SUMMARY:

• Automotive systems and development engineer with physics - based powertrain accessory drive modeling and testing experience. Experienced in mild hybrid accessory drive analysis and testing and utilizing data-based life-prediction models to shorten testing. Quoting, development, and product launch experience in FEAD tensioners, transmissions, clutches, hvac, and other vehicle components. DFSS coursework . Graduate of one of the most difficult bachelors engineering programs in the country. Masters al coursework in hybrid vehicle systems and batteries.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Technology and Tools: Rotec Vehicle Data Acquisition Contecs Simdrive Drive Physics Modeling Analysis Hybrid Vehicle Powertrain Architecture OEM and Supplier Program Management Manual Transmission Design and Release Clutch Design and Release Driveline Systems Integration DFSS / Six - Sigma Methods Test-to-Failure for Mechanical Systems DFMEA / DVP&R Development Torque Converter Overview Automatic Transmission Controls Overview Assembly and Component GD&T Automotive HVAC Design and Release GM / Chrysler / Ford Engineering & PLM Systems Microsoft Office Products, including Project Access, Visio, Outlook, Lotus Notes Over-the-shoulder CAD systems, TeamCenter Statistica, Mathematica, MATLAB, Simulink, Minitab FEA Theory, Weibull Software, FMEA Software Solar Vehicle Design and Racing Team President s, Rotary, and Seagly Scholarships The Dean s List Musical composition and performance Mechanical clock design Fitness Robotics design Skiing and outdoor activities

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Engine FEAD Systems Engineer

Confidential, Rochester Hills, MI

Responsibilities:

• Developed and analyzed FEAD Proposals for automotive and medium duty truck OEMs
• Analyzed tensioner and belt products for Ford, Chrysler, and GM programs
• Modeled FEAD proposals in Simdrive Dynamic Simulation software to characterize and optimize accessory drive performance and determine tensioner component requirements
• Characterized and reported on engine FEAD performance using Rotec Data Acquisition through dyno and road testing
• Developed instrumentation and analysis plan for ‘Sidewinder’ dual-arm tensioner styles as used in belt-start mild hybrids
• Managed and reported on DVP&R progress
• Represented customer requirements to internal Gates Team
• Created customer-release assembly drawings in CATIA and NX
• Managed company Ford TeamCenter plm database for all Ford programs

Hybrid Transmission Systems Engineer

Confidential, Livonia, MI

Responsibilities:

• Developed hybrid transmission systems requirements in conjunction with transmission component engineers
• Oversaw project timing over primary program deliverables
• Studied one-way clutch package on hybrid HF35 eCVT transmission for new model hybrid vehicle platforms
• Coordinated vehicle garage activities, transmission teardowns, machine shop orders, and test plans for HF35 transmission systems group
• Presided over root cause investigations

ED&D Cost Estimation Engineer

Confidential, Auburn Hills, Mi

Responsibilities:

• Negotiated prices with Chrysler Purchasing, Engineering, and suppliers for engineering, design, and development activities associated with design changes and new product applications on transmission hardware and sensors

Advanced Vehicle Architecture / Integration Engineer

Confidential, Dearborn, MI

Responsibilities:

• Worked in vehicle pre-program architecture with product planning, marketing, and development engineers to combine and balance marketing requests, vehicle design targets, attribute wants, technical concerns, styling, and cost to feed program basic content to downstream vehicle PMT leaders and design release engineers on future truck and car platforms
• Created / modeled theoretical vehicle weights and moments of inertia for platform design studies
• Coordinated platform design assumptions for future C-sized vehicle platforms
• Set vehicle program and specific attribute targets based on competitive futured data for APEAL, JD Powers scores, etc.
• Coordinated vehicle technical studies pursued by basic design attribute lead engineers
• Managed program target technical reporting documentation

Mobility Integration Engineer

Confidential, Shelby Township, MI

Responsibilities:

• Studied integration of a diesel engine and high-voltage generator into a medium-armor tank platform, including engine mounts, rotational balancing, tolerancing, packaging issues, air filtration design, and cooling considerations
• Created hybrid mechanical integration DFMEA for powertrain system, including diesel engine, electrical in-line generator, transmission, and cooling systems
• Created a MATLAB/Simulink model to analyze vehicle thermal scenarios in warfighting conditions
• Investigated and developed powertrain and driveline package studies and mounting
• Created and gave technical presentations to government military personnel

Engine Block Design and Release Engineer

Confidential, Plymouth, MI

Responsibilities:

• Worked to develop / release an engine block based on the Pentastar V6 engine before program cancellation

Chassis Cooling Systems Engineer

Confidential, Fort Wayne, IN

Responsibilities:

• Lead DFMEA creation efforts on medium duty cooling systems and components
• Designed and released chassis component assemblies in highly-configurable custom trucking applications

Manual Transmission Design Release Engineer (DRE)

Confidential, Pontiac, MI

Responsibilities:

• Developed / Released changes for the F23 transaxle, Corvette SS / XLR torque tube assemblies, and Corvette SS / XLR bell housings involving BOM specification, design changes, and validation
• Drafted operating environment requirements for a proposed Corvette C7 DCT transmission
• Resolved driveshaft coupling failures, improper torque tube GD&T, shifter tolerance, clunk, and NVH complaints
• Released new synchronizer materials for improved shifting
• Lead investigation of supplier friction material quality failures to resolve build shutdown situation

Manual Transmission and Clutch Product Engineer

Confidential, Detroit, MI

Responsibilities:

• Designed and released manual transmission assemblies and clutches for light duty passenger trucks
• Specified clutch sizing to balance torque requirements, heat capacities, and stiffness
• Developed manual transmission and clutch interface for Phoenix / Pentastar engine block
• Lead team to develop DaimlerChrysler’s first Manual Transmission and Clutch System Function Models
• Wrote source packages, CNs, DVPs, and DFMEAs
• Developed manual transmission housing changes, shifter envelope and shift linkage for 2009 DS truck