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Advanced Engineering, Livonia, MI

Dearborn, Michigan

Developed engine specific targets for Ford naturally aspirated and turbocharged I-3, I-4 and V6 engines in support of vehicle targets for fuel economy, performance and emissions. Directed dynamometer and CAE / CFD development programs in support of these targets. Conducted regular data reviews with engine development engineers and adjusted development.

Dearborn, MI

Engineering support for the Ford high performance transient development testroom where Ford / Cosworth CART series engines, NASCAR and Cosworth F1 engine testing was conducted. Supported engine re-builds in the test room following on-site training at the Cosworth engine build facility in Torrance, CA. Developed track simulation routines to test the.

Dearborn, MI

Design responsibility for the 2.5L and 3.0L Duratec V6 cylinder heads. Led the re-design of the cylinder heads as the casting process was moved from the Cosworth process to a gravity semi-permanent mold process. Supported development of the new casting source in Monterrey, Mexico along with supporting the casting tooling build and cubing line supplier.

Dearborn, MI

Lead dynamometer development engineer for the 2.5L V6 Duratec engine. Responsible for developing the engine to meet performance, fuel economy and emissions targets. Directed testing at the dynamometer lab, reviewed all the test data and presented testing progress and results to the engine program management team. Led problem resolution teams in support of.

Dearborn, MI

Interfaced with the engine development engineer and supplied direction to the engine laboratories personnel to conduct the dynamometer testing for multiple engine programs. Led the test room team to install or fabricate the required test equipment to support the required test procedures. Supported test procedure development and documentation. Managed two.

Dearborn, MI

Worked at four locations as orientation to the Ford Motor Company. Started as a test engineer at the Dearborn Proving Grounds in the Vehicle Dynamic Stress Test Section where load, strain, and acceleration data was acquired on instrumented vehicle components while the vehicle was operated on various road surfaces and under varying conditions. Second.