Experience

DN Automotive Corporation
• South Korea
• Automotive
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Head Of Program Management

  • Nov 2016 - Present


Maserati

• Italy
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Design Responsible - Suspension Bushings

  • Nov 2013 - Oct 2016

  Responsible for specification and development of rubber bushings in front and rear suspension on Alfa Romeo Project Giorgio (Giulia, Stelvio). Responsible for specification and development of rubber bushings in front and rear suspension on Alfa Romeo Project Giorgio (Giulia, Stelvio).



Chrysler Group LLC

• Tech Lead - Suspension Rubber Components

  • Mar 2013 - Nov 2013

  Technical Adviser on SOV 1 & 2 rubber components within Chassis Suspension Group, supporting Release Engineers, and Project Chiefs for all vehicle platforms..

• Tech Specialist - Interface Structures and Embedded Mounts

  • Oct 2011 - Feb 2013

  Technical Lead for Differential and Cradle mounts and bracketry within PT Suspension Group, supporting Release Engineers, and Project Chiefs for all vehicle platforms

• Release Engineer

  • Apr 2011 - Oct 2011

  Release activities for SOV 6 Differential and Cradle mounts for Jeep Cherokee, Chrysler 200,and related CUSW programs



DongAh America

• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Manager

  • Mar 2009 - Mar 2011

  Manage relationships and communication between US and Canadian customers and design centers in Korea and UK to ensure smooth and timely delivery of OEM chassis mounting programs. Prepare bids for chassis mount contracts from quotation packs and present to customer panels, provide technical support on existing contracts. Achievements; * Brought hydraulic suspension bush from initial prototype to full production in 8 months * Won contract for next-generation Corvette powertrain mounts * Identified contractual anomalies and cost-saving opportunities. Show less



DTR VMS

• Australia
• International Trade and Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lead Engineer

  • Jan 2009 - Mar 2009

  Contract position to bring concept design two-state switching hydraulic engine mount and cast aluminium off-engine bracketry to prototype level within strong time constraints. • Liaised with US customer team and Sales office • Led international design team in modeling and analysis activities • Identified and corrected multiple design features that compromised full functionality • Collaborated with manufacturing to position design for production manufacture with minimal changes Contract position to bring concept design two-state switching hydraulic engine mount and cast aluminium off-engine bracketry to prototype level within strong time constraints. • Liaised with US customer team and Sales office • Led international design team in modeling and analysis activities • Identified and corrected multiple design features that compromised full functionality • Collaborated with manufacturing to position design for production manufacture with minimal changes



Avon Automotive

• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

• Product Development Specialist

  • Jul 2008 - Sep 2008

  Contract position to support Lead Engineers in development activities for powertrain mounts Achievements;• Identified, demonstrated, and resolved root cause of performance issue with hydraulic mount resulting in 50% increase in peak performance• Inventoried and reworked underperforming units for vehicle testing at OEM• Prepared presentation of Avon’s Dual Isolation mounts for customer technology review

• Program Manager

  • Oct 2007 - Jun 2008

  Planned and coordinated engineering, customer and plant input to achieve smooth, timely launch of a portfolio of air hose, coolant hose, fuel hose, and vent tube products across GM and Ford platforms. Liaised with customers in Michigan and Australia, manufacturing sites in Michigan and Mexico, suppliers in the US, Canada, Mexico and Germany. Key Achievements;* Concept to production in three months for 2009 Buick Lucerne V8 secondary air hose with patented resonator * Negotiated reduced testing regime with customer saving $72k in costs * Maintained gross margin above target 17% for all products * Increased dollar margin on 100% of engineering changes during tenure * Landed spot buy contract for 13,000 pieces at 400% direct profit with production contract negotiations in hand for 80% direct profit at time of departure Show less



Avon Vibration Management Systems

• Resident Engineer

  • Sep 2005 - Oct 2007

  Customer facing role providing technical support to Engineering Manager in market expansion drive to bring technologically advanced hydraulic mount expertise to North American market. Presented to OEM staff to director level, leading to development contracts from GM and strong interest from Ford, Chrysler, Hyundai. Led team of 1 US engineer and 1 intern, coordinating resources at customers, Detroit Sales and Engineering office, Michigan manufacturing facilities and UK Development Center Key Achievements;* Created, presented, and developed innovative through-bolt hydraulically damped body mount for use on large volume truck platform * Team achieved full service supplier status with GM for powertrain mounts on Cadillac CTS Diesel * Team awarded development contracts for:- closed loop feed-forward active hydraulic motor mounts; four-state vacuum switching motor mounts; bi-state electrically switching motor mounts; hydraulic body mounts Show less

• Lead/Product Engineer

  • Oct 1995 - Sep 2005

  Led design and development resources to deliver technologically advanced bespoke anti-vibration products (motor mounts, chassis and suspension bushings, hydraulic and conventional) meeting customer requirements, project objectives, internal and external quality systems, and targets for cost, performance, timing, durability, and efficient manufacture. Established designs, specifications and test criteria to ensure consistent product quality and performance. Maintained high standard of communication with members of other teams, functional and program managers, customers and suppliers. Continually reviewed quality procedures for efficiency and ease of use. Assessed test vehicles for NVH and ride impact of various powertrain mount options.Selected Key achievements; * Hydraulic trans mount required to bring Jaguar XK Noise, Vibration, and Harshness to saleable standard, adapted existing product for crash worthiness, took concept to production in 6 months, then led blank-page redesign for 66% cost-down - concept to production in 9 months * Design and DFEMA input to new technology closed loop feed-forward active hydraulic motor mounts* Suspension bushes, motor mounts, transmission mounts & tie rods covering entire Rover and MG range of vehicles, Land Rover, Jaguar & various US & European Ford vehicles Show less



Lucas Car Braking Systems

• Design Engineer

  • Oct 1989 - Sep 1995

  Developed specifications and designs of vacuum power brake units for Ford, Honda, and Rover Group vehicles. Liaised with customers on installation and specification, created 2D layouts for assemblies and components, DFEMA, development plans, manufacturing specifications. Pioneered supplier reviews at concept design stage. Represented engineering function on international Product Introduction Teams for Spanish plant Developed specifications and designs of vacuum power brake units for Ford, Honda, and Rover Group vehicles. Liaised with customers on installation and specification, created 2D layouts for assemblies and components, DFEMA, development plans, manufacturing specifications. Pioneered supplier reviews at concept design stage. Represented engineering function on international Product Introduction Teams for Spanish plant



Bendix Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Graphic Design
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant/Development Engineer

  • Jan 1985 - Sep 1989

  Conducted cross-project research and development of pneumatic heavy truck braking components; coordinated engineering input to reduce supplier base for proprietary items; participated in pioneering the use of DFEMA procedures; set up and ran laboratory and vehicle test programs; reported on units involved in road traffic accidents to truck OEMs and UK Department of Transport Conducted cross-project research and development of pneumatic heavy truck braking components; coordinated engineering input to reduce supplier base for proprietary items; participated in pioneering the use of DFEMA procedures; set up and ran laboratory and vehicle test programs; reported on units involved in road traffic accidents to truck OEMs and UK Department of Transport