James B. White

QUALITIES

Experience	Capabilities	Attitude & Approach
• Proven analytical problem solver	• Design & Manage NA wide process	• Top performer & innovator
• Testing, Data Acquisition & Analysis	• Robust data or systems analysis	• Dedicated & enthusiastic
• Modeling & Statistical analysis	• Design electro-mechanical solutions	• Detail orientated
• Quality & Manufacturing optimization	• Program in any language as needed	• Inclusive Leadership

SUMMARY

AWARDS

2007 Operational Excellence Award, Ford

•  1st in Research & Advanced(R&A) for the enhanced Powertrain NVH QOS(v2.0) a Noise & Vibration audit process.

2007 Director Recognition Award, Ford

•  Lead Mustang Hanger Delete Action(Job2): Noise & Vibration(NVH) Quality Improve with Material Cost Reductions.

2005 Patent Approval Award, Ford US Patent #6772104 (Aug 2004)

•  Method for Determining Transportation Vehicle Customer Satisfaction. [ from objective Noise & Vibration(NVH) data ]

2004 TMM Powertrain Technology Excellence Award, Ford

•  1st in Research & Advanced(R&A) for the Powertrain NVH QOS(v1.0) a Noise & Vibration quality audit process.

2003 UETN Affinity Team: Quality Contribution Recognition, Ford

•  Improvements in Engine & Transmission Noise TGWs(Things Gone Wrong) & Customer Satisfaction.

2002 Quality Director Recognition, Ford

•  Improvements in NVH No-Problem-Found(NPF) TGWs(Things Gone Wrong) error state quality metrics.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Senior Product Engineer - NVH, Linamar (Aug 2012 - Jan 2015)

Livonia, Michigan, USA

• Developed "NVH Driveline Product Development Process" to be applied to new programs covering all NVH testing, analysis, refinement and key gateway reports from kickoff through production to PPAP sign-off.
• Led NVH attribute development for driveline products with program target setting through milestones to resolving issues and delivering high quality Power Transfer Units (PTU) & Rear Drive Units (RDU) products.
• Trained, mentored and led two new NVH engineers and provided transitional program support for a five month ram-up period enabling engineers to learn order tracking, rotational machinery and driveline analysis.
• Led the 2016 Camaro/Cadillac (RDU) program from kickoff to PV. Developed and conducted all NVH related activities including root cause and design optimization for NVH. Utilized DFMEA, DVP&R, FRF, modal, vehicle and dynamometer testing, preload and gear quality optimization.
• Led the 2014 C7 Corvette Axle (RDU) program from phase2 prototype to production and launch at the plant. Correlation of the NVH EoL test stand to the lab dynamometer, Vehicle Subjective/Objective and development of a custom metric to catch poor hypoid patterns preventing in-vehicle harmonic noise.
• Technical lead on Clutch Moan Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) project including the development of new testing methodology and dynamometer based metric using frequency analysis to correlate to subjective evaluations.
• Led Volkswagen MQB PTU/RDU platform during phase2 prototypes. Resolved prototype NVH issues and interfaced with plant including onsite resolution such as "Ghost Orders" and other gear issues utilizing hypoid single flank machines (SFT gear testers) and NVH EoL test stands.
• Co-Led overhaul of NVH lab and dyno instrumentation maintenance, calibration, status tracking, engineering report/presentation references and database traceability to ensure ISO compliance.

Founder, Sustainable Green Revolutions Inc. (Mar 2011 - Jan 2012)

Dearborn, Michigan, USA & Windsor, Ontario, Canada

• Founded a business start-up in the green or energy efficient home building and construction industry.
• Developed technologies, product & service ideas with a prototype plan and designated home agreement.

Product Development Engineer [Grade 8], Ford Motor Co. (Jul 2007 - Oct 2010)

Dearborn, Michigan, USA

• Led onsite test set up, assessment and NVH analysis(order, frequency) for Engine 3.5L-V6 Whine issue at the Chicago Assembly Plant with rapid containment on Chain Guide cause with report out to Ford & Mazda.
• Designed & executed Vehicle NVH test plans for Diesel & Gasoline Engine Tick resolution & metric advances.
• Delivered report with guidance on signoff reform to Vehicle NVH team for Idle Steering Wheel vibration issue. Indicated a complex assembly plant variability issue caused by modal alignment interactions between Calibration, Steering Column Assembly (Part-to-Part) and positioning.
• Conducted global listening study(subjective evaluation) for NVH tick and impulsiveness for metric assessment and development using custom enhanced Excel rating template employing Visual Basic(VBA).
• Provided ongoing technical support to Active Noise Control(ANC) project for optimal design implementation utilizing OBD-II/CAN bus control modules(PCM, TCM) to integrate with vendor stereo & telematics DSP.
• Designed a Hybrid CAE Universal Hydraulic Lash Adjuster(HLA) component NVH test system covering all Type II engine valve system HLA's across -10ºF to 212ºF(-20ºC to 100ºC) oil temperature in a closed loop.
• Performed a NVH CAE model update, Powerplant Bending and Mount Vibration CAE analysis report for the 2011 3.5L/3.7L TiVCT GTDI engine build employing Teamcenter(PLM), Altair HyperMesh & RADIOSS.

