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London, England, Gb

London, England, Gb

London, England, Gb

Develop and Implement Thermal Spray Technology for Aluminum Engine Block Cylinder Bores

Reston, Virginia, Us

I represented the VW Chattanooga factory in performing JD Power Engineering analysis, customer/ dealer Interaction, and root cause analysis.Quality Field Engineering Specialist JD Power Initial Quality Survey (IQS) analysisDirect Customer and Dealership interaction for product resolution and continuous improvement.Factory representative and technical expert.

Wolfsburg, Niedersachsen, De

VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA Vehicle Conformity Joining Analysis SpecialistHelping launch the new midsize sedan in Chattanooga Tennessee as part of the Quality Assurance group.* Technical analysis specialist for all Fastened, Welded and Adhesive bonded joints. * Problem resolution and cross functional team expert * Lead factory wide solution and investigation into underbody joint improvements * Advanced technology implementation leader for joining applications

Detroit, Michigan, Us

Developed and implemented remanufacturing solutions for strong hybrid ‘2 mode’ transmissions and mild hybrids. Program management of specialized end-of-line product tester for hybrid transmissions. • Project management / engineering support for suppliers, purchasing, and cross functional business groups.• Engineered business strategies for remanufacturing of hybrid electric motors and power electronics. • Worked on advanced fuel cell remanufacturing solutions for platinum recovery.

Detroit, Michigan, Us

Implemented remanufacturing and tribological materials processing techniques for engines and transmissions.Generated ideas, developed business cases, and executed technologies for saleable products. • Achieved significant cost savings in remanufacturing methods and processes.• Developed Center-less ground camshaft salvage process, submitted for GM Kettering Award.• Introduced micro-laser welding reclaim process for aluminum cylinder heads.• Developed aluminum bronze thermal spray salvage coating process for transfer-case main shafts. • Directed microstructure alloying enhancements for increased wear resistance and durability on various engine and transmission pump housings.• Led high frequency induction transformation hardening investigations for wear and fatigue improvements in transmission shafts and plates

Detroit, Michigan, Us

Maintained the global bill of equipment ( BOE ) for transmission assemblies and gear manufacturing methods. Identified best practices and benchmarked processes focusing on both long and short term strategies with plant engineers and managers.

Detroit, Michigan, Us

Co-Invented and developed the “SprayBore” process, a thermal spray (HVOF) tribological solution for aluminum engine cylinder bores, capable of high volume automotive production with cost and product performance benefits.• Developed partnerships with government CRADA’s, including Sandia National Labs, INEL, US Car, and MIT on advanced technologies and scientific understanding. • Achieved functional and quality improvements in surface preparation, coating / substrate bonding.• Engineered first construction of a dual spindle high-pressure water jet production machine for cylinder block surface bore preparation.• Invented in-process sensors including EMATS, reflectometers, and molten metal plume detectors for the HVOF thermal spray system to assure constant coating quality. • Initiated engineering and co-development of the first 3D non-contact cylinder bore surface finish gage.

Detroit, Michigan, Us

Created advanced metallurgical techniques & processes for manufacturing quality and cost improvements. • Developed the product production process for the ballized (assembled) camshaft with mass, cost and performance benefits; millions of units have been in service since 1989. • Originated and championed a thermal spray project for aluminum engine cylinder bores.• Optimized low distortion post process heat treat methods for camshafts using high frequency induction, laser, and e-beam technologies.

Wolfsburg, Niedersachsen, De

Coordinated and operated a full metallurgical lab, supported the first sample inspection of all metal components, complete failure and fracture analysis, fastener engineering and testing analysis on a multiplicity of sub-assemblies.

Masters, Management

Bachelors Of Science, School Of Industrial Technology (Manufacturing Engineering)

Associate, Metallurgical Science

Chemistry And Liberal Arts

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