Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Olivia Raad

Westland,MI

Summary

Detail-oriented, organized, and self-sufficient Engineer offering foundation in design validation planning and reporting. History of success in meeting customer requirements and deliverables, carrying out test requests, and compiling and presenting test results. Enthusiastic team player with strong knowledge of various industry and customer test specifications and requirements.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

HV EDS Design Validation Engineer

Yazaki North America
02.2017 - Current
  • Review, populate, and execute DVP&R plans for various customers in accordance with their requirements and deliverables.
  • Develop and execute DVP&R plans for unique applications for various customers, such as HV wiring located within components, specialized crimp and weld applications, and HV connectors.
  • Submit test requests, ensuring all customer requirements are satisfied.
  • Inspect, analyze, and write test reports for harnesses that were subjected to vehicle level Durability, Corrosion, and Crash testing.
  • Conduct virtual routing quality assessments utilizing vehicle CAD, identifying areas where clearance, strain relief, and other requirements are not met.
  • Conduct physical routing quality assessments at customer build sites, identifying areas where clearance, strain relief, and other requirements are not met.
  • Assess and compile evidence for all customer design review requirements.
  • Compile and present all test results to the customer.
  • Communicate all road blocks that occur during testing, complete 8D forms and present test time recovery plans and design solutions when necessary.
  • Develop testing and cost estimates for new business quotes.
  • Co-developed an HV DVP&R training plan, an 150 page document outlining DVP&R development and execution and various test specifications and methods.
  • Developed and maintained strong working relationships with testing engineers and technicians, suppliers, and customer counterparts, facilitating exceptional communication and collaboration.

Office Clerk

Olson’s Party Renal
06.2013 - 02.2017
  • Answered incoming calls and waited on customers in-person, taking customer orders and answering all inquiries
  • Updated and maintained inventory logs, ensuring no equipment was over-booked.
  • Managed all linen rentals, ensuring all required linens were cleaned, ironed, and packed up to fulfill all upcoming orders.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of Michigan – Dearborn
Dearborn, MI
12.2018

Huron High School
New Boston, MI
05.2014

Skills

  • Proficient DVP&R understanding and execution
  • Strong understanding of Ford, Stellantis, GM, Toyota, and USCAR test specifications
  • Knowledgeable of various test equipment, including but not limited to environmental chambers, vibration tables, cycle testers, mechanical Instron testers, failure analysis equipment, and electrical testers
  • Competent with Microsoft Office applications, TeamCenter, and CATIA
  • Other notable skills include technical reporting, communication of test timing and results, failure analysis, and problem-solving

Timeline

HV EDS Design Validation Engineer

Yazaki North America
02.2017 - Current

Office Clerk

Olson’s Party Renal
06.2013 - 02.2017

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of Michigan – Dearborn

Huron High School
Olivia Raad