Mechanical engineering background enables comprehensive & productive engagement from product design to, and through, manufacturing / assembly process.

·         Failure Mode Effects Analysis – Design & Process

·        Review of design concepts & detailed drawings

·         Development of tooling concepts with solid modeling

·         Continuous improvement & VA/VE

Relate to & work well with functional groups including:

·         Product / NVH engineering & Program management

o   ECU Software Controls – CAN data support

·         Supplier Quality – APQP support

·        Industrial, Quality & Manufacturing engineering

·         Operations management & hourly laborers

·         Controls engineering, maintenance & tool makers

o   “Hands on” ability in this area very helpful for diagnosis, repair & prevention

Comprehension and application of GD&T in developing machining & assembly processes.

·         Understand working datum structures in product assemblies, work holding & machine tools.

·         Recognize how these structures harmonize or conflict and the impact on assembled or machined product.

·         Develop alignment strategies / sequences for machine tools, assembly & test stations.

>  Software: Excel, Word, AutoCAD, Inventor, Plex Online, SAP,

   Gage InSite & other business / technical apps.

> Support approval & certification – PPAP & TS16949

> Written & verbal communications

> Able to explain & convey my knowledge – enjoy teaching