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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 early involvement in ideation and feasibility studies, all the way to production● 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