Scott Henry

Experience

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  Ford Motor Company

  Jun 1988 - Dec 2018

  Developed statistical analytic methodologies to support quality / safety research and product development utilizing very large publicly available crash databases (FARS, NASS CDS and GES) and other data sources (warranty, voice of the customer, etc.). The quality and process subject matter expert to the Light Truck Chassis Chief Engineer. Would audit supplier and internal manufacturing facilities for ways to improve quality and cost. Also, performed Chassis Program Manager duties for the Ford Ranger vehicle line. Communication liaison between the Michigan Truck Assembly Plant and Light Truck Chassis Engineering for quality and process concerns and improvements. A team of expert engineers responsible for the quality of various Light Truck Chassis system’s quality. Areas of expertise were wheels, wheel ornamentation, tires, steering, suspension and alignment.

  • Principal Safety/Quality Research Engineer

    Jan 2002 - Dec 2018

  • Light Truck Chassis Quality Engineer

    Jan 1999 - Jan 2002

  • Plant Vehicle Team (PVT) Engineer

    Jan 1994 - Jan 1999

  • Quality Responsible Team (QRT) Engineer

    Jun 1988 - Jan 1994
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  Virginia Tech Transportation Institute

  Apr 2019 - now

  Research Associate

  Perform ad-hoc statistical analysis on Quality/Safety data to support future transportation improvement efforts.• Quality Engineering Tools and Techniques: Utilizing statistical tools to better understand the magnitude of transportation issues and how to mitigate or even eliminate issues such as pedestrian fatalities, teenage aggressive driving and safety system effectiveness.