Christa Walter
Howell,MI
Summary
Senior engineer with 17 years of experience as a design engineer of wire harness and audio components. Demonstrated success in leading design and development of assigned commodity to deliver innovative, cost-effective, and customer focused solutions across the development lifecycle. Responsible for cost management of components and reporting status during various project milestones. Leads suppliers to meet development schedule, budget, and design requirements for multiple projects and components. Works cross functionally with other engineers and suppliers to solve design concerns in a timely and cost affective manner. Capable of adapting to quick design changes in minimal time in order to meet urgent project requests.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Design Engineer - Audio
Nissan North America, Inc.
01.2024 - Current
- Leads new program design of audio speakers, amplifiers, antenna cables, and covers.
- Coordinates with suppliers to achieve timely completion of development stages.
- Collaborates with purchasing and cost estimation teams to align program budget.
- Participates in trial builds and implements swift countermeasures upon identifying issues.
- Monitors project milestones and adjusts schedules as necessary to meet timing adjustments.
- Conducts VO activities to achieve maximum cost efficiency in vehicle development.
- Evaluates audio-related technical documents for inclusion in service manuals and other publications.
- Releases 3D assemblies for audio and antenna components.
- Collaborates with teams to address packaging concerns during digital phase of development.
- Engages in design reviews with cross-functional teams to address packaging and system challenges.
- Releases applications for vehicle audio systems and antennas.
- Works closely with related departments during development to ensure audio components are aligned to the product specification and to communicate properly between systems.
- Reviews design specifications to ensure audio amplifier is configured to meet design intention.
- Mentors other engineers on the project.
Senior Design Release Engineer - Wire Harness
Nissan North America, Inc.
08.2013 - 12.2024
- Lead wire harness packaging design and development engineer for Nissan new model development
- Supported engineering wire harness design development through analysis and simulation of prototypes and 3D computer models.
- Used NX to release 3D packaging designs.
- Released 2D layout drawings.
- Coordinated technical requirements, scheduling, and solution development for engineering design issues.
- Addressed design challenges and evaluates alternative design models to meet project requirements.
- Provided technical engineering support and project management for design, engineering and development of wire harness products.
- Lead cost saving engineer for wire harness commodity. Reviews engineering designs for cost reduction and value optimization of wire harnesses.
- Worked with cross functional teams to package wire harness in vehicle before physical build phases.
- Responsible for component design development.
- Worked globally with other harness teams to continuously improve quality.
- Participated in squeak and rattle countermeasure activities through all build phases.
- Supported pre-production trials for North America Manufacturing facilities. Quickly executes countermeasures for design related issues and workability concerns.
Design Release Engineer-Wire Harness
Toyota
08.2007 - 08.2013
- Wire harness packaging design and development engineer for new model development
- Supported engineering wire harness design development through analysis and simulation of prototypes and 3D computer models.
- Used NX to release 3D packaging designs.
- Released 2D layout drawings.
- Coordinated technical requirements, scheduling, and solution development for engineering design issues.
- Addressed design challenges and evaluates alternative design models to meet project requirements.
- Provided technical engineering support and project management for design, engineering and development of wire harness products.
- Worked with cross functional teams to package wire harness in vehicle before physical build phases.
- Participated in squeak and rattle countermeasure activities through all build phases.
- Supported pre-production trials for North America Manufacturing facilities. Quickly executes countermeasures for design related issues and workability concerns.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Michigan - Dearborn
Dearborn, MI07.2007
Accomplishments
- Gold Award at Nissan for superior design support during all build phases of latest new model.
- US Patents issued: US8157222B1, US9120435B2
Timeline
Senior Design Engineer - Audio
Nissan North America, Inc.
01.2024 - Current
Senior Design Release Engineer - Wire Harness
Nissan North America, Inc.
08.2013 - 12.2024
Design Release Engineer-Wire Harness
Toyota
08.2007 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Michigan - Dearborn
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