Vehicle Engineering, Vehicle Expert, Accident Reconstruction
Steve’s experience reaches nearly every mechanical and structural aspect of the vehicle. As an engineering consultant for the Chrysler Corporation he was responsible for program development to optimize the stiffness and integrity of vehicle joints and structural components; in this role Steve provided engineering support for various vehicle lines. Steve has also been responsible for the quality engineering of the powertrain including transmissions, transaxles, gear sets, power take-off units and transfer cases.
Steve was responsible for the noise and vibration activities for three worldwide manufacturing and two engineering sites at Magna Powertrain; in this role he collaborated with both foreign and domestic auto manufacturers on product design and manufacturing specifications. Steve has used vehicle dynamics simulation and calculations for development of traction control products and 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.
Steve’s passion for vehicles is apparent in his personal life as an avid Off-Roader; he has various recreational vehicles including a modified Jeep and a dune buggy. Steve is a member of the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) and has been published on Engineering Test and Analysis Methods on five occasions.
