Problem
The client’s existing motor mount exhibited NVH concerns and packaging inefficiencies that limited performance and manufacturability. The design required optimization to reduce vibration transfer, meet strict tolerance requirements, and fit within tight spatial constraints while maintaining structural integrity and cost-effectiveness.
Approach
I collaborated with Bridgestone’s in-house engineering teams and Japanese OEM R&D groups to analyze NVH requirements, define critical interfaces, and refine the mount geometry using precise GD&T application. Prototype mounts were evaluated through quality checks, functional testing, and manufacturability assessments. I worked directly with manufacturing teams to integrate feasibility constraints early and applied yield-engineering principles to identify production bottlenecks and efficiency gaps.
Solution
We developed a weight-efficient and spatially optimized motor mount that met NVH performance targets while adhering to packaging and tolerance constraints. The final design balanced rubber stiffness, bracket geometry, and mounting-point placement to minimize vibration transfer. Detailed CAD and GD&T ensured manufacturability, consistency across production, and compatibility with OEM specifications. Documentation and traceability protocols were maintained to support iterative validation.
Impact
The optimized motor mount met all NVH, durability, and dimensional requirements, successfully passing prototype validation. Manufacturing line improvements informed by yield analysis resulted in a measurable 6% increase in production efficiency, while quality alignment and proper GD&T ensured consistent component performance that met client and OEM standards.