Kathleen — Controls Project Engineer

1999 through 2009. STELLAR INDUSTRIES- ROCHESTER HILLS, MI

Fabrication, controls design, implementation, and commissioning for the new General Motors De-Activation Lifter Component. Responsible for the new Green (pre-hardened) Parts Washer System. This three (3) month position consisted of Control Reliability Verification and sign off of all safety circuits and RSLogix design, programming, and commissioning for the above systems.

Responsible for a large Tire & Wheel Automatic Mounting & Inflating, Soaper, Match Mark, and Balancing Systems for FCA. Project responsibilities included; Just-In-Time Engineering (JIT), providing technical information concerning calibration, programming and machine setup to Maintenance and Engineering, installing design modifications as required, maintaining critical environmental and process controls, assisting in the development and training of Plant Maintenance personnel in the area of Controls Systems, perform controls troubleshooting and confer with fellow Engineers and other team members to resolve problems, compile/analyze operational test data to resolve performance issues, Tire & Wheel Sequence Control, editing, and tracking via Siemens HMI's (Human Interface Modules), ensuring system cycle time meets or exceeds customer JPH requirements and that the parts are shipped to the plant in sequential order.

Responsible for a large Body Shop project for Ford Motor Company. Project responsibilities consisted of; project planning, scheduling, open issues tracking, resource planning, conducting Customer review meetings, program timing, project budget, installation layout reviews, material purchasing (long lead items), customer relations, and mechanical/controls design for Body Shop Automated Tooling. Provided guidance to Korean counter-parts to help to ease the transition from Korean Engineering Practices to American Engineering Practices. Supported design development by assessing project specifications and ensuring that all information found its way back to headquarters in Korea for implementation.

Oversaw multiple projects across all phases of development. Monitored workflow and adjusted timelines as required. Worked as part of an interdisciplinary team to achieve project milestones. Developed status reports and resource plans. Made vital decisions and drove decision-making across projects. Supported development and software quality assurance to ensure optimal progress and product stability for the end users. Coordinated with the Customer to gather requirements and manage expectations.

Promoted efficient, cost-effective project planning and execution through expert oversight of project controls. Managed project workflow and provided guidance to both internal and external resources, driving on time, on-budget, and production of high-quality deliverables. Supported design development by assessing project specifications, calculating electrical, pneumatic, safety, and system requirements, and verifying the system architecture. Collaborated with estimating team on budget planning and allocation. Swiftly developed strategies for overcoming design, operational, and engineering issues, while preventing deviations from schedule and budget. Supplied full time Installation Supervision to Contractors (Pipe, Wire and Mechanical) to ensure all tooling was built, and functioned, per the required standards and schedule.

Assembly Systems IT Integration, August 2012 - September 2014 Responsible for IT integration at FCA (Chrysler) plants for FIS (Factory Information System) for whole plant diagnostics and PFS (Performance Feedback System) for the Internal Sequencing Center (ISC) for part introduction to the production line. Assisted with plant vehicle broadcast (vehicle sequencing/VIN assignment). Configured OEM Rockwell (CLx and GLx) processors and Siemens S602 security modules to enable FIS communications with the plant. Selected Contributions: - Instrumental to several successful launches: FCA (Chrysler), Toledo North Assembly Plant, Jeep Cherokee, 2014 KL Model launch, Toledo South Assembly Plant, Jeep Wrangler, 2014 KL Model Launch and Sterling Heights Assembly Plant, Chrysler 200, 2015 UF Model Launch. DOMINION TECHNOLOGIES - ROSEVILLE, MI

Responsible for IT integration for FCA's Toledo North Assembly Plant FIS (Factory Information System) for whole plant diagnostics. Worked with PFS (Performance Feedback System) and the Internal Sequencing Center (ISC) for part introduction to the assembly line. Assisted with Plant Vehicle Broadcast (Vehicle Sequencing and VIN assignments). Configured OEM Rockwell (CLx and GLx) Processors and Siemens S602 Security Modules to enable FIS communications with plant servers.

Rockwell RSLogix Software/Hardware Design, Implementation, and Commissioning at OEM and again at the destination plant(s) for Fluid Evacuation and Fill Systems. This included; Evacuation and Fill for Brake, Radiator, Power Steering, and A/C Systems, and Fluid Dispensing for Windshield Washer Fill, Transmission Fill/Top Off, Air Suspension Fill, and Brake Pedal Check Systems.

Participated in all simultaneous engineering (layout design and functionality) meetings with OEM's and Chrysler Corporate Safety Personnel. Provided guidance and approval to OEM's across build, start-up, and commissioning stages of equipment prior to Technician Verification at the OEM's and again at the destination plant(s). Responsible for Rockwell RSLogix (safety) Control Reliability Verification. Led safety review meetings to ensure systems were safe for interaction with Plant Personnel (i.e. robot/fixture load stations and welding areas) prior to tooling being shipped. Conducted 20 Hour Runs prior to shipping (at OEM's) and again after install at the plant(s). Interacted closely with OEM Rob Cad Designers to develop robot working envelopes, restricted operation windows, software limits, robot to PLC interface, and basic functionality for all Body Shop robots (Spot/Mig/Stud Weld, Material Handling, Sealer/Adhesive apply, part load/unload, Vision, and Nut Running). Responsible for Beneficial Buy-Offs (480/120/24V Power Phasing/Power Distribution) and Functional/Safety Buy-Offs at the plant(s) prior to pilot/production run. Made detailed recommendations affecting throughput and maintainability for Throughput Engineering. Interacted closely with Chrysler Corporate Safety Personnel on all new vehicle launches and participated in Job Safety Analysis (JSA). Approx. 70% in Body Shop (BIW), 20% in Trim Chassis Final (TCF) and 5% in General Assembly (GA) throughout all Plants and Launches.

Controls design for Caster Camber Set Systems and Conveyors for Chrysler Corporation and General Motors Car and Truck Plants in North America, Canada and Mexico. This included: software (PLC & PanelView's), hardware, pneumatic, and hydraulic design, implementation, commissioning, and launch of all tooling on-site and at destination plant(s) from the beginning phase through pilot/production stage.