Former Lead Design Engineer-HELLA
Greater Detroit Area
Chief Executive Officer @ Ozzland Inc. I founded Ozzland in 1996 taking my love and passion of music and my private collection accumulated over 30 years public. I opened Ozzland Inc in Mt. Clemons and St Clair Shores Michigan Specializing in music memorabilia, original in person music autographs, vintage guitars, vintage amps, concert posters and custom framing....
Chief Executive Officer @ Ozzland Inc. I founded Ozzland in 1996 taking my love and passion of music and my private collection accumulated over 30 years public. I opened Ozzland Inc in Mt. Clemons and St Clair Shores Michigan Specializing in music memorabilia, original in person music autographs, vintage guitars, vintage amps, concert posters and custom framing. Greater Detroit AreaHull Technician @ US Navy Electrical Tech Service US Pacific Sub fleet when they came in for supplies. From June 1982 to January 1985 (2 years 8 months) Greater San Diego AreaLead Design Engineer @ HELLA From February 2016 to August 2019 (3 years 7 months) PlymouthLead Project Engineer @ Mayser Polymer Inc. • Lead project teams with launch and change management through timelines and meetings minutes, including communications with and from customers including FCA, Tesla Motors, Nissan, GM• Responsible for supporting all technical processes including, molded plastic product design, Project timing, DVPR, DFMEA, PFMEA, product benchmarking, • Develop next generation of Anti Pinch Sensors for future OEM programs using plastics, extruded rubber• Design work in conjunction with support from Mayser Germany designers including communications with customers. • Provide on-site support to customers during design and product launch and support for process engineering improvements decisions at Mayser USA facility. • Strong background knowledge of plastic injection molding, thermo dynamics, plasma treatments From September 2014 to July 2015 (11 months) Canton MichiganEXTERIOR BODY ENGINEER-VEV Global Sign -off @ Ford Motor Company • Responsibilities include updated DVP/DVPR in eFVDS to insure all VP testing is assessed and recorded.• Worked directly with the D&R engineers to assist in helping them meet all test timing per DVPR• Conducted wind tunnel testing on all Ford washer/wiper systems• Tier 2 track driver certified to conduct VP vehicle testing at Dearborn test track and Michigan proving grounds• Directly responsible for setting up for the Exterior Lighting group a new VOA (Visual Optical Aim) operating system that allows Ford to use full M1 production vehicles to achieve 98% accuracy rate to meet Consumer Reports SAE/ECE exterior lighting guidelines.• Conducted VP vehicle full sun-load testing at Allen Park Test Lab (APTL) to measure sheet-medal variation pre and post sun load test.• Develop test plans and timing to the product program teams and technology groups in meeting test objectives through the product development cycle From July 2013 to July 2014 (1 year 1 month) Dearborn MichiganLead Project Engineer / Chrysler Exterior Lighting @ Magna International • Responsible for all product design of the 2015 Dodge Charger Rear Tail lamp and applique• Knowledge of LED applications and electronics integration• Attend weekly studio meeting at Chrysler CTC• Hold internal weekly design reviews and lessons learned • Develop DFMEA, DVPR, and work with manufacturing plant to assure best practices are followed throughout life of program including DV & PV testing• Work with Magna supplier’s (3M, Philips, Branson, Dukane,) to assure process’s and manufacturing practices are followed From November 2012 to May 2013 (7 months) Novi MichiganDesign Release Engineer / Ford Interior Lighting @ Chicago Miniature Lighting LLC • Responsible for Product Design and implantation of the 2013 Ford Escape/Focus interior dome lamp program and 2013 Ford Super duty underhood LED lamp.• Develop DFMEA, DVPR, and work with manufacturing plant to assure best practices are followed throughout life of program including DV & PV testing• Assure all design and drawing meet customers’ expectations.• Create 8-D to resolve identified pre production item issues• Oversaw launch of all programs at Ford’s Kentucky assembly plants.• Work directly will the suppler chain to address quality concerns and resolve them in a timely matter• Member of internal cost save initiative team, responsible for several costs save projects saving 1.5 million dollars for the company over 3 years. From November 2011 to November 2012 (1 year 1 month) Novi MichiganDesign Release Engineer / CTS Exterior Lighting @ General Motors • Responsible for all past and current Cadillac CTS Exterior Lighting products.• Field Warranty returns.• Approve Design Release Changes for CTS coupe, V-series, wagon.• Assist in Developing Internal Design Changes.• Attended weekly QRD, PDT sessions.