Dear Hiring Manager,

I once moved a barn *** feet using nothing but neighbors and available materials. Two engineers were present, along with a construction manager, and they all said the endeavor would be impossible short of utilizing a heavy industrial crane. To their astonishment, a teenager with superior problem solving and root cause analysis skills was able to effectively complete what they deemed impossible. Many years later, I have added experience and education to my innate abilities.

I have nearly 15 years of continuous problem solving telematics, program management and connectivity experience including feature ownership, training, development and design. I have experience interacting with suppliers such as Harmon, Panasonic, Johnson Controls, Sprint and SiriusXM. I have worked on Ford, GM and Stellantis telematics systems over those years, at various facilities across North America, as well as other groups around the world, across brand names and departments. I was largely responsible for training test engineers with companies I worked at. My critical thinking skills make me the person that is often sent to trouble areas first. Problem solving is a specialty of mine.

My extensive system and resident engineering experience in feature development, validation and testing includes the following highlights:

● Stellantis STAR SET program to reduce warranty costs by analyzing and diagnosing warranty returns, and root cause analysis of issues

● Ford Phone As A Key feature for Bluetooth devices for iOS and Android

● Development and launch of SYNC Generation II

● Research, definition and development management for award nominated SRT Performance Pages and Off Road Pages as feature owner Design Responsible Engineer

● Training and creation of validation testing for technicians and engineers

● Testing and integration of Apple Carplay and Android Auto with FCA's Uconnect in conjunction with AOTA and IoT devices

● Component integration with various suppliers and manufacturers

● Root cause analysis for significant warranty return claim reduction as a resident engineer

During my days on various projects, dealing with IoT, Bluetooth connectivity, Vehicle Networking and more, I was the Design Responsible Engineer for Performance Pages and and Resident Engineer that was the first line in working with suppliers and customers, in root cause identification and solutions. I handled all aspects of application development, from design review, specification document writing, issue tracking, meeting with management and suppliers, funding, testing, managing testing and stocking software packages and on to production, and Over The Air updates.

The enclosed résumé will provide you with more information regarding my experience and accomplishments. Thank you for your time and kind consideration.

Sincerely,

‘Simon’ John McNeilly

SIMON JOHN McNEILLY

734-***-**** ad3in7@r.postjobfree.com

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

Extensive systems engineer and feature ownership experience with in-vehicle infotainment, network and telematics systems

Extensive experience with Apple Carplay and Android Auto interoperability with telematics

Root cause analysis

Bluetooth and Bluetooth IoT connected devices

New product development

Ad-hoc and scripted testing for defects and usability

Writing test cases, plans, and defect scenarios

Cradle to Grave program management

QNX and Linux platforms

Feature launch timing experience

Testing software expertise in Vehicle Spy, CaNOO, CDA, DET and more

TELEMATICS EXPERIENCE

Senior Systems Resident Engineer June 2019 to July 2023

Flex North America

Face of the company to various customers

Development and launch on new and existing products for Stellantis and GM

STAR SET analysis on warranty claims

Root cause analysis for a wide range of issues and products

Travel to customers, local and international, for support and problem solving

Senior Systems Engineer

P3 North America October 2018 to June 2019

Feature Testing at Denso US for the Ford Phone As A Key system

Analysis and defect testing for Bluetooth Low Energy Modules

Documentation of testing processes via Jira and GitHub

Customer facing interaction

Senior Application Framework Systems Engineer

Panasonic North America June 2017 – October 2018

Duties

Interaction with FCA on root cause analysis of issues and new feature integration

Tracking and analysis of issues, such as AOTA, development of new features and security/ISO26262, and Body Control Module controlled systems, via DOORS and eCIMS

Cost analysis for new features and continuous improvement

Vehicle Connectivity and Systems Senior Engineer

NextGen Technology Limited February 2016 – June 2017

Duties

Direct design, specification writing and design of bench test equipment

Bluetooth specification creation for iOS and Android connected services of cutting edge mobile phones and future generation OEM infotainment head units

Managed testers on proprietary benchtop testers and in-vehicle, for telematics systems, sensor modules and IoT devices.

Accomplishments

Feature ownership of usage manual for ATAM (Automated Test Application Manager) bench top testing unit

Design Responsible Engineer

Feature owner for Performance Pages and OffRoad Pages

Fiat Chrysler Automotive (JDM Systems) February 2013 – February 2016

Duties

Coordinate design, development, and implementation of UConnect connected services applications: SRT Performance Pages, Off Road Pages as feature owner

Developing specification documents used by third party developers

Development of test cases and user scenarios for software, sensor modules and Body Control Module and issue tracking by Jira, eCIMS, DOORs et. al.

Implement test plans for in-vehicle and benchtop testers

Interpret log information for developers and issue-tracking systems

Responsible for pre-release and continuous improvement testing

Trained testing cadre for problem identification pre-release

Work to coordinate activities between hardware and software developers

Work with vehicle level features owners, marketing, management and finance

Define and procure funding for development work

Accomplishments

Led enactment of a new company-wide documentation specification format

Pioneered the initial development of OffRoad Pages for all upcoming trail-rated vehicles, wrote the first set of specification documentation

Led the transition from the Harmon VP3/4 head units into the Panasonic VP3/4

Initial development of stocking, testing, and OTA software builds with SiriusXM

Application Engineer

Movimento Group June 2011 – February 2013

Duties

Participated in initial testing for the Cadillac Cue In-Car Infotainment system

Performed routine and emergency onsite flashing and root-cause analysis for GM facilities in Kansas, Michigan, Mexico, Ontario, Ford Dearborn Truck and more

Served as onsite engineer for M/A-COM Technology Solutions at Ford Michigan Assembly Plant

Development of pass-through devices via GMLAN in development with DPS tools

Experience working with Captured Test Fleet

Extensive experience with GM NGI HMI

Accomplishments

Design and prototype for Puma Bulk Flashing Station

Design and prototype of module flashing display units

Managed teams of technicians on reflashing campaigns at Ford and GM facilities

Testing Engineer

P3 North America February 2010 – June 2011

Duties

Site lead at Ford Motor Company’s Michigan Assembly Plant (MAP) for the launch of SYNC software in the C34x, U38x, Fusion, and Focus

First point of contact between Ford MAP personnel and P3 North America

Oversee teams of testing technicians and manage their workflow and provide necessary training

Interact with plant personnel to ensure quality products and a continued flow

Plan for flashing with new or experimental software

Develop the process for mass flashing

Develop test procedures for the Ford SYNC Infotainment system

Accomplishments

Wrote a comprehensive manual on the Ford SYNC In-Car Infotainment system flashing utilized by P3 employees as well as Ford SYNC engineers

Worked on the flashing for the integration of Ford SYNC system in the new architecture on experimental breadboards for upcoming vehicles

Discovered new and innovative ways to flash software, work on software, SYNC system expert

Developed systems in and out of vehicles, to reduce the amount of Flash time

Designed and built a mobile testing apparatus to increase mobility and physical space within test vehicles

OTHER AUTOMOTIVE EXPERIENCE

Plant Layout and Design Engineer

Ford Motor Company February 1993 – June 2008

Duties included the design and layout of a 2.5 million square foot production facility, for die stamping, hot form presses, spinform catalytic converters, aluminum and steel drive shafts and other automotive parts.

Power, ergonomic layout and supply chain access

Manpower considerations

Space acquisition and staged installation of machinery

EDUCATION

ITT Technical Institute Canton, MI

September 2008- August 2010

A.A., Computer-Aided Drafting and Design

National Education Center/RETS Livonia, MI

December 1989- December 1991

A.A., Electronics Engineering

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