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Education
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Leadership
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Morgaen Fraaza

Engineer
Fenton,MI

Summary

Organized and detail-oriented mechanical engineer with experience in test, validation, and product engineering. Works at fast pace with tight deadlines while still ensuring product integrity is at the forefront. Opportunist at developing new standards and processes that align with a minimalistic mindset and meet the company goals

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Software Component Validation Engineer

General Motors
11.2020 - Current
  • Led root cause analysis meetings, offering input on assessments such as system impact, component criticality, data integrity and other factors.
  • Generated validation plans for electric and hybrid vehicle projects, setting tempo and goals to meet program deployment
  • Collaborated cross-functionally to generate timing and 5phases for at risk deliverables
  • Produced and maintained technical documentation for project reference.
  • Trained and assisted staff in validation techniques, methods and testing processes.

Fuel Cell Test Engineer

General Motors
07.2017 - 11.2020
  • Developed and maintained test and evaluation strategies for testing to show operational readiness and suitability with planned project decision points on over 15 unique test stands
  • Created comprehensive test plans, test scripts, and use cases to support testing objectives.
  • Tested, identified and troubleshot problems with networks.
  • Tracked test reports and failures determined by root cause data trends.

Ford and GM Applications Product Engineer

Hi-Lex Automotive Center
12.2014 - 06.2017
  • Released window regulators on multiple programs including K2XX and 31XX
  • Drafted clear technical documentation, detailing product design specifications.
  • Led continuous improvements in engineering, resulting in clearer product design standards, better manufacturability and reduced engineering cycle time.
  • Identified new ideas, products and/or features that improved customer satisfaction, reduced costs and kept product line in forefront of industry.
  • Documented and updated build, quality and performance records.

GM Applications Associate Engineer

Hi-Lex Automotive Center
08.2014 - 12.2014
  • Generated 20 + standards from lessons learned on previous programs and best practices
  • Coordinated test plans and timing with validation engineer
  • VA/VE opportunities analyst

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of Michigan - Flint, Flint, MI
05.2015

Skills

  • DFSS Black Belt
  • Improvement Recommendations
  • Test Results Evaluation
  • Effective Communication
  • System Integration Testing
  • Agile and Scrum Environments
  • Production Work
  • Validation Master Plan
  • Product Release
  • Project Management

Education

University of Michigan - Flint

  • Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working
Japanese
Elementary

Leadership

Team GM Cares Volunteer Organizer

University of Michigan - Flint Hiring Committee

Projects

swCVE Training Portal

Cost of Delay - WSJF

New Test Stand Commissioning

Lab Work Request System

Integrated Window Regulator

Hobbies

  • Urban farming
  • Travelling
  • Backpacking/hiking
  • Home improvements
  • Recreational Sports

Timeline

Software Component Validation Engineer - General Motors
11.2020 - Current
Fuel Cell Test Engineer - General Motors
07.2017 - 11.2020
Ford and GM Applications Product Engineer - Hi-Lex Automotive Center
12.2014 - 06.2017
GM Applications Associate Engineer - Hi-Lex Automotive Center
08.2014 - 12.2014
University of Michigan - Flint - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
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