Mike A Nazha

Summary:

Responsible for design, certification with network provider and support of wireless Communications protocols, maintain knowledge of CDMA and GPS, cellular phones, and network technologies.

Experience of working as design and release engineer for Fleet Telematics modules (FTM)

Lead R&D of IPC (instrument Panel System), infotainment, navigation, Telematics, HMI, restrained, and active & passive electronic modules, TCU & shifting system, IP structure, sensors and switches to tier 1 suppliers and OEM.

Responsible for developing and validating systems products as infotainment, Antenna, System schematics design, Speakers, Charging Energy, Wire Harness, SDM, SIR, night vision, RPA system, RRAB and ROS.

Verifying product features, resolution of open issues and process improvements for the VCP module (OnStar) which consist of HFM, XM radio, GPS, Cell antenna, Bluetooth

Responsible for Leading resolution of design and manufacturing issues and be able to support the Quality Lead for the responsible Telematics electronic module(s) for improving quality and functionality.

Worked as Core Quality and reliability project Engineer for all platforms Connectivity& Infotainment, Telematics, HMI, Voice Recognition, Driver Information, and active / passive safety electronics

Preparation of engineering information for technical and design reviews to the potential customer.

Lead Project engineer designed and developed new electronic products which are “state of the art” products taken from the concept to a final launch, realizing manufacturing cost reduction of 30-40% and mass reductions of almost 40%.

Advanced experience in product design specifications, development, product planning, and manufacturing process including DVP&R, DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plan, APQP process, DFM and DFA.

Education:

University of Detroit, Detroit, MI

Post MS Degree in Communication & Telecommunication: 12/1986 – 12/1987

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE): 09/1982 – 12/1986

Certifications:

Henry Ford Community College, I: 1997

Finished PLC 5/25, CAD 14

Global IT Technology CompTIA A+: 2009 -2010

Computer Skills:

Lotus Notes, MS Office (Power Point, EXCEL, Word), and MS Project.

Professional Experience:

Independent Consultant: Remote -online

8/2022 to Present.

Providing independent consultant for different projects for multiple companies

Provided technical services regarding Telematics project for an automotive supplier regarding maid design specification and validation process.

Participated in daily follow up on the design process with advice on creating prototype early parts.

Advising on the creation of the APQP process and project Gant planning.

Take on project planning and for system design and creating full plans to be required to execute a successful launch.

Ford Motor Company · Contract Ford Engineering Program Manager

Feb 2021 – June 2022 · Dearborn, Michigan, United States

manage and track business requirements, deliverables, program schedules, milestones and essential communications for programs under the project managers. Specific responsibilities of the position include:

Drive execution on the plan including using your knowledge to interconnect activities and see ahead of where future gaps/ problems will come up.

Work with cross functional teams across client to drive the broad initiative needed to succeed with the program.

Develop the right level of communications for the program to address both executive audiences and communicate regular program status.

Be comfortable with having the spot light on you from time to time and driving to get results.

Develop the right level of communications for the program to address both executive audiences and communicate regular program status.

Be comfortable with having the spot light on you from time to time and driving to get results.

Be comfortable leading and being the voice of the program to drive awareness and accountability.

Have the experience to foster collaboration and leadership to create a positive work environment and programs that people want to be a part of.

Act as a consultant for the team members as needed.

Initiate and execute process/program improvement projects

FCA (Contract), Auburn Hills, MI: 01/2018 – 06/2020

Design Release Engineer (Fleet Telematics Module)

Design and release Responsible (D&R) engineer for Fleet Telematics modules (FTM). Main function of modules is to communicate the vehicle status and maintain reporting the vehicle conditions through packets that been transmitted to a secure cloud data where monitoring of this data is always available for the fleet of vehicles. Complete responsibility for all hardware attributes (mechanical and electronic) and shared responsibility for software attributes.

Position requires knowledge and understanding of signal transmitting and communications and telecommunication data control and specific design packets transfer work.

Lead tradeoff analysis of features to meet cost, weight, and energy management targets.

Lead hardware and software design development and coordinate workload with the multiple supplier and network representative.

Lead system analysis to determine best solution for electronics telecommunication module collecting all driving conditions and type and technology.

Responsible selection of electrical architecture and feature partitioning and assure compliance to all subsystem, component and cascaded requirements.

Lead compatibility reviews to verify all module and wiring interfaces and lead all technical design reviews at engineering milestones.

Support development of the in-plant end-of-line configuration files and support pre-build verification and all prototype and in-plant build events as required.

