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Novi, Michigan, United States

• Responsible for the battery housing for all new products through virtual development, testing/sign-off and manufacturing launch for all Scout all-electric pick-up and rugged SUVs.
• Integrate the battery housing in the vehicle structure as a significant part of the load path.
• Collaborate closely with the energy system team and other important stakeholders (e.g. vehicle safety, body in white team, etc)
• Manage resources efficiently including infrastructure, financial, supplier partners and people.

Plymouth, MI

• Battery Structures PD engineer creating Rivian’s next gen battery for R1 and R2 platform
• Lead Enclosure engineer design responsible for large stampings, sealing, joining and serviceability strategies
• Developed and executed numerous confidence-building component Proof of Concepts to validate designs prior to tooling and DV
• 2 US Pending Patents for unique DFM/DFA structure, sealing, and serviceability designs of battery structure

Metro Detroit

Lead product engineer and primary customer interface for packaging Structure, Modules, HV, LV, Thermal, BMS, etc. into enclosure and vehicle. Meet or exceed all customer requirements, validate, and deliver on-timeSuccessfully launched key HV batteries from prototype to production for multiple OEM’s- Volvo V60 diesel PHEV (world’s first diesel PHEV).

Greater Detroit Area