Automotive Electrical Engineer ECM/Speaker Release Specialist

Scott Downey

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Chesterfield, MI **051

Phone 586-***-****

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Career Objective Statement

Utilize extensive automotive engineering knowledge in application of releasing components and systems.

EDUCATION

Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, Michigan

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, 2002

SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE

GKN Automotive, Auburn Hills, Michigan

Resident Engineer, June 2016 – September 2024

Responsible for Rear Drive Control Module in GM All Wheel Drive vehicle platforms globally.

Including:

Create Engineering Change Requests in GM system which includes drivers, description, distribution lists, part numbers, plants affected, attachments, cost estimates, etc.

Push Buy-Ins from GM employees on ECR's, track changes in a spreadsheet, & provide updates during weekly team meetings

Create & update spreadsheets for part number changes.

Travel to GM Plants as needed to resolve quality issues, reflash ECUs, relabel parts, record data logs, & other tasks as required.

Act as Liaison to other GKN employees to translate GM terms, acronyms, builds & changes.

Fiat Chrysler Automotive, Auburn Hills, Michigan

Speaker Design & Release Engineer, October 2015 – June 2016

Responsible for speakers in all Chrysler & Fiat vehicle platforms in North America.

Including:

Led weekly PDT meetings with stakeholders & speaker suppliers to ensure all ED, DV, and PV testing for new or modified speakers are proceeding according to required timing.

Acoustically evaluate warranty returns for Chrysler group speakers.

The speaker design and release engineer interfaces with core audio, platform teams, product planning, assembly plants, suppliers, and quality, and has ultimate responsibility from development through end-of-life of all Chrysler speaker designs.

Lead changes on production speakers through PPAP.

Track all speaker suppliers' quality record.

Support standardization of Chrysler Group, Fiat Europe, and FIASA (Fiat South America) speakers.

Support platform teams requests for changes to speakers in order to meet their unique package size, performance, weight, or cost constraints.

KOSTAL of North America (A2LA Accredited Laboratory), Troy, Michigan

Senior Test Lab Engineer, March 2007 – October 2015

Responsible for Electrical, Mechanical, and Environmental Testing on Prototype, Design, & Production Intent Automotive Steering Column Modules, Switches & Connectors.

Including:

Research, develop and conduct all phases of product testing for engineering development, design verification, product validation and continuing conformance

Integration of CAN databases into testing software in new and by modifying existing code

Training of technicians in the use of new equipment Hardware and software.

Pre/post inspection of test samples & preparation of components before testing

Fabrication and modification of test wire harnesses and test fixtures

Pre/during/post data acquisition and data analysis

Updating testing status through customer DVP&R

Documentation of test incidents & writes test reports

Root cause analysis of test anomalies

Experience with Environmental, Electrical and Mechanical testing per GM, Fiat, Ford and Chrysler test specifications

Manages daily testing activities of contract Technicians and Test Lab Technicians.

Testing Experience

Environmental: Thermal Shock, Temperature/Humidity, Humidity Cycling, Vibration and Mechanical Shock, Salt Spray, Salt Fog, Dust, Drop, and Fluid Compatibility. Working knowledge of Cincinnati Sub Zero, Thermotron, and Dynamic Solutions test equipment.

Electrical: Current Rating, Current Cycling, Dielectric Strength, Isolation Resistance, Low Level Contact Resistance, and Millivolt Drop measurements.

Mechanical: Switch Tactile Measurement, Force/Torque Overload Tests, Tensile Strength, Terminal Insertion/Extraction, Connector Cavity Strength, Connector Engage/Disengage. Working knowledge of Kistler Load Cells, Charge Amps, Instron and Chatillon force stands and load cells.

Specialized Tests: Sound Switch Actuation Testing using Bruel & Kjaer Sound Level Equipment. LED Luminance and Chromaticity Testing utilizing Optronic Laboratories Measurement System.

Additional Training

Completed training of proprietary new Kostal Testing software & FlexRay (February 2015)

Completed Acoustic Test training for Brüel & Kjær Sound System (December 2011)

Completed Thermotron Vibration Seminar (May 2011)

Completed advanced training of proprietary Kostal Testing software (November 2010)

Completed Optronic LED Luminance and Chromaticity training (July 2010)

Completed Cincinnati Sub-Zero Systems Service Seminar (September 2008)

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