Team head of a multifunctional group testing engineers. Groups include responsibility of testing drivetrain function and reliability, component strength and reliability, complete vehicle durability/reliability, collision safety, and CAE of complete systems/vehicle. Specialty is in Drivetrain such as bevel gears and CV joints. Provide assistance and guidance to other associates and project management.Train new associates on development procedures, test methods, and technical considerationsProject leader for vehicle strength & drivetrain testing on many projectsCreated test schedules, set vehicle performance targets, created test reports, & completed official development documentsUtilized problem solving tools to predict all potential failure modes during design stage as well as identify root causes in failing test results Completed strength & reliability tests for ATV drivetrain, frame, chassis, & plastic components, typically by hydraulic, pneumatic, or electrical test controllersInstrumented vehicles/components for data collection & operated a variety of data collection equipmentUtilized strain gages, accelerometers, load cells, torque cells, pressure transducers, LVDTs, encoders, thermocouples, & F/V convertersAnalyzed test results with MTS RPCpro, WaveformFANA, MATLAB, and Excel & prepared summary reportsLead designer on all new patented ATV suspension design on self initiated projectUsed Catia software for design, drawings, FEA, & kinematical analysisDesigned multiple test fixtures for fatigue testing and road simulationLead engineer in developing a road simulation method for sport ATV fendersTechnical paper published in Honda R&D Technical reviewFirst associate from North American power-sports division ever selected to present at the world Honda R&D technical forumTest lab P.I.C. – maintain, update, and organize equipment, spec out new equipment

Used FeatureCam and CNC equipment along with lathe, mill, wire EDM, plunge EDM, surface grinder, shear, & bandsaw to produce precision partsDesigned & built a die casting test press for experimental research

Responsible for several projects, involving process improvement, downtime issues, productivity, & manpower reductionCreated documents such as manufacturing process instruction, job safety analysis, timing chart, & process mapWorked with many of the Six Sigma Quality toolsReceived General Electric Lighting Project Management Award for achieving results that excelled over expected