Wajahat Muhammad

adscma@r.postjobfree.com . Cell: 313-***-**** (Farmington Hills, MI)

Professional Summary:

MSME, Lawrence Technological University, 2010.

Product development, product integration & program management expertise.

Experienced as Project Engineer and Project Coordinator.

Root cause analysis.

Product launch expertise.

Quality/Warranty analysis.

DFMEA, GD&T experience, PPAP knowledge.

Highly motivated, disciplined and resourceful. Interact productively with people of diverse backgrounds. Perform quality work.

DFSS Green Belt certified on eradication of rear seat cushion outboard bolster wrinkles using DFSS methodology.

Quality improvement for current production and future models.

Commanding ability in make sketches, engineering drawings and common computations.

Appropriate interpersonal style and communication methods to work effectively with business partners to meet mutual goals.

Professional Experience:

Ford Motor Company, Dearborn Michigan Aug. 2021- Present

Lead Electrical Active Safety Design and Release (D&R) and Application work on multiple Programs

Lead component packaging and integration of Active Safety radar and camera on multiple vehicle lines

Lead systems sourcing effort with finance and purchasing to engage suppliers

Ensure Programs’ work are met on time and with the highest quality. This includes: AVBOM, Packaging/Digital Buck, DPA Checks, WERS, eFDVS, Subsystem/Supplier work plans, DVP&R, Engineering Signoff, etc.

Develop work plans and lead resolution of Active Safety implementation and validation related issues

Lead Design Validation and Production Validation for components and Driver Assist features

Support prototype vehicle builds and production vehicle launches

Lead current production/assembly plant issues associated with ADAS features/parts

Occasional travel to Assembly plants to support vehicle launch and production issues

Lead quality and warranty analysis of production vehicles

Stellantis/Fiat Chrysler Automotive US LLC Auburns Hills, Michigan Mar. 2019- July2021

Cluster Release Engineer

Responsible for technical design, development & release of cluster components for the organization from early vehicle program stages through launch

Integration of technical & appearance specifications and component development timing for the cluster

Works with cross functional vehicle teams and component suppliers to develop & integrate component mechanical, hardware, optical, software requirements.

Manage the supplier's development activity to ensure that all component functional, cost, weight and timing deliverables are met.

Responsible to ensure that all DFMEA, DVPR and functional objectives are completed and updated for the cluster.

Working on Current Production Jeep Cherokee, Heavy Duty Trucks, Jeep Wrangler (previous generation) Fiat 500(gas/BEV).

Creation of Source package and work with purchasing and new suppliers from RFQ to selection process.

Work with Advance packaging teams and Product Design Office to create design for Source package.

Working with cross functional teams to root cause in production pilot build issues and successfully implement fixes for saleable production builds.

Work with Suppliers to implement cost reductio vn b n ideas on current production vehicles.

Familiarity with CANoe/CANlyzer tools to record vehicle logs for analysing issues.

General Motors LLC Warren Michigan Nov. 2018-Mar. 2019

Design Release Engineer Upper structure trim (Fuel filler doors & roof racks cross bars)

Develop and apply new and existing technology to Upper Body; Structures, Moveable Roofs and Trim Design, Manufacturing and Engineering

Develop and coordinate Upper Body; Structures, Moveable Roofs and Trim Engineering designs and systems with manufacturing, analysis, other vehicle subsystems, vehicle development, safety, customers, and other functions

Responsible for Upper Body; Structures, Moveable Roofs and Trim integrity and compliance to GM technical and quality standards throughout the vehicle’s life cycle.

Commanding knowledge of Teamcenter & Vis. Mockup, part reviews design reviews as part of PDT meetings.

General Motors LLC Warren Michigan April 2017-Nov 2018

Design Release Engineer Seats Complete

Worked as a seat complete Lead DRE for Buick Lacrosse MY19 & Chevy pickup truck (regular cab, Extended Cab & SUV) for Global Emerging markets (GEM) Brazil & Thailand, for MY21.

Successfully negotiated $200K plus in EDD saving with supply base in Thailand & Brazil for MY21.

Tooling cost negotiations with supply base results in $1Million Plus in savings to GM.

Reuse of donor trucks existing seats results in cost savings for company for MY21 preproduction builds.

