Mark P. Rzepecki
Pinckney,MI
Summary
Detail oriented and professional powertrain engineer with 27+ years of experience in control system design (software and hardware), Matlab/Simulink based tools, algorithm development, testing and project management. Specialization in engine control systems, On Board Diagnostics (OBD), monitor design and calibration. Team member who contributed to developing, implementing, and verifying new algorithm strategies for the evaporative component monitor which resulted in a $25M+ savings annually. Career history of completing repair projects quickly. Superior work ethic with a dedicated, reliable, and punctual nature. Focused on going above and beyond to meet all customer and business needs. Effective communicator with good people and leadership skills looking forward to new opportunities and challenges.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Vehicle Emissions and OBD Calibration Engineer
Stellantis/FCA US LLC/Chrysler Corporation
2002.01 - 2024.03
- Calibrated emission-related OBD monitors on assigned packages to comply with government regulations.
- Developing and testing solutions to resolve OBD issues and responsible for compliance of developed solutions and control strategies with emissions standards and requirements.
- Reduced downtime by proactively identifying potential issues and implementing preventive maintenance measures.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards and government regulations through meticulous record-keeping and reporting practices.
- Improved efficiency by training team members and mentoring new engineers on best practices for calibration techniques and equipment usage.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent quality and accuracy in equipment measurements, fostering a collaborative environment that led to improved product quality.
- Developed detailed reports summarizing findings from routine calibrations inspections, clearly communicating results to upper management.
- Tested prototype software on an engine dynamometer.
- Drivability and emissions calibrator for Fiat 500
Incorporated Fiat, Magneti Marelli and Chrysler strategies for cold start and idle quality as well as OBD II diagnostics. - Resolved critical issues during system integration phases, ensuring seamless transitions between design iterations.
- Leveraged data-driven decision-making to identify opportunities for process enhancements, leading to significant cost savings.
- Wrote and implemented software changes for OBD- II diagnostics and base calibration.
- Optimized engineering processes by implementing innovative solutions and streamlining workflow.
Emissions Regulation & Certification Engineer
Chrysler Corporation
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1997.01 - 2002.01
- Performed analytical operations to certify multiple engine families following federal and California regulations
- Provided formatted information describing the product to assure file retention required by federal regulations
- Streamlined communication channels between departments involved in the certification process, fostering better collaboration towards shared objectives
- Reduced certification timeline with efficient project management and cross-functional collaboration.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to ensure design compliance, resulting in a smooth certification process.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Lawrence Technological University
Southfield, MI05.1994
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Lawrence Technological University
Southfield, MI12.1996
Masters in Automotive Engineering -
Lawrence Technological University
Southfield, MI12.2000
Skills
- OBD-II Calibrator
- Engine Calibration & Testing
- Project Management & Planning
- Drivability & Emissions Calibrator
- System Modeling and Simulation
- Embedded Controls
- Control Algorithm Development
- Matlab/Simulink/Stateflow
- INCA
- Microsoft Office
- Vector CAN tools
- Project Plan Smartsheet
- Data Acquisition
- Calibration Software Proficiency
Timeline
Vehicle Emissions and OBD Calibration Engineer
Stellantis/FCA US LLC/Chrysler Corporation
2002.01 - 2024.03
Emissions Regulation & Certification Engineer
Chrysler Corporation
1997.01 - 2002.01
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Lawrence Technological University
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Lawrence Technological University
Masters in Automotive Engineering -
Lawrence Technological University
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