Engineer Engineering

GEorge Cabrera

[U.S. Citizen] ***** Elmhurst Court (

Utica, MI 48317

586-***-**** ( ******@*******.***

Qualifications for

Electrical/Electromechanical Engineer

Innovative, analytical professional with over fifteen years of experience

and a record of success in the design, development, test and release of new

products, program management responsibilities, and supplier liaison.

Maintains an excellent record for meeting deadlines. Ensures customer

satisfaction and regulatory standards. Works at maximum productivity

individually and as a team player.

Areas of Expertise

Electrical/Electromechanical Engineering Time Management

Regulatory Compliance Relationship Building

Product Design/Development Technical Troubleshooting/Resolution

Product Launching/Manufacturing Benchmarking

Multiple Project Coordination Engineering Documentation

System Integration/Automation Patent Invention/Development

Professional Profile

Chrysler llc 2006-Present

Sr. Engineer: Develop and release powertrain components for vehicles.

Responsibilities include the design and release of electrical, electronic,

electromechanical & mechanical sensors, switches & connectors for

production. Responsible for definition of requirements, design, analysis

and development. Improving cost and quality on both current and new sensor

designs, as well as packaging parts into vehicle and engine environments,

system integration, etc. Prepares component technical specifications.

Interface with part suppliers, vehicle platforms, and other powertrain

groups (fuel economy, calibration, electronic control, warranty, hybrid,

etc). Works with engineering functions, suppliers to implement continuous

improvements to reduce cost and improve reliability of the product, and to

support build programs. Provides program management skills to implement

products in to production vehicles. Conduct vehicle testing to test

existing and new products. Review and evaluate documentation to ensure the

new releases are performed according systems requirement and quality

standards. Investigate root cause analysis on warranty returns. Work with

test cells to evaluate hybrid fuel economy. Evaluate drivability of the

hybrid vehicle on test track. Direct vehicle calibration on cam phasers

and regenerative braking. Evaluate PSO implementation at supplier's site.

Knowledge of electric drives, battery, electric motor, motor controls,

converters and high voltage. Attending classes of new technologies related

with engine fuel efficiency, energy conversion systems, engine management

system, turbocharging and PMP, etc.

TRW Automotive 2001-2006

Sr. Project Engineer: Responsible for researching, developing, designing,

packaging, testing, providing technical support (electrical, electronic,

mechanical & mechatronics) to the Advanced, Application and Manufacturing

Engineering groups, and suppliers.

. Created concepts, designs, products (switch, sensor, actuator, modules,

mechanisms, systems integration, systems automation, etc), procedures,

and specifications, using mechanical and electrical skills. Supported

development of business case for new product. Designed and conducted

product trials to determine performance capabilities.

. Took a non-functional concept of a belt tension sensor and made it work.

It included the integration of the sensing device into the mechanism

design, design packaging, and conduct functional and validation tests,

etc.

. Developed a buckle status sensor for a new state of the art seat belt

system, including a buckle status detection and buckle out of position

determination using sensors data and control algorithm. Released

product drawings

. Created, coordinated, and maintained product development plans and

timing. Conducted projects following up the TRW development process

(GDPIM). Utilized six sigma tools and methodology to develop projects.

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. Directed magnetic simulation analysis for determining the best magnet

design for a successful implementation with the sensing device needs.

Directed FEA and VSA to improve product designs. Developed presentation

material

. Developed new sensing/switching technologies, including Hall Effect,

magneto resistive, strain gage, pressure, capacitance, inductive, MEMS,

etc. for various restraint system, occupant sensing and steering wheel

applications.

. Performed customer presentation (internal and external) on new product

design, design reviews and project status.

. Provided technical support for solving warranty return issues. Provided

application engineering for inertial sensors.

. Documented daily work to protect intellectual property. Provided

technical documentation for patent process.

. Patent on seat belt usage indicators and buckle out of position system.

. Determined test methods, procedures, parts, equipment and test fixtures

needed to implement new product.

. Detailed knowledge of CAN in-vehicle communication system. Developed a

new data acquisition system.

. Developed and maintained engineering documentation on Program plan and

timing, DFMEA, test spec, BOM, DVP&R, APQP, Six Sigma, Cost Control,

Fault Tree, TIR, etc. Worked with FMVSS and NHTSA standards.

. Maintained professional and technical knowledge by attending

professional conferences, reviewing professional publications, and

benchmarking state of the art practices.

Wabash-Optek Technologies, Plymouth, MI 2000-2001

Application Engineer: Supported projects by providing client relationship

management, project management and leadership. Additional responsibilities

include providing technical interface to the customer, developing

relationships with the customers to win new business, supporting the sales

team and development groups on new business acquisition and awarded

projects.

