Program Development Leader
• Design and development of exhaust systems for multiple OEMs, integrating VAVE ideas to optimize cost and performance.• Implemented Poke-Yoke methodologies to enhance manufacturing efficiency and minimize defects.• Managed Bill of Materials (BOM) for projects, ensuring accuracy and alignment with design specifications and cost targets.• Conducted Design and Manufacturing Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DMFEA) to identify and mitigate potential risks early in the development.• Coordinated simulation, prototype and testing to validate durability, emissions, and noise levels, achieving compliance with regulatory requirements.• Prepared detailed project cost estimates and tracked expenditures throughout the development lifecycle.• Executed rigorous Drawing and 3D Quality Control (QC) processes to verify component specifications and ensure accuracy in manufacturing.• Managed project lifecycles within Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software, from concept to production, ensuring seamless collaboration and documentation management.• Fostered collaborative relationships with cross-functional teams to streamline communication and ensure on-time delivery of projects.• Led warranty parts analysis initiatives, identifying root causes of failures and implementing corrective actions to improve product reliability and customer satisfaction.• Conducted thorough root cause analyses for component failures, implementing timely corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
