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Michigan, United States

Detroit, Michigan, United States

• Support a global innovation new business development team, overseeing the commercialization of new products and applications for Nylon 66 engineering polymers.
• Lead cross-functional teams and define work streams, set targets, and guide work stream owners to ensure alignment with commercialization schedules on applications.
• Identify project needs/opportunities and develop effective solutions.
• Develop key milestones, plan activities, and sequence tasks to meet deadlines… Show more
• Develop key milestones, plan activities, and sequence tasks to meet deadlines.
• Drive economic analysis/business cases and contribute to decision-making frameworks.

Troy, Michigan, United States

• Championed transforming the mindset of the team to create best engineering efforts for lean and profit-friendly design.
• Led Value Analysis / Value Engineering efforts, recording, monitoring, and measuring opportunities to reduce cycle times, reduce purchase component costs, reduce number of components used in assemblies.
• Accountable for Global KPI reporting and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Supported Technical Sales in gathering data for accurate quoting scenarios.

Troy, Michigan, United States

• Led the Japan OEM and Non-Automotive Product Development Engineering team to increase performance and talents, focusing on excellence and launch execution.
• Managed workload and engineering resources globally to optimize opportunities and cost leading to meeting customer support expectations and on time part release.
• Developed talent of direct reports through coaching and performance reviews, emphasizing continuous improvement and maximizing contribution.
• Utilized VA/VE methods… Show more
• Utilized VA/VE methods to reduce waste and enhance profitability.
• Identified opportunities to reduce Cost of Quality and supplied Product Development Engineering support to manufacturing plants contributing to on time PPAP.

Troy, Michigan, United States

• Led a global team of Product Development Engineers for all Nissan North American (NTCNA, NTC-MEXICO) developed programs.
• Served as the lead contact to Nissan North America's engineering group while mentoring a group of engineers to support the customer.
• Supported problem-solving opportunities, quote reviews, and demonstrated technical expertise to the customer Nissan.
• Provided engineering tools and benchmarks for new product development to aid the group to reduce the number of… Show more
• Provided engineering tools and benchmarks for new product development to aid the group to reduce the number of engineering changes during development.
• Led cross-functional teams to problem-solve and implement corrective actions assisting the team to meet quoted tolerances and PPAP timing.

Warren, Michigan, United States

• Achieved Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
• Successfully launched products from conception to production using benchmarking, lessons learned, CAD design tools, Moldflow simulations, CAE simulations, and cross-functional teams.
• Supported production plants on existing production product changes to improve quality and reduce scrap.

Northville, Michigan, United States

• Led design and release engineering for automotive exterior and interior components.
• Partnered directly with Ford Motor Company and Chrysler, from conception to production to meet launch, PPAP and start of production timing.
• Designed and developed plastic and metal components, assemblies, and manufacturing processes using CAD design tools, Moldflow simulations, and CAE simulations.
• Reviewed CMM layout information to optimize fit and function, directing suppliers for… Show more
• Reviewed CMM layout information to optimize fit and function, directing suppliers for manufacturing efficiency.
• Collaborated with OEM customers on warranty part return process by leading part reviews, root cause identification and trend analysis. Show less

Niles, Michigan, United States

• Spearheaded new product launches for glass encapsulation on automotive fixed windows and sunroofs.
• Established stable processes for insert injection molding, robot and manual assembly within a work cell to meet quoted cycle times for production.
• Created and updated training documents (PFMEA, Control Plans, Work Instructions) for a smooth handoff to production.
• Applied problem-solving and analytical skills, utilizing statistical process control (SPC) and design of experiments… Show more
• Applied problem-solving and analytical skills, utilizing statistical process control (SPC) and design of experiments (DOE) for effective manufacturing systems. Show less

Rochester, Michigan, United States

• Completed internship working closely with the Process Engineer.
• Conducted experimentation and testing to find optimum materials.
• Created presentations to display and inform results from projects.
• Collaborated with product designers on troubleshooting and innovative ideas.

Pontiac, Michigan, United States

• Managed and delegated responsibilities for 18 service warehouse truck drivers at SPO Plant 75.
• Generated ideas for continuous improvement in the workplace.

Sterling Heights, Michigan, United States

• Completed an internship with a focus on Moldflow, CAD, injection molding, and material behaviors.
• Collaborated with CAD designers and learned about injection molding processes.

Shelby Township, Michigan, United States

• Operated auxiliary equipment for packaging and assembly of injection-molded parts.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Plastics Engineering Technology

Activities and Societies: Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity

Associate Of Applied Science - Aas, Plastics And Polymer Engineering Technology

Activities and Societies: Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity