Career summary

Electrical Engineering professional experienced in project planning, monitoring, issue tracking, vehicle integration, systems engineering and cost optimization seeking a challenging position in Program/Project Management.

Education & Certifications

Macomb Community College – Clinton Township, MI May ‘13

Certificate-Project Management

Lawrence Technological University – Southfield, MI Aug ‘12

Master of Global Operations and Project Management

Lawrence Technological University – Southfield, MI Dec ‘11

Certificate-Project Management

Lawrence Technological University – Southfield, MI Aug’07

Master of Business Administration

Lawrence Technological University – Southfield, MI May ‘02

Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering

Skills Summary

Support multiple crossover vehicle program launches simultaneously (Chevy-Blazer, RHD Acadia, Cadillac XT6).

Monitor timing of component releases for various vehicle platforms.

Develop training materials, learning paths and roles and responsibilities for incoming team members.

Execute, control/monitor and close activities in various project settings.

Obtained Patent-US Patent 10382560 Mobile Office Aug 2019

Assume leadership responsibility for various build-related issues for the Electrical SMTs.

Create and implement various process and procedures for test vehicle fleet management.

Conducted cost optimization studies for new OEM vehicle applications.

Electrical systems engineering experience on hybrid vehicles and large truck programs.

Familiar with mentoring individuals in various subjects in educational and professional settings.

Supervised employees in a plant setting on various assembly lines.

Managed the finances, customer service, and lawn maintenance activities of a co-owned business.

Exposed to supervisory roles in manufacturing and customer service settings.

Created various instruction and assembly manuals for installing systems at the plant and dealership.

Experienced in testing and debugging vehicle control modules in prototype vehicles.

Trouble shooting J1939 CAN Bus issues using Norgon, CAT Analyzer (GM-LAN), and Canoe tools.

Experienced in design and release of vehicle wire harnesses used in diesel military vehicles.

Used 2-D Mentorgraphics and 3-D Unigraphics modeling for design and routing of vehicle wire harnesses.

Developed techniques for supplier development for Telematics (OnStar) product line.

Familiar with GMLAN, MOST and LIN protocols.

SharePoint maintenance and approval notifications.

General Motors – Warren, MI Jan 2015 –Mar 2021

Global B Software Quality Engineer (Special Assignment) Nov 2018 –Mar 2021

Global B programs (Cadillac/Truck/Corvette) and Domain Lead for all Global B programs.

Utilize Soft Part Release system to verify all respective Vehicle Software Configuration Management (VeSCom) releases are correct.

Conduct software part release compare to ensure software for each VesCom release is correct.

Work with domains to correct any to help address Infotainment sub-system level issues and support vehicle system level issues related to Infotainment/Telematics/Displays

Modify vehicle configuration sheets based upon vehicle builds and module changes.

Support other Global B Program SW quality review related to Infotainment/Displays/Telematics

Absorb other team members responsibilities for all Global B programs.

Updated vehicle forecast for SW releases to determine the planned weekly cross balance review.

Conduct Global Enterprise Production Information Control System (GEPICS) compares on software releases to ensure plant builds have the correct vehicles software for each electrical module.

Escalate open red items to upper management as necessary.

Develop timing plan for GEPICS compares for each Global B vehicle platform.

Support non-traditional work hours as necessary including late night meetings and DRE follow up.

Electrical IRT Co-Chair MY19 C1UH/C1UC Apr 2017 – Nov 2018

Single Point of Contact for Electrical System Management Team (SMT) at prototype pre-launch level and at production program launch events.

Lead tracking activities on open Electrical Problem Resolution and Tracking System (PRTS) issues to ensure owners provide timing and issue resolution—Crossover Programs (Spring Hill, TN)

Relocated for 7 months to support vehicle launch in Spring Hill, TN.

Provide Integration Vehicle Engineering Release (IVER) pre-production support for Blazer (C1UC) program at Warren Pre-Production Operations facility.

Provide support and training to other IRT’s on other program at Spring Hill Assembly Plant XT6 (C1TL)

Identify and document various build issues and communicate findings to respective Electrical groups and suppliers for root cause analysis and resolution

Provide senior leadership with weekly program updates from Electrical SMT solutions

Lead issue resolution demos to verify design changes and process implementation

Assess easel board review of Pre- Production Operations (PPO)/Assembly plant related issues and delegate responsibility to the correct lead engineer.

Track open items in PRTS system and drive DRE/Electrical SMT’s for resolution and closure.

Support QE’s in issue classification and 4 diamond process.

Assist other SMT’s in identifying error proofing, ergonomics concerns and future product improvements.

Track and monitor all contaminate breakpoint and corrective action items.

Support other programs milestones to ensure program remains on track.

Drive electrical teams for 5 phases for quality issues, feasibility studies for module development and robustness.

Assistant Program Manager- Telematics Systems Aug 2016 –Apr 2017

Manage Telematics Global activities for future module development and lesson learn activities including supplier management, budgetary activities and vehicle ordering process.

Lead for Telematics fleet coordination and procurement process for test vehicles.

