Experience

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  Stellantis

  • EMS Controls Manager - V6 & V8 Engine Programs

    • Feb 2014 - Present

    • Overall responsibility for Engine Management Systems (EMS) Software lifecycle from Initial Requirements to Control System Development, Software Implementation and Validation for release to assembly plant for production.• Adept at coordinating program activities for multiple programs. Demonstra...

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  FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles

  • United Kingdom
  • Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Project Coordinator - Powertrain Engine Management Systems - 1.4L Engine Programs

    • Feb 2014 - Aug 2017

    • Overall responsibility for Engine Management Systems (EMS) program content and timing for 1.4L engine programs• Work with external software supplier to communicate vehicle requirements and timing for delivery of software in time for program milestones• Issue resolution – Led issue resolution meetings. Tracked issue reporting and root cause investigation. Coordinate with suppler representative to ensure timely delivery of software fixes• Led program cost estimation review with supplier to determine appropriate pricing for controls development and kick off purchase order in time for supplier development activities in conjunction with program timing

  • Project Coordinator - Advanced Engine & Emissions Development

    • Jan 2011 - Feb 2014

    • Program Management responsibilities LEV III Advanced Emissions Development Group• Responsible for the creation and tracking of project timing plans and work breakdown structures for multiple programs for LEV III emissions development• Adept at coordinating program activities for multiple programs. Duties include monitoring vehicle and engine builds, module orders, overseeing hardware development w/release engineers in relation to tooling deadlines and hardware decision dates• Risk management – Identification and monitoring of program risks and mitigation plans

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  Mahle Powertrain Inc

  • Powertrain Controls Development Engineer

    • Jul 2003 - Nov 2008

    Developed software requirement specification for engine, transmission and hybrid vehicle control systems.

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  ASG Renaissance

  • Product Development Engineer

    • Aug 2002 - Jun 2003

    Acted as represenative to project teams for LEV 2 Evaporative Emissions systems development. (Ford Motor Company).

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  Siemens Automotive

  • Development Engineer

    • Jan 1999 - Nov 2001

    Calibrated knock control function in Engine Control Unit (ECU) for Chrysler 1.6L engine.Provided testing and validation of engine management functions for powertrain systems integration group.Acted as technical liasion working with Volvo S-40 engineers solving calibration issues in the developmen...

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  Spicer Flying Service

  • Chief Flight Instructor

    • Mar 1995 - Jan 1999

    Trained and supervised student pilots in preparation for Private Pilot Certification.Performed initial checkout and supervision of new Flight Instructors.

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  Williams International

  • Repair and Overhaul Technician

    • May 1997 - Sep 1997

    Disassembled and inspected turbine engines slated for modifications as part of a summer internship