• Responsible for all aspects of new product development – Market analysis, Benchmarking, Development, Validation.• Executed and oversaw complete development from invention to prototype build: √ Fully integrated ready to install adjustable armrest √ Adjustable headrest module √ Single had operation removable roof crossbar √ Micro-latch seating floor latch

• Spearheaded new product development, continuous improvement, and cost reduction for various projects while leading a team of engineers, providing subject matter expertise regarding product offerings, formulating engineering budgets, and allocating resources. • Executed concept design and collaborated with the Sales Director to execute design reviews and sales events for Tier 1 and OEM customers to showcase projects, increasing Powertrain awarded business. • Partnered with facility leaders in Windsor and China, leveraging cross-functional leadership and interpersonal communication to standardize and drive quality control methodology and product development among global locations. • Conducted on-site meetings with global customers, ensuring that product quality standards are aligned with Pangeo’s North American engineering and quality processes. • Expanded business within the Asian market, driving revenue, reducing quality issues, and establishing a collaborative partnership among powertrain customers.

• Directed team of direct reports, including R&D, engineering, and design departments, leading the design, release, and build activities while coaching team members on standard operating efficiencies for optimal product quality and workforce efficiency. • Achieved patent for Body Variation Tolerant Latch, demonstrating engineering expertise regarding product design and implementation.• Championed developmental solutions for automotive seat structures, mechanisms, and components.• Created designs for low-mass and low-cost seat solutions, while exceeding customer targets for mass savings by 50%.• Effectively allocated financial resources, forecasting anticipated expenditure and outlining budgetary requirements to maintain lean daily operations and safeguard project profitability.

• Directed the development of concept design and product implementation through successful collaboration with the engineering team, driving new product development, continuous improvement, and cost reduction, leveraging DFMEA, DVP&R, and OEM requirements. • Coordinated involvement of cross-functional team members within various departments to meet customer requirements regarding current production and future automotive programs while ensuring accuracy and optimal satisfaction among stakeholders. • Served as the primary point of contact for customers, effectively and promptly mitigating customer issues and answering questions, enhancing client engagement and satisfaction. • Championed the launch of cost reduction projects with savings of $2.28M through product redesign, individually identifying an annual savings of $875K on a single current mechanism. • Evaluated and redesigned product features, effectively communicating with suppliers to identify the issues and avoiding potential costs.

• Conducted analysis, evaluating automotive seat structures, mechanisms, and components, adhering to FMVSS requirements while leading a team of engineers, ensuring optimal quality. • Served as an external consultant for Johnson Controls, leading their design team to the successful execution of seat structures for Ford F-Series Truck and Econoline Van.

• Served as a Project Engineer and Designer for ERIM International, successfully executing aircraft modifications, airframe cabin installations, and airborne sensor installations.