Lead resolution of design and manufacturing issues and be able to support the Quality Lead for the responsible Telematics electronic module(s) for improving quality and functionality.

Define and develop quality improvement actions based on analysis of TGW claims, field returns testing and analysis, warranty claims, customer interviews, customer clinics, identify root cause(s) and develop corrective actions. Lead and implement short term and long term actions, working with cross-functional engineering teams.

Perform benchmarking to determine BIC quality and function of competitive vehicle systems.

Lead all module failure mode avoidance development including subsystem DFMEA development and create DVP&R and all testing in Lab and road and In-flight reviews and providing input from current module/system experiences.

DanLaw Inc. (Direct – Novi, MI): 01/2013 – 01/2018

Program Manager / Design Release Engineer (Center Console Indicator Assembly / Trans)

Supervise and manage the shifting project of the TCU and PRNDLP preparing validation plans and system specifications with program planning managing from concept through prototype and final design release.

Responsible for all part supply and customer support for all programs MRD builds and releases.

Prepare validation plans (DV/PV), DVP&R, DFMEA / PFMEA, and APQP process to a final parts PPAP.

Write engineering work order in E-Square and do upload validation plans & test reports to CEMENT.

Interface with customers and provide technical support on installation and re-flash parts.

Prepare Program PDT and weekly program issues with both internal and customer team.

Provide technical installation instruction to customer and do re-flash & codes system level of update SW.

Responsible for all Pilot plants build and manufacturing support and SW update where required.

Interface with the customer design and validation engineering teams regarding the product releases.

Create validation testing specifications and run product test cases for multiple programs.

Prepare programs and product presentations to the customer with periodically updates.

Support multiple tasks and wear multiple hats dealing with open issues (eCIMs, PRTS).

Prepare 8 D document for all open issues that require resolution and support with containment plan.

Responsible for creating all engineering work orders to release new part design.

Prepare all the issue closing for all PRTS and PRR generated by the plants.

Provide TALC data and support all TALC reviews, AAR, and sign off all programs.

Chrysler LLC, Contract - Auburn Hills, MI: 10/2009 – 01/2013

Core Quality Reliability Engineer (Audio Telematics’ & Navigation)

Core Quality and reliability project Engineer for all platforms Connectivity& Infotainment, Telematics, HMI, Voice Recognition, Driver Information, and active / passive safety electronics.

Creating and planning DVP&R plans for multiple component & system level functions, specification requirements.

Preparing functional performance specifications for multiple Components, Systems, and vehicle.

Prepared Reliability Growth & Risk Matrix for NTG4, CTP, CIP Next Generation Infotainment and Telematics Navigation System.

Prepare the TCU and shifting review prior to final release and review all open issues with the Tier1 supplier.

Interfaced with multiple suppliers to review and resolve all component and system open issues & tools kickoff.

Initiate incidents report (eCIMS) open issues for infotainment & navigation systems, Telematics, Driver Information.

Participation with the Product Team system open Issues resolving process – CTP/NTG4 & SIRIUS Radio, Audio Telematics, Navigation, HFM, Screen Display, HMI, Center Stack, Cell communication, VR system, Cluster, interior lighting, driver information, and active & passive safety modules.

Planned and reported the Durability and Reliability Plans for Multiple systems and platforms.

Prepared the EE system test plan (DVP&R) template for the Environmental, EMC and EE Standards and testing requirements.

Provided list of core product standards reviewed and 8D’s / 3L5Y significant findings/issues with corrective action.

Created and executed Audio telematics system / vehicle level Features & Functions validation ICU (integrate Customer Usage) testing plan using CANoe (Victor tools), NeoVi, and Chrysler Software kit.

Interface with the supplier on all open issues and review & approve their component DFMEA, and DVP&R test plans schedules with parts release.

Prepare system and vehicle level DFMEA’s for Audio Telematics and Driver Information systems.

Executed vehicle level features and function testing for Infotainment and driver information LD/LX/JC.

Hitachi Automotive Products Inc., Farmington Hills, MI: 06/2007 – 10/2009

Program Manager (R&D Audio & Navigation) 28 FORD Platforms

The Program Manager to handle all Products Design & Development, Design Release, and Quality-related issues of the Navigation system, Radio, Telematics, HMI, VR, module in North America market and support all product releases and launches for all FORD 7 plants.

Lead advanced engineering project with a team of engineers to develop and implement new features of navigation and multimedia systems for FORD platforms, and interface with both customers and the re-manufacturer team to improved product functions & features.

