OBJECTIVE
Provide technical leadership, project management, and communication skills through an Engineering Management position within a growing company involved in research and development, design and test, and manufacturing of automotive systems and components.
EXPERIENCE
Senior Project Engineer / Technical Manager May 2007 – Present
Meiden Technical Center, Northville, Michigan
Test Engineering - Test System Design - Facility Integration.
Test facility setup and commissioning for Engine and Driveline dynamometer systems.
Manage installation of dynamometer systems, controls, and instrumentation.
Prepare systems and test equipment for proper operation and function.
Develop Project Management and Test Process guidelines.
Document Lab Procedures and Work Instructions for Test Engineering activities.
Quality Management System documentation for ISO9001 and A2LA.
Implement 5S Lab organization and safety awareness program.
Develop Access database software for tracking Test Equipment and Calibrations.
Fuel Cell Test Engineer January 2007 – May 2007
Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan
Temporary contract position while looking for direct hire. Bartech Corporation
Hydrogen fuel cell system testing. Prepare fuel cell subsystems for component development and design verification. Write and troubleshoot LabVIEW software code used for data acquisition and control. Coordinate Focus Fuel-Cell vehicle fleet for scheduled dynamometer validation.
Product Test Engineer April 1997 – November 2006
Metaldyne Corporation, Plymouth, Michigan
Metaldyne, formerly Simpson Industries, provided complete engineering services for the design, development, and manufacturing of components and assemblies for:
1. Automotive Suspensions – Steering Knuckles, Control Arms, Ball Joints, Wheel Hubs, etc.
2. Engine NVH – Crankshaft Dampers, Balance Shaft Modules, Lube Pumps, etc.
3. Driveline and Transmission –Clutch Assemblies, Transmission Shafts, Control Modules.
As an integral member of a team-oriented group supporting the Product Development Process, I performed several functions and held many responsibilities:
• Managed and coordinated activities between Product Engineering and Product Testing as part of the prototype development process.
• Provided close interaction with Product Development Engineers and Customers to develop and implement Design Verification Plans (DVP&R) for each prototype component.
o Championed Chassis Group project that focused on improving and streamlining the DVP&R process and how it closed the loop between Product Development, Product Design, Prototype, and Test.
• Supported Quality Manufacturing by participating in APQP processes such as PPAP, DFMEA, SPC, and VA/VE.
• Issued and tracked Laboratory Test Requests in support of R&D, Prototype Design, In-Process Testing, Field Warranty Returns, and Mfg. Plant Quality issues.
• Wrote and reviewed Technical Reports and summarized and presented results to the customer as required for each component or design iteration in DVP&R.
• Managed Calibration and Electronic Equipment Program. Maintain ISO9000/A2LA certifications.
o Performed internal Audits, participated in external audits, and followed-up with Corrective Action Requests, 8d problem solving techniques, and continuous improvement.
• Interviewed/Hired Product Test Engineers and Technicians for Suspension and Driveline Testing. Managed daily activities. Performed performance reviews. Provided training and guidance.
• Supported Continuous Improvement ideas for plants and research facilities.
• Provided test stand and tooling concepts, test methods and procedures, and oversaw initial setups of tests. Reviewed Test Stands for Test Readiness.
• Developed data acquisition and test control systems to support product development.
Major Milestones:
1. Setup and commissioned Servo-Hydraulic Chassis/Suspension Test Lab.
2. Setup Laboratory for Driveline and Transmission Component Fatigue Tests.
3. Specified and managed installation of Differential Dynamometer.
Other Projects for Test Lab:
1. High-speed Transmission Clutch Engagement / Drift-On Tester.
2. Seal Drag Measurement machine.
3. Balance Shaft Module test stands.
4. Water Pump Endurance testers.
5. Crankshaft Damper fatigue stands.
6. Inertia Measurement Machine
Product Development/Instrumentation Engineer September 1989 – April 1997
Defiance Testing and Engineering, Westland, Michigan
Hired in for support of Chassis and Suspension Group Testing. Re-located complete Suspension test Lab from Ford Van Dyke to STS in Westland. Setup and commission Test Stands. Equipment installation and calibration. Set up Data Acquisition and Electronic systems.
• Testing of Suspension Knuckles, Upper and Lower Control Arms, Ball Joints, Struts, and many other tests related to automotive Chassis systems.
• Run tests using Servo Hydraulic Test Stands, MTS system controllers, and LabVIEW acquisition.
• Perform Fatigue Life, Durability, and Ultimate Strength Testing in support of In-process testing for Ford Motor Co.
• Mechanical Test setup, fatigue testing and analysis, Report generation.
• Machine Shop experience - Mill, Lathe, Welding Grinders, saws, etc...
• Test fixture and Tooling design and fabrication.
Transfer to Electronics Support Group-
• Repair of Test Equipment, Instrumentation of Suspension components
• Full vehicles Instrumentation for Environmental and Climate Control.
• Data Acquisition and Analysis system setup and calibration.
• LabView software programming for Test stands.
• Calibration of Servo-systems, transducers, sensors.
Electronic Technician/Lab S...
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