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Fort Mill, South Carolina, United States

Portland, Oregon, United States

Vance, Alabama

Responsible development engineer of the cargo area interior across the four vehicle variantsSupport production and development changes of GLE, GLS, GLE Coupe, and GLS Maybach.Examine and investigate production and prototype vehicles to validate quality and assembly of interior componentsDeveloped a complex root-cause analysis study across three product components to implement a short-termcountermeasure for the immediate release of over 800 vehiclesCollaborate with Research… Show more Responsible development engineer of the cargo area interior across the four vehicle variantsSupport production and development changes of GLE, GLS, GLE Coupe, and GLS Maybach.Examine and investigate production and prototype vehicles to validate quality and assembly of interior componentsDeveloped a complex root-cause analysis study across three product components to implement a short-termcountermeasure for the immediate release of over 800 vehiclesCollaborate with Research and Development to create long term sustainable solutionsPlan and facilitate product maturity workshops with suppliers, engineers, and management to evaluate part statusand define any corrective measuresReduced costs for a short-term countermeasure by $40,000+ by thoroughly reviewing the supplier’s quotations andauditing their process to ensure a fair and accurate priceContracted and supervised the rework of countless “unusable” parts to be modified to represent an acceptablecondition for use in the vehicle leading to a cost savings of $15,000+Support the transition of several interior components from one supplier to another by clarifying ongoingdevelopment topics within a large cross functional team from both suppliers and Mercedes-BenzReduced installation time by up to 60% by introducing a fast application adhesive to the production processInstructed a team of 10+ technicians on correct installation methods for short-term countermeasuresReached out across multiple sources to acquire a negotiation advantage when presented with a steep quote toachieve a cost savings of $25,000+ Show less

Greer, Sc

Inspected and diagnosed completed prototypes to validate parts and assembly quality Developed root-cause analysis study to analyze defects found in prototypes which resulted in the redesign of the retention tab of a safety critical crash pad, reducing install time and provided better compatibility in vehicle Met with suppliers to verify they can meet the quality standards of redesigned parts. Managed and oversaw every prototype vehicle in and out of a “pre-analysis” room which… Show more Inspected and diagnosed completed prototypes to validate parts and assembly quality Developed root-cause analysis study to analyze defects found in prototypes which resulted in the redesign of the retention tab of a safety critical crash pad, reducing install time and provided better compatibility in vehicle Met with suppliers to verify they can meet the quality standards of redesigned parts. Managed and oversaw every prototype vehicle in and out of a “pre-analysis” room which led to an establishment of a new system to enhance traceability of each prototype vehicle Coordinated with numerous production line associates and re-workers on how to assemble and modify out of tolerance parts to ensure proper fit inside the vehicle which resulted in the use of over 200 out of spec parts. Supported the assembly line during an initial launch and ramp up of a new base model by performing quick root-cause analysis, issuing containments, and establishing a permanent process to uphold premium quality standards Show less

Saginaw, Michigan Area

Column EPS Applications Engineer Summer Intern- Supported R&D engineering in translating customer's needs into the product- Performed root-cause analysis by conducting studies and implemented solutions to increase part quality and durability- Coordinated with suppliers to specify components properly and gain suitable samples and prototypes to allow for proper testing to be done in a timely manner- Evaluated product DFMEA to identify tolerance issues and quality processes

Vernon Hills

 Updated the manufacturing floor layout utilizing AutoCAD Architecture Developed a cross reference sheet using excel to manage gearbox P/N’s from ZF to FCA to ensure a smooth transition. Implemented a computerized system to standardize torque requirements for the production line which reduced build time by over 50 % and decreased the chances of human error Conducted time studies to identify areas of improvement, developed process maps, and balanced capacity Conducted an… Show more  Updated the manufacturing floor layout utilizing AutoCAD Architecture Developed a cross reference sheet using excel to manage gearbox P/N’s from ZF to FCA to ensure a smooth transition. Implemented a computerized system to standardize torque requirements for the production line which reduced build time by over 50 % and decreased the chances of human error Conducted time studies to identify areas of improvement, developed process maps, and balanced capacity Conducted an induction workshop for new interns Show less

Chicago, Il

- Determined vehicle functional conditions by interviewing customers- Informed customers regarding the repairs that need to be done on the vehicle- Performed routine maintenance checks to ensure vehicle life- Maintained vehicle records by recording service and repairs- Repaired customer’s automobile’s to meet state and quality standards

Bachelor Of Engineering - Be, Mechanical Engineering

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Study Abroad, Mechanical Engineering

Trailblazer for pilot exchange program. Gathered information, and coordinated between faculty and staff from both Iowa State University.