Assist and participate with the definition of the products specifications & requirements.

Resolve technical issues of the components technical specifications and make the updates.

Review Engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, or formulas and interface with engineering team to determine compliance with requirements.

Perform tests at specified product development stages, and test product characteristics such as dimensional, performance, mechanical, electrical or environmental.

Coordinate program execution with customer and internal development teams; provide applications engineering support to customers to enable the successful implementation of the specifications of the products and becoming thoroughly familiar with all aspects of the product performance, capability, manufacturing process and quality level.

Conducted number of field testing (Voice Rec., Multi languages, Hands Free, HMI, Multi Media, Infotainment, SIRIUS-XM radio, Wireless & cell communications) at various locations throughout the US and Canada to evaluate the new products features and investigate customer’s issues in the field or at the customer’s manufacturing facility/plant.

Incur Long Term Automotive Navigation & Telematics System Experience with Automotive Product Development Process, Automotive Electronic Hardware & Software Prepared the testing plans on component and system level to design and validate the proper functionality of the system and supported the product launch.

Manage customer project timelines, deliverables, resources through participation in customer and internal engineering meetings, coordinating change requests with the sales group and ensuring overall customer satisfaction. In addition, required to keeping the project within budget boundaries.

Collected and analyzed technical data to understand system behavior and recommend improvement with new S/W Re-flash & configuration of navigation system at all Customer’s 7 plants locations, testing labs, and plant end line testing.

Acquired a Long Term Working Knowledge of Automotive Multimedia Electronics tech.

Prepared instruction books for testing procedure and provided resident team training for re-flashing and system configurations process on conducting OBDII for system components Using CAN Vehicle Communication Bus (Value CAN DET, J1850, Vector tools CANoe, NeoVi). Specialized with Automotive Radio / Audio, Microphones releases.

Specialized with Telematics and navigation products (Bluetooth, 802.11, DSRC), Cellular Communications (GSM/GPRS, GPS, CDMA).

Responsible supporting all Plants launch and preparation of Quality documents submission, Monitor and help in GD&T, DFMEA, DVP&R preparation prior to final submission. Prepared risk assessment and feasibility studies with potential program requirements of resources assessments.

Prepared project / product briefs based on internal studies which is agreeable to customer requirements and design concerns.

Interface with all potential Teir1&2 suppliers, Evaluated and selected the potential vendors for main system components. Reviewed all tender’s proposals and issue RFQ’s after reaching the financial and legal agreements.

Responsible for product development products meetings and running test development for H/W PCB, S/W downloads for manufacturing test equipment.

Liaison all open issues between Hitachi and FORD customer teams for all open issues and discuss containment plans, 8D documents and time frame for recovery plan for final open issues resolution.

Experienced in Lotus Notes, Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, & PowerPoint, MS project) excellent communication skills, Bilingual French/English.

PDC at GM Tech Center (WTC- Warren, MI): 07/2006 – 06/2007

Launch Readiness Engineering Manager (GMT 345/ H3) Export

Assure a successful product launch in terms of overall customer satisfaction, meeting program MRD dates, and meeting program profitability target, and manage the development process from concept quotation through the post – SOP management gate review with support of the program cross functional teams serving as primary interface with customers and account managers and quality team.

Lead a team of 8 SQE and data management for the preparation of the vehicle launch supporting multi workshops and tooling processes for multi suppliers and dealing with all open issues and quality products for several Tier 1 suppliers.

Responsible for the engineering, design, development, validation, timing and production release of the Instrument Panel system (IPC).

Supported all the tool shop of exterior lighting & Instrument Panel of the Hummer platform, also Side markers, turn signals, and roof markers, working with suppliers for a complete safe launch of all vehicle exterior lighting & Instrument Panel., Control a complete circuit board inspection and maintain production quality parts with certification of free defects parts to highest reliability and quality level.

Responsible for vehicle level validation and reliability testing utilizing probability theory analysis, Life cycle, and logic evaluation of the wire harness, connections, and system integration. Reliability growth, Durability calculation using Weibull formula and parametric evaluation technique.

Supervise all Tier 1 suppliers tool shops, Launching and monitoring the APQP process (Risk assessment, Run & Rate, GP11, GP 12, GP9, GP8), and review all the preparation of the PPAP documentations for a successful and safe launch.

Review all PPAP documents (DFMEA, PFMEA, DVP&R, Control Plans, Process Control, RUN @Rate, Validation Plans (DV/PV)).

