As the lead Design & Release Engineer on the door/closure systems for the 2008 Chrysler Minivan segment, followed the entire product lifecycle; beginning with design responsibility for the BIW sheetmetal assemblies on the segment dominating NS Minivan--and then as the design lead on the door systems for the next generation 2008 RS Minivan—a benchmark vehicle with a long history for design and technology invention and safety.
Outstanding performance on newly adopted (stringent) FMVS and IIHS testing aimed at improving side-impact performance, and the following market distinctions included; largest sliding door opening for wheelchair access, largest glass drop openings, best in class efforts/ergonomics, and top theft prevention scores.
