Experience

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  Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

  • Raymond, Ohio, United States

  • Senior Principal Engineer

    • Oct 1998 - Present
    • Raymond, Ohio, United States

    North America Market Quality – Critical Problem Management Unit Leader (Jan 2022-Present)•Manage the activity of 10 Senior Technical Leaders during investigations of all critical problem issues requiring market action for all Honda/Acura models sold in North America.•Provide technical support to Honda’s Product Regulatory Office for all NHTSA related inquiries.•Manage budgets and warranty reserves of over $100M annually.North America Market Quality – Senior Quality Technical Leader (Chassis/Exterior) (2017-2021)•Provide technical support during all complex market problem investigations which involve Chassis or Exterior Performance related systems or components.•Negotiate countermeasure application schedules to promote recovery activities to improve customer satisfaction in the market. North America’s Power Sports and Automotive Chassis Group Quality Leader (2015-2017)•Manage all quality related activities for Service, Manufacturing, and R&D divisions within Honda.•Supervise product update campaigns across all Honda Power Sports Divisions.North America’s Environmental Testing Performance Technical Leader (2005-2015)•Manage Honda North American Environmental Testing Program (valued at over $0.75M annually).•Supervise the daily activities of the 15 Engineering Staff members.•Acknowledged as the North American Corrosion Engineering Expert at Honda R&D America’s, Inc.Senior Vehicle Test Engineer (March 2002-2005)•Investigate countermeasure proposals for all non-conforming vehicle durability test items.•Provide corrosion engineering technical support to over 500 Design Engineers and Stylist.Quality Engineer (September 1998 – March 2002)•Support supplier manufacturing process development of automotive chassis systems.•Review and approved supplier processes and quality documentation (FMEA, PQCT, etc.).•Supervise the daily activities of 8 Engineering Staff members.

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  US Navy

  • USS George Washington CVN-73

  • Nuclear Engineer

    • Sep 1992 - Sep 1998
    • USS George Washington CVN-73

    Electrical Distribution Specialist•Recognized as divisional expert in electrical systems knowledge on a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.•Performed periodic maintenance of electrical distribution system components.•Supervised the daily activities of 12 enlisted electricians in work center.Training Supervisor•Developed training curriculum for over 300 nuclear trained personnel.•Monitored the integrity of the reactor and steam plants during ‘live’ training evolutions.•Evaluated the performance of Plant Operators during Operational Reactor Safeguard Examinations.