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Tyrone Thomas

@tyronethomas

I lead automotive electrical systems validation, supplier integration, and vehicle launches.

At Ford Motor Company, I lead exterior lighting engineering for the 2025 Lincoln Navigator Headlamp Control Module, coordinating development, validation, and launch deliverables across a three-year timeline.

I drive software-defect closure, in-vehicle diagnostics, HIL and breadboard testing, and on-site production support at Kentucky Truck Plant to improve build readiness and launch quality.

Previously, I supported Panasonic Automotive, Caterpillar, and General Motors programs spanning active noise cancellation, HMI displays, electronic control modules, infotainment, and autonomous-vehicle platforms. I’ve coordinated suppliers, OEMs, and engineering teams through requirements, PPAP, DVP&R, software updates, and production releases.

I bring 13+ years of electrical/electronic system development experience and use structured root-cause analysis to resolve hardware and software issues before they affect vehicle reliability, durability, or customer experience.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Electrical Design Release Engineer

Current

Ford Motor Company

Oct 2021 - Present (4 years 11 months)

Lead cross-functional exterior lighting engineering for the Headlamp Control Module on the 2025 Lincoln Navigator, coordinating program deliverables and validation. Drive issue-closure and provide on-site support at Kentucky Truck Plant.

Resident Engineer

Aerotek – Panasonic Automotive

Apr 2016 - May 2020 (4 years 1 month)

Issued engineering change work orders for active noise cancellation components, HMI touch displays, and high-performance display controllers. Provided on-site OEM root-cause and plant engineering support while coordinating day-to-day issues with a team of five engineers.

Engineering Change Management PPAP DVP&R D P FMEA Supplier Management program milestones Software updates Cross functional Leadership Root Cause Analysis

Software Engineer

EASi – Caterpillar

Oct 2014 - Dec 2015 (1 year 2 months)

Performed hardware/software integration testing for next-generation Electronic Control Module products. Coordinated external engineering teams to resolve software tasks and support product delivery.

Hardware Software Integration Software Testing Agile Cross Functional Collaboration

Design Release Engineer

Aerotek – General Motors

Jul 2013 - Jul 2014 (1 year)

Worked with suppliers to ensure product requirements and specifications were met for Instrument Cluster programs within GM's Electrical Infotainment organization. Supported pre-production and production vehicle launches by root-causing quality, hardware, and software issues.

CAN Bus Troubleshooting In Car Testing Software Validation Work Orders Design Changes BOM Releases Supplier Management Root Cause Analysis