JARED LAW Address: 32155 Cambridge Street,

Garden City, Michigan 48135

Home Phone: 734.237.4242 Mobile: 734.740.3155
E-MAIL: JLAW@WOWWAY.COM ~ JAREDLAW1@GMAIL.COM

PROJECT MANAGER / SENIOR TEST ENGINEER

PROFILE OVERVIEW
- PROJECT PLANNING, QUOTING, AND ESTIMATION
- COST REDUCTION
- TESTING AND QUALITY ASSURANCE
- DESIGN AND PRODUCT MANUFACTURING
- TRAINING AND PERSONNEL SUPERVISION
- CUSTOMER SERVICE
- MANAGEMENT AND PRIORITIZATION OF TASKS
- COMMUNICATION
- CROSS-FUNCTIONAL COLLABORATION
- PROCESS IMPROVEMENT
Diligent, reliable, and thorough engineering professional equipped with hands-on
expertise in providing strategic management control, technical direction, and a
dministration of projects from inception to production. Recognized for intuitive
ness in formulating procedures and solutions to drive reduction in cost, meet re
quirements, streamline project execution, and achieve expectations of customers
and stakeholders while meeting project scope, budget requirements, and regulator
y obligations. Highly collaborative and systematic in analyzing and resolving is
sues to expedite and ensure optimum product quality and prompt improvement in ex
isting procedures.

Technical skills include:

Microsoft Office-Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Visio, Adobe, Microsoft Projec
t, TEAMweb, Microsoft PowerPoint, Unigraphics NX 2.0, Unigraphics NX 3.0, LabVie
w, MKS Integrity, Instron, Puma and other laboratory equipment

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
LEAD TEST ENGINEER Hella Electronics Corporation-Plymouth, MI ~ 2007-Presen
t
Ensure the successful completion of electronic components, relay, and driver ass
istance system projects by leading and streamlining the development, implementat
ion, and maintenance of the mechanical and electrical testing. Create and contin
uously improve test plans and meet future hardware requirements by providing pro
jections. Author and maintain accuracy in laboratory reports and other necessary
documentation to guarantee efficient and compliant project execution for projec
ts that range from electronic modules, relays, PCBs, LEDs, and lighting among ot
hers.
- Improved cost-efficiency by contributing in test laboratory resource pla
nning and development of standardized quotation practice, which resulted in prof
icient completion of multiple projects
- Achieved project goals and met budgetary requirements through efficient
quoting and close monitoring of project scope and overall program health
- Played a significant role in maintaining optimum product quality and in
meeting customer expectations by developing and enforcing compliance with standa
rdized quotation practice
- Spearheaded and advised the engineering team on issues associated with c
ustomers and suppliers
- Maximized performance efficiency of test engineers and technicians throu
gh training using a motivational approach
DESIGN ENGINEER Yazaki North America-Canton MI ~ 2005-2007
Analyzed and satisfied the required functional and safety requirements and desig
ned products that meet expectations of customers. Developed and provided innovat
ive contact and technical representation to customers, production plants, and su
ppliers. Produced rough sketches and coordinated mathematical computations to de
velop product designs and detailed component specifications.
- Maintained consistent and well-coordinated test and product development
engineering activities
- Determined areas for improvement to optimize designs and achieve specifi
ed functional and operational performance
- Wrote and ensured error-free DFMEAs/ DVP& Rs reports and related documen
ts for design projects
- Consistently complied with all ISO/TS16949 policies and procedures
- Ensured timely and efficient completion of multiple automotive component
s in accordance with standard design practices and enabled several components on
production vehicles
TEST ENGINEER/ PROJECT LEAD Yazaki North America-Canton, MI ~ 1996-2005
Oversaw and streamlined overall test procedures, including initial quoting, brai
nstorming, specification review, sample preparation, equipment selection, test s
etup, data acquisition, data analysis, and reporting. Conducted environmental, e
lectrical, mechanical, and corrosion testing.
- Directed, developed, and monitored consistent compliance of engineers an
d technicians in performing design verification and production validation testin
g
- Functioned as the focal point of contact between design engineers and te
chnical groups
- Improved the process in managing new test specifications through the sea
mless design and building of water spray test equipment
- Spearheaded multiple projects to success including projects that range f
rom electronic modules, JBs, PDBs, IPMs, brackets, grommets, clips, shields, and
other miscellaneous provisional components
- Appointed as vibration specialist responsible for providing training to
lower level engineers and technicians
- Delivered multiple projects to efficient completion; oversaw all aspects
of project scope, budget, and program functions and achieved established goals
and timelines
- Instrumental in achieving QS-9000, ISO17025, TS16949 and various laborat
ory accreditations

EDUCATION
(MS) MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT (2007-2010)
Program / Project Management Concentration ~ GPA: 3.95
Eastern Michigan University-Ypsilanti, MI
(BS) BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (1999-2004)
Lawrence Technological University-Southfield, MI
(AS) ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE (1993-1998)
Schoolcraft College-Livonia, MI

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
- Project Management Training-PMI
- Engineering Management Certification Fundamentals-EMCI
- Associate Engineering Manager-ASEM
- Practical Applications of NX-UGS
- Fundamentals of Automotive Random Vibration and Shock Testing, HALT, ESS
, HASS, Measurement, Analysis, and Calibration-Equipment Reliability Institute
- Train the Trainer-Schoolcraft College
- Thermotron Industries Environmental Troubleshooting Training Program-The
rmotron
- Modal Analysis: Fundamentals, Applications, and Advanced Topics-Bruel &
Kjaer
- Basic Power Supplies and Electronic Loads-Agilent Technologies
- Special In-Sight Vision Tools-Cognex Corporation
- Introduction to HP-VEE Training-Agilent Technologies

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
- (ASME) American Society of Mechanical Engineers
- (PMI) Project Management Institute
- (EMCI) Engineering Management Certification International (New York, NY)
- (ASEM) American Society for Engineering Management

AWARDS AND HONORS

- Internationally recognized certification in Engineering Certification Ma
nagement Fundamentals (EMCf) from EMCI and Associate Engineering Manager (AEM) C
ertification from ASEM
- Associate of the Month-Yazaki North America 2004