• More responsibilities detailed upon request. From March 2011 to June 2011 (4 months) Warren MichiganProduct Development Engineer @ Visteon Corporation • Evaluate Competitor Lamp Designs for External / Internal Performance Standards.• Assist in Developing Internal Design Guidelines.• Write DFMEA and 8-D • Troubleshoot Pre-PSO Molded Parts to bring Lamps into Legal Compliance.• Evaluate how changes in Sputter Chroming / Vacuum Metallization Quality Effects Legal Performance.• Assist in ECE Homologation of Lamps.• Assist in Resolving Light Quality Failures encountered during Production.• Perform Optical Prescription Changes to Lamps to Meet Legal Requirements.• Post-Production Lamp Cost Savings Analysis and Recommendations.• Participate in Optical Feasibility Meetings for New Program Development.• Operate and troubleshoot Hoffman Goniometer Hardware and Software Systems.• Web Master for Exterior Lighting Product Development group.• VAVE/SAVE/TQCM participation.• PD experience in lens & reflector optic lamps, also internal amiable Headlamps & Tail Lamps.• Lamp designs incorporated: Brackets (plastic, die cast, & stampings). From July 2000 to June 2009 (9 years) Van Buren Twp. MichiganAdvanced Engineering @ United Technologies • Evaluate, learn and give input of state of the art wire cutting machines such as Komax cutting machines, Branson welders, to be used in production plant around the world. • Design & production of test fixtures for wire harness assemblies• Modification of Lear products for installation in customer prototype vehicles.• Design and implement off line test table for wire harness systems. Travel domestically and abroad to install, train, trouble shoot new off line test tables in the production plants• Modification of Lear products for installation in customer prototype vehicles.• Design and implement off line test table for wire harness systems. Travel domestically and abroad to install, train, trouble shoot new off line test tables in the production plants From February 1992 to May 1998 (6 years 4 months) Dearborn MichiganQuality Control Technician @ General Dynamics • Troubleshooting duties included diagnostics and repairs on field returns.• Assisted in training new employees.• Achieved zero defect recognition Certificates.• Trained in MIL Spec. 200A soldering.• Performed quality control on assembled products which included: Hull Network Boxes, Turret Network Boxes, Driver Alert Panels, Drivers’ Master Panels, Commanders’ Weapons Station, Driver Instrument Panel, and Laser Range Finder for M1A1 and M1A2 Tanks. From February 1985 to February 1992 (7 years 1 month) Sterling Heights, MI
Ozzland Inc.
Chief Executive Officer
Greater Detroit Area
US Navy
Hull Technician
June 1982 to January 1985
Greater San Diego Area
HELLA
Lead Design Engineer
February 2016 to August 2019
Plymouth
Mayser Polymer Inc.
Lead Project Engineer
September 2014 to July 2015
Canton Michigan
Ford Motor Company
EXTERIOR BODY ENGINEER-VEV Global Sign -off
July 2013 to July 2014
Dearborn Michigan
Magna International
Lead Project Engineer / Chrysler Exterior Lighting
November 2012 to May 2013
Novi Michigan
Chicago Miniature Lighting LLC
Design Release Engineer / Ford Interior Lighting
November 2011 to November 2012
Novi Michigan
General Motors
Design Release Engineer / CTS Exterior Lighting
March 2011 to June 2011
Warren Michigan
Visteon Corporation
Product Development Engineer
July 2000 to June 2009
Van Buren Twp. Michigan
United Technologies
Advanced Engineering
February 1992 to May 1998
Dearborn Michigan
General Dynamics
Quality Control Technician
February 1985 to February 1992
Sterling Heights, MI
I founded Ozzland in 1996 taking my love and passion of music and my private collection accumulated over 30 years public. I opened Ozzland Inc in Mt. Clemons and St Clair Shores Michigan Specializing in music memorabilia, original in person music autographs, vintage guitars, vintage amps, concert posters and custom framing. I founded Ozzland in 1996 taking my love and passion of music and my private collection accumulated over 30 years public. I opened Ozzland Inc in Mt. Clemons and St Clair Shores Michigan Specializing in music memorabilia, original in person music autographs, vintage guitars, vintage amps, concert posters and custom framing.
What company does Steven Varisto work for?
Steven Varisto works for Ozzland Inc.
What is Steven Varisto's role at Ozzland Inc.?
Steven Varisto is Chief Executive Officer
What industry does Steven Varisto work in?
Steven Varisto works in the Automotive industry.
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Steven Varisto's colleagues are Navaneetha Gokulam, Lisa Widrosky, Pramod Kanakillam, Priscilla Guan, Peter Diehl, Philippe Thegner, jia Liu, Jens Wagner, Adam Protzek, and Manoj Singh
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