Monitor and direct all team members’ activities and support their working plans for an on time tooling and products launch that would support the program timing and the MRD dates of the platform.

Prepare a weekly report to the program director with all open issues and report all issues resolved with complete risk assessment of the program timing and the support for the safe launch. Prepare a contingency plan that covers possible identified project risk that materializes in the upcoming events.

LG Electronics, Troy, MI (HQ in New Jersey) for GM/WTC: 01/2004 – 07/2006

Program Engineer Manager GM (Audio -Telematics System)

Lead & manage the project requirements from business initiation to definition of the engineering products requirements, and design feasibility evaluation. Verifying product features, resolution of open issues and process improvements for the VCP module (OnStar) which consist of HFM, XM radio, GPS, Cell antenna, Bluetooth, harnesses, functional buttons, connectors, and brackets) and to be integrated to 12 platforms of GM vehicles.

Support the product development and liaison all technical interchange open issues, in addition to schedule Design Reviews and Product Development Team (PDT) meetings.

Responsible for design, certification with network provider and support of wireless Communications protocols, maintain knowledge of CDMA and GPS, cellular phones, and network technologies. Manage the Tier 1&2 suppliers of the supporting components (HW/SW) of OnStar (VCP) module and design requirements.

Lead the industry regulations (FCC) and Devise approval certifications of a wireless module and system requirements compliance.

Support the project team in application of Infotainment system requirements and specifications with hard copy of documentations for the purpose of program execution

Assist with the definition of the system specifications & requirements. Resolve technical issues of the component’s technical specifications.

Issue the ICD’s to document / define system integration. Initiate and process system requirement change requests using GPDS (Build Directions, Pre-production, and production through EWO’s system release. Coordinate technical issues meetings between LGE and GM technical team. Created all testing procedures and prepared testing plans to validate products, and quality improvements to customer satisfaction standard.

Prepare the DFMEA / PFMEA documents, conducted multi DV/PV plans for a complete products and features validation of quality level. Implement and Prepare project timing release plans (Gant chart) for all of the MRD dates of product launches. Assist with the resolution of system launch issues and determine the root cause and resolution to verification and test incident (PRTS) system.

Prepare and present technical resolutions responses to all action items developed from VINCR’s & PRTS list. Lead products design reviews and compartment integration team features implementation and products quality reviews.

Prepare QSA Documentation, and initiate the APQP process with complete document set, and follow up on the process including control plan, risk assessment, run@rate, and process flow up to final PPAP submission.

Maintain an awareness of program and vehicle systems. Convey GM’s position when communicating with LGE and support PPAP activity.

Determine improvements to the process and implement changes. Participate in Build Events for all tollgates development and vehicle sign off. Support all the releases (U, T, and P Releases) of the component into the GM system. Identify and implement KPC’s for GM as necessary.

Liaisons all project open issues and keep open channels between GM and LGE teams. Maintain time release for all prototypes of OnStar.

Support the integration of OnStar module to the vehicle system and resolve any manufacturing application problems.

Update all test specs and issues test plans for the OnStar housing box to prove integrity and ability to stand-alone.

Initiate and monitor simulation abuse test for the OnSatr Box. Maintain close contact with manufacturing and demonstrate mockup for the OnStar for all platforms to insure free of any packaging issues and demonstrate the assembly process to the vehicle platform level.

Autoliv ASP Auburn Hills, MI/ GM TPC & FORD Truck: 10/2000 – 01/2004

Program Engineering (ROS/OWS/RRAB safety Airbag System)

Manage new business development: MEGA-Projects, Strategic Commodity team (TVM), MCR, Benchmarking and new sourcing prospects.

Maintain work plans, feasibility studies, and business case portfolios for a new products technology (Roll over Sensor & RRAB).

Lead and supervise the design review, PDT meetings, APQP process, and PPAP documents.

Prioritize and present advanced and/or low-cost products technologies to FORD/GM Programs and Purchasing departments.

Support and design release Driver & Passenger airbags, seat belts, PBP, Steering wheel, S/C switch, Clock spring (Method) ROS, RRAB.

Secure program/sourcing commitment and develop early APDS Phase attributes for transition to platform team implementation.

Customer relationship management, Lead X-functional team in product applications, liaison all open issues for both GM/FORD & Autoliv.

Launching Passenger and driver airbags for F150 /F250 / F 350 platforms. Report status of project risk

Prepared recommendations for quality product, creative, problem solving, organized with attention to details,

high degree of cost awareness/ discretion in decision making, effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Fully experienced with WERS products release, 8D and executed containment plans and very skilled with PPAP documentation.