Generating and executing technical solutions for Seating Systems to support new vehicle programs

Providing technical leadership for advanced component or technology development

Performing complex design analysis and evaluating engineering designs

Working cross-functionally to implement cost reduction, methods and product improvements, and to support prototype and production build activities.

Balancing business imperatives, including but not limited to cost, mass, complexity, and timing

Production design release of Seating Systems and subsystems

Communicating information to and from internal and external customer organizations

Responsible for seat compliance and performance to GM technical and quality standards throughout the seat’s life cycle

Leveraging DFMEA’s, Peer Reviews and DFSS methodology

Collaborating peer reviews for future MY seating systems.

DFSS Green Belt certified on eradication of rear seat cushion outboard bolster wrinkles using DFSS methodology.

Ford Motor Company (MSX Americas Inc.) Dec 2011–Mar 2017

PMT Exterior Engineer

PMT Engineer on MY15 Lincoln MKC, MY18 Lincoln Navigator & MY18 Ford Expedition

Deliver QCWFT (Quality, Cost, Weight, Function and Timing attributes) for Body Exterior

Follow all applicable processes in support of program (including: FC process, SA/CPA/Target-Setting, GPDS, etc.)

DFMEA creation with core team mesmbers, transfer SC & CC on SCCAFs and negotiate requirement with supply base & Ford VO.

Utilize and manage AVBOM, including Change Control

Support weekly PMT meetings w/core engineers, team members, and suppliers - Lead meeting in PMT leader's absence.

Support Vehicle Prototype and pre-production builds at NMPDC and at Assembly Plants as appropriate - (go on launch outside of SE Michigan)

Parts tracking & successful delivery of parts for VP & downstream builds

Manage Body Exterior (Body Structures/Trim) delivery to Program milestones and engineering gateways

Experience in injection molding processes, plastic stampings & brackets, worked closely with exterior ornamentation team to resolve DV issues.

Manage and drive closure to issues utilizing AIMS, eFDVS, CRs

Facilitate cross-functional issue resolution involving other PMTs and Core organizations (i.e. Chassis, Electrical, Powertrain)

Assist core engineers as required in critical processes (e.g. AVBOM)

Commanding knowledge of Teamcenter, Vis-mockup and other related software’s

Issue closure responsibility for Digital Pre-Assembly 0/1 static, DPA 5 using E2KS

Emergent Systems Corp. Dearborn, MI March 2011–Nov 2011

Engineer Trainee

Use of CAD & other engineering software technologies.

Supporting design & development of engineered automotive products & sub-assemblies.

Custom software development projects.

Designing of components & subsystems using Catia V5 & Unigraphics NX 5, 7.5 Systems.

2D detailing drawing works, supporting software development projects.

Catia V5 3D reviewing and design analysis,2D drawing creation and updating.

Attending meeting with customers & suppliers to review project design & deliverables.

Track system reliability testing and assist in resolution of issues discovered

Using reliability tools like FMEAs, P-diagrams

Make sketches, engineering drawings and common computations.

Understanding of materials, engineering theory and principles of design.

Familiarity with basic hand and machine tools.

Ability to use common measurement tools and techniques

Jan 2008 – Nov 2010 – Pursuing Masters

Lakson Group of Companies May 2006 – Dec 2007

Project Engineer

Designing of site layouts and installations of Mechanical equipment on site.

Assists in scheduling and planning of new projects.

Manage Project timelines and ensure successful Project completion.

Designing site layouts using AutoCAD 2000 2D.

Ordering of parts and equipment for new and existing sites and warehouse management.

Monitored various day-to-day issues of projects and ensured that resolution was reached in time.

Supervised, controlled and was in extensive coordination with service providers and business partners to strictly comply with the relevant condition of contracts.

Education:

MSME Lawrence Technological University, MI (Dec, 2010)

BSME NED University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi, Pakistan (Feb. 2006)

Computer Proficiency:

Worked on all GM systems including E2, PRTS, GSTS, GDM etc.

MATLAB, CatiaV5R14, Uni graphics NX 5, 7.5

Fluent, Gambit

AutoCAD, MS Office, Vista and Windows 10s

Work Authorization:

US Permanent Residence (US Green Card)

NO Visa sponsorship required

References:

Will be provided upon request

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