Manage budgetary process for approving change proposals, test equipment and other material in SAP.

Facilitating Preventative Action Letter (PAL) review meetings with supplier, quality and program teams.

Responsible for maintaining Telematics SharePoint site-including granting access to suppliers/internal team members, document tracking and change request approval notifications.

Create process for managing Telematics test fleet. Process includes vehicle pass management, vehicle maintenance management and vehicle ordering process.

Develop and manage process for lessons learned and PAL items.

Create timing structure for open action items related to PAL letters and after-action items.

Create training material on various process and procedure within the Telematics organization.

Track PAL items within cross-functional organizations utilizing MS Project.

Create and manage the Telematics Fleet process for obtaining test vehicles and vehicle sign out for various team members.

Support other activities within the department to meet department goals.

Updated and published the Telematics Best Practice document for departmental and company usage.

Facilitate Core PDT meetings for Telematics department.

DRE Telematics- Systems Engineering Lead Jan 2015- Aug 2016

System Engineering for the Telematics Communication Platform (TCP) NA-OnStar module and other region support. Lead Engineer for Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) process and PO request for the Telematics team.

Aided senior system engineers with updating and reformatting of the ALDL document.

Supported various ride and Pre-Production Operations build events as required.

Scheduled and facilitated multi-region ECP review as required.

Supported sourcing activities as required.

Interacted with various specification teams to improve/clarify requirements to supplier.

Coordinated various vehicle tests with GM and supplier personnel.

Responsible for managing interface issues with other vehicle modules.

Managed engineering change proposals tracking process including preparing ECP’s, ECP number assignment and posting/responding/approving ECP(s) in SharePoint.

Lead budgetary process for approving cost related ECP’s.

Facilitated CAB meeting for engineering change proposals for Gen10/Gen11 hardware.

Point of Contact for TCP related updates including SW and HW.

Interfaced with supplier to determine initial root cause of vehicle/TCP related issues.

Created tracking matrix to monitor module updates including SW and HW updates (excel).

Created TCP module configuration document to assist OnStar and other GM internal groups to configure the modules based upon their specific testing.

Provided supplier direction on end-of-life review and planning.

Lead the facilitation of Product Development Team (PDT) and Problem Resolution and Tracking System (PRTS) meetings in the absence Leads.

Assisted with PRTS delegation and responses required for issue resolution.

Responsible for shipping modules to other GM facilities as required.

Lead vehicle usage activities for supplier access for software development.

Created other training material for TCP configuration and diagnostic tool activation.

Supported integration meetings and activities as necessary.

Guided supplier with tracking suggestions to monitor module transition during testing and validation.

Tracked and monitored ECP implementation on various software releases.

General Motors, LLC. – Warren, MI Nov 2013 - Jan 2015

Contracted by Kelly Services

Lead Infotainment Development Engineer

Managed and reviewed Customer Test Fleet (CTF) related issues related to the Gen 2 infotainment systems various vehicle platforms.

Assisting with issue resolution dialog with DRE, program teams and suppliers.

Track and close vehicle launch issue for Cadillac programs.

Assist with updating test vehicle with updated software and ECUs.

Interact with test vehicle personnel to assist in resolving infotainment issue related on various vehicle platforms.

Update program teams on infotainment issues and proposed issue resolution dates.

Travel to Milford to support vehicle rides and infotainment support as needed.

Train drivers on infotainment related function within the test vehicles.

Use various diagnostic equipment to assist in root cause analysis on vehicle test.

Chrysler LLC, Mopar Division. – Auburn Hills, MI Jul 2012 - Aug 2013

Electrical Engineer/Project Manager

Supervised and tracked the delivery of various accessory packages for Chrysler/Fiat vehicle platforms.

Responsible for managing various commodities across vehicle platforms including Minivan (RT), Journey (JC), Viper (ZD) and other vehicle programs as required.

Interacted with platform engineers, vehicle planners and program management to coordinate future accessory planning for new vehicle platforms.

Reported component timing status and contingency planning in program status meetings.

Meet with various engineers on part status and availability for each platform.

Work with planners to develop PPAP timing schedules for each platform specific accessory.

Update program management with current component status and follow-up items.

Schedule various component installations at vehicle integration center.

Install accessory kits in predetermined vehicles for validation.

Lear Corporation. – Southfield, MI Sept 2011 - July 2012

Systems Engineer-Fisker Program and Core Engineering

Responsible for cost optimization studies for various OEM wire harness assemblies and vehicle system updates on Fisker program-Karma.

Updated and re-released new version of the Electrical Logical Handbook.

Supervised cost study presentation development with overseas counterparts.

Reviewed all data on cost optimizations involving, CAN Bus optimization, wiring material alternatives, and wiring insulation alternatives based upon customer specifications.

Managed the delivery of cost study proposals to upper management for customer presentations.

Created a timing proposal to track work hours of outsourced employees per project.

Conducted preliminary cost studies involving various GM, Ford, and Fisker programs.

Created new wiring decision tree to incorporate detailed wire selection information.

Provided engineering weekend support at Michigan assembly plant for rework issue.

