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South San Francisco, California, US

San Jose, CA, US

• Foster the growth of the sourcing team in San Jose by expanding headcount by 50% and increasing effective PPV and VAVE savings funnel by over 25%
• Manage $1.25m VAVE and $750k PPV project portfolio through project planning, resource allocation, and project execution
• Lead sourcing workshops to build expansive savings funnel and secure necessary resources from leadership to effectively prioritize and complete projects in timely manner
• Refocused the San Jose site sourcing strategy to dedicate more resources towards alternative material sourcing rather than reactive negotiations, leading to 15% reduction in part-shortage situations
• Successfully negotiated price reductions with critical vendors to reduce future PPV by over $250k
• Mentor new engineers via engineering training and design sessions, focusing on DFM methods, FMEA best-practices, and robust lifetime reliability testing

San Jose, CA, US

• Launched over 5 cost-saving projects by leading cross-functional teams to source equivalent parts from potential vendors, conduct supplier risk assessments, and implement first-article testing
• Identified demand trends and provide guidance to procurement on methods to navigate market conditions
• Strengthened supply chain resiliency and reduce shortage risks through contract negotiations and inventory agreements with existing and prospective suppliers
• Sourced additional savings by establishing multi-term cost-reduction processes, like rebate programs and aggregate demand purchasing
• Maintained and enhanced positive relationships with existing and prospective vendors, and develop alternative sourcing strategies for underperforming vendors

San Jose, CA, US

• Spearhead activities to increase new project opportunities resulting in an increase from $750k to over $1.5m, an accomplishment of over 100% improvement in potential savings
• Lead cross-functional team in a 3-month project to design and manufacture specialized automation equipment, resulting in saving costs of over $1k per unit sold
• Develop verification and validation plans through extensive experimentation and research to ultimately bring new creations to official launch through company commercial avenues
• Initiate and develop an automation workflow project focused on replacing an existing design with a new product, saving over 60% in cost, and increasing plate transfer rates by 25%

San Jose, CA, US

• Orchestrated validation of $5M product line while maintaining high levels of product quality
• Lead process improvement workshops during major product launches, contributing to a 20% decrease in pre-prototype design issues and a 50% decrease in pilot builds issues
• Collaborated with Product Development and Marketing on projects totaling $400k in annual cost-reductions on flagship product

Washington, District Of Columbia, US

Ann Arbor, Michigan, US

Provide technical assistance for Mac and Windows computersAssist with daily run-throughs and updates of engineering lab spacesCollaborate with fellow consultants to improve the user experience when interacting with GroundWorks facilitiesResponsible for maintaining smooth operations of over one hundred computers in the Duderstadt Center when on shift

Engaged in mechanical and electrical design of steering linkages, aftermarket and OEM, for the Jeep JK WranglerGuided a research study into a vehicle phenomenon, Large Amplitude Wheel Fight, that specifically affects solid-axle steering systems and ultimately determined a probable cause for this phenomenon. Used MATLAB to develop mathematical models to.

Create HIL (Hardware In the Loop) system using LabVIEW/Real-Time/FPGA programs and utilized Veristand as integrated platform for the implementation of automotive engine controlsDeveloped Engine HIL system using Simulink models and applied to dSPACE MicroAutoBox control box Programmed an entire engine model and vehicle suspension model within Simulink for.

Worked with the EE Group at Inalfa Roof Systems Conducted Anti-Trap Testing and Mini-Cycle Testing on different models of sunroofRecorded and analyzed data using LabVIEW software

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration And Management, General

Bachelor'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering

Associate'S Degree In Math And Science, Math And Science