Integration Engineer System Validation

ANTHONY CAMILLERI

Shelby Township, MI ***** 586-***-**** ************@*****.***

Professional Summary

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Work History

Technical Integration Engineer – Front and Rear Closures (FRC) / Lead Program Validation Owner Closure and Vision Systems 06/2021 - Current

General Motors – Warren, MI, USA

Guide FRC Subsystem Validation Engineers worldwide in technical matters.

Developed a decision framework to determine necessary test properties for FRC subsystem validation.

Developed critical requirements to validate PVCL signature alignment with Go Fast initiatives.

Created certification tests for Post Validation Audit drawing from lessons learned.

Developed and refined test procedure documentation to meet evolving requirements.

Developed appendices outlining validation sourcing requirements for emerging commodities in FRC sector.

Coordinated workflow allocation to optimize efficiency in Closure and Vision Systems Validation.

Offered guidance to engineers focusing on closure and vision system validation.

Executed necessary system and subsystem validation duties.

Provided expertise for MVSS113, 206 and 401 standards.

Reduced FRC testing budget by $1 million per program.

Provided technical guidance on closure mechanisms for GM Defense initiatives.

Accelerated project completion by leveraging system behavior testing to decrease validation time.

Optimized system performance by troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues related to integration, infrastructure, and software components.

Established strong working relationships with stakeholders across multiple departments to facilitate collaboration on integration initiatives.

Achieved successful project completion by consistently meeting deadlines and adhering to budget constraints while maintaining high-quality work standards.

Lead System Validation Engineer Roof Closures – All Programs 01/2020 - 05/2021

General Motors – Warren, MI, USA

Led Sunroof Subsystem Validation Team underneath the guidance of the Front/Rear/Roof Closures/Body Structure Validation Engineering Group Manager (EGM) to ensure successful delivery to program milestones

Mentored GM TRACK employee through their rotation in Roof Closures Validation

Ensured system validation for Roof Closures has been captured in the component level ADVP&R

Run the PQMS Core Report for all Body/Exterior Validation EGMs to generate their individual Core PDTs

Ensure proper closure of PRTSs by the Roof Closures SVEs for necessary program milestones

Supported EGM in Body Structures/Roof Closure Core PDT by reporting out current testing progress

Approved Engineering Change Requests in the GM ECM system

Developed the Retractable Hard Top Opening While Driving Test Procedure for the ZERV program

Published CG6803 Retractable Hardtop System VCRI and CG6084 Sunroof Module System VCRI

Performed Vehicle Integration Testing for the sunroof module at the Milford Proving Grounds

Provided Vehicle Integration Testing support for the Side Closures Validation team

Managed Roof Closures Validation bi-monthly team meetings

Managed Roof Closures Validation/SMT EGM/BFO weekly meetings to collaborate on current supplier testing, upcoming changes from the SMT, sourcing strategies and provide escalation when needed

Mentored junior engineers in best practices for validation engineering methodologies improving team skillsets.

Established strong working relationships with vendors ensuring smooth communication during project deployment.

Conducted root cause analysis on deviations during validation activities, enabling timely resolution of technical issues.

Reduced operational risks associated with validated systems through periodic review assessments and targeted revalidation when necessary.

Generated validation plans for vehicle programs, setting specific temporal and budgetary goals for development and delivery.

Managed multiple validation projects simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines and budget constraints.

Contributed to successful audits by providing detailed validation documentation and addressing any regulatory findings promptly.

Subsystem Validation Engineer Side Closures – Full Size Truck HD/SUV, Delta Crossover Utility, A2LL, A2SL, GMT610, A1LL 01/2015 - 12/2019

General Motors – Warren, MI, USA

Responsible for the validation of 35+ components that are used to make up the door subsystem and delivered to program milestones with a success rate of 95% or better

Responsible for filing FMVSS/CMVSS 111 (Rear vision systems), GSO 421/422 (Gulf State Organization Rear vision systems), FMVSS/CMVSS 206 (Door locks and retention) and FMVSS/CMVSS 214 (Side impact) compliance summaries for the above programs

Served as the single point of contact between the Side Closures Validation team and the Active Safety team at Milford Proving Grounds for the MVSS111 Center Stack Module (CSM) compliance

Ensured that all regulatory testing for specific commodities was completed and documentation was provided to the necessary parties

Communized the compliance summary requests mentioned above to suppliers in order to streamline process and reduce redundancy for the Side Closures Validation Team

Developed and created MVSS/GSO checklist summary to avoid 'misses' in compliance summary documentation

