Simon Xu

Experience

1. Engineering Group Manager - Vehicle Optimization, Architecture Strategy

   General Motors

   May 2011 — Present · Warren, MI, US

   Implement state-of-art vehicle optimization methodologies to establish future vehicle architure startegies to meet aggressive future CO2, FE standards through light weighting, advanced materials and next generation architecture cross synergy-Lead GM vehicle optimization group to establish and implement math based optimization processes to result in first time capable design, mass and cost reduction, minimized reliance on physical tests -Formulate strategic vision of innovations and develop tactical plan of continuous improvement roadmaps for GM vehicle topology and multidisciplinary optimization methodology -Identify and document business and technical optimization needs and quality expectations of optimizing the GM vehicle development process-Interpret and translate GM vehicle program execution challenges into technical requirements for new and/or improved optimization tools and processes -Create concept vehicle design strategies to maximize vehicle architecture bandwidth, reduce vehicle mass while improve structural and safety efficiencies -Lead and provide the key technical directions for Enterprise-wide CAE Method projects with critical business impact for vehicle electrification using the GM Advanced Technology Work (ATW) gate process-Effectively communicate and provide recommendations through the analysis, preparation and presentation of technical data to internal GM customers using reports, design guides, and letters - Manages overall engineering execution with other departments, functions, suppliers, and customers-Translates business objectives to actionable deliverables for work group

Skills

• Program Management
• Automotive
• Simulation
• Finite Element Analysis
• Engineering
• Product Development
• Engineering Management
• Optimization
• Systems Engineering
• Communications Audits
• Process Development
• Optimizations
• Vehicles
• Cae