Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States
I work at Brose North America as an engineer in latch module systems. I graduated as a Mechanical Engineering Student at the University of Toledo in May 2015. I worked at Norplas Industries (Magna International) for two years as a product engineer co-op.
● Launched multiple high-volume production programs for automotive door modules and seat structures on time and within budget, ensuring a smooth production ramp-up with zero program delays or induced costs ● Spearheaded engineering changes (ECs) across global teams for door and seat structure projects, reducing component complexity and improving cross-functional communication ● Utilized DFMEA tools to identify and resolve root cause failures in development programs, enabling low-impact design corrections early in the testing phase and preventing costly late-stage changes ● Directed global engineering activities for door and seat system programs, coordinating all design changes and addressing customer concerns to ensure project alignment ● Served as the primary on-site customer liaison for development projects, strengthening client relationships and generating new business quotation opportunities ● Designed and validated a water diversion component for a door module system, which directly resolved a latch freezing issue and reduced related warranty claims by 50% ● Conducted root cause analysis for series production issues using the 8D method, implementing robust corrective actions that prevented recurrence in new projects, avoiding repeated testing and extra costs
● Designed cost-efficient fascia assembly workstations using Kaizen principles, reducing operator assembly time by 15% ● Resolved customer quality issues through direct plant visits and root cause analysis, implementing effective design changes to fascia components ● Developed and deployed a comprehensive introductory training program for incoming engineers, covering internal systems, component knowledge, and change management processes