Product Development Engineer [Grade 7], Ford Motor Co. (Mar 2004 - Jul 2007)

Dearborn, Michigan, USA

• Originated the Enhanced Powertrain NVH QOS(v2.0); an assembly plant end-of-line noise & vibration audit process delivering a 50% improvement in process efficiency and capable of detecting 45% of Unusual Engine & Transmission Noise and Vibration issues using Idle, Wide Open Throttle(WOT), Part Throttle & NERU:
• Led team of NVH Test Engineers & NVH Technicians and deployed at 5 NA Assembly Plants.
• Managed a $446K hardware & software budget and coordinated facility upgrades at plants.
• A robust wireless intelligent data acquisition and analysis system immediately uploads to custom database with worldwide availability in about 1-minute with integrated software license management.
• Interactive OBD-II (CAN bus) communication with PCM & TCM enabled plant auditors to perform specialized robust error-free NVH testing not previously feasible for veteran engineers manually.
• Optimized statistical data tracking, process control (SPC) and reporting tools in Excel using Visual Basic(VBA) enabled predictive trends for mean and variability with Gage R&R validated accuracy.
• Revised Diagnostic and Repair process enabled more accurate root cause tracing to Manufacturing, Design or Supplier with containment, follow-up, permanent resolution, improvement and monitoring.
• Custom designed fixtures, cables and self-contained aluminum equipment box with AC/DC power.
• Spearheaded Mustang Hanger Delete Action(Job2, pull-ahead) with projected improvement of 11.39 TGWs (Things Gone Wrong) in NVH quality, 1.47 R/1000 warranty with a cost savings of $0.39 CPU(~$64,359/yr). Mobilized multiple groups on systemic design issue to facilitate optimum solution. Conducted an expedited onsite validation working with Design and Release(D&R) for a rapid changeover meeting tight Job2 timing.
• Provided extensive NVH Quality(JD Power, Ford-GQRS) analysis and guidance as key member of Unusual Engine and Transmission Noise(UETN) Affinity Team enabling NVH quality improvement and cost savings.

Product Development Engineer [Agency], Ford Motor Co. [via TAC Automotive] (Jul 1999 - Mar 2004)

Dearborn, Michigan, USA

• Developed, optimized and maintained Powertrain NVH QOS (v1.0) [ PTNVHQOS ], an objective process enabling assembly plants to audit vehicles for Powertrain noise & vibration quality of Acceleration(WOT) and Idle steady state at 5 NA Assembly Plants with documentation & training of auditors and engineers.
• Conceived and deployed an over 90% correlated Customer Satisfaction Estimation Tool (Excel, VBA) for Powertrain Noise Vibration and Harshness(NVH). Utilized a patented(US Patent #6772104) Modeling Methodology with adoption by Ford World and Mazda as standard for target setting and quality assessment.
• Developed and deployed a LMS CADA-X UPA data processing program for NVH Engine Dyno testing at Ford's Essex Engine Plant(EEP). Provided full documentation, training and support to EEP Test Engineers.
• Designed and piloted NVH Vehicle Validation process to assess Material Cost Reductions(MCR) alternatives to reduce cost without adversely affecting Customer Satisfaction based on PTNVHQOS (v1.0).
• Led analysis of NVH High Mileage No-Problem-Found (NPF) TGWs Quality project team("Robust or Bust" Quality Initiative) that delivered a significant +0.164% Corporate level Customer Satisfaction in Powertrain NVH Warranty. NVH warranty data was analyzed to determine actual failure modes and root causes.

EDUCATION

University of Windsor, Windsor, Ontario, Canada

•  Honours Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor of Applied Science), June 1999.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Society of Automotive Engineers International (SAE):	1999-Present
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME):	1999-Present

SKILLS & EXPERTISE

• Dale Carnegie Graduate	• Six Sigma Green Belt	• LMS Test.Lab	• Head Acoustics Artemis
• B&K Pulse/LabShop/Reflex	• LMS AMESim	• LMS Virtual.Lab Motion	• Prosig
• OBD-II (CAN bus)	• MatLab, Minitab, S-Plus	• Altair HyperMesh	• Altair RADIOSS
• NASTRAN	• Teamcenter (PLM)	• ANSYS	• Finite Element Analysis
• Visual Basic & VBA	• LMS Test.Lab Automation	• C++, FORTRAN	• Java, JavaScript, HTML
• Excel, Word, PowerPoint	• Outlook, Project, Visio	• Microsoft Visual Studio	• FEM, BEM, DSP
• DVP&R, GD&T	• Tier 2 Level Driver	• DMAIC	• Global 8D
• Sound Quality	• Modal Analysis	• Order Analysis	• FFT Analysis
• Acoustics	• Psychoacoustics	• Warranty Analysis	• Reliability Analysis
• Testing & Data Acquisition	• Statistical Analysis	• Data Modeling	• Data Correlation
• Accelerometers	• Microphones	• Thermocouples	• Transducers ~ various

PERSONAL INTERESTS