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Provided engineering support on GME-T6 air induction components (charge air coolers & turbo ducts) to improve cost & quality. Worked with suppliers & Stellantis designers to develop upgraded designs for higher performance variants.

Analyzed trends in Powertrain Control Module (PCM) warranty claims & returned parts findings. Implemented actions to improve quality & reduce warranty cost.

Managed design, development & validation of engine fluid transfer metal tubes (turbolubrication, coolant, high pressure fuel, & exhaust gas recirculation) for 3.5L gas & 6.7Ldiesel engines.

Managed development & validation of ignition coils & spark plugs for 2.7/3.0L engines. Implemented product quality improvements & cost reductions.

Analyzed Ignition warranty claims & returned parts. Implemented actions to improve quality& reduce warranty cost.

Managed development & validation of ignition coils. Tracked ignition coil warranty & partsreturn analysis. Implemented quality improvements & cost reductions. Monitored epoxypotting system scrap & machine downtime logs. Implemented actions to improve productquality & epoxy potting system OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness.)

Represented several Ford & non-Ford supplier component manufacturing plants at 2 Ford customer vehicle assembly plants. Components included starter motors, alternators, fuel pump modules, fuel level senders, batteries, battery cables, engine block heaters, windshield wipers, motors, & washer systems.

Developed metallic & ceramic plasma spray coating programs, & pre- & post-coatingprocesses/tools for gas turbine engine parts. Supported production & developed additionalapplications. Implemented process revisions to improve quality & reduce cost.

Designed & developed electro/opto-mechanical components/subsystems to mount, align,focus, & index/scan high value optics used in military night vision systems.