Engineer Engineering

Kristina Swainston

***** ***** **.,

Fenton, MI *8430

810-***-**** ******@*****.***

Objective:

To obtain a challenging position in the engineering industry that will

utilize my ten years experience in durability testing and product design.

Engineering Experience:

Chrysler

Product Development Engineer (R&D) January

2004 to November 2008

. Perform complex and specialized mechanical tests to validate new

component designs and system designs.

. Manage meetings with platform engineering, vehicle development and

suppliers to develop test plans to meet part and quality expectations

throughout product life, also covering DVP&R and CAE results.

. Responsible for the simultaneous testing of four vehicles on platforms

including small car, mid size, mini van and SUV to ensure product,

system integrity and preparedness for launch.

. Responsible for communicating test goals, issues and timeline status with

frequent written and verbal reports to platform engineering, suppliers

and vehicle development.

. Lead team to develop test plan and specifications for door sensors and

conduct test data acquisition to monitor door sensors for new FMVSS

requirements.

. Responsible for writing test reports, company lab procedures and support

for Design for Six Sigma

projects focusing on product improvement.

. Contributed to meeting testing budget goals through improved lab

efficiency with new process and procedures and conducted tests in

house that were to be outsourced.

. Responsible for developing and implementing specialized measurements

on competitive analysis testing for current and future product lines.

Multi-Axis Simulation Table (MAST) - Lab Programmer and Operator March

2001 to January 2004

. Responsible for definition of test requirements, execution,

development and control of the project.

. Worked with customers to develop project goals based on their

requirements and developed tests to meet and exceed

those requirements.

. Managed tests and supplies for the MAST lab through the use of

timelines, MS Project and priority.

. Completed a large number of tests by restructuring the flow of

material, and reducing the set up and test time.

. Responsible for replicating proving ground vehicle data on MAST to

conduct vehicle durability testing in the lab setting and reduce

external or environmental conditions.

. Wrote three procedures to reduce downtime, focusing on programming,

system control and preventative maintenance.

Kristina A. Swainston

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Release/Design/Development/Validation Engineer

March 1998 to March 2001

. Managed the 02 rear axle design: redesigned axle to adapt to

suspension modifications, evaluated MTE (Motion Transmission Error)

levels, reviewed and initiated changes suggested by test facility.

. Designed program and product time lines to ensure meeting product

expectations for an on-time product.

. Debug, root cause, and trouble shoot assembly and product issues using

DFMEA and PFMEA as tools.

. Designed, released and validated 00 MY light duty and heavy duty truck

halfshafts and hub units.

. Responsible to find issues, determine the root cause, and then

communicate information to the Engineering community.

General Motors

Electrical Development Engineer (Contract) May to

September 1997 & May to August 1996

. Verified test plan and component validation of three upcoming vehicle

programs.

. Developed and implemented thermocouple testing at General Motors

Proving Grounds in Phoenix Arizona.

. Instrument design and development of wiring harness and computer

stands for luxury vehicle car line.

. Coordinated an electrical component verification test on a future

vehicle, compiled and analyzed data for a universal test bench,

prepared multiple group presentations.

Education:

Lawrence Technological University, Southfield Michigan Graduation

Date: August 2004

Masters Degree - Manufacturing Systems

Lake Superior State University, Sault Ste Marie Michigan Graduation

Date: December 1997

Bachelor of Science Degree - Mechanical Engineering

Associate Degree - Drafting and Design Technology

Certificate in Computer Aided Drafting (CAD)

Baker College, Flint Michigan Graduation

Date: September 2009

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - State Certified

Certification Date: October 2009

Technical Skills:

? Microsoft Word ? Microsoft Excel ? Power Point

? Lotus Notes

? RPC Pro ? Ice Flow (Ncode) ? PLC

? Cross-function teams

? MS Project ? FEA Simulation ? Robotic Programming ?

Multitasking skills

? Great Problem Solving ? Great Presentation Skills ?Works well with

others ? Critical Thinker

? Detail Orientated ? Cost Management MCM ? Able to read Engineering

Drawings, GD&T training

Leadership Skills:

. Ability to communicate to many audiences

. Willingness to accept responsibility on multiple projects simultaneously

. Self-motivated, focused individual and team player

. Ability to manage high energy meetings

. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

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