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Provide consulting and education/training related to product development and validation testing. RPI Engineering Solutions provides assistance with Design for Reliability methodologies including data acquisition; mission profiling; Fatigue Damage Spectrum (FDS); vibration and mechanical shock profile specification; Kurtosion®; accelerated environmental.

Jenison, Michigan, US

Ann Arbor, MI, US

• Having taught over 75 sections of math courses including Statistics, Intermediate Algebra, Pre-calculus, Calculus, Developmental Math, and Nursing Math I have delivered high quality academic experiences to a broad.
• Developed curricula for Certificate and Associate degree programs for HVAC technologists.
• Trained and experienced with in-person, virtual, and online teaching modalities.
• Wrote a textbook that is used around the world.

Detroit, Michigan, US

Lead a team of 16-20 development/validation engineers through the Electric Drive Product Development Process to ensure supply chain meets GM’s performance, safety, and reliability requirements. Lead team to develop and execute new testing strategies for power electronics, battery, and electric vehicle supply equipment. Focus on generating engineering best.

Detroit, Michigan, US

• Developed, executed, and monitored emission certification plans in support of GM product programs (MY2016-18).
• Interpreted government regulations and acquired emission/fuel economy approvals from regulatory agencies (EPA/CARB).
• Responsible for emission life cycles for all V-6 and naturally aspirated LGE Ecotec 4-cylinder product lines.
• Provided direction to other engineers to drive successful on-time certification.

Detroit, Michigan, US

• Provided leadership to streamline power electronics analysis, development, and validation activities as a global consultant for all hybrid power electronics electrical, mechanical, and environmental Quality.
• Trained new engineers while following programs from sourcing through validation sign-off and vehicle integration.
• Established coherence between analytical durability cycles and customer use data in the context of vehicle level Proving Ground durability measurements and accumulated damage models. Applied results to generate.
• Leveraged opportunities to incorporate DfR (Design for Reliability) framework -- such as Rapid Failure Mode Precipitation testing, Sherlock analysis, and enhanced validation toolbox -- to reduce time between design.
• Fostered an environment of cooperation toward common goal of delivering on time product execution with no launch issues by: 1) maintaining/improving relationships with existing supplier validation community, 2).

Detroit, Michigan, US

• Responsible for test resource planning and program validation of new powertrain products developed for global markets.
• Using systems engineering approach, applied DfR (Design for Reliability) concepts to accelerate timing and integrity for component, subsystem, and system level validation.
• Lead risk assessment activities related to design and integration of existing and new designs to meet all reliability/performance targets and government regulations.
• Lead DFMA facilitator for transmission products.
• Author of GMW16532, “General Specification for Driveline Component External Actuator - Environmental Durability”.

Detroit, Michigan, US

• Coordinated and directed validation testing from initial plan development through progress tracking, problem resolution, and overall execution for on-time delivery of electromechanical controls across all transmission.
• Introduced new techniques for developing accelerated, field-correlated testing for vibration and thermal environments.
• Responsible for developing failure-based methods to precipitate failures due to electrical, vibration, hydraulic, and other environmental stressors and use the results to formulate statistically-based reliability.
• Facilitated DFMEA’s and supported APQP activities.

Detroit, Michigan, US

• Provided risk management services to support new product development, validation planning, test execution, and reporting.
• Applied Shainin methodologies and DFSS techniques to troubleshoot critical design deficiencies, address warranty costs, and support cost savings initiatives.

Detroit, Michigan, US

Engineering lead responsibility to meet structural test, laboratory simulation, and data acquisition needs for multiple concurrent projects. Responsibility included managing, executing and consulting on development of project plans, estimates, budgets, and lab resources. Active member of simulation technology, resource coordination, and facilities teams..

Master Of Science - Ms, Mechanical Engineering

Master Of Science - Ms, Management Of Technology

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Mechanical Engineering