Mark Rains

Experience

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  GE Aviation

  Jun 1997 - Aug 2000

  Military Aircraft Engines Controls Engineer

  - Graduate of GE's elite Technical Leadership ProgramMilitary Control Systems and Military Control Dynamics and Analysis-Developed/tested control algorithms for B-1B and B2 bombers and F-16 aircraft-Implementation of diagnostic algorithms using BEACON auto codeField Engineering, Shaw Airforce Base-On-hands experience with F-16 engine tear down, troubleshooting, and testingComponent and Engine Test -Aircraft engine testing and fatigue testing parts at component and system level (shaker and siren) Show less

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  General Motors

  Aug 2000 - Aug 2007

  Automatic Transmission Controls Systems Engineer

  - Mentored and trained new control systems engineers- Member of team to develop first GM HD 6-speed pickup transmission- Developed transmission prognostics (oil, filter, and clutch life)- Developed and oil field service vocation for fracking and well rigs- Developed extended use of 1000 Series transmission in Snowcats, aircraft loader, and Ag spreaders- 4th generation transmission controller and software development and testing- Field troubleshooting

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  Allison Transmission

  Aug 2007 - Nov 2017

  - Boosted automatic transmission sales by leading technical sales discussions with commercial trucking fleets- Created calibrations to improve fleet fuel economy - Managed three groups covering engine integration, application engineering, and customer experience - Critical launch member for new line-haul 10-speed automatic transmission with PACCAR and Navistar OEMs- Trained engineers to develop and execute DVP&R on TCM, valve body, solenoids, and wet clutch designs - Managed 3 calibration teams developing two hybrid and three conventional automatic transmissions - Expert in automatic transmission development, DFMEA creation, DVP&R execution, shift quality, adaptive and clutch control algorithms, fuel economy, testing, and validation via MIL, HIL, engine dyno, and vehicle

  • North America Truck Customer Integration, Application Engineering, & Customer Experience Manager

    May 2014 - Nov 2017

  • Manager of Calibration and System Validation

    Jun 2012 - May 2014

  • Supervisor - Transmission Calibration and System Validation

    Oct 2010 - Jun 2012

  • Senior Project Engineer - Transmission System Development

    Aug 2007 - Oct 2010
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  FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles

  Nov 2017 - Mar 2020

  - Managed the design, testing, and hardware releasing of clutches and seals while establishing engineering best practices -Released hydraulic and electromechanical automatic transmission components- Enabled $20M warranty savings through root cause analysis

  • Tech Manager - Automatic Transmissions - Shifting & Sealing Systems

    May 2019 - Mar 2020

  • Tech Manager - Automatic Transmissions - Hydraulics, Pumps, & Electromechanical Components

    Nov 2017 - May 2019
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  Stellantis

  Mar 2020 - now

  - Assigned role to lead a cross-functional team to develop the next generation of RWD automatic transmissions- Resolving program roadblocks to meet product metrics, requirements, costs, and milestones- Communicating product status to senior leadership and stakeholders throughout the product life cycle- Aligning with Purchasing organization to source transmission components- Coordinating transmission manufacturing plant readiness to meet product milestones- Confirming DVP&R and PPAP timing and status Show less

  • Chief Engineer - RWD Hybrid Transmissions

    Apr 2023 - now

  • Chief Engineer for 8 Speed, 9 Speed, & CVT FWD Transmissions

    Mar 2020 - Apr 2023