Accomplished Reliability Test Engineer with a proven track record in the Automotive Industry, showcasing leadership in designing and validating automotive components. Expert in root-cause analysis and project management, significantly reduced equipment downtime and enhanced mechanical lab proficiency. Spearheaded the creation of innovative test fixtures, demonstrating technical and communicative prowess.
Key Responsibilities
· Perform and oversee the testing of automotive Body Control Modules (BCM) and Keyless Entry (KE) components to validate quality and reliability against international and customer specifications.
· Manage the schedule of personal and test equipment for maximum utilisation and cost recovery.
· Design and validate vibration and tensile test fixtures against International and Customer specifications.
· Design and validate custom test equipment against Internation and Customer specifications.
· Mentor and lead student test engineers in Reliability Test Engineering and test apparatus design. Perform final reviews of work product.
Achievements
· Designed and validated a new set of vibration fixtures capable of testing high volumes of samples for current and future projects.
· Created new ingress protection (IP) testers and customised equipment tailored to meet specific customer test specifications.
· Reduced the downtime of test equipment due to breakdowns by implementing routine inspection and preventative maintenance schedules.
· Enhanced the proficiency and independence of the Mechanical Lab by creating detailed work instructions and providing comprehensive training to technicians.
· Contributed in the creation of a test specification for a newly integrated company.
Key Responsibilities
· Design future automotive BCM and KE components for injection moulding.
· Perform design verifications of future product features and whole products.
· Assist senior engineers in developing validation test plans for future products.
· Manage and implement engineering changes utilizing SAP across the global organisation.
Achievements
· Designed the housing body of future BCM and KE products which is planned for series production in late 2025.
· Led the implementation of an engineering change for an existing product, coordinating efforts across multiple engineering and manufacturing locations worldwide.
· Assisted senior engineers in researching and selecting new materials to comply with Euro 7 standards.