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2012 CNC Transit Connect

BAF Technologies--now Westport, the nation’s leading CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) vehicle manufacturers--served as the sole Product Engineer for the compact vehicle segment. Designed, built, and tested a series of CNG packages for the 2011/12 Ford Transit Connect; Including Taxi’s, and installer vans. Developed a streamlined manufacturing process that would insure consistent Tier-1 vehicle up-fits at the main production location, as well as through multiple regionally-approved up fitters nationwide. Calibrated with SortomoUSA on a new installer van concept vehicle for the Transit Connect Platform--instantly securing a 600 vehicle order from AT&T, who it the official installer vehicle for its rapidly growing Uverse segment in CNG markets, and increased production capacity at the main facility from 8 to 18 units per day--through new sub-assembly stations with detailed work instructions and clearly defined cycle times.

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J Field
Mechanical Engineer / Industrial Designer Dallas, TX