• Defined the importance of display power efficiency by integrating consumer, market, and product usability research to calculate a 35%+ differential in battery life performance for target customer segment.• Engaged display engineers in understanding system design of LED LCD displays (diffuser, polarizing film, light guide, color filter, TCON, TFT) and analyzed vendor proposals to understand latest industry technologies• Leveraged vendor capability to outline opportunities to drive display power reduction and battery life increase through defining key drivers of the user experience including product tradeoffs, customer needs prioritization, and market analysis.• Spearheaded 6-month action plan outlining cross-functional team collaboration between engineering, sourcing, sales, and marketing along with critical path and dependencies to reach milestones.

• Developed and managed build schedules of 25+ timelines using risk mitigation and critical path management.• Engaged manufacturing suppliers, OEM vendors, supply chain managers, and cross-functional teams to drive downselection of 60+ colors and over 15 configurations.• Spearheaded prototype build of 200x pieces through project kick-off, material sourcing, and engineering validation.• Presented data-driven insights to leadership for design convergence, issue resolution, and key deliverables.

• Employed CATIA Fundamentals, Part Design and Lean Manufacturing training to design a trim development tool with optimized chamfers and fillets for up to 15% decrease in machine time and adjustability in production.• Developed quality loop process flowchart of 120+ steps using Visio and engaging with manufacturing managers.• Spearheaded impact analysis of die set and press line compatibility by transferring GD&T drawings into CAD and analyzing parts based on specifications intended to save $200K+ and decrease lead time by 3+ weeks.

• Collaborated with project managers at multiple die shops to receive over 10 documents on planning and scheduling operations, software usage, accessibility details, and data backup responsibilities.• Completed two weeks of hands-on die shop floor training including learning about welding, grinding, spotting, and light scanning.• Engaged with resident engineers in die design reviews, design for manufacturing analysis, and vendor relations.• Compiled a report of 15 die shop best practices and actionable items to improve timing and communication.

• Utilized knowledge of sheet metal forming, formability, stamping and die casting to analyze part documents and collect pertinent information.• Curated tonnage data and physical features about high strength steel parts including material grade, part geometry, and thickness for over 100 parts.• Applied statistical methods including linear regression and z-score analysis to calculate an average percent difference of 17% for material grades and present recommendations to increase correlation by 22%.