Vehicle Engineering, Vehicle Expert

Steven’s engineering and design experience reaches nearly every mechanical and structural aspect of the vehicle. As an engineering consultant for the Chrysler Corporation Steven was responsible for program development to optimize the stiffness and integrity of vehicle joints and structural components; in this role Steven provided engineering support for the Viper, Sebring, Neon, PT Cruiser and Grand Cherokee vehicle lines. Steven has also been responsible for the quality engineering of many mechanical aspects of the power train including transmissions, transaxles, gear sets, power take-off units and transfer cases.

As a project engineer and manager at Magna Powertrain, Steven was responsible for the noise and vibration activities for three worldwide manufacturing and two engineering sites; in this role Steven collaborated with foreign and domestic auto manufacturers such as BMW, Porsche, Audi, Honda, Toyota, GM, Ford, and Chrysler on product design and manufacturing specifications. Steven has used vehicle dynamics simulation and calculations for development of traction control products. Steven has direct experience with the design and use of product durability test equipment as well as the quality programs utilized by the auto industry including Six Sigma, Shainin, Taguchi and Root Cause.

Steven carries his passion for vehicles into his personal life as an avid Off-Roader. He has various recreational vehicles including a modified Jeep as well as a dune buggy. Steven is a member of the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) and has been published on Engineering Test and Analysis Methods on five occasions.