David Liggins
Bradenton FL 34212
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Education
BSME: Lawrence Technological University
MS Information Systems and Technology Engineering: University of Michigan Professional Experience
Lordstown Motors
Powertrain/propulsion Engineering - October 2022- September 2023 Hub Motor Engineer – Responsible for design and release of electric hub motor for the Endurance electric truck.
• Manage all design, release, and system-related attributes for traction motors used in Electric Vehicles.
• Support system modeling and simulation with component models for motor performance and efficiency Ford Motor Company
Ford Performance - May 2015- October 2022
Product Development Engineer – D&R Engineer responsible for steering, brakes, wheels, tires, jacks, wheel speed sensors, ABS and wheel ornaments for F-150 Raptor.
• Responsible for launching F-150 Raptor Chassis parts since 2015.
• Was responsible for training all new hires to Ford Performance Chassis department.
• Engineering Program lead for Raptor Chassis
• Lead all DVP&R signoff and testing for production Raptor Chassis parts. Contact: Rob Eaton; Engineering Supervisor 248-***-****; *******@****.*** Service Engineering Operations - May 2010- May 2015 Product Design Engineer - Chassis Engineer responsible for assessing service part revisions and approvals. Involved with the implementation of service, remanufactured and aftermarket wheels, tires, wheel ornamentation, tire pressure monitoring systems, brake friction, interior body, exhaust, interior trim, drum and rotor braking components as well as steering components.
• Engineering lead on hybrid battery remanufacture project
• Engineering lead on electric power assisted steering (EPAS) remanufacture project
• Engineering lead on Motorcraft retail shock project- 159 parts, 57 Engineering notices. $1.33 Mil Cost avoidance.
• Released remanufactured steering pump specification- 47 parts.
• Provided Rack-mounted electric steering training to FCSD purchasing.
• Redesigned A.E.R.O website using Sharepoint technology.
• Processed 158 Supplier Requests for Engineering Assistance since 5/1/2010.
• Supported joint Product Development and Ford Customer Service Division initiatives for both cost reductions and quality improvements.
• Oversaw the Engineering responsibilities of resourcing and approved changes for distressed suppliers.
• Performs Compliance Demonstration Reviews with the processing of every supplier change request. Contact: Neil Murawski ; Product Engineer 734-***-****; *******@*****.*** Technical Experience
Computer Programs : AutoCAD, Pro E, Visual Basic, CATIA v5, Solid Edge, Microsoft Office Suite, MatLab, MathCad, Teamcenter, SharePoint Administrator, MMP, WERS, ForDoc, GCQIS, Vis Mockup, SPEED, Ford Catalog Advantage, FMC Dealer, OASIS, ACH DocMan, MPNR, AWS, GCQIS, PCS Claims, GD&T, FMVSS,
, PFMEA, DFMEA, PPAP, PSW, Global Release, AVBOM, CDR, TeamCenter, DVP&R, APQP, CAE, FEA Training
ISO awareness training, Anti-Bribery training, Sarbanes-Oxley and Internal Business Controls training, Global Mutual Respect training, Health and Safety training, Antitrust training, Data Safeguarding training, Supplier Confidentiality training, TREAD Act training, Careful Communication training, Code of Conduct training, Records and Information Management training, GateKeepers Brand Protection training, Export Compliance training, Global Brand Protection, Six Sigma Green Belt Certified, Tier 2 Driver Certification,