David Carr

Srt Vehicle Dynamics Performance Engineer @Fca Fiat Chrysler Automobiles

Primary responsibility is to perform subjective and objective vehicle testing and development in regards to ride, handling and steering. Additional responsibilities include coordination of prototype vehicles, parts, and union mechanic activities, execution and documentation of development activities, and presentation of results. Licensed/experienced driver at: Chelsea Proving Grounds (Chelsea, MI) Michelin Proving Grounds (Laurens, SC) Chrysler Arizona Proving Grounds (Yucca, AZ) Ford Proving Grounds (Wittmann, AZ) Keweenaw Research Center (Houghton, MI) Continental\'s Brimley Development Center (Brimley, MI) Continental Uvalde Proving Grounds (Uvalde, TX) Cooper Tire & Vehicle Test Center (Pearsall, TX) Goodyear Proving Grounds (San Angelo, TX) Firestone Texas Proving Grounds (Fort Stockton, TX) Examples of some work/projects: • Pursuit (police) vehicle high speed track performance evaluation, development and validation at multiple facilities/tracks. • High-speed stability and cyclic yaw damping evaluations. • Ride, steering and handling evaluations/comparisons between Chrysler and competitive vehicles. • Performed ride/handling tuning and development on shocks, springs, stabilizer bars and tires for multiple platforms. • Performed various trailer tow stability tests. • Performed/supported AWD (all-wheel drive) transfer case and ESC tuning/development. • Performed tire uniformity studies, flat spot evaluations & rim retention testing. • Identified influential tuning parameters by means of suspension bushing and cradle sensitivity studies, using SuspSim (virtual analysis) coupled with subjective/objective testing and Minitab. • Tuning and development of EPS (electronic power steering) on multiple platforms.