Worked with Exceed software program to create and update schematics for Fisker program.

Managed and updated the new wiring technology document to assist in the development wiring decision tree document.

Researched various wiring types and obtained data to support wire type justification.

Ford Motor COMPANY, – Dearborn, MI May 2011 - Sept 2011

contracted by Bartech Group

Systems Engineer

Systems engineer for electrical system development of new module 2012 and 2013 F-150. Conducted systems evaluation of for all modules on various vehicle configurations-Breadboard analysis.

Reviewed vehicle schematics to assist in vehicle issues.

Updated various fleet vehicles with new module software acquired from suppliers.

Worked with DEMS to schedule vehicle acquisitions to resolve software issues.

Responsible for tracking and updating DTC tracker with code dispositions.

Follow up with Design and Release Engineers on vehicle build issues.

Update upper management with status of build.

Conduct breadboard evaluation for next model year F150.

Managed device transmittal sign-off system.

Support plant builds and other duties as necessary.

TRW AUTOMOTIVE, – Farmington Hills, MI Jan 2011 - May 2011

contracted by Adecco.

Principle Product Engineer

Supported project management activities on Chrysler/Dodge Truck program on various airbag systems on current and future product.

Managed and track various internal and external changes to modules, squibs and other safety systems components.

Updated vehicle component tracking document with correct part numbers for each vehicle platform.

Interacted with design engineers to update and modify current specifications.

Support project manager regarding timing of various platform specific components.

Responsible for updating and tracking CPR’s with new data and specifications.

Follow up with supplier on component timing and delivery options.

Update upper management with status of build and worked with project manager on recovery plan development

General Dynamics, LS, – Sterling Heights, MI Jun 2010 - Dec 2010

contracted by HRU.

Obsolescence Engineer

Lead electrical component verification for various military vehicles. Provided detailed finding and suggestions on alternative component substitution or redesigns.

Use TAC TRAK, Silicone Expert and IHERC to check the current status of electrical components.

Work design engineers to obtain current BOM for obsolescence review.

Responsible for updating story boards with status of various parts.

Create a risk analysis report for each of the circuit boards analyzed and update upper management about high risk status.

Am General LLC, – Livonia, MI Nov 2007 - Apr 2010

contracted by HRU technical resources

Electrical/Product Engineer

Lead Engineer for system level engineering development and electrical distribution development of prototype- Next Gen military vehicle program- ECV-2 at Aberdeen, Md and Yuma, Az bases.

Responsible for ordering and tracking parts associated for prototype wire harness builds.

Responsible lead for electrical issues related to ECV2 vehicle.

Worked with switch suppliers to develop military grade switch panels for additional accessories.

Updated management with timing on part availability and vehicle development.

Use Opto-Can optical cabling system to prepare prototype vehicle for EMI testing.

Informed vehicle plant of upcoming harness modifications including length and connector changes, and new module incorporation.

Responsible for investigating and responding to Government Test Incident Reports (TIR’s).

Created and tracked engineering action requests (EAR) and new product developments (NPD) for vehicle changes.

Provided management with design ideas and resolutions to issues found in the field.

Work with suppliers on timing developments requirement to incorporate new changes.

Update harness prints with new connector/device changes.

Provided support to military and engineering test sites to diagnose electrical issues.

Created electrical schematics using Mentor Graphics for vehicle architecture layout for wire harness print designs.

Read and interpret circuit schematics for vehicle trouble shooting.

Design and release of vehicle wire harnesses for prototype military vehicles.

Interact with designers, suppliers and internal groups on pre-prototype builds and modifications.

Conduct and schedule validation testing on prototype modules and redesign modules.

Point of Contact (POC) during test support at military bases for all electrical related issues.

Delegated POC for other engineering areas as required.

Worked directly with test director at military sites on status updates on vehicle testing issues.

Perceptron Inc. – Plymouth, MI Nov 2004 - May 2007

Electrical/Hardware Engineer

Serve as an electrical/hardware engineer for non-contact measuring system sensors. Conduct modification to sensor circuit boards as needed.

Lead the design for small scale measuring system.

Responsible for the design, build and testing cables for use in prototype and demo projects.

Assisted with installation of test controller at customer sites and our facility.

Documented procedures and results of test builds and sub-assemblies.

Reviewed schematics to solder components on circuit boards and to trace signals

for testing purposes.

Assembled and disassemble computer components.

Use data logger and thermocouples to conduct temperatures testing of enclosures.

Supported installation and testing of complete systems at customer plant locations across Metro-Detroit area.

American Axle. –Detroit, MI Aug 2004 – Oct 2004

contracted by Trialon Corporation

Plant Supervisor-Plant 6

Supervised various employees on the multiple job function needed to build GM transfer cases.

Supervised all employee activities required for predetermine part output

Tracked and approved UAW employee work and vacation time.

Adjusted employees job function as needed to fulfill job requirements.

Responsible for reporting end of shift results of each assembly line to plant manager.

Responsible for imposing and tracking disciplinary actions as required by company policy.

Scheduled maintenance as required for each machine.

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