Ryan Bixel Email & Phone Number

Plymouth, Michigan, United States

In this roll I am responsible to lead newly formed Systems Engineering team in development of Electric Parking Brake system design and system evaluation.

Plymouth, Michigan, United States

● Oversee and handle (all aspects of) several programs with current OEM customers including program launch, production issues, and communication between ADVICS Japan Engineering, OEM customers, and North American supplier plants.● Project Manager responsible for designing ADVICS North America electric parking brake evaluationlaboratory, testing protocols, data analysis and training based on the protocols set by ADVICS Japan andmodified for ADVICS North America.● Lead meetings for clients, suppliers, intraoffice personnel and between the ADVICS North American and Japan offices.

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

In this roll I worked to develop the University of Cincinnati Formula SAE program by defining goals which would bring more awareness of the team around campus and support the growth of new members into future leadership rolls. While developing the program we also worked towards technical development of the team by developing and testing new electronic control systems and evaluating new chassis and suspension design concepts.

East Liberty, Ohio

• Designed and conducted Vehicle Parts Studies (ex: Fuel fill study and canister filter weight study) • Performed Engine and Emissions tests

East Liberty, Ohio

• Conducted a Fluid Budget Study to help the cost department determine how much fluid each of the next generation models would require.• Created fixtures to help new model cars run through the current assembly line.

Anna, Ohio

• Worked on projects to improve and maintain the engine block machining line. (ex: designing coolant shielding and coolant headers)• Used PLC programming and CNC programming to solve problem areas with the machines on the line.