Mark P. Rzepecki
Engineer
Pinckney,MI
Summary
Detail oriented and professional powertrain engineer with 27+ years of powertrain emission testing. Specialization in 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 calibration projects on time. 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
Chelsea, MI
01.2002 - 03.2024
- 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 calibrations, fostering a collaborative environment that led to improved product quality.
- Developed detailed reports summarizing findings before product launches and 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
Chelsea, MI
01.1997 - 01.2002
- 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
- Control Algorithm Development
- Matlab/Simulink/Stateflow
- INCA
- Microsoft Office
- Project Plan Smartsheet
- Data Acquisition
- Calibration Software Proficiency
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkLocation Preference
RemoteHybridImportant To Me
Work-life balanceHealthcare benefitsPaid time offWork from home option4-day work weekCompany Culture401k matchTimeline
Vehicle Emissions and OBD Calibration Engineer
Stellantis/FCA US LLC/Chrysler Corporation
01.2002 - 03.2024
Emissions Regulation & Certification Engineer
Chrysler Corporation
01.1997 - 01.2002
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Lawrence Technological University
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Lawrence Technological University
Masters in Automotive Engineering -
Lawrence Technological University