Taylor Varner Email & Phone Number

Denver, Co, Us

-Acquired multiple mass production vehicle and energy programs for perceived quality and implemented various material, tier, and design changes -Launched 2 new vehicle programs as Design Quality lead, conducting reviews and discussions to drive launch strategy with cross functional teams, managing distribution of perceived quality activities and ownership to internal design quality team-Participated in multiple raw material and tier 1 sourcing trips across NA and EU to establish local footprint for global teams during company expansion, leading to tier selection for Tesla factories globally-Advised on CMF selections for new programs based on experience and knowledge of existing legacy products, tiers, and launch challenges-Recommended program and commodity strategy for global interchangeability based on customer feedback and perception

Fremont, California

-Brought in all trim ownership from development houses and Tier 1’s in-house as part of Tesla Trim inception -Managed trim change releases and suppliers for Models S, X, 3, and Y seats for new programs, appearance improvement, cost save, ergo/safety improvement, and manufacturing feasibility -Created the company protocol for releasing technical data packages from Tesla Trim to the Tier 1 suppliers-Created sewing specification and 2D trim drawing standard to be distributed to all Tier 1 cut and sew suppliers during RFQ stage-Developed and released trim assembly drawings for Tesla and supplier use globally-Coordinate with 12+ Tier 1 suppliers for new product launches including managing design updates, materials, and supporting on site at supplier locations to ensure product is built to the Tesla standard and spec-Worked closely cross functionally with Supply Chain Managers, Supplier Industrialization Engineers, and other internal teams for supplier sourcing, new project distribution, ongoing trim development, FIP/PIP, and cost reduction activities-Support new project and technology development through research, pattern making, benchmarking, and tuning

Novi, Mi

-Lead Trim Engineer on two high production vehicles for North America -Coordinate data based on trim drawings and release to plants throughout Mexico, Canada, and U.S.-Organize and lead review meetings for new program designs and tuning -Travel to plants in U.S. And Mexico for vehicle program support -Identify and implement cost savings through VA/VE by manipulating pattern nesting and changing to cost effective material where applicable

207 East Grand River Avenue, East Lansing, Mi 48824

-Social media manager, product expert, buyer, product merchandising, display curator, customer service for sister boutiques