Michelle Croce

Experience

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  Michigan Department of Transportation

  May 2008 - Aug 2008

  Construction Aide

  -Created a spreadsheet to document utilization and reconciliation of materials on the construction site. -Communicated with various contractors about their needs and plans, reporting to various MDOT personnel on and off the work site.

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  Consumers Energy

  May 2009 - Aug 2009

  Operations Intern

  -Created a macro in Microsoft Excel to quickly analyze meter worker time sheets for productivity reports. -Compiled Excel productivity data for upper management to compare to other divisions of the company.-Created and presented PowerPoint presentations detailing the use of these macros to various levels of management.

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  Whirlpool Corporation

  May 2010 - Aug 2010

  Engineering LDP Intern

  -Designed the power train for a new KitchenAid product based on a stress analysis.-Began design process for an accessory to an existing KitchenAid product. Created ideas for new prototypes and tested them under various circumstances.

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  GE Aviation

  Aug 2010 - Dec 2010

  Engineering Co-Op

  -Ran simulations using the engine model to test out engine software adjustments under various conditions to show airplane jet engine behavior. Presented results to indicate engine is performing properly.-Implemented logic changes and presented the changes to validate that they were beneficial for engine behavior based on FAA parameters.-Participated in a software validation review. Presented plots of engine behavior and explained how the logic caused this action.

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  Whirlpool Corporation

  May 2011 - Aug 2011

  Engineering LDP Intern

  -Performed standardized experiment to determine changes to make to the base of the basket of a top load washer to enhance customer value while keeping cost in mind.-Communicated with suppliers to determine the cost for each treatment.

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  Whirlpool Corporation

  Feb 2012 - Jul 2020

  Front Load Washers - Wash Unit Team - Suspension Engineer- Own cost and quality and new development projects for suspension components, (springs, dampers, and counterweights)- Develop and execute FMEAs and test plans for suspension components on new product launches- Develop and maintain complexity roadmaps for suspension components- Owned suspension component design, test plan creation, testing, and launch for a new platform from start to finish. - 2 projects implemented in 1H 2020 providing $225K in 2020 cash flow. Both projects did not need capital, with very quick ROI. - Performed analysis to bring clarity to "where to work" for quality with own module as well as lending time to others. Led collaboration for cross-category best practice sharing of interfaces to improve quality. Show less Stand-alone cooking productsWERLD Rotation 4 Jan 2014 - Aug 2014-As a tech lead, worked with manufacturing and other engineering functions to design and approve small changes to an existing premium food preparation appliance-In the process of approval, identified components which did not currently meet Whirlpool standards and worked with other engineers to design and implement a solution quickly and at low cost.Refrigeration Ice and Water TeamWERLD Rotation 3 July 2013 - December 2013-Designed and tested new concepts for ice makers which will use less energy in anticipation of new Energy standards-Obtained OPEX Black Belt CertificationFabric Care Hydraulics Team, Schorndorf, Germany(WERLD Rotation 2) January 2013-June 2013I worked with the team to develop FMEAs and DVPs to validate two new technologies which could be implemented on the next model line for front load washers. Fabric Care IP Coordinator (WERLD Rotation 1) July 2012 - December 2012-Conducted competitive intelligence research with respect to patents and other innovation to determine threat to our products.-Participated in innovation sessions to help develop ideas for new or existing products to develop customer relevant solutions for the marketplace. -Assisted in the teardown of competitive products and organized testing to determine whether a competitive product was infringing upon a Whirlpool software patent.Vertical Axis Fabric Care (WERLD Rotation 0) February 2012 - June 2012-Worked to improve the suspension of vertical axis (top loading) washing machines through testing to determine spring type to be used.-Improved on mathematical model of spring deflection to improve prediction of top hits and bottoming out to determine optimal suspension rod length and stop height of suspension. -Communicated with suppliers of parts as well as assembly supplier to bring suspension design into reality for prototype build. Show less

  • Project Engineer

    May 2015 - Jul 2020

  • Engineering Leadership Development Program Engineer

    Feb 2012 - May 2015
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  Sub-Zero Group, Inc.

  Sept 2020 - Jan 2025

  - Project lead for enabling effort relating to Wolf OEM Product- Deep dive into new feature to deliver solution prior to full project kick-off- Delivered working prototype module and new feature requirements on schedule - Worked with team to launch refrigerator model line, owning doors for all configurations of launch, including french door, single zone, and side by side configurations in SS and Panel ready models- Post launch, worked with Blitz team to focus on improving throughput, reducing scrap and simplifying processes.

  • Lead Design Engineer

    Jan 2024 - Jan 2025

  • Senior Design Engineer - Cabinets Team

    Sept 2020 - Jan 2025