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Pleasant Ridge, Mi, Us

Pleasant Ridge, Mi, Us

Auburn Hills, Mi, Us

Held DRE role for new product developmentWorked with customer and suppliers to develop new designsDeveloped system requirements from customers' needsCreated experience with suppliers and venders to ensure customer satisfaction Exercised GD&T knowledge to perform tolerance stacking calculations for gear boxesCreated torque specs for a variety of bolted joints on critical vehicle components Held CAE consulting roleCreated FEA meshes in HyperMesh and SimLabImplemented and developed load cases in simulations for a vast range of automotive applications

Rolla, Us

• Designed the drive train system in NX• Created vehicle simulation in MATLAB to determine system specifications• Represented the drive train sub-team in meetings and events• Responsible for the precision manufacturing and assembly of system• Followed strict timelines to ensure problems are resolved in a timely manner• Tested and validated system to ensure proper performance• In charge of 3-D printing complex geometry for the aerodynamics team

St. Louis, Mo, Us

• Worked with a team of interns to design and manufacture a testing fixture• Performed pareto analysis on scrap leading to company savings• Ran qualification test on new manufacturing processes• Conducted first inspections using CMM, profilometer, and optical measurement systems• Crafted work instructions to expedite learning time and increase manufacturing quality

Chesterfield, Missouri, Us

• Modeled various printing press parts in PTC Creo• Made part revisions to streamline the manufacturing process• Modified printer designs to adhere to customer’s requirements• Collaborated with a team of engineers to design a new printing press• Independently developed printing press layout for specific application• Troubleshooted and devised a design fix for printing press misalignment