Engineer Design

Summary of Qualifications

Results oriented Engineering Team Leader with 5+ years of experience with

Climate, Wiring, and Electronics Components and Systems in the automotive

industry. Driven to deliver financial targets, customer deliverables, cost

savings, engineering solutions, quality, revenue, profit improvements, new

business, flawless launches, benchmarking, and process improvements. Team

oriented and responsible for leading numerous project and program teams.

Areas of Expertise:

Project Management New Product Development Change Management

Quality Improvements Team Building & Leadership Kaizen Workshop

Professional Experience

GENERAL MOTORS (GM) CORPORATION; Warren, MI 2007-2009

Global Manufacturer of Automotive Vehicles

Service Information Development (SID) Engineer, Service 2008 - 2009

Engineering

Developed and validate diagnostic procedures including description of operation,

diagnostic tables, scan tool data information and repair procedures per the master

schedules.

< Introduced new SilverBox radio design and service procedures for global

vehicle programs including the Chevy Camaro, Cadillac CTS, Opel Insignia,

and the Buick LaCrosse.

< Tested, validated, and implemented new active noise cancellation module

which actively reduced engine ambient noise.

< Developed diagnostic procedures to identify any defective component in

the audio output systems (including speakers, amplifiers, and subwoofers)

which prevented misdiagnosis and potential replacement of properly

functioning components.

Advanced Serviceability of Design (ASD) Engineer, Service 2007 - 2008

Engineering

Supported resolution of engineering, quality, and process issues for

current/forward model programs. Developed, communicated and advocated service

technical requirements for serviceability and diagnostics.

< Validated the accuracy of the rear seat entertainment component technical

< specification to ensure the quality of the DVD system display, audio

components, and the wireless controls.

< Developed a business case to eliminate the attached tether on a new radio

with USB input which resulted in an improved service replacement strategy

($60,000 in savings).

< Promoted to the role of Service Information Development (SID) Engineer as

a result of performance in this position.

AFL AUTOMOTIVE; Farmington Hills, MI 2005-2007

Manufacturer of Automotive Components

DESIGN ENGINEER, Advanced Engineering 2006 - 2007

Worked on the Simplified Electrical Engineering Design project to deliver the world

class least cost, fully functional wiring/electrical architecture.

< Reduced costs an average of 10% annually through eliminating redundant

circuits, auxiliary inputs, and wire gauge size for the Champion F-150

vehicle.

< Launched and managed AFL's Stage Gate product development gate review

process on the pilot Ford Navigator program.

Professional Experience (cont.)

DESIGN ENGINEER, FORD Super Duty, Electronic Distribution 2005 - 2006

Systems (EDS)

Identified, tracked, and resolved current model program issues to meet initial

target agreement.

< Individually designed the wire harness package for the Right Hand Drive

(RHD) F350 pick-up truck.

< Supported the resolution and documentation of Ford vehicle launch issues.

Engineering Technician, FORD, Electronic Distribution Systems 2005

(EDS)

Identified, generated, tracked and assisted in resolution of program issues.

< Developed and implemented cost reduction idea on vehicle wire harness to

meet launch target financials.

< Promoted to Design Engineer prior to completion of B.S degree in

Electrical Engineering as a result of performance in this position.

RECTICEL NORTH AMERICA; Clarkston, MI 2004-2005

Manufacturer of Automotive Components

QUALITY ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN, Engineering & Quality Dept.

Quality inspected current model components and generated Statistical Process

Control charts to review with customers.

< Analyzed quality inspection reports from the platform and reviewed with

plant supervisors resulting in an improved quality system.

< Retrieved and monitored SPC controls from the Manufacturing Execution

System (MES).

SIEMENS VDO; Auburn Hills, MI 2004

Supplier of Automotive Electronics and

Mechatronics

Project Engineer (Co-Op), Powertrain Gasoline Systems

Project engineering and planning with Electrical Engineers, supervisors and

customers.

< Responsible for the management of the design, construction, and closeout

of projects.

< Handled project budget, schedule planning, tracking, and process

engineering.

Education

M.S. in Electrical Engineering

Lawrence Technological University

with Honors

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Lawrence Technological University

with Cum Laude Distinction

Computer Skills & training

< Hardware: IBM PC, MAC

< Software: MS Office apps, Think Design, Lotus Notes, Borland C++, Maple,

MathCad, MatLab, Bspice, Pspice, GPDS, Electronic Work Bench, LogicWorks,

AutoCad, Visual Basic, CAPH (Capital Harness System), FORD WERS

< Operating Systems: Windows XP, 2000, ME, 98, 95, NT, DOS

< Memberships: Society of Women Engineers, Women of LTU, & SAE

< Languages: Arabic, Chaldean, Spanish, Croatian

< Volunteer Work: Habitat for Humanity, Rouge River Rescue, Jerome Bettis

Computer Program

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