Jon Lohr

Experience

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  Wolfpack Motorsports

  Aug 2007 - Dec 2009

  Team Member

  - Optimized the performance of continuously variable transmissions (CVTs)- Took part in fabrication of various vehicle components

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  Wolfpack Sports Car Club

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2010

  Mechanic

  Specialized in engine diagnostics, repair, and replacements

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  Berry Plastics

  May 2009 - Aug 2009

  Engineering Intern

  - Reverse engineered high-wear machine parts- Designed modifications to increase durability for problem parts- Worked in machine shop assisting the machinist and fabricating new parts- Worked with OEMs and machine shops to procure new parts

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  Wolfpack Energy Efficient Locomotion/Formula-Hybrid SAE

  Dec 2009 - May 2010

  Designer

  - Designed brackets for vehicle drivetrain- Worked on implementation of continuously variable transmissions (CVTs)

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  Daimler Trucks North America

  May 2010 - Aug 2010

  Engineering Intern

  - Designed fixtures for machining, assembly, and 5-axis lasers- Created laser-cutting programs and wrote procedure guides to streamline the process- Created routings describing how a part should be made- Worked on logistics for installing a powder-coating system

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  NCSU EcoCAR2 Team

  Aug 2011 - Jun 2014

  Team Leader
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  Ford Motor Company

  Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

  Validation Engineer Intern

  -Performed thermal tests on next generation HV battery packs to find the optimum cold plate-Utilized AVL test stands, AeroVironment powercyclers, and thermal chambers-Certified for High Voltage Battery testing-Instrumenting test battery packs-Named on three patents relating to battery pack design

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  Ford Motor Company

  Jun 2014 - Jun 2021

  o • Led hybrid powertrain department’s response to new model launches by assessing issues as discovered, managing additional resources, and keeping plant and engineering senior leadership informed on the issue through the use of in person report outs and 5D reports• Commissioned prototype vehicles and test benches by flashing the powertrain modules, trouble-shooting and coordinating response to issues throughout design and implementation• Assisted other vehicle teams in the trouble shooting of issues through the use of diagnostics, wiring schematics, and knowledge of vehicle functions• Managed a small team of engineers to perform required testing for hybrid powertrain features using vehicles, dynamometers, and breadboards• Designed and created training classes for new engineers on the process for accurately testing new vehicles to ensure all vehicles met the highest standard of safety and reliability Show less

  • HEV OBD Core Calibration Engineer

    Apr 2020 - Jun 2021

  • Hybrid Controls Integration Engineer

    Jan 2017 - Mar 2020

  • Electrified Powertrain Engineering FCG

    Jun 2014 - Dec 2016
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  Lightning eMotors

  Jun 2021 - Jan 2024

  • Leads a team of engineers in developing the companies most important new platforms and technologies • Oversees the engineering process utilizing customer requirements from initial design, to implementation and product delivery • Created a stage gate design process following the concepts of the “System V” model• Championed the implementation of DFMEA into the companies design process and educated engineers on the application and benefits of DFMEA• Maintains an effective and efficient team through Interviewing, setting performance goals, monitoring performance and providing feedback through annual performance reviews and real time coaching • Created Kanban boards in Jira to manage multiple projects and tasks more efficiently, reducing time wasted on redundant and unnecessary tasks, in order to meet project goals and deadlines• Initiated a collaboration with the quality department for the purpose of implementing new process (APQP and others) to decrease the need to rework on designs during product implementation Show less

  • R&D Engineering Manager

    Oct 2022 - Jan 2024

  • Senior Research And Development Engineer

    Jun 2021 - Nov 2022
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  Honeywell

  Feb 2024 - now

  System Engineer