My first rotation was in the Craftsmanship department where I: conducted benchmarking on competitor vehicles for the Lincoln line of luxury cars; became the subject matter expert on open pore wood appliques; created design rules for the use of open pore wood in vehicles (for engineers to follow); conducted DVA analysis to set Nominal Targets and suggested tolerances for different interfaces.
My second rotation was as a Design and Release Engineer working on the hard trim in the 2018 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator. I took on a program management role to make sure the hard trim parts met predetermined design rules, craftsmanship requirements, and safety standards. I interfaced directly with suppliers to ensure that our hard trim parts were tooled in time to meet our prototype build deadline and to ensure the quality production. I then identified issues during the prototype build and interfaced with both suppliers and engineers to ensure timely problem resolution.
Concept interior of the 2018 Lincoln Navigator as revealed at the New York Auto Show
First Press of Lincoln Navigator. Check out the Support Pillars, Headliner, and Quarter Trim.
Digital Innovation: As a CAD designer, I conduct feasibility studies on the China version of a 2020 Lincoln luxury vehicle center console. I use Catia and TeamCenter PLM to create feasibility studies on complex mechanism attachments, console models, surfacing, and GD&T drawings for production.
Lincoln Center Console example (See mine in 2020 :) )
Quality Engineering: Current Model Quality. Reduce Warranty Spend through Quality Projects. Document Lessons Learned. Six Sigma to produce ICAs and PCAs.
I ensure the Quality of the whole fleet
Program Management: 2018 Mustang: I prepared vehicles for export. Assisted in Color Harmony Reviews, and ensured timely delivery of all commodities by build milestones.
