Corey Ross

Experience

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  Purdue University

  Jan 2015 - May 2017

  Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

  First Year Engineering - Peer Teacher/TA ● Taught iterative design, prototyping and basic engineering skills to assigned student teams● Provided project feedback, mentored and represented major during panel sessions

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  Ford Motor Company

  May 2016 - Aug 2016

  Design Engineering Intern

  ● Designed, prototyped, and tested a new technology to increase fuel economy● Re-developed design rules for engineers to improve commodity design and implementation● Tested and benchmarked production components to better compete within industry

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  Ford Motor Company

  Sept 2017 - Jul 2022

  Design Engineer

  Design & Release Engineer - design vehicle commodities and communicate updates and issues● Developed a patent pending industry-first application in response to late design cycle addition to rear end of Ford F-150 Lightningo Collaborated with art studio, multiple engineering divisions, finance and leadership teamso Managed two competing suppliers to cooperatively develop a unique back end design● Designed, managed, and delivered the rear end of the 2023 Mustango Worked within art studio to develop creative and feasible designs with engr. suppliers o Validated Regulatory Requirements and Internal Design Rules at each iterationo Provide cost-engineering analysis and recommendations for management decisionso Assignment outside of my R&R included designing additional structural parts● Launched the 2020 Escape and Corsair front and rear ends from prototype to marketo Received Organization wide Top Achiever status during annual performance reviewo Problem-solved launch issues and implemented resolutions prior to each milestoneo Developed strong supplier relationships with engineering, management, and qualityo Fostered domestic and global relationships with manufacturing, PD, and launch teams● Patented a Vehicular Duct Systems and Duct Support Method Utilizing a Supportive and Compliant Skeleton: Pat No: US 10377226PMT Engineer - provide management and technical support to design and release engineers● Managed engineers and supported prototype launch of the 2020 Escape for Rest of Worldo Tracked open issues and design changes to create solutions prior to critical milestoneso Assisted manufacturing teams to diagnose issues for the next prototype build phase● Implemented a testing plan for four 2020 vehicle line prototypes with test engineerso Ensured development and delivery of critical components at required levels Show less

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  Indiana Sports Coverage

  Jan 2018 - now

  Lead Football Writer and Social Media Manager

  ● Approved credentialed media through Purdue University with access to athletes and staff ● Write weekly previews, commentate games on social media, conduct post-game interviews ● Create and update pitch decks for prospective businesses for sponsorships and advertising

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  Universal Creative

  Aug 2022 - now

  • Manager - Ride & Show Engineering

    Jun 2024 - now

  • Associate Manager

    Aug 2022 - Jul 2024