• Managed multidiscipline engineering teams in Research, Design, Development, Validation, and Production Release activities to meet organizational objectives and program milestones. • Led global engineering team in development of Autonomous Vehicle Sensing System Components: LIDARs, Cameras, Radars, Ultrasonic System, IMU, and AV Compute Modules.• Oversaw various program activities: budget and resources planning, cost and timing, early supplier sourcing, and program deliveries. Liaised with internal and external teams.• Shared expertise on essential design and development processes and tools. Guided team in developing core-related documentation in compliance with quality system.• Consulted on start-up companies' businesses regarding automotive compliance and transition from prototyping to mass-production businesses.• Supervised team in identifying and addressing complex and challenging technical issues and tracking resolution actions. Coordinated and engaged in deep-dive technical design reviews, preventing potential issues.• Incorporated AV sensing system into 3 vehicle line prototype fleets, in collaboration with ARGO AI; overcame roadblocks and obstacles, which allowed uninterrupted AV development and validation.• Enabled efficient use of engineering time, helped prioritize tasks, and improved overall productivity to meet program targets by creating a customized tracking matrix for program milestone deliveries.• Mentored and developed engineers and recruited technical talent, supporting achievement of technology and product development objectives.

• Oversaw internal and external engineering teams in design, development, validation, and implementation of production Chassis Electrical / Electronic Systems: Continuous Control Damping, Air Suspension, Load Leveling, Automatic Ride Control, ABS / IVD / TCS / RSC, and EPB.• Provided program-related technical assistance. Consulted on and coordinated design activities of Ford and suppliers.• Developed, maintained, and released all necessary generic and program-specific documentation.• Developed functional, software, validation, and verification requirements; incorporated per Ford guidelines.• Saved company $4M yearly by designing an innovative rotary height sensor for air suspension systems.• Avoided a company production interruption of cars and trucks through timely resolution of a catastrophic plant issue.• Prevented various vehicle line recalls by leading resolution of a vehicle thermal event; investigated cause and identified solution.

Led analysis of company's existing and newly developed engineering processes and tools, provided feedback, and advised on actions for optimization. Improved efficiencies, saved costs, and eliminated duplication and no value-added processes / tools.

• Led team in designing, developing, validating, and implementing air suspension, automatic ride control, and load leveling systems, from concept to production.• Designed, developed and validated the system and component; released necessary documentation.• Created components and system plant testing procedures, ensuring quality parts and systems delivery.• To insure issue-free implementation, supported on-site prototype and production launches of various vehicle lines.• Saved $250 per vehicle by optimizing system components without impacting performance.

Design and development of chassis frame, suspension, fuel and exhaust systems.

Concept and prototype design and development of body-in-white.

Design and development of Body-in-White, Concept Packaging and General Arrangement. Automotive components design for robotics automated lines.