Sarah Carn (Hinrichs) Email and Phone Number

- Lead for implementation of digital thread tools from Siemens for future programs with targets to improve process flows and identify inefficiencies from legacy tools and processes- Improve 50% efficiencies from migration of legacy to new tools - Perform user acceptance testing of tools to identify gaps from legacy process and improve overall usability of tools and track issues and resolution- Drive requirements, strategies, process flows and implementation of tools with training and work instructions developed

- Toured our Manufacturing facilities to identify future innovative projects- Worked on future programs and implementing future manufacturing processes

- Delivered connectivity with electrical harness connector numbering standard with manufacturing process to have better traceability between warranty claims and quality initiatives - Delivered 30% reduction of warranty claims for S650 24MY program

- Led FordPass application improvement on service as a product owner to improve overall application rating and customer satisfaction- Delivered new FordPass mass update to Android and IOS devices

- Delivered manufacturing strategy for future program pipeline with return on investment and TARR analysis developed

- Led rebalancing efforts for 20MY Bronco at Michigan Assembly Plant to increase throughput - Increased throughput efforts by 15% due to focusing on down time stations for rebalancing

- Developed natural language understanding projects with Google partnerships to implement NLP technologies in our manufacturing facilities- Developed and led manufacturing digital twin proof of concepts to provide engineers and plant personnel with live updated data from the shop floors

- Identified production constraints and historial inventory trends in a job shop environment using plant floor systems data and data analytics techniques- Formal training in Ford standard data analytics tools: Alteryx, QlikView, Tableau, "FIS"- Application of data analytics techniques and plant floor understanding to provide insight and understanding of causes for high value manufacturing problems on machines- Investigated and determined if there is a correlation or causation between part quality and machine events

- Worked on analyzing consumer trends and the industry landscape to develop business strategies and product strategies that deliver profitable growth- Established early product direction for vehicle program teams to execute- Ensured a consistent cadence of customer-visible features and innovations to differentiate Ford products

- Designed an urban area for a USDOT designated proving ground for testing and validating autonomous vehicles