Experience

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  General Motors

  • Assistant Program Engineering Manager - Equinox EV

    • Mar 2021 - Present

    Lead root cause and solution implementation of issues found during pre-production build events Lead cost optimization identification, tracking, and approvalsTrack and coordinate statement of requirements generation to support sourcing of componentsReview and approve program content changes, engineering design changes, and part ordersCoordinate the review of engineering top issues, identify next steps, and document agreement of final solution

  • Functional Talent Scout - Michigan Tech

    • Sep 2016 - Aug 2022

    Lead talent scout for Vehicle Engineering at Michigan Tech. I visit MTU twice each fall to give presentations about GM, identify talent, perform interviews, and forward the best talent to GM talent acquisition. This is a secondary role, that I perform in addition to my primary role as a DRE.

  • RESS Lead Engineer - BEV Battery Packs

    • Jun 2020 - Mar 2021

    Lead Engineer for future and current EV battery packs. Planned and managed preproduction build events. Ran weekly development meetings with suppliers and GM internal engineers. Lead root cause and resolution of design problems found from testing and in the field. Initiated engineering changes, and coordinated their breakpoint.

  • Issue Resolution Team Lead - Battery Packs

    • Mar 2020 - Jun 2020

    Identify, document, and track build and design issues found during pre-production hardware builds. Find and eliminate the issues now, to ensure parts launch with quality and excellence for production.Work with Component Design Release Engineers to identify temporary solutions for issue containment, and long term design solutions. Lead weekly Issue Resolution meetings to track the progress being made on issues, identify solutions, and escalate if needed.

  • Design Release Engineer - Transmission Shifters

    • Nov 2016 - Mar 2020

    Chassis - Automatic Transmission Shift Controls. Mechanical Shifters and ETRS.Lead shifter development for future programs. Run a weekly product development team meeting to manage the crossfunctional development of the shift system. Track and resolve issues on current products. Issue engineering change work orders, and develop implementation plans for those changes.Work with the supplier and purchasing to ensure the design solution meets requirements, and is cost efficient.Develop and run clinics to better understand the customers expectations, and translate those expectations into requirements for future programs. Lead development of future shifters by coordinating with Studio, HVI (human vehicle interface), and the supplier. This enables a shifter that is manufacturable, stylish, comfortable, and easy to use by the customer.

  • Compartment Integration Design Engineer (TRACK)

    • Feb 2016 - Nov 2016

    Identify and resolve integration issues. Lead workgroups to identify solutions, and communicate resolutions to the program team. Work with Studio to enable the engineering design to meet the studio surface. Perform CAD studies to aid in the resolution of issues. Track key criteria metrics.

  • Seat Validation Engineer

    • Jun 2014 - Feb 2016

    Develop a test plan, and perform all seat safety and appearance validation for future vehicle programs. I also documented and tracked the resolution of any design issues discovered during testing. Safety compliance testing included FMVSS 201, 202a, 207, 207/210, NCAP, and Cargo Retention.

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  General Motors

  • Milford, Michigan

  • Durability Intern

    • May 2013 - Aug 2013
    • Milford, Michigan

    Test Engineer-Epsilon and Alpha programs at GM Milford Proving Grounds.

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  Michigan Technological University

  • Residence Hall Desk Receptionist

    • Aug 2011 - May 2013

    Sort mail, check out items, information resource

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  Caterpillar Inc.

  • Intern-Engine Validation

    • May 2012 - Aug 2012

    Performed validation testing on 8.8 and 9.3 liter diesel engines.

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  Huron Valley Schools

  • Pit Crew Team Lead

    • Jan 2007 - Jan 2010

    FIRST Robotics- Team 67Machined parts, assembled, repaired, and upgraded the robot during the competition season.Machining-Water Jet, Manual Mill, and Lathe