Safety Engineer
Resume:
Jherrod Thomas
Boston MA *****
adiltb@r.postjobfree.com
ABOUT ME
If you are looking for creative, hands on
Functional Safety Expert to help develop or
innovate products with safety in mind, then
I am the perfect resource for the project! I’m
powered by passion and molded by
experience.
SKILLS
ISO 26262/IEC 61508
Testing & Validation
DFMEA/FTA
Medini Analyze
Modeling/Simulation
Communication
Leadership
Critical Thinker
Six Sigma
HW/SW Development
Jherrod Thomas
EXPERIENCE
(August 2017-Present)
TomCo Service Group LLC, CEO/Founder, Certified Functional Safety Expert Performed I3 confirmation review on safety deliverables for Tier 1 to ensure compliance Conducted FuSa training for h/w & s/w engineering cross functional teams Developed FITs & FTTIs for hardware components
Maintained compliance with FMVSS and other regulatory administrations Developed FSCs & TSCs for ADAS features on various vehicles Performed root cause analysis(8D & 5 Why) for urgent safety critical issues Leveraged Medini Analyze software for creating FuSa deliverables Developed Safety Goals/requirements for semi-conductor components Implemented high level cyber security protocol for autonomous platform Provided support to Autonomous Vehicle Startup on developing HARA/PHA Championed the development of Functional safety process for brake-by-wire system Led cross functional teams to maintain safety goals Developed Safety Plan and tracked deliverables with timing gates Produced qualitative FTA and FMEA for autonomous braking system Produce item Definition for product and modified system architecture to increase efficiency Trained employees in ISO 26262 to help improve safety culture Created templates for safety work products to improve standardization System Safety Expert supported the development of Next Generation Combat Vehicles Produced qualitative FTA and FMEA for autonomous military platforms Conducted bench and system level testing for Robotic Combat vehicle Developed new military standard to support autonomous vehicle testing Developed & Maintain Safety Assessment Report (SAR) & associated Safety artifacts. Developed Safety Test Plan & SSPP to address and mitigate hazard for combat vehicles Functioned as System Safety SME for the development of Next Generation Combat Vehicles Produced qualitative FTA and FMEA for weaponized autonomous military platforms Conducted component level testing for Robotic Combat vehicle architecture
(April 2016-August 2017)
General Motors, Sr. System Safety Engineer
Championed system safety activities for park-by-wire & autonomous drive-by-wire application Led cross functional teams to maintain safety goals Provide clear documentation for safety critical items, including DVUL reports Performed root cause analysis for urgent safety critical issues and Manage conflict resolution for safety requirements within cross functional organizations Resolved potential recall issues and conducted a study to prevent reoccurrences Formulate and lead independent team reviews and assessments for safety. Conduct supplier functional safety assessments for controllers via Medini Analyze Leveraged DFSS training to increase standardization of processes
(March 2015-April 2016)
Ford Motor Company, Electrified Powertrain & Hybrid Systems Safety Engineer Developed next generation of hybrid powertrain systems and integrate into vehicle programs Cross functional collaboration with multiple engineering activities to meet program deliverables Maintained cost & budget balance analysis of hybrid system design Supported definition of hybrid powertrain architectures and a cascade engineering targets Resolved NVH issues for the team and drove resolutions as Black Belt for DFSS Provide status and feedback to engineering management team(s) Developed strategies for cyber security on system level Conducted warranty claim & teardown analysis
Leveraged Medini Analyze software for creating FuSa deliverables WWW.TOMCOUSA.COM
Developed Electronic PCB Schematic for semi-conductors (I/C & SoC) Led efforts for Functional Safety ISO 26262, NVH, & vehicle fuel economy Managed & support efforts for budget and prototyping engine/trans mounts/dampers(NVH)
(March 2013-March 2015)
AM General, Lead Powertrain Engineer
Conducted climatic wind tunnel tests for cooling system design and development Performed vehicle level performance, cooling system, & fuel economy predictions Identified and resolved root causes issues using 8D Developed DVP&R for prototype powerpacks
Created FMEA/FMECA & maintained throughout life of program Lead system safety efforts for Mil Std 882-e
Championed NVH testing for mounting of engine/trans/tcase Lead program for continuous improvement
Support plants and build frequently
(October 2011-January 2013)
FCA, Launch Engineer for Powertrain
Updated and maintain Electric Bill of Materials & used Team Center to maintain vehicle GD&T Conducted research in design of control systems, thermal sensors, and root cause analysis Worked with interdisciplinary teams to resolve issues using Six Sigma Led efforts for initial component development and validation Analysis of Customers specifications for dedicated components. Performed Benchmark testing
Perform challenging updates to Powertrain and engine components Managed various powertrain related projects from concept to production. EDUCATION
Bachelors of Science
ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY
Major- Robotics(Electro-Mechanical Engineering)
(Graduated Cum Laude-3.41 GPA)
Course Work
Thermodynamics*Electrical Power Systems*Industrial Project Management*Machine Control Systems*CIM Capstone*Circuit Analysis I* Electronics I*Industrial Fluid Power*Programmable Logic Controller*Technical Management*Radiation Physics I & II*CAD/CAM*Calculus 1 &2* 2nd Dimensional Assignments
Improvement of business relations
Lead efforts to improve business relationship local and international Supplier Spent 2 months abroad working with international supplier Conduct testing to increase efficiency of HUMVEE for urea/DEF applications Sourced and cross-examined potential suppliers for AM general, that would help provide the company with an competitive advantage
Safety Standard Knowledge Base
*ISO 26262:2011 & 2018 *Joint Software System Safety Handbook *IEC 61508 *Mil Std 882E
*AUTOSAR *MISRA C *ISO 13849 *FMVSS *ISO 21448:2019 (SOTIF) ISO 26262 Expertise
Training and Certification
- AM General (Mil. Std 882E)
- Ford via KVA certification
- Certified via Omnex Consulting
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- GM System Safety Certification
- Exida Certification
Safety Work Products
- Item Definition, HARA/PHA, ASILs
- Qualitative FTAs, DFMEA, FSR & TSR, ASIL decomposition
- Generating requirement in a clear & concise manner
- Supporting the development & implementation of test cases
- Developed (12) delta & final safety cases for park-by-wire applications
- Performed Audit on (6) programs
- Developed Latent Fault requirements for autonomous platforms Design for Six Sigma Projects
Green Belt Projects
- Develop algo control to perform diagnostic if Lane Keep assist or Lane centering control malfunctions and violates safety goal
- Analyzing unintended loss of park; If the vehicle has achieved park and three failures do occur, then the vehicle must have a mitigation device that secures the vehicle within 150 mm(8%-20% grade)
Black Belt Projects
- Lead efforts to develop software control readily alert drive when entering into a hazardous state, via audible noise or vibration embedded into seat
- Analyzing autonomous vehicle unintended loss of park; If the vehicle has achieved park and three failures do occur, then the vehicle must have a mitigation device that secures the vehicle within 150 mm(8%-20% grade)
- Worked with cross functional team to aggressively develop and implement safe guards from potential cyber security threats
Gear Head Project
-Currently working on building a 1974 Plymouth Roadrunner torque monster, with a T56 Trans, Mopar 440 stroked to 512ci, upgraded fuel injections system, standalone engine control module, rear disc brakes, rack-pinion, adjustable coil over struts, and a Dana 60 with 4.88:1 final drive ratio. WWW.TOMCOUSA.COM
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