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Performed root causes analysis and led corrective action for critical functions, including high-risk design conditions for Jeep and Truck interior engineering division. Developed Build Objectives as requirements for Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers. Created first-ever Measurement Plan for Dodge Truck Interior Engineering Group for complete interior of 2009 Dodge Ram. Reviewed all GD&T, Gage Designs, R&R, Data Submissions for approval at all engineering gates. Validation of all Interior Trim at Assembly Plant Part Number level.

Directed the Functional Evaluation Engineering Activity team at multi-site assembly plants, ensuring proper assembly of detail part, sub-assemblies and full body. Led root-cause-analysis problem solving and recommended improvements to fabrication, tooling and interior and exterior trim installation. Certification of body shop tools and validation of completed vehicles.

Construction of patterns for use in the foundries for casting metal stamping dies. Die Blue Prints were used along with special techniques to make patterns, Kellering Aids, Checking Fixture Patterns, Die Spotting Aids, profile templates, and special products for the sheet metal fabricating business.

Mba, Executive Management

Ba, Business Administration