Coordinated durability test scheduling with the test engineers at the GM Structural Durability Lab

Developed new hire checklist to assist new hires in their job responsibilities

Mentored 3 GM TRACK employees during their rotation in Side Closures Validation

Developed new requirement for the outside handle that is used on the sliding side door of the GMT610

Wrote, tracked, and closed PRTSs in the GM PRTS system

Worked with the PVEs to order test properties through PPO

Coordinated with PVEs to ensure proper shared usage vehicle time was allotted for closure commodities

Updated PQMS to be used by the EGM and PVE for program updates

Approved Engineering Work Orders in the GM E2 system

Filled in for EGM while on vacation on multiple occasions

Validation Engineer Team Lead 08/2012 - 12/2014

Getrag Transmissions Corporation – Sterling Heights, MI, USA

Led a team of 3 Transmission Validation Engineers and named interim manager for Validation and Testing department upon manager's retirement

Prepared engineering costs for program management response to customer RFQs

Developed and maintained DVP&Rs for the 6DCT250 transmission for Ford B-Car (Fiesta, Eco-Sport) and C-Car (Focus) programs

Coordinated scheduling of vehicle testing and dynamometer testing for the GTC team in Sterling Heights MI, USA and Untergruppenbach, Germany

Developed and trained test suppliers to perform dynamometer testing in Troy, MI and Livonia, MI to support increase in testing capacity

Performed tear down analysis on durability test and warranty transmissions and reported findings to management and customer

Wrote test procedures to be used for dynamometer and vehicle testing

Performed in-vehicle testing and transmission calibrations using ATI and ETAS

Reported test results to senior management and to customer

Validation Engineer GM and Hyundai Accounts 05/2007 - 07/2012

Inergy Automotive Systems – Troy, MI, USA

Managed validation for fuel tank assemblies for General Motors which included the Global Delta, Alpha, Global Small SUV, and GMT900 platforms

Managed validation for fuel tank assemblies for the Hyundai Sonata/Kia Optima and the Kia Forte platforms

Coordinated testing to be performed by the test technicians in the internal test lab and outside testing facilities

Wrote and updated DVP&Rs as testing progressed

Wrote and updated Test Instructions

Created and updated project timelines with the use of Microsoft Project and Direct Planning

Performed testing associated with automotive fuel tank assemblies to assist test technicians during peak periods

Wrote test reports to be provided to both internal and external customers

Provided presentations to the core engineering team for updates during testing

Created quotations to the core engineering team with internal cost of testing to be conducted by the test lab

Tracked lab testing hours and expenses and reported to test lab manager

Reduced fuel fill test reporting time by automating the data extraction process from data logging equipment by 8 hours

Issued work orders, inventoried test samples and issue part ID numbers with the use of Microsoft Access

Test Engineer 03/2006 - 04/2007

Hella Automotive – Plymouth, MI, USA

Contracted through Aerotek for Ford Motor Company to validate Heated Seat Module (HSM)

Coordinated testing to be performed by test technicians and outside testing facilities

Wrote test instructions for test technicians to use for testing purposes

Developed EMC and Environmental test plans for the HSM to obtain approval by Ford Motor Company

Developed and updated the DVP&R as necessary for the HSM

Wrote test reports presented out to Ford Motor Company

Test Engineer 05/2003 - 02/2006

General Motors/OnStar – Milford, MI, USA

Contracted through Trialon to support Generation 6 OnStar module voice recognition and hands-free testing for the General Motors electrical team at Milford Proving Grounds and the OnStar team in Troy

Delivered 100% on time to VTC

Test Lab Engineer 03/2000 - 05/2003

Code Alarm/Audiovox – Troy, MI, USA

Released accessory remote start/remote keyless module and corresponding interface kit to be installed by the Ford dealer network

Released improved shock sensor that was directly sold to General Motors for use in the F-Car, W-Car and U-Van platforms

Released aftermarket car alarms that were marketed under the Code Alarm and Chapman brands

Performed environmental and EMC testing for remote start/remote keyless/car alarm module and corresponding key fob remotes

Developed the test procedure for antenna range testing of key fob remotes

Root caused and developed a solution to improve antenna receiver range by modifying antenna tuning procedures used in the production line and avoiding the cost of re-designing the antenna circuitry

Education

Master of Science: Industrial Operations 05/2004

Lawrence Technological University – College of Engineering - Southfield, MI

Bachelor of Science: Electrical Engineering Technology 05/2000

Lawrence Technological University – College of Engineering - Southfield, MI

Contact

586-***-****, ************@*****.***

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