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James Braye

James Braye

Corporate Engineering Co-Op

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Operations Manager - Lytle Consultants

  • Education

    • Avon Lake

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    • Avon Lake

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    • University of Cincinnati

      2011 - 2016
      Mechanical Engineering Automotive

      Activities and Societies: Toyota LeMons Racing Team, Engineering Tribunal, Cincinnati Honors Program

  • Experience

    • TEMA

      Jun 2012 - Dec 2012
      Corporate Engineering Co-Op

      Improved warranty performance of North American produced vehicles.Set up Go-N-Sees between OEM Producer, Tier 1 supplier, and related design groups.Created user manuals and SOPs for training.Assisted with launching the 2013 Avalon.

    • Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana

      May 2014 - Jan 2015
      Engineering Co-Op

      Provide engineering support to "kaizen" groups.Improve line workflow by removing non-value-added work through automation of lifters, line side chuters, and part detect sensors.Requisition parts, prepare bids, and oversee installation for major capital projects (>$50,000).

    • OPW, a Dover Company

      Feb 2015 - May 2015
      Manufacturing Engineer Co-Op

    • Toyota North America

      May 2015 - Aug 2015
      Corporate Engineering Co-Op

      Provided engineering support for Lexus vehicle quality long drive activity.Assisted in sourcing, building, deploying, and documenting airbags for quality testing.Completed engineering drawing reviews to ensure technical standards were met.Led new vehicle IQS estimation for manufacturing plant launch quality target setting.

    • Cincinnati DerfWorks (FSAE Racing Group)

      Aug 2015 - May 2016
      Mechanical Engineer

      Design and manufacture a custom wire harness for all FSAE vehicle engine control and data acquisition functions.Provide cost reporting and engineering documentation for review by other sub-teams and rules compliance groups.Work in a dynamic and highly collaborative environment to ensure overall FSAE vehicle success.

    • Toyota North America

      Jun 2016 - Sept 2024

      • Purchasing Supplier Development Sr. Engineer - Electronics

        Mar 2023 - Sept 2024

      • Purchasing Supplier Development Engineer - Interior/Exterior/Trim

        Apr 2020 - Mar 2023

      • New Model Quality Specialist

        Jun 2016 - Apr 2020

    • Lytle Consultants

      Nov 2022 - now
      Operations Manager

      Identify, Finance, Renovate, and Lease SFH residential rentals in West Willow (Ypsilanti, MI)Interface with DTE, PHA's, and other parties to renovate and receive incentive payments for various energy efficiency programs.Maintain tenant relationships and new tenant pipeline.Complete bookkeeping during renovation and operations stages of each SFH project.

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to James Braye
      2011 Buick Achievers Scholar General Motors Jan 2011 Awarded a scholarship worth $10,000 to assist engineering students in paying for their studies.
    • Awarded to James Braye
      2011 Cincinnatus Scholar University of Cincinnati Jan 2011 Awarded a scholarship worth $65,000 to assist National Merit Scholars in paying for their studies.