Technical Program Manager

• Aug 2023 - Present

Technical Program Manager

• Sep 2021 - May 2023

Nuro is a leading autonomous vehicle company. Our mission is to better everyday life through robotics and strengthen local communities with our electric, zero-occupant autonomous delivery vehicles. Nuro is a leading autonomous vehicle company. Our mission is to better everyday life through robotics and strengthen local communities with our electric, zero-occupant autonomous delivery vehicles.

Engineering Program Manager

• 2021 - 2021

•Lead a cross-functional U.S. and China team to produce a new micro-mobility vehicle through product development phases •Manage executive communication through active engagement of stakeholders, regular reporting of program risks and schedule, and achieving consensus of actionable and logical next steps •Coordinate manufacturing activities and regularly communicate with suppliers in China for prototype sample build execution. •Engage and integrate with software, hardware, manufacturing, operations, and supply chain teams to get product market-ready Show less

Senior Engineer

• 2019 - 2020

F117 Technical Program Management•Define, manage, control, and enforce contractual scope of work for technical overhaul and materials planning purpose with onsite external customer•Ensures contract maintain financial profitability by eliminating bottlenecks•Prolong and extend revenue hours and reduce “off-wing” non-revenue hours through efficient workscopes and optimal configurations allowing full cycle shop visit•Identify and troubleshoot technical issues by working with subject matter expert to minimize risks and delays•Launch process improvement initiative to reduce manhours of workscoping activity by 75%, allowing technical personnel to increase value-added activities in configuration control and operational planning•Manage robust information database and create early indicators to remain on track. Ensure communication and accountability with both upstream and downstream stakeholders Show less

Engineer

• 2018 - 2019

Advance Engine Program Structures Engineer• Responsible for technical and analytical support for durability and structural integrity of rotating hardware in developmental program.• Analyzed the stress concentration effects of supplier nonconformance on rear hub by performing FMEA (ANSYS) and fracture analysis (SURCK) to ensure it meets full life.• Addressed common handling damage by streamlining reparability work and establishing new blend limits, resulting in 3x improvement of depth limits compared to legacy engines.• Supported validation testing for first engine to test through on-stand coverage by monitoring part and engine health. Show less

Associate Engineer

• 2016 - 2018

Next Generation Part Family Design Engineer•Led tiger team of 18 engineers and managed schedule to optimize electrical wiring harness engine configuration for Airbus A220 and Embraer E190-E2 to resolve top technical customer fleet issues•Developed new workflow process to strategically track, prioritize, and allocate resources to redesign 128 parts from design concept phase to production implementation.•Invented new patent geometries for harness supports to mitigate harness bundle diameter tolerance variation.•Presented at 12 risk reduction cross-discipline managers reviews for technical concurrence to level-load resources and industrial lead time. •Peer Review Team Award recipient for exceptional leadership critical to engineering roadmap by integrating two outsourcing groups (13 engineers) to meet weekly deliverables while managing an aggressive schedule for a customer critical task.Operational Commercial Engine Design Engineer•Provided technical assessment on production hardware with design, structures, aerodynamics, and material processes to meet deliverables and cost objectives critical to business milestones for legacy engines.•Revised engineering drawings to clarify engineering intent and support producibility for low pressure compressor hardware to ensure components are producible and meet quality.•Directly interfaced with supplier to ensure FT4000 air bleed duct components were welded in the proper assembly order to meet quality assurance. •Reviewed Engine Manuals with cross-discipline module centers to determine acceptable repairs on OEM components. Show less

Mechanical Design Engineer

• 2015 - 2016

• Design and develop rapid prototype/proof of concept hardware prior to production implementations Designed, developed and applied GD&T to produce 100 + engineering models and drawing while also efficiently managing data, design processes and engineering status for Gyrocam sensor systems. • Collaborated with the prototype laboratory in the execution of optical testing for proof of concept hardware prior to production implementations. • Effectively identified and troubleshot production technical issues to ensure all hardware operates seamlessly with optimal uptime. Show less

Undergraduate Research Assistant

• 2015 - 2016

•Assist graduate research team with finite element analysis •Process and generate human tissue experimental data into contour plots •Assist graduate research team with finite element analysis •Process and generate human tissue experimental data into contour plots