Mechanical Engineering Manager

• Sep 2022 - Present

Mechanical Engineer

• Dec 2020 - Jan 2023

In a fast-paced environment, developed new products and improved previous projects from a design and manufacturing standpoint.• Conceptualized new products and parts to satisfy client needs while concentrating on manufacturability and cost• Generated innovative solutions to solve unexpected challenges that arose during the development of new products• Collaborated in multidisciplinary teams to develop new complex products that incorporated mechanical, electronic, and electrical components• Designed parts to be fabricated using different manufacturing technologies including CNC (mill and lathe), sheet metal cutting and bending, injection molding• Implemented solutions to injection molds to improve overall parts quality• Created new workflow processes to improve communication between design and manufacturing teams Show less

Computer Aided Design Drafter

• Mar 2020 - Dec 2020

• Assisted the mechanical and electrical engineering teams by creating drawings using Inventor and AutoCAD• Managed an extensive database of drawings, work instructions and documentation for an MTA project

Test Engineer

• May 2016 - May 2019

In a mixed office and workshop environment, conducted performance and reliability tests for parts and assemblies. • Tested a full range of Nissan prototypes, parts, and assembly methods for reliability, and quality assurance • Conducted tests on competitors’ products to measure Nissan products against other products for the development of benchmark and market studies • Worked within tight schedules and deadlines to complete reports detailing test outcomes, recommendations, and failures to bring products to market as quickly as possible • Interpreted and developed systems and parts performance target definitions to ensure all outcomes meet international and local standards • Performed field and workshop data acquisition to then confer with international partners for data analysis • Coordinated with international partners across Europe and Asia over email, web conferencing, and face-to-face interactions to process data findings and prepare reports for recommended actions • Assessed test methods to develop and implement improvements for optimized data collection • Conferred with Design Departments to validate new counterproposals to failure investigations in cross-functional environments Show less

Design Engineer

• Apr 2013 - Apr 2016

Nearshore engineering services at Nissan Technical Center Europe at the manual transmission design department• Prepared changes to existing blueprints to make sure design specifications can be met while remaining in compliance with local regulations and available machinery• Coordinated with Test Engineers to identify root problems and provide solutions that meet international corporate quality assurance standards• Prepared and presented reports to suggest modifications and recommendations to transmission designs• Updated Nissan’s international database for Bill of Materials to provide accurate and updated information Show less

Design Engineer

• Sep 2012 - Apr 2013

Offshoring services for Volkswagen Group for design of the production line of the Audi A4 (B9)• Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to design automation processes for the welding, clamping, and assembly of the automotive front end• Researched and developed machinery for use in the assembly line• Coordinated with other engineers to identify and resolve system malfunctions• Investigated equipment failures and provided recommendations for immediate remedies to optimize the automation process Show less

Engineer Intern

• Apr 2012 - Sep 2012

Undergraduate thesis project as part of the Nissan Training Program consisting of the design of a two-speed reducer for an electric LCV• Utilized SOLIDWORKS software to design two-speed reducer for use in electric LCVs (light commercial vehicles)• Managed full design and target definitions to develop system specifications• Conducted calculations to verify transmission component functionality and assembly feasibility