Operations Engineer

• Mar 2021 - Present

Engineering Coordinator

• Jul 2015 - Mar 2021

• Rear Fascia and Upper Body Engineering Theme Leader for the Global 2018 Honda Accord and 2021 Acura TLX Full Model development • Managed and led Global design change activity effecting multiple Automobile plants including USA, China, Thailand, and Malaysia • Performed quality checks, engineering studies and reviews, spec. testing, J.D. Power IQS improvements, and countermeasure activities • Led weekly Video Conferences with Japanese design team and addressed design, manufacturing and quality concerns • Worked closely with Weld, Paint, Assembly, Materials, and Quality Engineers while maintaining close relationship with manufacturing, design, and suppliers; addressing concerns and making critical decisions to establish paths forward. • Issued Manufacturing Instructions after developing data and drawings to quickly implement containment measures Show less

Design Engineer

• Jul 2012 - Jul 2015

• Door Mirror designer on ‘16M Civic which included many variations and options, and the ability to be carried over to future platforms • Performed initial feasibility and design for an unconventional 3-piece injection molded Wing Spoiler to achieve function, weight, and cost reduction targets • Designed multiple Sunroofs to achieve customer expectations while maintaining performance targets • Performed tooling feasibility and regulation checks to ensure parts conform to design standards and specifications • Responsible for component design, functionality, weight, tooling investment, and schedule development for numerous parts • Correlated design among styling groups, suppliers, factories and related departments to ensure great product quality • Conducted Catia FEA and simulations to validate part strength, formability, and durability • Modeled complex parts and issued detailed drawings used to authorize the production of tooling and part design • Managed schedules and suppliers to ensure part delivery dates to factories during each build event • Experienced with fast-pace intercultural environments encompassing various nationality and language barriers Show less

Mechanical Engineering Internship

• May 2011 - Sep 2011

• Took on an apprentice Product Engineering role within the Supply Chain Management Department • Aided in the procurement process of Nuclear Power Plants • Took on an apprentice Product Engineering role within the Supply Chain Management Department • Aided in the procurement process of Nuclear Power Plants

Mechanical Engineering Internship

• May 2009 - Aug 2009

• Applied knowledge of machining to the production of pipe testing solutions • Assisted with the arrangement of equipment and learned the basics of AutoCAD design • Applied knowledge of machining to the production of pipe testing solutions • Assisted with the arrangement of equipment and learned the basics of AutoCAD design