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Novi, Mi

• Provided high level leadership and oversight across the recycling engineering activities under the metal procurement group, collaborating cross-functionally with internal project stakeholders to identify the feasibility and sustainability of aluminum application solutions.• Projected future demand and anticipated market standards for carbon-conscious and environmentally sound practices in the automotive industry, embarking on a major end-of-service-life project to inform the long-term… Show more • Provided high level leadership and oversight across the recycling engineering activities under the metal procurement group, collaborating cross-functionally with internal project stakeholders to identify the feasibility and sustainability of aluminum application solutions.• Projected future demand and anticipated market standards for carbon-conscious and environmentally sound practices in the automotive industry, embarking on a major end-of-service-life project to inform the long-term company strategy for scrap planning in aluminum-intensive vehicle builds.• Played an instrumental role in a major recycling project, validating $3M in cost savings to the company as a result of the implementation; attained employee buy-in for the project by effectively communicating the benefits of introducing the new alloy into the established landscape.• Spearheaded the implementation of robust standard operating procedures (SOPs) for safe scrap handling at all tiers, integrating the internal certification system in support of operational efficiency. Show less

Novi, Mi

• Analyzed the sheet metal forming process for body panels —including but not limited to doors, fenders, and hoods— for applications by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), upholding continuous communication with mills, stampers, and vendors to seamlessly execute major vehicle programs.• Utilized ARGUS and ARAMIS optical 3D motion and strain analysis software to generate forming limit curves, evaluate feasibility concerns, and determine potential restrictive areas in the panels.• Built and… Show more • Analyzed the sheet metal forming process for body panels —including but not limited to doors, fenders, and hoods— for applications by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), upholding continuous communication with mills, stampers, and vendors to seamlessly execute major vehicle programs.• Utilized ARGUS and ARAMIS optical 3D motion and strain analysis software to generate forming limit curves, evaluate feasibility concerns, and determine potential restrictive areas in the panels.• Built and sustained relationships with stakeholders at the plant-level, strategically navigating the differing priorities and motivations of team members to safeguard overall cohesion and alignment. Show less

Fairmont, Wv

• Leveraged insights derived from extensive procedural data analysis to optimize the casting, rolling, and finishing processes for aluminum alloys in alignment with industry best practices.• Procured the appropriate clearances, certifications, and approvals for ISO quality systems and area audits, enforcing compliance with all internal and external regulatory requirements.• Attained internal Yellow and Green Belt certifications for Lean manufacturing, leading a series of continuous… Show more • Leveraged insights derived from extensive procedural data analysis to optimize the casting, rolling, and finishing processes for aluminum alloys in alignment with industry best practices.• Procured the appropriate clearances, certifications, and approvals for ISO quality systems and area audits, enforcing compliance with all internal and external regulatory requirements.• Attained internal Yellow and Green Belt certifications for Lean manufacturing, leading a series of continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, increase productivity, and capture cost savings.• Created SOPs and process flows for clad testing, buffering, and mechanical testing. Show less

University Of Michigan

Designed cost effective Tamper Evident Seal System

Dearborn, Michigan

Implemented benchmarking, qualification and demand forecasting of steels