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Chris Purdy
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- Design
- Unigraphics
- Siemens Nx
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- Manufacturing Engineer
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Bio
Credentials
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Six Sigma Green Belt
General MotorsJun, 2015- May, 2026
Experience
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Engineering Group Manager - Dimensional Innovation
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Dec 2021 - Present
Leading innovative data and visualization solutions to improve dimensional performance during automotive vehicle launches.
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Matching Quality Measurement Team Leader
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Apr 2017 - Dec 2021
Leading a team of skilled scanning engineers to improve dimensional performance during automotive vehicle launches.
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General Assembly Quality Lead
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Apr 2015 - Mar 2017
Leader for interior and exterior trim dimensional matching activities during new vehicle launches.
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Sr. Manufacturing Engineer
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Jan 2007 - Mar 2015
Dimensional scanning process subject matter expert. Developed processes to use 3D laser scanning for dimensional measurements and problem solving during new vehicle launches. Led the development of new analytical techniques using digitized parts and virtual assembly methods.
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Senior Engineer
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Jan 2006 - Dec 2006
Virtual assessment review collaboration process development and training. Planned and executed collaboration training for GM partners in China, India, S. Korea, and Thailand.
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Engineer
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Jan 2003 - Dec 2005
Led Math Tools deployment to GM assembly plants to improve IT infrastructure, enable math based business processes, and prepare plant engineers to utilize the new math toolsets.
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Engineer
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Mar 2000 - Dec 2002
Subject matter expert support for 3D checking fixture design using Unigraphics NX.
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Davison Community Schools
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Davison, Michigan, United States
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Head Coach for FIRST Robotics Team 3534 Davison HS
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Jan 2011 - Sep 2023
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Davison, Michigan, United States
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Modern Engineering
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Flint Michigan
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Checking Fixture Designer at GM
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Feb 1994 - Feb 2000
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Flint Michigan
Led the transition of fixture design from paper to 3D modeling in Unigraphics.
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Consumers Energy
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Flint Training Center
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Computer Technician
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May 1992 - Feb 1994
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Flint Training Center
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GM Allison Gas Turbine
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Indianapolis, Indiana Area
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Co-op Engineering Student
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Jan 1989 - Aug 1991
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Indianapolis, Indiana Area
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Millard 4 Theater
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Greater Omaha Area
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Assistant Manager and Projectionist
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May 1986 - Sep 1988
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Greater Omaha Area
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Education
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2007 - 2009University of Michigan
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2007 - 2008
Stanford University
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2002 - 2006
Michigan Technological University
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2002 - 2005
Michigan Technological University
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1993 - 2004
Mott Community College
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1988 - 1991
Kettering University
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