Extensive knowledge and skills in program / project management, and marketing multiple projects.

Project supervising and products release for several platforms.

Design & Releasing safety electronic systems & Interiors for 5 platforms GMT360/370/305/345/245) at GM Truck)

Package & integrate ROS, SIS, OWS, SDM, and RRAB. Packaged and integrated Interior components to the seat & trim system

Trials for all sizes and weights, with software flush to adjust to specs. Responsible for design assembly in compliance with manufacturing process.

Initiate APQP, DFMEA, PFMEA, DVP&R, PPAP, and Development & Validation testing.

Test reports and delivering plans for all MRD dates. Conduct weekly PDT meeting, product presentation, and update program timing.

Issue all engineering work orders, resolve VINCR & PRTS problems, and report to GM and Autoliv upper management on project status and progress.

Submit all component & system criteria and support all launches at 4 plants. Coordinate teams work and execute weekly assignments for all team members.

Chrysler LLC (Plymouth, MI): 01/2000 – 09/2000

Product Design Engineer

Engineer Design and develop the for IP switches, Airbag switches, Clock spring, and multi-functional switch.

Interfaced with suppliers to ensure all specifications been met in the early-stage design and design feasibility been done properly.

Responsible for all early design validation on bench and vehicle level applications for TJ XJ.

Reviewed design plans and executed the design release of the products to the Chrysler system.

Inspected the suppliers’ facilities and reviewed the manufacturing process where did make a significant improvement to the product quality and addressed all manufacturing open issues and recommended the proper solution to validate and close those issues.

Participated in new design development to a new technology for the clock spring where responsible to verify the new technology feasibility of application in respect to product cost and manufacturing.

Create circuit analysis strategy for short circuit protection, steady state load, voltage drop, and correct fusing to yield a 100% reliable and safe.

Co-develop with DVP&R personnel the functional checklist to ensure all vehicle electrical switches and devices will be tested, and review results of DVP&R tests to ensure all issues generated is resolved in timely manner.

Aid the customer in the design plan reviews and packaging in order to facilitate vehicle level implementation and ease manufacturing.

Aid the customer in the component selection process to ensure the customer chooses components that facilitate our manufacturing process and controls program cost.

Communicate with all suppliers EES Manufacturing Engineers and Customers’ Design Engineers to resolve both design and manufacturing issues.

Responsible for the system development plan, documentation, and implement new and ongoing projects which include plant and engineering design improvements, cost saving proposals, and VA / VE proposals, DVP&R, DFMEA and PFMEA.

Interface with specialty products group data base to track and resolve design and manufacturing issues as required by customer and support product launch

Design responsible for the IP Switches applications, Product definition, parts specification and connectivity where defined in logical cable and shared across the platforms and viewed by customer’s system team.

GM Truck Division, Pontiac MI: 06/1994 – 01/2000

EE Validation & Reliability Vehicle Level Engineer

Prepared the ADV plans for 8 up level platforms (GMT800) & CK as vehicle level validation engineer with technical Integration,

design development, validating at proving ground tests.

Prepared all reliability testing plans and technical procedures to perform verification of system functionality, conducted Validation testing plans and recovery solutions, issued all test result reports (IR & ADV&R) and submit to engineering teams for evaluations and proposed resolutions of all open issues and report status to upper management.

Provide design requirements and implementation of interim project with complete follow up till signoff, documentation, and final launch.

Monitor and resolve incident reports (IR), VINCRs, PRTS, and HW/SW open issues system level default and implement the required recommended solutions.

Responsible for developing and validating systems products as infotainment, Antenna, System schematics design, Speakers, Charging Energy, Wire Harness, SDM, SIR, night vision, RPA system, RRAB and ROS.

Issued and supervised EMC, V& I, circuit protection testing. Specialized with OnStar project and RPA system where do test, Specs, DFMEA, PFMEA, and Quality.

Horizon Technology Inc., Dearborn, MI: 01/1989 – 06/1994

Project Engineer (Communication & Telecom.)

Provide project planning, designing, scheduling, and budgeting. Marketing several products and submitting business cases.

Supervised and trained technicians through field application. System implementation for telecommunication projects utilizing Microwave system, paging system, and crash system.

Handling project requirements, estimation and cost cutting. Experienced in customer service and application requirements

Provide project planning, designing, scheduling, and budgeting. Marketing several products and submitting business cases.

Contact this candidate