BAE SystemsTechnology Manager / Functional Engineering Director
Nov. 2006 - May. 2014Sterling Heights, MIDirected a team of 100 design and project engineers in the design and integration of 40+ products such as Seats, Fuel Systems, Fire Suppression, HVAC, Hydraulics, and electro-mechanical subsystems in areas of Habitability, Mechatronics and Recovery. Developed strategies introducing Human Centered Design and Mechatronics to differentiate products with automation and user-centric solutions Reduced program staffing cycle time by 50%, and reduced labor cost by 10% by diversifying resource distribution. Modernized Technical Fellowship program aligning fellowship with emerging and differentiating technologies. Led cross-functional team as IPT Lead for the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle, Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected and Ground Combat Vehicle Programs Integrated energy absorbing seats on RG33 MRAP improving crew survivability. Validated the self-sealing and blast mitigation technologies to the Bradley Fighting Vehicle fuel system.