SKILLS:  Performing fast-paced engineering design and development on first-to-market high value automotive electro-mechanical assemblies and mechanisms.  Building cross-functional teams, managing projects and maintaining design history files to timeline and QS-9000 standards. Extensive experience with FMEA (design and process), DVP&R, Control Plan, etc.  Communicating extensively with customers and suppliers - internal and external - in regard to product and manufacturing specifications, APQP status, product and tooling design, manufacturing processes and pricing  Delegating tasks to design personnel, prototype technicians and test technicians to ensure timely and robust completion of design and validation processes  Coordinating concept, design, computer modeling and simulation, prototype testing and validation of new products and technologies through PPAP  Planning and persuading the direction of future company products and technologies in addition to creati