Christopher D Nevedal

Engineer seeking a company that will utilize my talents and knowledge in cost analysis, budget management, cost forecast, risk analysis, project management.

• 1994, Became one of the youngest team leaders in Venture Mold and Engineering history, leading the CNC 2nd shift of 8 people.
• 2001, While at Venture, became one of a handful of machinists to operate all machines in the company (CNC 3-axis mills, small machines, EDM machines).
• 2002, Took my skill to a R&D company called POM and learned machining concepts with super metals like titanium, Inconel, tungsten, and some other combinations of test alloys.
• 2012, Certified through Tebis America to be qualified as a 5-axis programmer with their software, which they would use me as a programmer consultant.
• 2015, Opened my own mold making and machining company Triple CK. Managed over 20 programs, designed 3D math data for 15 of the programs, and did the accounting for the company.

• This position requires a proficiency for independent problem solving and decision making with general direction given on project objectives and broad guidance from corporate strategy and goals.
• Work is often complex, difficult in character and requires strong technical and broad business knowledge in addition to program/project management skills.
• Review and understanding of customer requirements in a deep level.
• Create Detailed Test plans, and Product Verification Plan & Reports (PVP&Rs).
• Interface with customer/design team for test plan approvals and test results reviews.
• Support engineering design team meetings and lead the discussion when necessary to obtain the inputs and deliverables required.
• Ability to evaluate and provide applicable and accurate test proposals based on modules/design changes, Electrical, Mechanical, or manufacturing processes.
• Create and maintain accurate and detailed timing plans using Microsoft project, baseline, actual dates and efficient resource assignation.
• Interface with design team, EE for Electrical and Electronic detailed design deliverables, ME for Mechanical properties, SYS for Requirements and intended vehicle functionality/module orientations, SW for product’s functionality and issue resolution.
• Initiate the mechanical design activities for Vibration and Environmental test fixtures development; work closely with Mechanical engineer for approval and suggestions.
• Perform the applicable studies to ensure Vibration fixtures do not add resonance to end product and that Environmental fixtures are compliant with the application.
• Be able to root cause failure modes detected during validation testing, troubleshooting.
• High experience required identifying tester or module problem by utilizing 8D formats.
• Proficient in data analysis, identify data trends when parts tested under temperature, voltage and current variations by creating plots and formatted for design team notifications.
• Follow up internal/external testing: Coordinate and track testing, by ensuring test lab is meeting testing quality, timing and deadlines.
• Test equipment and Harnesses, provide capability to test products and monitor during test.
• Once testing is completed return testers/equipment/harnesses for verification purposes and make sure all channels work and harnesses inspected for next round.
• Provide training on how tester operates, and what the expectations are from specific projects thinking on real time data screen from GUI, data files, and location.
• Follow up on a daily basis test status, retrieve data, and analyze it.
• To make sure all tests are starting on time and meeting test profiles, data is being captured, at the end is Validation Engineer accountable for the actions taken by third party labs, from this get kickoff meetings and checklist to fill out.
• Perform all testing/tasks stated in the DVP&R all environmental procedures including cross sections, visual inspections.
• Maintain Validation Testing items up to date in the Validation Tools System (Equipment, Test Schedule, Test Status, Storage, Deliverables).
• Hands on, be able to perform testing, create/move setups and start/monitor tests.
• Review DFMEA, for possible situations that might be seen during testing and enrich test plan.
• Understand Product Delivery Process and follow up Magna internal processes.
• Be able to support at least 4 projects at the same time.
• Support quoting process, providing number of engineering hours and cost associated with testing.
• In case of validation failures (Environmental/Electrical/EMC) document incidents in applicable tool.