Leo Lavigne, MM

Experience

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  BENETEAU America

  May 2019 - Sept 2019

  Engineering Intern

  Collaborated with the engineering, testing and management departments.Created and translated a Product Referential System to help the company's day-to-day operations.Saved over $130,000 on new underwater light technology and charging port research/decision.

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  University of Michigan

  Jan 2020 - May 2021

  Instructional Assistant Engr 100

  Aided professors in instructing design and technical communication.Taught an introductory engineering design course for freshman students focusing on the design process, SolidWorks, patent searching, and Microsoft Project.Developed new CAD and simulation lessons to incorporate into future classes, in partnership with ANSYS. Now published live on their teaching materials.

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  SPARK Electric Racing

  Apr 2021 - Apr 2023

  President

  Led business, public relation, finance, engineering, and recruiting operations of a team of 100+ young professionals to design, build and iterate a powerful racing electric motorcycle from scratch.Developed and launched new initiatives in organization (5S), member retention, partnerships and tracking progress of team.Created learning environment, maintaining relationships with partners, and fostering positive team building.

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  Garmin

  May 2021 - Aug 2021

  Project Manager Intern

  Led several projects across the Marine department to ensure tasks are being completed on schedule, within budget and with superior quality.Reviewed and edited bill of materials, internal releases, engineering change orders and other engineering documents.Handled efforts to clarify Fusion stereo manuals with the Technical Communication and Garmin New Zealand teams.

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  Ford Motor Company

  Jul 2023 - now

  Body Exterior -Exterior Lighting D&R EngineerFocused on the development of stunning, rugged and cost effective lamp design and manufacturing.

  • EV Business Strategist

    Jan 2024 - now

  • Design and Release Engineer

    Jul 2023 - Jan 2024