SHABIR SABRI
Farmington Hills, Michigan- 48334. USA PHONE:248-***-****. Email: *******@*****.***
Education: Master's Degree- Mechanical Engineering, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan: Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering PMP Certification--Program Management & Ford Product Development -System-School Craft College Public speaking---University of Michigan Professional Engineer (P.E.), PEC Registered. Award: 1) Honored with an “Award of Excellence " from Ford Motor Company for 1999 Electric Vehicle distinguished achievement toward customer satisfaction. 2) Honored with financial award for highly visible cost reduction achievement. 3) Certificate of Recognition Award for outstanding Quality performance approach acceptable to FAA.
Employment Narrative
Early Product Management Specialist –AME products, FCA; 4/2016 – Present
Responsible for:
Reviewing EPM (Early Product Management) ideas benchmarking competitive vehicles analysis
Work with Standards Specialists in closing EPM proposals and update and modify for new NAFTA standards as required for Body and Chassis products
Reviewing EPM proposals with Product Engineers and facilitating for implementation
Ensure that the Design will be comply with these Standards
Ensure all these standards meet the target of Design for Manufacturing
Detroit Manufacturing System (DMS), Detroit, Michigan.
DMS develops state-of-the-art automotive systems.
Consultant of Quality Engineering, 4/2014 –8/2015
Responsible for Quality Engineering of Ford 2015/2016 Mustang Instrument-panel system Quality Manufacturing; Advance Quality Engineering for 2015 F-series and 2015 Explorer; and early detection of quality deficits, root cause to avoid costly errors. Direct quality assurance operations in assembly line; develop program specific quality strategies using benchmark product information; plan, prioritize, set goals and manage multiple projects; represent the "Voice of the Customer" to the platform team; evaluate and improve manufacturing methods for maximum efficiency; Maintain working knowledge of APQP, Supplier Containment, PPAP, 8-D, FMEA and Control Plans; and fulfill obligations, Complete assignments and meet deadlines Improved sequence of assembly to achieve greater quality and defect free assembly.
Senior Independent Consultant,Farmington Hills, Michigan, 1/2010–4/2014
Was responsible for Business Development for Automotive Suppliers, Aerospace and Defense engineering clients. Provided technical expertise and consultation, product design, Plastics and composite, cost reduction, purchasing, change control, packaging, Powertrain and Cooling system, root cause test failure, problem solving, FMEA, DVP&R, 8D, APQP, PPAP and PPAP within the organization.
The Boeing Company & Lockheed Martin Aero, Everett-Seattle, Washington & Fort Worth, Texas. A government contractor involved in commercial aircraft, military aviation and NASA space programs. Consultant of Structure/System Engineering, 1/2004 – 12/2009
Effectively led program and system engineering process activities for Mega Supplier’s parts approval for Boeing Compliance and Certification
• Performed structure support analysis for durability strength, stiffness and fatigue of satellite technology. Utilized Nastran and Patran and Classical Hand Calculation. NASA, Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD.
• Distinguished development of Starched 747 Air-frame system for front fuselage section for Passenger/Freighter. Accomplishments included significant contributions to the successful product analysis/development system engineering process activities of Nacelle & Strut and Thrust Reverser/Actuator Boeing 777/737-900 ER at Spirit Aero/Boeing, Wichita, KS. Large Aircraft Brake system performance landing gear analysis for Boeing certification and compliance. Aircraft single and double Bulb and Lip weather Seal wear pattern study to withstand the environment.
• Gained distinction as Engineering Consultant for durability strength, stiffness, fatigue and harness brackets during flight analysis for the entire wing system. Developed and analyzed jet fighter engine installation for Pratt & Whitney Engine/Propulsion System in JSF (F-35). Lockheed Martin Aero, Fort Worth, Texas.
4/1994 -12/2003, MSXI / Ford Motor company, Dearborn, MICHIGAN:
1/2002- 12/2003 Vehicle Cost Reduction Engineering,
Responsible for achieving cost reduction targets for chassis and powertrain system for Taurus and Sable. Analyze existing products to find incremental opportunities to optimize designs for cost efficiency. Cost improvements includes changes to product designs, manufacturing processes, logistics, out sourcing negations or content and competitive vehicles and bench marked. Insure that any changes are feasible, safe, and consistent with customer expectations.
Modification of Suspension System, BrakeSystem, Park brake System, Frame System, Fuel, Exhaust, Powertrain using CAE, CATIA, Nastran and Patran.
1994- 2001 Engineering Supervisor (Lead) Specialty Vehicle:
PMT leader at FORD Motor Company / MSXI.
Responsibilities:
- Managed program, planned, scheduled, executed and tracked all engineering tasks involving design & release.
- Implemented all new clean sheet Vehicle system design engineering cradle to grave.
- Effectively led program and system engineering integration activities, design reviews and CAE reviews
Prototyping, vehicle build and Validation, Testing processes. Meet Quality Targets and bench marking for:
1) First Ford Ranger Electric Truck. 2) First USPS Electric Postal Truck. 3) First Ford Electric Golf Cart.
• Design and Release for New Full Frame System and development for EV Ranger .
• Design and Release for New Suspension System and development.
• Design and Release for New Axle system design and development.
• Design and Release for New Half shaft/ Drive line for EV ranger.
Extensive working knowledge and experience with:
• Brake System, Park brake, Steering system, Wheel and Tire
• Body system modification, Bumper system and Body isolation for EV Ranger
• EV Power-train, Mounting & Integration and Cooling Systems for EV Ranger
• EV-Battery tray System & ZEV propulsion system design and mountings.
• Body Interior and Exterior system, Under-hood Package, Fiber glass, Weather sealing, Plastic and Composite.
1992 - 1994 General Motors Corporation, Ypsilanti, Michigan
Sr. Project Engineer (GM Power-train)
Developed and validated GM’s Hydromantic 4L80E Rear wheel drive automatic transmission for GM truck Planned, performed test, wrote validation reports and made recommendations for torque converter, clutch & band, friction material, valve body, electro-hydraulic control solenoid/ pump, shaft & gear improvements and value engineering and cooling.
• Validated product in vehicle, engine dynamometer and proving ground. Developed transmission shift pattern, improved transmission shift quality, damper clutch lockup pattern and case drain back system. Tested transmission cooling system for performance and conducted hot & cold weather test.
1987 - 1992 Ford Motor Company (Carron & Co.), Dearborn, Michigan
Project Engineer;
Designed, released Full frame system and new concept body elastomer mounts for First Ford Explorer(UN46).
Designed, released and validated air intake & exhaust system for Ford Explorer (UN46), NGD diesel F-series.
Designed, release, developed, validated and released first compressed natural gas fuel system (CNG) Powered Ford Crown Victoria.