. Worked with the advanced engineering group of customers and peers for

the design and development of the next generation rotary, linear

position sensors and actuators for various applications, including EGR,

SPS, TPS, PPS, steering position sensor, suspension, fluid level, etc

. Troubleshooted and diagnosed product problems in the field and at

customer sites, providing input on product designs, and preparing

related engineering reports.

. Assisted with engineering design, program timing, processes, ensuring

the success of product PPAP.

. Supported product engineers with FMEA's, reports, and securing customer

approval for various program segments and documents. Attended program

team meetings and provided customer feedback.

. Monitored the status of prototypes at customer sites and verifies test

set-ups and procedures.

. Assisted with benchmarking activities by identifying competitors, their

applications, strengths, and weaknesses.

SSI Technologies, Inc., Farmington Hills, MI 1997-2000

Product Engineer: Responsible for various projects (existing and advanced

sensors, switches & connectors), providing follow-up throughout all stages

of the product development cycle from conception through production as well

as engineering support for continuous

improvement and cost reduction. Involvement in market studies, new product

development and quotation process.

. Designed, developed, tested, and implemented ABS, wheel speed,

transmission speed, transfer case, fluid level, ETC, torque, and engine

position sensors Cam and Crankshaft that met customer expectations while

ensuring QS 9000/TS-16949 quality systems regulations.

. Applied electronic (analog/digital), MEMS, electromagnetic technologies

to sensor/switch designs, including variable reluctance (VR), hall effect

(HE), magneto resistive (AMR), giant magneto ratio (GMR), ultrasonic,

solenoid, etc

. Supported customer service efforts by assisting customers with the timing

schedule, cost control, electronic packaging, and manufacturing

requirements of programs. Directed all DOE activities.

. Utilized benchmarking and system integration tools to fulfill product

development needs.

. Conducted product design reviews, tolerance studies (GD&T), and design

releases.

. Used design tools, like circuitry simulators and modeling software, to

aid in product development.

. Directed a team of designers and technicians on specific programs.

. Interfaced with vendors, customers, and internal departments, including

marketing, manufacturing, finance, quality, etc.

. Created and maintained engineering documentation on Program Plan and

Timing, Control Plan, Pflow, car/par, DFMEA, 8D, test spec, BOM, DVP&R,

APQP, etc.

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. Involved with electrical, electronic, and magnetic technologies on

position sensor and switch designs.

. Provided feedback to colleagues within the engineering, marketing, and

sales departments.

Breed Technologies, Inc., Lakeland, FL 1992-1997

Product Development Engineer: Responsible for the design and development

of crash sensors and switches, and processing them through production.

Responsibilities included research and development, analysis, design,

testing, prototype construction, design validation, evaluation, product

verification, product launching, and continuous improvement.

. Have taken products from design concept through production for various

customers.

. Planned and participated in cost reduction programs to reduce the cycle

time to produce a sensor in 12 minutes by

improving product performance and process efficiency, resulting in

annual savings of approximately $500,000.

. Applied statistical methods to analyze data, including gage R&R,

repeatability, reliability, and correlation, for continuous improvements

in materials, products, and equipment. Directed all DOE activities.

. Directed and coordinated the development of mechanism design, tooling and

fixturing.

. Designed, developed, and determined appropriate test methods to validate

sensor concepts.

. Utilized a working knowledge of accelerometers, pressure transducers,

proximity sensors, reed switches, etc.

. Ensured that projects were maintained in accordance with QS 9000

standards and customer requirements.

. Directed FEA on product to ensure the reliability of design. Improved

product design through the creation of FMEA.

. Analyzed the statistic process control (CPK) of product processes versus

customer specifications.

. Coordinated the implementation of a new data acquisition system to

acquire data up to 5000 KS/sec.

. Worked with Madymo Simulation software to analyze and interpret sensor

and airbag performance.

. Implemented knowledge of multiple fabrication technologies: metal and

plastic injection molding, machining, casting, stampings, fotoetching,

coating, plating, sealing, potting, welding, etc.

. Worked knowledge of encoders, servomotors, stepper motors, DC electric

motors, converters, etc.

Education

M.S., Electrical Engineering (awarding) Florida International University,

Miami, FL

B.S., Electrical Engineering/Minor: Mechanical Engineering, National

University of Engineering, Lima, Peru

Computer Proficiencies

Power Point Microsoft Project "C" Language Outlook

Excel/Quattro Microsoft Word Windows/NT AutoCAD

Catia Lotus Notes Matlab Simulink

certification

( Six Sigma Green Belt Certified (

( Advance Propulsion Systems for Hybrid Vehicles (

Business Affiliations

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)

Willing to Travel ( References Available upon Request

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