Automotive OEM Leadership Experience
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Manager, Coatings and Sealers
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Led corrosion and weathering programs within R&D
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Supported engineering design decisions for durability and material selection
Manufacturing Oversight
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Responsibility for coating and sealer activities across five production sites
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Provided technical guidance on application processes and quality performance
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Supported alignment between R&D and manufacturing operations
Field Corrosion Investigations
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Conducted corrosion surveys across the United States and Canada
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Evaluated real-world vehicle durability and environmental effects
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Translated field data into engineering and design recommendations
Exposure & Durability Insight
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Experience linking laboratory testing, field performance, and environmental exposure
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Understanding of corrosion risks related to climate variation, storage, and transport conditions
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Support of durability strategies for vehicles operating across multiple regions
Technical Expertise
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Automotive coatings systems (e-coat, topcoat, underbody protection)
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Sealers and corrosion prevention strategies
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Fasteners and joint corrosion behavior
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Weathering and durability testing
Approach
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My work focuses on practical, experience-based solutions grounded in real-world performance, not theoretical modeling.