Career Profile:
Over eight years of experience in the automotive industry as a product and lead engineer, combining high-level design and creative knowledge with technical savvy and cross-functional communication abilities. Awarded patent # US 8376398 B2 for newly developed airbag horn activation system. Implemented cost-saving measures for annual savings of $100,000. Designed driver airbag that achieved five-star crash rating. Participated in all levels of airbag, seat belt, and steering wheel production from design to assembly. . Experienced with automotive engineering tools, including GD&T, DFMEA, DVP&R, and DOE. Adept with using Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, C/C++, Java, and LabVIEW.
AREAS OF STRENGTH
• Cost Savings
• Resourcefulness
• Design Creativity
• Technical Expertise
• Problem Solving
• Timeline Management
• Competitive Intelligence
• Spanish Proficiency
• Team Leadership
• Product Development
• Flexibility & Adaptability
• Interpersonal Relations
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
TAKATA INC., Auburn Hills, MI 2005 to Present
Industry leader in tier-one supplier of automotive restraint systems including airbags and seat belts.
Lead Engineer (2010–Present)
• Responsible for developing and launching 2013 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ driver airbags based on customer studio surface and performance requirements from concept to final product
• Spearheaded integration of driver airbag and mating steering wheel for system level performance such as Out of Position (OOP) and federal regulatory testing conditions
• Developed new airbag horn activation system that was awarded a patent (US 8376398 B2)
Product Engineer (2006-2010)
• Launched the 2010 Ford Mustang passenger airbag, 2007 Ford Edge driver airbag and ...
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