I have worked in the engine parts supplier industry for 31 years. My career began as a design and development engineer for engine block cylinder liners where I had the opportunity to dive deep into the system interaction and tribological requirements of the piston, piston ring and cylinder liner system. During this time, I began developing measurement techniques and data analysis for bore distortion and surface finish interactions. I was able to move into research engineering early in my career where component and engine test development, measurement technique development and highly technical research projects were performed under my lead and supervision. This was the beginning of my leadership development and have refined the approach to foster a collaborative culture that accells in the face of challenges by leveraging the team approach. My responsibilities grew within the engine test facility until I had management responsibilities for all engine testing in North America. In my current position, I am responsible for MAHLE’s R&D Services North America operations which include component, engine, powertrain and electric motor testing, as well as the material, metallography, metrology, chemistry and corrosion laboratories. Through this experience I have developed expertise in various tribological, dynamic systems, measurement technologies, data acquisition and controls and internal combustion engine technical details. From the leadership and managerial responsibilities, I have developed expertise in budgetary and financial planning and tracking and well as cultural development with the people.

Kimm Karrip

Engineering Leadership that fosters a collaborative and efficient culture, and with process development and implementation, project management, technical guidance and data analysis expertise.

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Publications

A Study to Determine Factors That Have Influence on the Propensity of Natural LSPI Occurring in GTDI Engines

Volume 1: Large Bore Engines; Fuels; Advanced Combustion

2018

Transient Valve Temperature Measurement (TVTM)

SAE Technical Paper Series

2017

Piston Ring Cylinder Liner Scuffing Phenomenon Studies Using Acoustic Emission Technique

SAE Technical Paper Series

2000

Systems Assessment of Engine Oil Consumption Through Various Paths

Volume 2: Instrumentation, Controls, and Hybrids; Numerical Simulation; Engine Design and Mechanical Development; Keynote Papers

2014

An Introduction to How Low Speed Pre Ignition Affects Engine Components

SAE Technical Paper Series

2017

Advanced Tribological Assessment of Ring Coatings

ASME 2012 Internal Combustion Engine Division Fall Technical Conference

2012

Advanced Wear Measurement Technique for Compression Ring Bottom Flank Wear

ASME 2009 Internal Combustion Engine Division Spring Technical Conference

2009

A ‘New Twist’ on Twisted Rings

ASME 2008 Internal Combustion Engine Division Spring Technical Conference

2008

Correlation of Power Cylinder Modeling to Empirical Measurements in a John Deere 6135H 13.5L I-6 Engine

ASME 2009 Internal Combustion Engine Division Spring Technical Conference

2009

Education

Tri-State University

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering / February, 1993

Angola, Indiana, United States of America

Experience

MAHLE

Director of Technical Center, Director of Corporate Research R&D Services NA / January, 2020 — Present

 Responsible for the Material Science, Metrology, Chemistry, Powertrain Test  Director of and responsible for Muskegon Technical Center  Responsible for multiple disciplines and locations consisting of 8 engineers, 18 technicians, >$5M budget, >$6M sales and $0.5M capital  Technical support to sales, product development and customers  Provide Support to Plants for material supply, development, process development and troubleshooting  Project Leader for Central Labs and Muskegon Technical Center transition to newly founded Corporate Research group within North America. Involvement from all corporate disciplines to ensure proper and complete transition.  Define and implement training plan to support and develop staff for transition with new product focus  Responsible for COVID19 pandemic Muskegon Facility Preparation and Response, Staffing Requirements and adherence to Corporate and Government guidelines

MAHLE / Dana / Sealed Power (through acquisitions)

Head of Engine Testing and Workshop, NA / March, 2011 — January, 2020

 Responsible for all aspects of multiple locations within NA that includes engine test labs, workshops (fabrication and machining), Test Engineers and Technicians  Responsible for financial and P&L of operations, including $8.4M budget and up to $1.2M capital expenditures  Leading team member of MAHLE Global Test Lab Collaboration with details including metrics, practices and technologies and technical exchange  Responsible for developing efficiency and utilization metrics, systems and processes which includes a GUI test request and cost allocation system within SAP  Responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with internal and external customers  Provide support to Plants and Operations  Provide mentoring and technical guidance to engineering team  Responsibility for vehicle instrumentation and workshop transfer during consolidations  Responsible for adherence to all environmental and nuclear regulations and policies

Component Test Manager / March, 2007 — March, 2011

 All responsibilities as stated within previous Test Engineering Manager position  Piston Ring Integration Team member supporting the combining/commonizing portfolio  Commonization Team member of MAHLE Global Test Lab details including appearance, metrics, procedures/practices and technologies  Developed & implemented detailed cost analysis system and distribution of charges within test lab  Developed MAHLE Powertrain contractual testing and engineering support within engine test lab  Consolidated engine test cells located in Mexico and transferred technical equipment to Muskegon Lab

Test Engineering Manager / January, 2001 — March, 2007

 Responsible for engine test laboratory, consisting of 21 engine test cells, 15 technicians, 1 engineer, measurement equipment and bench test fixtures  Responsible for financial obligations, including $3.1M budget and $1.2M test sales  Global sales and technical support for Engineering and customers in regards to power cylinder performance, data analysis, technical presentation, product and engine test details  Develop and implement new test and measurement procedures, techniques and continuous improvement practices  Develop test cycles to ensure correlation between test cell, vehicle performance and durability results  Direct test support for product development, product support, external sales and high technical research engine testing globally  Radiation Safety Officer

Research Engineering Supervisor / January, 1995 — January, 2001

 Responsible for global product development, contract, European and research engine test execution, bench test fixtures, Dynamometer Laboratory measurement systems and techniques  Development of real time in-engine piston pressure measurements  Responsible for implementing QS-9000 throughout engine test lab  University research coordinator and Y2K Site coordinator  Implemented techniques for environmental monitoring of test lab to meet regulations

Design and Development Engineer – Engine Block Cylinder Liners / July, 1993 — January, 1995

 Design liners for OE applications with follow through to manufacturing  Development and evaluation of new liner materials and designs  Static measurement technique development and data analysis  Customer interaction for technical specifications, problems solving and manufacturing processes

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