFQ packages, contributing to successful bid submissions and customer engagement.Engaged in problem-solving initiatives with internal and external teams, identifying innovative solutions to overcome obstacles and maintain project momentum.

Stamford, Connecticut, Us

Processed software change requests from customers for GM and Stellantis infotainment programs, ensuring alignment with technical specifications, requirements, and cost estimations.Played a pivotal role in developing and implementing process improvements for the internal change request workflow, resulting in a 20% reduction in customer response time.Acted as a liaison between the Harman project team and customer project teams, facilitating effective communication and ensuring timely project progression.Contributed as a key participant in a corporate-wide initiative to establish a standardized change management process across connected car and car audio divisions.

Stamford, Connecticut, Us

Coordinated story grooming sessions across domains to ensure comprehensive identification and assignment of requirements to the appropriate features.Collaborated with customers to clarify and enhance the quality of specifications, streamlining processing and improving overall project efficiency.Developed and maintained requirements modules within DOORS, ensuring accurate tracking and management of project specifications.

Grugliasco, Torino, It

Served as the lead hardware designer for robot gantry metal cutting systems, overseeing associated kit builds and facilitating the material release process for GM and FCA powertrain projects.Delivered on-site engineering support for the installation of new equipment and revisions to existing hardware, ensuring optimal functionality and compliance with specifications.Collaborated in panel debugging and buy-off processes, managed final documentation, and coordinated scheduling to meet project timelines.Created safety placards in accordance with customer specifications, enhancing workplace safety and compliance.

Bremen, De

Acted as Lead Controls Engineer for multiple projects, collaborating with various OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers to deliver innovative solutions.Developed hardware design kits in close partnership with customers to define their requirements, facilitating the purchasing process for hood zones for Chrysler Sterling Stamping.Supported the quoting and procurement of materials and panels across diverse programs for multiple OEMs, ensuring alignment with project specifications and timelines.

Auburn Hills, Michigan, Us

Developed controls hardware design templates for GM stamping, conveyors, and general assembly systems, successfully installing a body side stamping press retrofit utilizing these templates.Created comprehensive hardware design packages for multiple GM plants, covering stamping, paint, general assembly, and body assembly processes, and managed designs through tool build, debugging, and startup phases at customer facilities.Played a key role in the controls hardware design for a plant-wide re-tooling initiative for GM Truck, coordinating efforts across three plants simultaneously.