Mechanical Design Engineer Co-op

• Aug 2023 - Present

New Product Development - Consumer Vehicles (3rd Rotation)

Mechanical Design Engineer Co-op

• May 2023 - Aug 2023

Consumer Vehicles (2nd Rotation)• Developed innovative designs by driving iterative design processes to refine and prototype numerous concepts, ultimately presenting a diverse range of options for enhanced functionality and aesthetics• Led the redesign of the accelerator pedal assembly, achieving a potential cost reduction of ~50%• Created the Design Failure mode and Effect Analysis (DFMEA) and Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R) for potential new products, while leading the review process for both, and maintaining a high standard of product design and validation• Led numerous sustaining and new product development projects in order to simplify manufacturing process, lower part costs, and introduce new products to multiple vehicle platforms. Show less

Technical Program Manager Intern, New Product Introduction

• Jan 2023 - May 2023

Sustaining and New Programs for Model 3 and Model Y General Assembly • Collaborated and developed positive relationships with cross-functional teams to successfully introduce Autopilot 4.0 Hardware to Model Y, ensuring alignment with Tesla's vision and quality standards • Coordinated, managed, and executed production line trials on Model 3/Y General Assembly to validate new parts/designs for sustaining and new programs which led to over $2.6 million/year in cost savings. • Assisted in the creation and maintenance of comprehensive program documentation including PFEP, kit lists, and MRTs used to track new parts, material readiness, and program-related issues respectively. • Facilitated root cause identification of failures/problems and contributed to the development & implementation of solutions. Show less

Product Design Engineer Co-op

• May 2022 - Aug 2022

Utility Vehicles (1st Rotation) • Addressed design and manufacturing sustaining work inquiries, resulting in enhanced productivity and efficiency within a design and manufacturing environment. • Mitigated potential revenue loss exceeding $2 million through prompt resolution of material shortages caused by supply chain challenges • Collaborated with cross-functional team to apply 8D Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis to investigate production line inefficiencies • Implemented CAD changes and drawing updates to improve designs while releasing new engineering drawings for major programs Show less

Stocking and Unloading

• Feb 2021 - Jul 2021

Self-Checkout Host

• Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

Operations Team Member

• May 2019 - Jun 2019