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Boulder, Colorado, United States

• Drove mechanical architecture design, prototyping, testing and validation of consumer products such as wireless chargers (PopPower2), battery packs (Jumpstart), magsafe accessories, gaming controllers and more, from.
• Leveraged simulation software, in-housing prototyping and testing tools to arrive at best achievable user experience while shortening development times and tooling costs
• Drove R&D projects that enabled technological feasibility for new products that bridge the physical and digital worlds including company sustainability efforts
• Led continuous cost-reduction efforts by optimizing assembly processes, achieving lower product costs without sacrificing structural, thermal performance, or user experience and satisfaction
• Supported operations team with manufacturing equipment and fixture design

Greater Chicago Area

• Managed multiple Fuel, PHEV, BEV charge port housing assembly and internal handleassembly projects from design into production on number of Ford programsincluding Explorer, Aviator and other new launching vehicles
• Collaborated with Customers, Designers, Program Managers to assure mostinnovative, efficient and feasible product design which exceeds customerexpectations and aligns with internal goals
• Managed and supported component and assembly designs, FEA simulations(structural optimization), prototyping, physical testing, failure analysis, toolinglayout, mass production and on-site manufacturing support
• Created timing plans, budgeted costs and tracked financial gains
• Executed manufacturing site relocation and coordinated first Ford program launchout of new plant in Aguascalientes, MX
• Coordinated research, testing and implementation activities of new material resinallowing major cost savings and improved product quality

• Introduced and implemented new improved design concepts of components knownto fail prematurely in OE applications
• Reviewed, approved and validated new designs of gasoline/diesel engine gaskets and seals including sheet metal, plastic injection and compression molded parts
• Released and managed over 80 new items involving any stage of product life cycle
• Supported new material testing and validation

Downers Grove, IL

• Worked on a “Procurement Excellence” and “VAVE” projects involving design ofinjection molded plastic products from brands like Sharpie, Irwin and others
• Created standardized process flow map for “Procurement Excellence” project
• Prepared FEA models and reports using PTC Creo Simulate and Ansys Workbench
• Improved product performance by revising specification and testing requirements

Deer Park

• Worked as a part of Base Development team on innovative and cost effective product design solutions.
• Created 3D models of product designs and fixture designs utilizing ProE WF5.0 CAD software.
• Prepared design documentation, testing specifications and equipment work instruction manuals.
• Reverse-engineered components using FaroArm Laser Scanner (Geomagic DesignX software) and Leica microscope.
• Utilized rapid prototyping methods in fixture and product development.
• Assisted with build of design validation samples.

Melrose Park, IL

• Modified designs to fit existing assemblies based on application and OEM specifications.
• Created 3D models of parts and assemblies using SolidWorks 2013 and Rapidform XOR software.
• Created, detailed and revised over 500 part and assembly drawings for production (GD&T ANSI).
• Successfully initiated, created, and revised a list of 750 most popular parts based on the number of sales to improve time efficiency of engineering department.
• Re-engineered complex shaped parts with high precision using NVision laser scanner device, various CMM’s (Faro Arm certified), and determined metallurgical properties using X-ray material analyzer.
• On-site project support at power plants, measurements and diagnostics.

Master'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: SAE FormulaM.S. Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor'S Of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: UIC Motorsports