Automotive Engineer

Industry:	Engineering & Architecture
Occupation:	Automotive Engineer
Education level:	Master
Will Relocate:	Yes
Location:	South Bend, IN

7/2008 - 2/2009

ROBERT BOSCH LLC

Individual Contributor

• Senior Engineer, AOEM Disc Brakes Department * Analyzed gap between Nissan requirements and Bosch product designs through experimental testing and systematic analyses drilled down from vehicle to component level. * Prepared Bosch to regain Nissan account by identifying Nissan expectations establishing design specifications and requirements, and vehicle development program specifications.

8/2000 - 6/2008

NISSAN TECHNICAL CENTER NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Individual Contributor

• Senior Project Engineer, Brakes and Chassis Control Systems Department * Developed/controlled/launched Nissan’s North American flagship models’ brake systems, 2007 Altima Sedan, 2008 Altima Coupe and 2009 Maxima. * Adopted cost competitive brake systems designs for Altima ($11.4 million+ annual savings) and Maxima ($2.4 million+ annual savings). * Completed brake systems development in 12 months for 2003 model year Light Trucks and SUVs to comply with new Federal Brake Safety Regulation (FMVSS 135). * Led PDCT (product design cost & timing) team to achieve cost target and timing requirements through cross-functional team activities for 2007 Altima Sedan, 2008 Altima Coupe and 2009 Maxima. * Championed Brake Design Group’s cost reduction activities achieving $1 million+ savings annually from production parts. * Received President Award twice for group performance and VP/Director Award for cost reduction.

11/1999 - 7/2008

GENERAL MOTORS TRUCK PRODUCT CENTER

Individual Contributor

• Design Release Engineer, Brakes and Chassis Control Systems Department * Coordinated design improvement programs for GMC Safari, Chevrolet Astro foundation brakes. * Released final design for manufacturing and purchasing. * Exercised primary cost controls in proposed designs. * Performed analytical investigations to verify design objectives and production performance. * Followed up on design programs to evaluate alternative approaches to complex product proposals.

3/1996 - 11/1999

THE GATES RUBBER COMPANY

Manager

• Technical Program Manager, Automotive Technical Center, Rochester Hills MI U.S.A., 1999 Engineering Project Manager, Automotive Original Equipment Power Transmission Division, Windsor, Ontario, Canada, 1996-1999 * Orchestrated/supported Korean programs local joint venture; developed present and future strategies. * Controlled, encouraged, and maintained customer relationships from concept through production. * Reviewed customer expectations/requirements, design concepts, timing and costs. * Added $8.5M annual revenue to Gates USA by leading Korea-North America joint product development team in defining, planning, executing and controlling Hyundai programs. * Provided Gates Korea with troubleshooting on technical issues and investigated root causes with support team members in Canada, Italy, Germany and USA. * Achieved 18-month turnaround (typical 24+ months from concept to production) by continuously examining critical paths and resource requirements to increase efficacy efficiently.

7/1995 - 2/1996

MAGNA INTERNATIONAL INC., LITENS AUTOMOTIVE GROUP

Individual Contributor

• Senior Product Engineer * Designed/developed products tailored for Japanese and Korean programs. * Managed Korean programs while supporting the liaison engineer base-camped in Seoul.

3/1991 - 3/1995

ALLIEDSIGNAL KOREA LIMITED

Director / VP

• Senior General Manager, Automotive Braking Systems Division Business Development: * Developed Korean business strategies for AlliedSignal and local joint venture. * Positioned AlliedSignal to become leading marketer of specialty products in Korea. * Successfully introduced new products/advanced technologies through timely and on-site engineering/technical support to Korean OE customers and AlliedSignal¡¯s Korean joint venture. * Revitalized local joint venture's light truck disc brake business while replacing existing Japanese source / competitor¡¯s technology (Kia NB-9 Program). Product Development and Program Management: * Analyzed and optimized brake systems and component sizes to meet customers¡¯ design specifications. * Presented brake system analyses/system proposals to Korean OE customers. * Increased joint venture's revenue 30+% in 2 years by leading transfer of advanced North American (Bendix) and European (Jurid Germany) products and technologies in brake friction materials to local joint venture.

9/1989 - 3/1991

ALLIED-SIGNAL INC., BENDIX AUTOMOTIVE BRAKE SYSTEMS NORTH AMERICA

Individual Contributor

• Senior Engineer, Brake Systems Engineering * Conducted technical investigations and dynamometer performance test data analyses, and published engineering reports for Hyundai Excel and Sonata brake systems development. * Interfaced with Korean customers to overcome language and cultural barrier throughout program. * Supported Hyundai Sonata launch by providing on-site engineering services.

10/1988 - 9/1989

SSANYONG MOTOR COMPANY

Manager

• Manager, Test & Research Team * Directed/supervised 20 engineering staff, and managed R&D equipment procurement. * Outsourced overseas/global engineering consultants for FJ-1 (4WD sport utility vehicle) program.

3/1983 - 9/1988

HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY

Individual Contributor

• Assistant Manager, Test & Research Department, 1987-1988 Research Engineer, 1983-1987 * Strengthened Hyundai's capabilities in brake performance optimization and dynamometer applications. * Pioneered design prediction of passenger car brake performance using theoretical analyses and dynamometer test results. * Established Hyundai design standards on passenger car brake system performance. * Improved brake systems development productivity 200+% for Hyundai Sonata; significantly reduced need for repeated time-consuming vehicle testing.

1984

Master Degree

HANYANG UNIVERSITY

• Mechanical Engineering

1981

Bachelor Degree

KOOKMIN UNIVERSITY

• Mechanical Engineering