Peter Ford Email & Phone Number

Foothill Ranch, Ca

Orange County, California, United States

Leading the design and development of powertrains and systems for EV, PHEV, CNG, and FCEV, platforms.Lead the design and development of a plug-in parallel hybrid truck program. Directed the efforts of the simulation team to optimize the vehicle architecture based on customer driven cost and performance targets. Held packaging studies to optimize manufacturability and serviceability. Coordinated a team to meet specific vehicle performance goals in a tight timeline and budget. Responsible for developing and forecasting program budget and timing from concept through production. Responsible for developing a prototype and production bill of materials and low volume manufacturing planning. Lead a team of designers, engineers and fabricators in the design, development and manufacture of a novel off-road hybrid electric military vehicle. Directed the development of a high voltage lithium-ion battery for military use. Responsible for hybrid component evaluation and selection of the following: dc-dc converters, inverters, traction motors and generators, electro-hydraulic power steering pumps, electrically driven A/C compressors, and on-board battery chargers. Responsible for meeting complex and demanding overall vehicle performance goals in a short timeline and within budget.Worked on the development of the Fisker Karma. This included powertrain simulation, performance analysis, and powertrain architecture trade studies. Worked with controls and software engineers to optimize control strategies for world class NVH and efficiency goals. Used Matlab Simulink/Stateflow and Mototron to build software for the Karma's Hybrid Control Unit. Assisted in the development of a 150kW power electronics module for both generator and traction motor applications.

Team member involved in developing performance specifications for engine hardware and support systems that meet vehicle performance goals. Responsible for the selection and refinement of engine components including, intercoolers, spark plugs, fuel injectors, fuel supply systems, turbochargers, and intake/exhaust systems. Participated in a team that developed and calibrated exhaust temperature models, knock detection and intervention software, ignition surfaces and algorithms that support multi-fuel capability.Responsible for writing test plans, analyzing vehicle and dyno data, as well as the calibration of torque and gasflow models. Developed software algorithms to improve vehicle performance and drivability. Trained in Matlab, Simulink, Stateflow, INCA from ETAS, emissions bench and combustion analysis hardware and software.

for the Viper Competition Coupe Program: Responsible for powertrain, safety, fuel and exhaust systems. Complete design through manufacturing experience. Developed specialized transmissions, differentials, and engines for racing series world-wide. Developed specialized vehicle systems to implement and optimize traction and launch control functionality. Worked with aerodynamicists and CFD engineers to develop performance enhancing components for racing. Responsible for planning and execution of test programs at the race track, wind tunnel, drive cell, and engine dynamometer.

Responsible for validation of computer and electronic hardware used in military vehicles. Also responsible for root cause failure analysis, and troubleshooting of complex electronic systems.

Responsible for coordination, logistics and vehicle preparation of a two car Viper GTS-R effort competing in the American LeMans Series. Extensive experience with team owner negotiations, crew recruitment and staffing, annual budget projections, and planning and procurement of capital equipment.

Thermal Development Engineer: Responsible for climate control, cooling, and thermal testing on Large Car programs. Coordinated the instrumentation and testing of vehicles for road trips, climatic drive cell, and static cell environments. Interfaced with platform product engineers, vehicle development engineers, union mechanics, technicians, system suppliers. Heavily responsible for data acquisition software and hardware configurations used in the drive cells and on the road.

for Jeep Platform steering column programs (Wrangler and Liberty): Responsible for meeting platform specific impact, NVH, and functional targets. Also responsible for DFMEA and DVP&R generation for each vehicle line, as well as the development and release of steering column modules and components for multiple vehicle platforms. Assignments included the gathering of competitive data for benchmarking purposes, and the development of mechanisms for tilt-latch functionality. Extensive interface with internal and external component and assembly manufacturers.

Responsible for the design, development and installation of machinery and mechanical hardware. Extensive customer interface experience including the resolution of design concerns and the delivery of a functional and maintainable product.Manufacturing Engineering: Responsible for developing manufacturing processes to reduce component costs and decrease manufacturing lead-times. Development of a data transfer system to speed the transfer of part geometry to vendors and internal manufacturing.Service Engineering: Installation of equipment nationally, as well as in Mexico, Colombia, and Chile. Troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical systems along with resolving component durability issues.

Experience in four different diecast manufacturing plants that produced automotive components for steering, transmission, and brake systems. Interface with Ford, GM, and Chrysler engineers on design revisions and quality issues. Assignments in Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Sales and Accounting.